VOL. LV AUSTIN, TEXAS, FEBRUARY, 1971 NO. 6 Scholarship Fund Upped To $137,500 Plus TILF Grants Exceed CBS Newsman Set To Speak 120 For Contestants Kleberg Foundation: 4 awards of $500 each. More than $137,500 will be a- For contestants in journalism, speech, warded in scholarships this year to science, number sense, slide rule or ready writing. Recipients may attend any accred­ participants in University Inter­ ited four-year college or university in Convention lit­ Texas. (No new grants for 1970-71.) ILPC League academic and At March scholastic CBS Newsman Bob Schieffer will TAJD Plans Luncheon erary competition. Clark Foundation Scholarships: 32 awards of $750 each, payable $375 each semester be featured speaker at the Inter­ The Texas Association of Journ­ The Texas Interscholastic League of first year. Foundation will award more than For contestants in journalism, speech, scholastic League Press Conference alism Directors are planning their science, number sense, slide rule, spelling, 120 scholarships to high school stu­ or ready writing. Applicants may attend Convention in Austin, March 19-20. annual luncheon and business meet­ any accredited four-year state college or ing for noon Saturday in the Fac­ dents selected from runners-up in university in Texas. The Washington-based television regional meets and competitors at ulty-Staff Dining Room of the Carl B, and Florence E. King Foundation: newsman will be speaking at the the State Meet. 10 awards, $500 each. Texas Union. Tickets must be pur­ For contestants in journalism, speech, sci­ annual Awards Banquet to be held ence, spelling, number sense, slide rule or chased in advance at $2.50 each. | TILF Keeps Growing ready writing. Applicants may attend any March 20 in the Villa Capri Motor All publications sponsors, both j accredited four-year state college or univer­ The continuing growth of funds sity in Texas. TAJD members and non-members, I Hotel. available through TILF for scholar­ are invited to attend the TAJD i Henry Beckman Slide Rule Proficiency ships is due to the records set by Awards: 2 awards of $200 each. meal. High school seniors in the upper 25 per Started Out in Texas previous grant winners, TILF Sec­ cent of their graduating classes who par­ Housing reservation blanks, ticipated in the State Meet slide rule con­ retary R. J. Kidd said. Schieffer is a graduate of Texas order blanks for TAJD luncheon test may apply. For additional information, "The foundations and individuals write to Mrs. Margaret Baker, 401-C Engi- Christian University and worked tickets and for tickets to the gineering Lab, University of Texas, Austin, who continue to support the TILF Texas 78712. Recipient must attend UT on the Fort Worth Star-Telegram awards banquet have been mailed UIL WINNERS ATTEND TCU Judy Sue Romer of Henderson and scholarship fund," Kidd said, "are Austin and major in engineering. and at WBAP-TV before going to to all schools. Department of Chemical Engineering: 5 Washington, D. C. He spent a year Raymond Danford Doss of Kemp, both 1970 recipients of the Brown convinced, as we are, that Texas' awards of $400 each. Memorial award for League competition in prose reading, meet with finest students deserve every oppor­ For contestants in journalism, speech, in Viet Nam. All Schools Invited science, number sense, slide rule or ready "I am delighted to have Bob Chancellor James Moudy of Texas Christian University where both are tunity to go on through college. writing. Recipients must enroll in chemical "Unfortunately, talent and finan­ engineering at The University of Texas at speak to us this year," ILPC Di­ Haddick stressed that schools freshmen. Miss Romer, a radio-TV-film major, placed second in state Austin. Subsequent awards will be made rector Max R. Haddick said. "He is sending delegates to the convention cial strength do not always go to­ depending on the student's performance at competition and lists Who's Who in Speech, editor of the yearbook and the University. A limited number of other a top newsman and a fine speaker. need not be ILPC members. "The gether," Kidd continued. "We are awards are also available to entering speeches and work sessions are de­ choir and band among her high school accomplishments. Doss was vale­ trying to make sure no Texas talent j freshmen. His experience will enable him to Applicants must have participated in the give us an insight into the com­ signed to give valuable information dictorian of his class, on the yearbook, member of the honorary Beta goes to waste through financial! League number sense contest at State Meet need. We want these talented and j and must attend The University of Texas at munications industry today, with to both students and teachers who Club and named alternate to state competition in prose reading. A Austin. For additional information, write all of its challenges and satisfac­ energetic young people to have Committee on Loans and Scholarships, The work on school publications," he third UIL scholarship holder, Loring Johnson of Henderson (not pic­ University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712. tions." every opportunity to get all the ed- I tured), is a sophomore studying chemistry at TCU on a four-year grant Meet literary and academic contestants in The banquet will climax two days said. ucation they need." j Keitha Morris Memorial Fund: $50 award. of work sessions and speeches for "We want to invite all interested from the Robert A. Welch Foundation. Johnson was alternate to the For girl named Best Actress in Region More Talent Each Year j 1A One-Act Play Contest held at Texas high school journalism students high school journalists to be with state science contest in 1969 and a National Merit Scholar. He is Tech University in Lubbock. Every year the competition for Henry Beckman Number Sense Scholarship : and sponsors. Other speakers al­ us this year." currently in the TCU Honors Program. care of their principals. ready confirmed for the convention grants becomes stiffer, Kidd said., Completed applications must be returned He pointed out that the winners j to the League office between May 10 and program include Col. Joseph M. May 30, 1971. Murphy, James F. Paschal, Miss represent a select group of deter-1 Texas Woman's University: $250 scholar­ Hazel Presson, Bill Seymour, Bill mined, talented young people. As i ships, for girls. Debate Topic Selection Meeting Scholarships are available for first place Holmes, Mrs. Elizabeth Burdette, League winners, they show they ] winners in any of the four journalism contests ; to first place winners in speech, Mrs. Shirley C. Bigbee, N. S. Pat- can concentrate on one objective and ; one-act play, ready writing; to winners or terson and Mrs. Lou Ann Ward. work hard to achieve it, he said. runners-up in debate, and to tennis singles Called 'Challenging Experience' or doubles winners. For additional informa­ Every year the support from Tex­ tion write to: President, Texas Woman's University. Denton. Texas. Rooms Still Available By PAT GARTMAN been involved with debate for a accomplishments, their concern with as foundations and citizens grows number of years, the interest, con­ methods tof improvement and the stronger, too, he added. "We are Blinn College: 5 awards, $100 each. Haddick said room reservations Blinn College will give tuition credit of MacArthur High School cern, hours and hard work necessary desire for better communication very grateful for the generosity of $100 to five applicants who participated in for convention delegates are pour­ the literary or academic contests at State WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT Bob Schieffer, CBS newsman, Speech is an exciting field and for selecting the debate topic each with all debate coaches were most these contributors," Kidd said. "The Meet. For additional information, write to will speak at the ILPC Awards Banquet, March 20. Before joining CBS, ing in. teaching high school students the year were foreign to me. I shall be significant to me. The committee is entire TILF program is due to their the Registrar, Blinn College, Brenham, "Attendance this year looks as if Texas. Schiffer was anchorman of news broadcasts at WBAP-TV, Dallas-Fort subject is rewarding. Although all hesitant to criticize the committee's eager to hear from all of us and moral and financial support." Tarleton State College: 14 awards of $50 it will be larger than ever," Had­ areas of Speech/Drama are fasci­ decision in the future! would welcome any topic sugges­ each. Worth, and a reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He covered dick said. "There are still plenty of Tarleton State College will give 14 scholar­ nating, for me the ultimate is de­ Representatives from the major­ tions and research that will be of Requirements ships, valued at $50 each, to regional League the enrollment of James Meredith at the University of Mississippi, rooms available in Austin, and winners in typewriting, science, short-hand, ity of the 50 states serve on the benefit. Applicants for the grants must housing requests will be filled bate. The opportunity to guide and one-act play (best actor or best actress), assassination of President John F. Kennedy and wa the first Texas news­ be a part of students' involvement committee that spends three days The three problem areas' for meet the following requirements: ready writing, journalism, speech, number promptly." sense or slide rule. For further information, paperman to report from Vietnam. He has won 13 statewide awards in this ping-pong of logic is some­ and nights in the final stages of dis­ 1971-72 have been decided. Now is (1) Graduate during the current write to the President, Tarleton State Col­ Haddick estimated an attendance lege, Stephenville, Texas. for his newspaper and television reporting. things I would like to share with cussing, refining and limiting sub­ the time to get your ideas in for the year. Students who competed in the of about 1,800 at the awards ban­ Department of Drama Theatre Awards: 12 everyone. jects to the three problem areas 1972-73 school year since the Coun­ contests as underclassmen and who awards of $500 each. quet Saturday night. Five awards will be given for the best The invitation to serve on the which are sent to be voted upon by cil is already beginning work. That's are being graduated this spring are actors, five for the best actresses and two National University Extension As­ debate coaches throughout the na­ what I mean about all the prelimi­ eligible. for the best crew members or technicians at Variety Fills Program State Meet one-act play contest. Recipients sociation Advisory Council in New tion. Many months of research into nary study and work which is done (2) Compete in the State Meet must attend The University of Texas at WL(e Also scheduled is a Special Orleans Dec. 28-30 to aid in select­ the different areas under study are literary or academic contests, or be Austin. A limited number of other awards each year! are also available to outstanding League This spring, member schools will vote on an amendment to the Teachers Session on Friday night, ing the debate topic for the 1971-72 culminated by this three-day meet­ runner-up at a regional meet. one-act play contest participants. League's Amateur and Awards rules. ing each year. I wish for each of you the oppor­ (3) Submit College entrance Ex­ Unless otherwise specified, write for appli­ March 19. The session will have no school year was one of the most cation blanks to: Many school administrators are beginning to feel that the League formal structure. Instead, teachers challenging experiences of my Although I was impressed with tunity to serve on the N.U.E.A. amination Board scores, or the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Box 8028, University Station, should attempt to control only those competitions directly related to will be encouraged to discuss this teaching career. Although I have the committee's diligent efforts and Council in the future. equivalent. Austin, Texas 78712 year's theme: "Communication (4) Submit complete application Please send a stamped, addressed 9^ x 4 League-sponsored activities. As an illustration, the League athletic inch envelope. With Understanding." forms to the League Office by May Applications will be sent to all 1971 State Amateur Rule now covers many activities NOT sponsored by the The University of Texas Chapter 30. Meet contestants. League. of the Public Relations Society of Interstate Events Require Application forms will be mailed If a pupil participates in such an activity and accepts cash or valuable America is working round the clock to principals for each student who consideration therefor, he becomes ineligible in athletics for a period to add a new presentation to the competes in the 1970 State Meet. Contacts Can convention program this year. A of one year. volume of printed material and a Formal Federation Sanction List of Awards Damage Eyes Since the League school administrators and League sponsors have slide presentation is being prepared The host school for any interstate competition in compliance with con­ are represented in a National Fed­ Houston Endowment: 20 awards, $750 each, no jurisdiction over this contest, it appears a bit ironic to hold the school about their field "to help every dele­ payable $500 first year, $250 second year. Persons who wear contact lenses event shall initiate the application ditions which have been adopted by eration meet unanimously agree to For contestants in journalism, speech, responsible. Further, it is very difficult for the school administrators or gate undestand the meaning and science, number sense, slide rule, spelling or often develop inadequate eye warn­ not later than 30 days prior to the the constituency of the National the participation of schools which ready writer. Recipients must attend The need for public relations work." Federation. If any of these provi­ University of Texas at Austin, UT El Paso ing systems and sometimes can do the League to control activities which they do not sponsor. event. Applications initiated less do not have state association mem­ or UT Arlington. For students in Confer­ The radio/television department sions are lacking, the sanction is bership because they cannot qualify. ences AAA, AA, A or B schools only. harm to their eyes without experi­ Consequently, many school administrators are becoming more con­ than 30 days before the event will encing pain, according to Atlanta will repeat the popular continuing void. The contest conditions are: Non-member schools in an in­ Robert A. Welch Foundation: 10 awards of vinced that the League should attempt to enforce eligibility and awards sessions on the immediate media, to not be accepted. $4,000 each, payable $1,000 per year. ophthalmologist P. Thomas Man­ (a) Each school guarantees it is creasing number have shown a de­ For contestants in journalism, speech, rules only when activities are League-sponsored. run through all four workshop A single copy of the application science, number sense, slide rule, spelling or chester, MD. a member in good standing of its sire to participate in intra and may attend any This writer is of the opinion that this is on the proper philosophy, as periods. form is to be executed by the host ready writin.g Recipients Discussing corneal responses to school and forwarded to the execu­ own state high school association interstate meets which involve state Texas college or university -which currently A number of presentations and association member schools. When has a Robert A. Welch Foundation grant. contact lenses, Dr. Manchester said the world is now so complex, our state is so large, and activities so tive officer of the state activities and also guarantees that participa­ These are listed on the application blank. panels are scheduled on yearbook tion in this contest will not violate it can be shown that the non-affili­ Recipients must major in chemistry and that the eye's warning system can varied, that the League should in the future attempt to control only association. evidence a desire to engage in research in become ineffective because the cor­ production and will also run any standard of that state associa­ ated schools maintain similar stand­ chemistry at the graduate level in Texas. activities which it sponsors and controls and not the WHOLE WIDE In applying for approval of any through each of the four workshop tion or the National Federation; ards so that state's member, schools nea's sensitivity is reduced. This interstate event through the Na­ Moody Foundation: 10 awards of $4,000 WORLD. session times. (b) Each contestant will be eli­ and that the competition will be each, payable $1,000 each year. occurs when the pressure of the con­ tional Federation, the host state Recipients may attend any accredited tact lens on nerve endings causes gible under the standards of his conducted in accordance with the four-year college or university in Texas. shall: requirements of all states, requests Awards will be made to students planning sensory adaptation, he explained. 1. Review the application from home state association; to major in government, finance, science, (c) Awards will be limited to for sanctions may be honored. The mathematics or general business. Greater pressure exerted by a the host school and, if it meets state contact lens can also cause objects Debate Shift those which are permitted by the same procedure will be followed for Brown Memorial Trust: 5 awards of $1,000 standards, sign it and forward it to Ukeatre Ljroup Lotted most restrictive state high school requesting sanction under the each. to be buried deep in the cornea, the National Federation office. For contestants in journalism, speech, association from which the com­ Friends and Neighbors policy. science, number sense, slide rule, spelling or making them extremely difficult to A Resolution unanimously passed by the membership of the Texas To Clarify 2. Complete and forward forms ready writing. Three recipients shall attend detect. In addition, foreign bodies Con­ for endorsement purposes to the petitors enter; Texas Christian University and two shall Educational Theatre Association and the Texas Secondary Theatre (d) If a school fails to fulfill its attend Baylor University. All shall evidence cannot be flushed out as easily in executive officers of each state asso­ a desire to engage in research and shall ference in a joint meeting held in business session, Feb. 14, 1970, Scott contract obligation, that school will major in mathematics or science. wearers of contact lenses. "Smoke, Proposition ciation from which schools will be Debate Kits mascara, hair spray, detergents for be required to make amends in Joe B. Cook Scholarship: $1,250, payable Theatre, Fort Worth, Texas. invited to participate. accordance with terms fixed by the $500 first year, $250 for each of next cleaning the lenses all may accum­ Whereas the University Inter­ Debate coaches should note that 3. States from which schools are three years. National Federation Executive For contestants in informative and per­ ulate beneath the lenses...." scholastic League through its One- the revision of the debate proposi­ invited, upon receiving endorsement Going Fast, suasive speaking, debate, science, number The ophthalmologist stressed Committee after consultation of sense, slide rule or ready writing. tion, which now reads: forms, will indicate their action Act Play Contests has given im­ executive officers of the states in­ that he encourages no one over the (approval or denial), sign, and for­ Elizabeth Memorial Scholarship (by J. O petus and support to the develop­ Resolved: That the federal gov­ volved; and 199 Remain Webb) : $500 award, payable $300 first age of 20 years to begin wearing ernment should establish, finance, ward the form to the National Fed­ year, $200 second year. contact lenses, and attempts to dis­ ment of a thriving program in the (e) No entry will be accepted Only 199 debate kis remained at Recipient may attend North Texas State eration. for any competitor from any state University or Texas Woman's University at suade anyone beyond the age of 35, public schools of Texas, with Texas and administer programs to control 4. Each state association is then the end of January for distribution Denton, Sam Houston State University at or section of a state not included in Huntsville, West Texas State University at since youngsters adjust more attaining outstanding national sta­ air and/or water pollution in the responsible for notifying its con­ to member schools, and orders still Canyon or Southwest Texas State Univer­ quickly and without as much dis­ the list for which approval is sity at San Marcos. Preference given to stu­ United States. cerned member schools of National are coming in. dents planning to enter teaching profession. comfort as adults. tus in drama education, therefore granted. This change, which substitutes Federation action. With the supply rapidly dimin­ may impair be it resolved that in this year of The Friends and Neighbors Pol­ T. H. Shelby Scholarship: $500 awards, ("Contact lenses "and/or" for the original "and," will The National Federation will act ishing, schools are reminded that payable $250 per semester. eye's 'warning system' ", in Journal the 60th anniversary of the found­ icy provides that schools not eligi­ Recipient must attend The University of permit the affirmative to base its on the basis of the recommendations there wll be no reprint on the ma­ Texas at Austin, Funds provided by Mrs. of the American Medical Associa­ ing of the University Interscholastic case upon either water pollution or received from the various state ex­ ble for membership in their home terials. When the current supply is Dorothy Shelby Casey, in memory of her state association may be approved father. tion, October 5,1970) League, the Texas Educational The­ air pollution, or, if it wishes, to ecutive officers and will formally gone, no additional packets will be incorporate arguments supporting notify the host school's state asso­ for participation in a National Fed­ available. atre Association and the Texas Sec­ eration sanctioned meet provided: both. ciation of the action. Machine copies Schools planning to enter the de­ ondary Theatre Conference ex­ (1) non-member participants ad­ The negative, then, must be pre­ of the completed application for bate competition should order their here to standards as high or higher press their appreciation for past pared to refute arguments involving sanction will serve as notification debate packages immediately. than the interscholastic association achievement and their cooperative either water or air pollution, or and will be forwarded to the offices The debate kits are $5.00 each. of their state. interest in successful continued both. of each state association from which They will be mailed out on the first- (2) the policies of the state asso­ come, first-serve basis. endeavor. Every debate coach should call schools have been invited to par­ this minor word change to the at­ ticipate. ciations represented in the meet Direct kit orders to University E. Robert Black, President tention of his contestants because Application for sanction to the prevail for all institutions which Interscholastic League, Box 8028 Texas Educational Theatre it may well result in a major change National Federation commits a host are represented. University Station, Austin, Texas Association in strategy. school to conduct the interstate (3) The state associations which 78712. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER FEBRUARY, 197 High School Press rearatlon Contest coaches and sponsors should begin immediate, intensive t t Iotice6 Thousands Coming training of their contestants. Spring meets will soon be here. Preparation for any competition should have begun early in the fall, because the longer the contestant has worked the better his chance of To ILPC Sessions winning, especially in such events as science, slide rule, number sense Region I—B LINCOLN HIGH Transfer: DIST. 3 ESTELLINE ; HED- By DR. MAX R. HADDICK available to state meet LEY and DIST. 6 JAYTON: Girard- and ready writing. Because of the scholarships Lincoln High School of Port Arthur has Jayton; MCADOO been placed on probation in football for the To: DIST. 8 MEADOW; NEW HOME; contestants, competition is becoming keener each year. 1971 season for mistreatment of game ROPESVILLE : Ropes ; SMYER Business is booming in the housing reservation and banquet officials. Region II B Every boy and girl, with academic talents, should be given every Transfer: DIST. 14 BLUM ; RIO VISTA ticket field. The 1971 ILPC state convention, March 19-20, and DIST. 16 GORMAN; TOLAR chance of achieving his full potential in whatever contest being entered. To: DIST. 13 EVANT; HICO; MERI­ should be a rip-snorter and record-breaker. I would guess that GALVESTON BALL HIGH DIAN Given equal talent, the student with the best or most coaching will Ball high school of Galveston has been Transfer: DIST. 19 THROCKMORTON about 750 reservations have been made for housing, but can't disqualified for district honors for 1970 and To: DIST. 17 AVOCA: Avoca-Lueders ; have a better chance of winning. Let each sponsor be sure that his con­ placed on probation for the 1971 season by CLYDE: Eula; HAWLEY; MERKEL: be sure. Many are making reservations with no help from me. the State Executive Committee for violation Noodle-Horn; NOLAN: Divide; TUS- testants are competently and completely prepared for the event which of the Football Code. COLA: Jim Ned We are now flooded with the rating copies of newspapers. Region III B they are entering. Transfer: DIST. 22 BELLS, DIST. 23 Hope all got them in by the deadline. We are now up to our SPRING KLEIN HIGH CELINA and DIST. 25 WINDOM to Klein High School of Spring has been To: DIST. 24 LONE OAK ; QUINLAN: ears in sorting, preparing rating sheets, getting them placed on probation by the district executive Boles Home sec­ committee of 25AA for the 1970-1971 bas­ Transfer : DIST. 29 F AIRFIELD : Butler judging and general work. My gorgeous and indefatigable ketball season for violation of the basketball To: DIST. 31 BLOOMING GROVE; The incoming mail code. FROST ; MILFORD ; WORTHAM retary, Mrs. Gwen Bruns, is hidden now. Transfer : DIST. 30 ZAVALLA L^ut cyDrooujp fo, To: DIST. 33 COLMESNEIL; EVA- finally buried her, but she is cheerfully working to get it on DALE; HIGH ISLAND; LEGGETT; WALLER HIGH SCHOOL SABINE PASS its way. I know she is in her office for I hear her voice coming of Education for the New Waller High School has been placed on Region IV B A recent study just released by the Board probation by the district executive commit­ Transfer: DIST. 34 NORTH ZULCH weakly from behind the masses of mail. positive effects of participating tee of 25AA for the 1970-1971 basketball To: DIST. 35 JARRELL Mrs. Alicia Helton, the ILPC as­ York City public schools reveals two very season for violation of the basketball code. sistant, is running her legs off get­ in athletics. FAIRFIELD BUTLER HIGH Contests. Can you waive the accep­ ting rooms, banquet arrangements, First, the pupil dropout rate among interscholastic athletes is defi­ BEAUMONT HEBERT HIGH Butler High School of Fairfleld has been tance card deadline and let us com­ disqualified for district honors and placed on equipment and a thousand etceteras 96 Hebert High School of Beaumont has been probation for the 1971 football season by the pete anyway? nitely much lower than among non-athletes. Of 7,657 athletes, placed on probation in boys' basketball by while at the same time writing District Executive Committee of 16-B for A. No. The deadline was Dec. 1, dropped out, or an average of 1.3%. Dropouts among regular students the district executive committee of District failure to comply with the Football Code. Leaguer stories, -criticisms. 21 AAAA for the 1970-71 school year for 1970.1 cannot change that rule. You violation of the basketball code. I have sent rules for the Individ­ ranged from 3.5% to more than 25%. The study included 15 high must have a journalism Acceptance POETRY CONTEST ADDITION ual Achievement Awards Contests schools, some with disadvantaged, some with middle-class and some Card in by the deadline if you wish WAELDER HIGH Constitution and Contest Rules, P. 52, Al­ to all members. Deadline for getting from affuent neighborhoods. ternate Category C: Modern European Poets to compete in League Journalism Waelder High School has been disqualified I, add: 96. Salvatore Quasimodo (Italy). these into the state office is March by the State Executive Committee for dis­ Contests. The acceptance card has This survey clearly shows the holding power of interschool athletics trict honors for the 1971 season and placed 1. Do not miss this deadline. My on probation for the 1972 season in boys' no bearing on the ILPC contests. is worthwhile, even if for no other reason than to prevent dropouts from basketball for violation of the basketball WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL safe runneth over with gold, silver the high school program. code. Woodson High School has been placed on and bronze medals for the talented probation in Football for the 1970-71 and winners. The second positive effect relates to the use of drugs. In a study of 1971-72 school years by the District Execu­ DIBOLL HIGH SCHOOL tive Committee for violations of the Football Be sure to check the Official No­ Q. We ran a gossip column. Will 496 teams and some 10,840 athletes, it was learned that approximately Diboll High School has been placed on Code. it hurt our newspaper's rating? probation by the State Executive Committee tices column for those districts 2 of 100 athletes were suspected of using drugs, only one being an occa­ for the 1971 season in boys' basketball for MEADOW HIGH SCORERS Major Howard, Denise Verner and Rex where journalism contests must be A. Yes, and it will also reflect violation of the basketball code. GOREE HIGH SCHOOL you as sional user and only one of a thousand being a known addict. Compared Finley, l-r, play out a scene in "A Company of Wayward Saints," the held. Any district that wishes may badly on the reputation of Goree High School has been placed on reporters, the newspaper and the to the number of students involved in drug abuse among the general GALVESTON BALL HIGH probation in Football for the 1970-71 and Meadow High School entry in One-Act Play competition. The play was hold contests, but in some districts 1971-72 school years by the District Execu­ it is required. school. Gossip is forbidden verbo- high school body, this is very small. It is to be especially noted that Ball High School of Galveston has been tive Committee for violations of the Football directed by Noyce Burleson and won first place in the Conference B placed on probation by the district executive Code. ten a no no. among the athletes no known heroin or LSD users were reported. Most of committee from district honors in baseball contest. Answers To Questions for the 1971 season. WATER VALLEY the drugs they used included marijuana. impetigo and Water Valley High School has been dis­ Q. My sponsor has Since this was not a controlled, scientific experiment, we can not say KILGORE HIGH qualified in girls' basketball for the 1970-71 doesn't wish to attend the conven­ Q. May we wait and buy banquet season by the District 11B Executive Com­ Kilgore High School has been placed on of the Award Rule. tion. May students come without an tickets at the door ? that athletes never use drugs but may justifiably, I think, be encouraged probation in baseball by the State Execu­ mittee for violation Paschal Will Direct for the 1971 season for vio­ adult sponsor ? enough trouble try­ by these figures. tive Committee A. No. I have lation of the baseball code. A. No Nein Nyet Never At ing to feed a couple of thousand. deter the dropping PRAIRIE LEA The study undeniably indicates that athletics does no time Under no circumstances. You must order tickets in advance. out of high school students and does to a large extent prevent their ONE-ACT PLAY DISTRICT Publications Workshop district nonors in ooys oasKetoan lor me It doesn't have to be the journalism misuse of drugs. 2-AAAA 1970-71 school year for violation of Rule 11 The Aug. 1-4 ILPC Publications teacher, but your school must send District 2-AAAA has been placed on pro­ of the Basketball Plan. an adult sponsor with the students. bation in One-Act Play for the 1971 season Workshop will be coordinated by nator and also be in charge of the Q. Is it permitted for the sponsor by the State Executive Committee for viola­ tion Rule 2-b-l and permitting a school to JOURNALISM CONTESTS James Paschal, executive officer of Yearbook sessions. to stay in one motel and the students compete without signing an acceptance card. District journalism contests will be con­ the Tklahoma Interscholastic Press Rex Jobe, who ramrodded the Q. May I send two entries in in another ? Otuer Jff ducted in the 1971 Spring Meet in these Association. districts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 16, 16, 17, 18, workshop last year, will be in each of the Individual Achieve­ A. No. The sponsor and students MUSIC LIST ADDENDUM 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 in Conference AAAA; Mrs. Lillian Hefner, director of charge of photography sessions and must be housed in the same motel and Districts: 1, 2, 3, 6, in Conference AAA. ment Awards Contest? Individual rights are one of the most significant current issues in our Addendum Prescribed Music List, 1967- Any other district may have district jour­ the Texas High School Press Assoc­ recreation. Jobe has recently been A. Yes. I will be quite vexed if or hotel. 1968-196&-1870 will become official on publi­ nalism contests if the district executive com­ iation will be newspaper coordina­ society. There are two extremes in regard to this matter. cation. mittee so decides and requests contests ma­ appointed to an assistantship with you don't. Each member is eligible Percussion Solos and Ensembles, only terials from the state office. tor. Paschal will be overall coordi- the Columbia Scholastic Press As­ to send in two entries in each cate­ Complete suppression of individual rights results in totalitarianism to those selections appearing in the Addendum will be official selection list. sociation. gory. But two is all. Do not send in Q. If I decide not to go to the which we are violently opposed. Allowing each individual to determine Add to page 27, Percussion Ensembles. TRACK SURFACE tickets, can (These selections may be conducted) The workshop will, for the first dozens. My wastebasket runeth over banquet after buying his actions without interference leads to an opposite extreme, anarchy. Percussion lists that now appear in the The 1971 State High School Track Meet time, include both newspapers and and has no room for excess entries. I get a refund ? Precribed Music List, 1967-1968-196&-1970, will be held on the tartan surface track Stadium. Each participant in The registration fee, in­ A. No. I just can't. This is a ter­ Recent court rulings have confused the issue. Because of our heritage are hereby deleted. in Memorial yearbooks. Five Brass, and Six or More Brass, only running events as well as field events will will be $55 problem. It practically takes those selections appearing in the Addendum be asked to wear spikes that do not exceed cluding room and meals, rible and beliefs in freedom, we have attempted to protect the individual are the official lists. ^4 inch in length. for two-to-a-room and $65 for sin­ Q. Will you look through all our an act of Congress to ge a refund Five Brass, and Six or More Brass, that papers and select our entries for rights of our citizens, which is necessary in a democratic society. How­ now appear in the Prescribed Music List, gle rooms. and we just cannot do it. Sorry, no 1967-1968-1969-1970, are hereby deleted. MOORE HIGH "We are lucky to get such out­ us? refunds. of all in­ ever, it is equally important to protect the individual rights Moore High School of Waco has been standing individuals to direct the A. No. It would take years to do placed on probation in football for the 1971 dividuals and no one individual is any more important than another. PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST season for violation of the Football Code. workshop," said ILPC director Max this for all of you. I cannot pre­ On page 6, Conference B-C, delete line 8. judge your stories to find proper Q,. Mother wishes to come with should read: "Class B-C R. Haddick. "With the newspaper It was never intended to allow the freedom of one person to restrict This paragraph entries. You have to do that. and sit in on Perform one number from the prescribed ONE-ACT PLAY POINTS sessions now offered we expect us to the convention of another. list designated as Class B-C, a second num­ sessions. Is this permitted? the freedoms ber from the same grade or higher grade In determining all round championship, enrollment to jump to about 300. and a march of the director's own selec­ points shall be awarded on the following can handle that many and per­ A. Permitted, encouraged and There is an increase in the number of court cases involving the indi­ tion." basis in One-Act Play: winner 20 ; runner- We Q. How can we attend all the ses­ Page 8—Grade III should read: (Class up 10 ; third place 5. (Page 34, Constitu­ haps a few more." earnestly desired. Bring Dad, Too. vidual rights of high school students. In a bulletin distributed by the Na­ AA-CCC). tion and Contest Rules) sions at the convention? CORNET-TRUMPET SOLOS: RUTH QUEBE, Somerville winner Paschall and Mrs. Hefner will A. No one person can attend all tional Association of Secondary School Principals dated November I, Page 34: Class I announce their staff soon. They are Ellis 8771-W Hooper's, Drawer C, Den- Conference A Ready Writ­ the 45 to 50 sessions. Each school ton, Texas 76201 BASEBALL RULES of the of in regard to court rulings on getting together a full faculty its delegation so that Q. May we pick up our newspaper 1969, a number of court cases were cited Page 35: Class III The League's baseball schools will use the state title, said, "I enjoy writ­ should split up Ellis Mark I-O Hooper's, Drawer C, ing newspaper and yearbook specialists rating Friday ? Texas 76201 "optional modification" regarding substitu­ it is represented at as many ses­ haircuts and dress. Denton, tion. Base runners will not be required to ing. The League criteria for judging to make *'ie training offered as announce B-FLAT CLARINET QUARTETS: Page 64 the base paths. sions as possible. Have the delegates A. Heck no. We will Class III wear helmets on practical and valuable'as possible. High school coaches and principals are beginning to raise questions as Delete: Olirer—"Lord Randall" .__.....EM are the best standards I have ever prepare reports to your class on them at the Awards Banquet Satur­ of the conference will be MIXED CLARINET QUARTETS: Page 66 had." Sessions the sessions. day night. to what training standards, etc., can be applied in interscholastic pro­ Class III TRACK AND FIELD held in Jester Center, a huge hous­ Delete: OliTer—"Lord Randall" _...... EM She won first in district for two grams. Basic to this consideration is the definition of "eligibility." The On page 45, Tuba Solos, Class I The 1971 State High School Track Meet ing and instructional center on the Correction: Hindemith—Sonata for Tuba will be held on the tartan surface track in —Delete second movement, down one oc­ Memorial Stadium. Each participant in the years, and won a second in region­ University of Texas campus. Stu­ Q. We did not join ILPC this courts have consistently held that representing a school in interscholatics tave. running events, as well as in field events, Q. If we do not like the judges' that do not al. She has also been a spelling dents and sponsors will be housed year. May we attend the conven­ Correction: Vaughan Williams—Concerto will be required to wear spikes decisions, what can we do? is a privilege and not an inherent right of an individual. Hence, it for Bass Tuba—should read: second move­ exceed one-fourth inch in length. She was editor of her in Jester. tion? ment may be played down one octave. contestant. next year. "I will mail out pre-registration A. We will be delighted to have A. Work harder would appear logical to assume that the school can set standards, in­ school annual and class valedic­ decisions are final. I will GRAND SALINE HIGH materials very soon now," Haddick you attend all sessions. Judges' the privilege of par­ SPELLING LIST ERRORS torian. She was a National Merit scores, but never even cluding haircuts and dress, which must be met for Grand Saline High School has been dis­ said. "I hope we do not have to limit triple check Page 15, Col. 4, Word 21: should be qualified for district honors in girls basket­ Student and won ***** ask a judge to change a decision. ticipating in interscholastics. spelled "asymptomatic". ball for the 1970-71 year and placed on Commended enrollment. We will try to have fa­ Page 15, Col. 4, Word 23: should be probation in girls basketball for the 1971-72 three faculty awards. cilities for all who wish to attend." Q. Will there be a session for of coaches to set training standards has likewise been up­ "attentiveness". season for violation of the Basketball Code. The rights Page 22, Col. 31, Word 6: should be yearbook workers ? "sacrosanct". held. Coaches may enforce no smoking, no drinking, and other rules Page 24, Col. 37, Word 22; should be A. Not one, but many. There will Q. Is your secretary really inde­ "trepanation". be a full slate of instructional ses­ which are in the best interest of the majority of high school athletes. Page 19, Col. 3, Word 12: should be fatigable ? "intercalation". sions for yearbook sponsors and A. Yes, and also efficient, athletic, Players are required to wear certain types of uniforms in the various Athletic Director States are welcome. workers and all vervacious and nice. sports. If the courts were to rule that such standards cannot be enforced, DEBATE RESOLUTION The Advisory Council of the Committee on a state of anarchy would result, and the schools would have no alternative Discussion and Debate has amended the Q. We did not sign a Journalism 1970-71 debate resolution as follows: Needs, Values of Contests Q. How are- you feeling ? but to discontinue interscholastic sports. Resolved: That the federal government Acceptance Card and are not listed should establish, finance and administer pro­ By BILL DAVIS ship nd successful living. These at­ coaches throughout the state. Those on the list of schools eligible to A. Great, and I feel better with represent it grams to control air and/or water pollution There is no law that directs a school to allow a student to in the United States. titudes include Christian principles, of us in the extra-curricular activ­ compete in the League Journalism every passing day. The words "and/or" have been substituted Athletic Director ities feel that we may be, along with in interscholastic competition. This is a matter that has been left to the for the word "and1 * in the original resolu­ willingness to work, selflessness, tion. The purpose of this change is to permit Plainview Public Schools high morals, to performance when the Church, one of the last strong­ discretion of the schools. Reasonable standards, enforced consistently the affirmative to develop its case centering on air pollution or water pollution, or both. Editor's Note: Bill Davis at­ facing defeat, and high goals. holds of Christian principles, self- Thus, the negative should prepare to debate Univer­ discipline, leadership, positve think­ and fairly, are necessary in maintaining an interscholastic program that either air pollution or water pollution, or tended Hardin-Simmons both. sity, graduating in 1952 with a Everyone Wants To Help ing, and physical activty. Our stu­ School Papers Overdo will contribute toward the education of high school youth! BS in Chemistry. Davis has As an athletic director, I have dents elect to partcipate in these Missouri High School Activities Journal VOLLEYBALL OPENING DATE coached in Texas for the past 16 observed the major problems over activities; extra-currcular activities The first date for girls' volleyball practice years and is a member of the the years in various sports. Prom are not required; therefore we have Of Past Events for all conferences is December 15. The News December 1 date listed in the League calen­ board of directors of the Texas the coaches viewpoint, most of them a greater opportunity for leader­ der is incorrect. High School Coaches Association. arise from the fact that everyone ship; we have more control than in High school newspapers tend to papers should try to avoid simply Davis' record in coaching is 99- feels a tremendous responsibility to the classroom where attendance is concentrate heavily on coverage of duplicating "old news." University Interscholastic League 1970-71 ONE-ACT PLAY 58-4; 63%; 7 Championship aid boys and girls in becoming bet­ required. past events. "The high chool reporter," Dr. DISTRICT CHANGES teams in 15 years as a head ter men and women, and to produce A recent survey of 20 bi-weekly Reddick said, "should ask himself Directory These transfers APPLY TO ONE-ACT to Excell two questions about the subject be­ PLAY ONLY and do not affect other con­ coach. Davis is athletic director winners. Competitors Want papers taken by the League Jour­ Stale Executive Committee : Dean Wm. Barren, chairman; A. R. Schrank, Dr. Lynn tests. get nalism Office showed a total of 244 fore he begins to write: Is this im­ Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Bedford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Dr. Jerre Williams, Dr. Region II AAAA of the Plainview Public Schools. Extra-curricular activities Rhea H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson, Bailey M. Marshall. Transfer: DIST. 9—FORT WORTH: In two years as athletic director All Want More Time very few students other than those news stories dealing with events in portant enough to take up space in Legislative Council: W. O. Echols, Chairman; James R. Phillips, Vice Chairman; James Eastern Hills and DIST. 10—FORT paper? Will this tell our read­ Barnett, Foster Cook, Robert A. Cooper, A. C. Elder, Charles Evans, J. E. Fergason, WORTH: Carter-Riverside and head football coach, Plain- Every coach wants the student to who have a desire to excel and want the past, compared to only 67 cover­ our Dean Hopf, Claud H. Kellam, James Martin, B. E. McCollum, Drew Reese, W. A. To: DIST. 6—with FORT WORTH: higher ing future events. ers something new?" Reeves, Eugene Stoever, G. E. Thompson, Kenneth Welsch, Odell Wilkes, J. N. Wilson, Castleberry, Hamilton ; MINERAL WELLS ; view has had a zone Co-Champ in be able to spend more time working to progress into something C. E. Womack. WICHITA FALLS: Rider, and Wichita football, first round Co-Champ in at his chosen activity as shown by than average. The science teacher The survey, including papers He said monthly or bi-weekly Director ...... _.__._..____._...... _...... __ Dr. Rhea H. Williams Falls papers should generally limit their Director o] Athletics ...... _...... _....._..._...... _...... „...... _...... _...... _...... Bailey M. Marshall Region III—AA Basketball, District Co-Champ the following items: golf coaches would like more time for laboratory from Conference B through AAAA, Director of Music .-.-.-.-...... _--...... _...... _...___..____... Dr. Nelson G. Patrick Transfer: DIST. 21—KOUNTZE ; NEW­ work, the arts would like more time also showed 93 stories on sports coverage to events occurring within Director of Journalism ..._...... _...... _...... _...... Dr. Max R. Haddick TON; WOODVILLE: Kirby in Tennis, and outstanding Track, want an earlier season; tennis Director of Drama ...—.-...... —_..._...... _...... _...... J_..._.._...... Lynn Murray To: DIST. 18—DIBOLL; PALESTINE: Baseball, and Golf teams. coaches want matches in the fall as for practice, the coach would like pages dealing with football, com­ the two weeks just prior to publica­ Westwood; RUSK; SAN AUGUSTINE; tion or just following publication. SHELBYVILLE well as in the spring; baseball more freedom and more time for pared to 15 dealing with other sports Transfer: DIST. 23—SPRING: Klein, and such as volleyball, tennis and intra­ High school reporters are closer to Spring Every teacher, coach or adminis­ coaches want to practice the year practice. LEAGUER To: DIST. 24—BELLVILLE; BROOK- trator who knows the problems of around; track coaches want a state Everyone appreciates the difficult mural games. the source and in the unique posi­ INTERSCHOLASTIC FRIENDSWOOD ; KATY ; SHIRE: Royal; with country; basketball job of the Legislative Council of A large number of the major tion to give the "inside story" on Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau SEALY; TOMBALL public schools in competition meet in cross of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, Region II—A the UIL. stories on past events, including both past and future events, he of Public School Service, Division Transfer: DIST. 10—GOLDTHWAITB one another, knows the tremendous coaches want spring training, time Superintendents and Austin 78712. To: DIST. 16—GLEN ROSE; ITASCA; importance of the UIL to education after school and summer league; Everyone wants more time with the reports of football games, were on added. VALLEY MILLS; WHITNEY like­ Rhea H.Williams...... Editor Transfer: DIST. 14—WOLF CITY in Texas. Texas is second to none football coaches want another play­ student to pass on techniques, and subjects generally covered also by Local news media are not as To: DIST. 12—LAKE DALLAS ; MUEN- skills and attitudes. The the local news media. ly to give full coverage to future Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor STER; NOCONA in the program of interscholastic ing date, teaching of team skills all develop Region III—A competition. year long and spring training; and big thing is for the student's well- Commenting on the survey, Dr. events, Dr. Reddick said. The fu­ paid at Austin, Texas. SubBcription: 51 per year plus 3 cento tax. Transfer: DIST. 24—BUFFALO Second class postasre To: DIST. 23—GRAPELAND; LOVE- Many of the classroom teachers, coaches, players and parents want being we must all work together, DeWitt Reddick, chairman of the ture is as important as the past, LADY; TRINITY sharing his time and talents. With Interscholastic League Press Con­ Region IV—A sponsors of extra-curricular activ­ the athletes to receive a $20 award and the high school publication can Transfer :DIST. 25—HEMPSTEAD ; ities, and coaches of all sports have each year. this attitude Texas will remain atop ference Advisory Board and long­ SPLENDORA give lively and interesting informa­ Vol. LV FEBRUARY, 1971 No. 6 To: DIST. 27—FLATONIA ; MOULTON ; a burning desire to pass on to their I consider the above to be the the nation's interscholastic pro­ time University of Texas journal­ SCHULENBURG; SHINER; SOMER- ism professor, said high school tion on coming events. VILLE students attitudes of good citizen­ basic desire of a majority of our grams. FEBRUARY, 1971 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Educational Theatre Not Players Payment MUSIC MATTERS Entries Title Vital Convention Program For OAP Eligibility Awards Symbolize Honor by CLIFFORD B. FAGAN bons, thereby bringing favorable the type and value of awards re­ pletely understand the awards pro­ Will Be Outstanding By LYNN MURRAY attention to the donor. sulting from participation in ama­ gram and its underlying philoso­ By NELSON G. PATRICK State Drama Director Contest Manager has received a Executive Secretary During the early years of inter­ teur athletics is frequently ques­ phy. Publicizing the limitation on copy of the List with their ma­ National Federation of State collegiate competition the practice tioned. The athletes' parents, civic the awards, and reason why there is February column each year is always difficult to write. One The Official One-Act Play TITLE terials. With the addition of 21 High School Athletic Associations of giving athletes a blanket, a let­ leaders and media frequently ask a limitation, is an effective means would prefer waiting until the close of the convention to men­ ENTRY CARD has been mailed to Critic Judges listed in this issue of Awards have been and, probably, tered jersey or monogrammed why amateur athletes may not ac­ by which athletic programs of any tion outstanding programs, but that would pose other prob­ the drama director of each school the LEAGUER, there should be always will be an integral part of sweater as evidence of participation cept any award made available to school can be kept in its proper lems. Having reviewed the convention program, I know that enrolled in the One-Act Play Con- enough to serve every district and athletics. An award acknowledges "on the varsity" became the prac­ them. When, from the standpoint of place in relation to the other educa­ an interesting and profitable three days will be enjoyed by all. test. If you have not received this regional contest. If you can't seem achievement in a special area of en­ tice. This custom was later adopted winning, a team has completed an tional phases of the curriculum. card, contact that State Office at to find one on the date you desire, deavor and although this practice by the high schools. The lettered outstanding season, or an athlete This information helps to keep Division chairmen utilized every opportunity to assemble a once. let me know. I will be happy to see has been expanded into many other blanket or monogrammed sweater has placed high in some state com­ athletics on an even keel no matter program of a kind and quality seldom duplicated in other The pink Title Entry Card must that you get a competent critic. areas, there is little doubt that it gave the athletes a certain recogni­ petition, interested groups are in­ whether a school team wins or similar State conventions. be completed and returned to this The League has sponsored nine had its beginning in the field of tion in the community which, in clined to become enthusiastic and loses its games. It greatly reduces The Texas Music Educators As­ retrospect, had many office on or before Wednesday, Critic Judging Workshops this year athletics. desirable to attempt to demonstrate their ap­ the possibility of wresting sports sociation office staff has, and will order to provide a smooth-running attributes. March 3. in order to ensure the availability preciation of the team's or the in­ control from the school. have worked many extra hours in meeting. For several years, I have This card provides us with the of judges to all areas of the state. Greeks Start Custom dividual's effort by the presenta­ Past Awards Compensation observed that the disruptions or fac­ additional information needed to The persons on the ACCREDITED The first athletic award was tion of an expensive award. These ulty scheduling results from some It is appropriate to take reason­ complete and mail your Official Eli­ CRITIC JUDGE LIST are profes­ probably the presentation of a groups are anxious to see that the source outside the official Staff, able cognizance of participation in athletes receive all the special hon­ gibility Notice. All OAP Eligibility sionals who have indicated they are laurel or olive wreath by the Music Theory Notes either schedules were not followed, an inter-school athletic program ors and recognition possible. Notices will be mailed March 5. interested in judging as a single ancient Greeks. Since that time it operation procedures ignored, or by­ Print or type the information re­ particularly when the participant expert critic judge. We now have has been a universal practice to rec­ passed. Under these adverse cir­ quested on your Title Entry Card. has honorably represented his Public Fights Limits three critics located in New Mexico, ognize performance with some kind cumstances, the staff has always school. However, at one stage of The media always support a gen­ Receipt of the Title Entry Card will very close to the Texas border, who of an award. New Director Gives rallied to eliminate as much confu­ not be acknowledged unless you re­ athletic history, valuable awards erous award program, because it have attended a workshop and met Now the school letter has re­ sion as possible. I think that we owe turn it with a stamped, self ad­ were given to the high school ath­ gives them something to talk or the qualifications for being added placed the olive wreath. Neverthe­ Joe Lenzo and his assistants our dressed post card. lete to partly compensate him for write about, thereby making their to the List. These people are vitally less the letter and wreath represent Tips For Contestants deepest gratitude for their organi­ The Eligibility Notice "the sacrifices he had to make in reporting job comparatively easy. serves interested in our program. almost identical qualities, namely, zation of the convention. several important functions. It cer­ The State Office is going to con­ participation in an organized pro­ representing his school." In other Civic groups relish the opportunity The standard that Ben Branch set as administrator and pur- tifies the eligibility of the play se­ tinue to make every effort to send gram of achievement which has circumstances, recognition of ath­ of being in the reflected limelight as for the preceding four years is hard to live up to. Ben made State Officers lected by the school, the eligibility letic accomplishment turned into a a result of special presentations each critic judge copies of their been accomplished through effort improvements from year to year based on suggestions of par­ Each year we are called upon to of the participating students (see kind of adulation by fellow students they may make. Therefore, it is not Critic Judge questionnaire with the and sacrifice. ticipants and their coaches, on new trends in the teaching of elect leadership for one or more of CONSTITUTION AND CON­ and the interested public. When an at all unusual for such clubs to sources deleted. This action has our divisions. Most of the elections TEST RULES, Article III), Awards Cite Gifted individual or team was not success­ raise rather large amounts of music theory, and on the need for improved administrative de­ been heavily endorsed by both critic have resulted in sincere expressions scribes stage properties required ful, according to the criteria for money in an effort to provide each and grading procedures. judges and drama directors at the One who receives an award is be­ of democratic processes, selecting for the play entered, provides pro­ winning, the practice of the loyal member of a state championship Critic Judging Workshops this year. ing recognized as superior in some men and women who can faithfully gram copy for the Contest Manager, supporters, both in and out team with a diamond ring or a col­ Teachers Help If the One-Act Play Contest is to area of the competition. That ath­ of minor. There will be no inversions and adequately represent this large school, was to praise them, not ored television set. and indicates the length of per­ fulfill its educational potential, a letics are well ahead of other areas for There has also been a certain con­ of seventh chords. conglomerate of diverse opinions. their success but, for their dedica­ These groups feel that generous formance for preparation of the Critic Judge must be used. Without of education when it comes to rec­ tinuity from one contest to the next 8) There will also be melodic dic­ From time to time, sticky problems tion to the program of athletics, recognition of accomplishment contest schedule. the critique of the single expert ognizing the gifted, has long been which makes things run smoothly. tation. The short melody will be affecting the very grass roots of You must submit your Eligibility and for their loyalty and devotion brings attention to the school and to critic judge, the greatest educa­ demonstrated. The symbolic aspect The fact that this continuity exists played five times; the contestant music education are thrown on their to the school. In these situations the community as well as demon­ Notice to the Director General of tional benefit of OAP is lost. of recognition can be satisfied com­ it means that most of the teachers who will be given clef (treble or bass), shoulders for solution. Many hours became customary, in certain com­ strating appropriate appreciation your district. If you have not re­ Of the 137 District OAP Contests pletely with a charm, a picture, a are interested in helping students key and meter signatures, and num­ of sleepless nights claim their at­ ceived your Eligibility Notice by munities, to furnish awards as a of the athletes' accomplishments. It during the 1969-170 school year, plaque, a ribbon or a trophy. to prepare already know most of ber of measures. tention before decisions are made, March 12, notify the State Office reminder or "compensation to" the is readily apparent that if there only 5 were judged by panels of No constructive educational pur­ the necessary information about the but made they are, and in the best athlete for bringing favorable at­ were no standards, competition immediately so that another can be judges. In four of the five cases, pose is realized if the participation 1971 State Theory Contest. Changes in Exam interest of the total music program. tention to the school. among those giving awards would issued. there were complaints written to is based upon the desire to win a But there may be some music The next few years, music edu­ Interscholastic awards are not soon develop and go beyond reason­ You may notice two slight Special considertion should be the State Office. The solution to the valuable award. This is profession­ teachers who have just this year cation will have to face up to some given to cutting of plays from "An for these purposes. The student has able limits. changes compared to the content problem is to have planning meet­ alism and this attitude causes all realized how helpful the contest of its most involved questions re­ no obligation to compete. Awards of the 1970 Theory Exam: aural Approved List of Long Plays for ings and vote to use a critic judge. the benefits which are attached to a preparation can be to the general garding direction of music in the Contest" or plays approved by the are not to pay him for loyalty or Abuses Cause Limits perception of meter signatures and You can also urge your administra­ program of amateur athletics to be musicianship of their organizations, schools. Our changing society, League Play Appraisal Committee. sacrifice. nontertian triads. Contestants wll tion to vote against the use of a lost. Without award limitations, com­ to the student who wants to have changing standards, and changing Many publishers will not allow panel when the question appears at petition to give the "biggest" award more fun hearing and analyzing be asked to determine the probable Honors Standardized Limits Are Protection meter signatures for several ex­ music values will be put to the test major editing of their play scripts. district meetings. develops between interested groups. music, and especially to the student for survival. Let's choose leaders There are a few that will not allow All organizations administering cerpts from different types of music Let me urge all drama directors Early in the history of inter- Abuses in this area became com­ who plans to enter college as a who can make decisions aggressive­ any editing for amateur athletic programs have (jazz, rock, classical, folk, etc). I any reason. Pay­ to request a group meeting with the scholastics, sports awards became mon in the early development of the music major. ly and positively. ment of royalty does not necessarily critic judge before the beginning of somewhat standardized depending award limitations. These are for interscholastic program. The Music Theory Notes in this issue hope that practice for this question give a director permission the protection of both the athlete will help students to see more clear­ to edit a the contest. This meeting might on the type of competition. Track awards soon lost their symbolic and the two following should prove Honor Groups play as he wishes. Each drama very well offer the opportunity for and field was the principal activity and the sponsoring organization. nature and, in fact, the program useful to newcomers, as well as to ly the relationship between the study Congratulations to the honor director must have written approval all directors to discuss with the in the athletic program of most The limitations depend upon the was frequently taken over by non- former participants who might over­ of theory and their everyday musi­ groups appearing at TMEA. After to present scenes or a cutting from individual contest critic UIL judg­ schools. In some communities, mer­ level of competition and the pur- school interests in the community. look some necessary preparation. cal experience. This practice can 41 years of observing winners, it a long play before the Title Entry ing standards and how they are to chants supplied funds for medals is significant in every case, and As has so often been the situation, First, make sure that you have a take place any time music is heard. still gives me a thrill to see and Card is submitted. be treated. and ribbons to be presented to those poses of the program. However, it restrictive standards in awards copy of "A Handbook for the State Aural perception of nontertian hear a winner perform. The person All Contest Managers have been The pre-contest meeting will who prevailed in the inter-com­ with no exception, that the amateur were developed as a result of abuse Music Theory Contest," by Ben triads has been added as a token ef­ who is a winner, who knows that the instructed to enforce the 40-minute allow the directors and critic to munity competition. The host awards are basically symbolic. and exploitation. Branch. A copy can be obtained for fort toward helping students feel honor was won through unbiased OAP time limit. If you are produc­ discuss matters pertaining to selec­ community's name was prominently The desirability, the necessity One of the first standards 25 cents from the University Inter- at ease with the pleasing disson­ competition, and judged by compe­ ing a long one-act or a cutting, tion of the all-star cast, method of displayed on the madals and rib­ and the reasonableness of limiting adopted by almost every state high scholastic League, Box 8028, Uni­ ances found in some of today's rock, tent adjudicators, walks to a differ­ make sure you have left your com­ presenting the critique, and other school association was limitations versity Station, Austin 78712. jazz and classical music. (The term ent drum beat. Students and direc­ pany a margin of safety. Any play details about judging the contest. oin awards. These standards go "classical" includes the many ex­ tors of these organizations know that exceeds 35 minutes is running This meeting should start the OAP back to the turn of the century and citing and skillfully-written band Skill To Practice that for a brief moment in history the usual risk of disqualification. Contest on a pleasant note. a good bit of athletic history is al­ pieces which are appearing in in­ they have earned the accolades of All it takes is a late entrance, late One consistent complaint was ways contained in this particular On the test there will be several creasing numbers.) their peers. They have a confidence cue, long scene change, or other voiced in Student Activities Con­ Q Is it considered a tournament 11, Basketball Plans). If a boy rule. With the adoption of stand­ problems which involve notational and an assurance of having done a minor problem and 40 minutes is ferences this year. It appears that when four teams meet and play each the Transfer Rule, Article VIII, Sec­ ards, control of this aspect of ,the and conceptual skills but not aural Nontertian Triads past. other on Thursday, Friday and Sat­ tion 14. skills. Having read or reread the good job. Don't put the Contest Man­ some districts are not allowing re­ program returned to the institution Since a triad is a pitch group ager in the position of having to tell urday nights in a single round- enters a game for only one second, Handbook, go through the follow­ To L. D. Bell High School, Hurst, hearsal time at the contest site. and it eliminated competition be­ which is reducible to any three dif­ you that weeks of hard work have robin? he is considered as having played in ing list and decide with each pros­ Roger Winslow; Seymour High Rule 3,b,l) specifically provides for tween institutions with similar pro­ ferent pitches (omitting octave du­ gone down the drain. A No, the definition of a tourna­ the game. pective contestant what he or she School, Barbara Sperberg; Judson a rehearsal schedule: grams. Therefore, the result had a plication), the term "nontertian" The district One-Act Play Con­ ment on page 16 of the Constitution needs to work on most: Jr. High School, Longview, James "The Contest Manager shall Q. Does participation on the B desirable effect on the budget, and must be used when referring to tri­ test may be held on any day from and Contest Rules states that a 1) Identify and write notes in Snowden; Bonham Jr. High School, establish a rehearsal and perform­ team in interschool football games it helped reestablish athletics in its ads other than the traditional struc­ March 29 to April 17. These dates tournament must be on consecutive four clefs (trebble, bass, tenor and Odessa, Ike Nail, the League ex­ ance schedule before the contest, make a person ineligible under Ar­ proper place in the curriculum. tures which are reducible to super­ encompass the three weeks identi­ days, at the same site, and the con­ alto) by letter name and octave seg­ tends its sincerest congratulations! and directors shall be advised of the ticle VIII, Section 14, the Transfer imposed thirds. fied in the UIL Calendar as the first tests must be elimination contests. ment. schedule as soon as possible there­ Rule? Explanation Needed In order to limit the number of and last weekends for holding dis­ The above described plan would be 2) With the meter signature Music Advisory after." All district executive com­ A. Yes. Any participation in an Those responsible for directing sounds for which contestants will be trict meets. The OAP Contest does mittees and considered a single round-robin and given, be able to draw the correct contest managers interschool high school football or the interscholastic programs must responsible, the exam will include The Music Advisory Committee not have to be held on a weekend. would constitute three regular note and rest for any requested should be urged to comply with this basketball game, regardless of type make certain that the student body, only those nontertian triads which will meet June 12, in Austin. Each It may be held between the dates games in one week. time value. rule. team, renders a boy ineligible under the media, and the public, com- can be reduced to structures of su­ music region of the University In­ noted above on any day or days 3) Recognize and write all major The State Drama Director would perimposed major seconds (such as terscholastic League may send one authorized by the District Execu­ and minor key signatures. like to take this opportunity to C-D-E) and perfect fourths (such elected representative. It is impor­ tive Committee. Q May a basketball player play 4) Do simple harmonic analysis thank all that have attended, par­ as G-C-F). Each nontertian triad tant that the person representing If you win the district One-Act in one minute of an "A" basketball of four-part chorales, including a ticipated and sponsored Critic Judg­ will contain only three notes and a region is elected by the music Play Contest, a winner's envelope game on Tuesday night and in both AETA Drama Festival few nonharmonic tones. ing Workshops this year. Your sup­ will have a distance of no more than teachers of the region, otherwise which includes an Eligibility Notice port of and participation the "B" and "A" games on Friday 5) Given a simple melody, add in the a major ninth between the lowest the representation does not truly will be given you by the Contest night in a regularly matched game? one, two or three voices in any style One-Act Play Contest is greatly and highest notes. represent the grass roots of music Manager. If he does not give you appreciated by the A No, this would be in violation Presents Seven Plays which is consistent within itself. University Inter- All the possibilities can be found education. the envelope, ask for it. Please com­ of the two game a week rule (Rule The American Educational Thea­ director for the New York Shake­ scholastic League. by inverting the secundal and quar- There will be no ex-officio mem­ plete the Eligibility Notice and send tre Association's Region 5 Amer­ speare Festival and original direc­ Listening Important Too tal structures mentioned above until bers nor proxies. In the past, we it to your Regional Director Gen­ ican College Theatre Festival, pre­ tor of the off-Broadway production The following items include listen­ the original structure is duplicated have been permissive in seating ex- eral. sented by the J. F. Kennedy for the of HAIR, served as consulting critic ing as well as written skills. Be able an octave higher. The quintal posi­ officio and proxies. This cannot be Under no circumstances should Performing Arts and the Smith- and reviewed the plays immediately Canyon Workshop Adds 21 to construct and to identify by sight tion (F-C-G) of the quartal triad permitted in the future. No region district OAP winners send the Eli­ sonian and sponsored by American following their performances for and by ear: will be included. The contestant will will be permitted double represen­ gibility Notice to the State Office. Airlines, American Express, and the audience as well as the perform­ 1) Meter (or time) signatures ac­ label the nontertian triads by writ­ tation. The chairman of the com­ This happens each year and causes American Oil Company, ended Jan. ers. Freedman came to the festival Critic Judges to Official List cording to meter type and best type ing the exac intervals over the low­ mittee will be elected from the com­ unnecessary delay. If there happens 23. This festival was held at the having just directed COLETTE, mittee membership and will also (duple simple, triple compound, est note; for example, if the triad to be any delay in the mail, this Twenty-one Accredited Critic not selected a critic judge for this Scott Theatre in Fort Worth, Jan. starring Zoe Caldwell and Mildred represent his region. etc.). error could cause disqualification Judges were added to the List at a year. 20-23. Dunnuck. "F -B-C#" were played, the con­ School administrators from the of a one-act play company because special drama conference and Critic James E Baughman, 4404 Bowie, Ama- Tulane University, New Orleans, Workshops were held during the 2) One-octave major and minor testant would write "perfect fourth, UIL Legislative Council will be they did not meet the regional entry Judging Workshop in Canyon. rillo, 79110-1* opened the festival Jan. 20, with festival, led by Gerald Freedman (pure, harmonic and melodic) and perfect fifth" (P4, P5). present to discuss recommendations deadline. Robert Boyd, West Texas State Univer­ The West Texas State University sity, Canyon, 19015-1 OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR. The and Joseph Campanella, star of wholetone scales. presented to the state director of The following is the order for Workshop, Jan. 22, resulted in the Wendell Cain, West Texas State Univer­ remaining festival schedule fea­ TV's THE BOLD ONES. The seven Howard Book Helpful music activities. forwarding eligibility notices: sity, Canyon, 79015-1 tured two productions each day. participating colleges and universi­ 3) One-octave church mode scales largest addition ever made to the Judy H. Carter, Amarillo Little Theatre, As soon as the State Office re­ 1. All directors entering the dis­ Accredited List of Critic Judges at P.O. Box 2424, Amarillo, 79105-1 Jan. 21, Texas A&I University, ties had numerous opportunities to (Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian and If a student is still unsure about ceives the names of the representa­ trict contest should send their eli­ Nick Carter, Amarillo Little Theatre, Kingsville, presented LUTHER. visit and work wth these men. Mixolydian). one workshop. With this addition, P.O. Box 2424, Amarillo, 79105-1 some of the basic information con­ tives, the time and place of the gibility notices to the district direc­ the List now totals 166 Critic Neva Gail Chowning, 2607 2nd Ave., Can­ This was the second consecutive There were three productions 4) All simple (an octave or cerning notation, key and meter sig­ meeting will be announced. Recom­ tor general. yon, 79015-1 year for the Kingsville school to be nominated by the screening commit­ mendations, including region re­ Judges. Joyce Cunningham, 2800 Monroe, Ama­ smaller) intervals. Both melodic natures, scales, intervals or triads, 2. The winner of the district con­ selected as one of Texas' represen­ tee (Dr. Lyle Hagan, Eastern New commendations, to be presented to Most of the colleges and univer­ rillo, 79109-1 and harmonic intervals will be he would be wise to order Funda­ test should sen one notice to the Re­ Elaine Elliott, 2101 1st Ave., Apt. #1, tatives. Thursday's second staging Mexico University; Dr. Nancy the Music Advisory Committee must gional Director General and one to sities that teach theatre courses in Canyon, 79015-1 was THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER Vunovich, Tulsa University; Dr. played for aural identification. mentals of Music Theory by Ber- Peter Fox, Jr., Amarillo Little Theatre, be in the State Office on or before the State Office. There are two cop­ Texas have qualified faculty on the P.O. Box 2424, Amarillo, 79105-1 AND HIS WIFE by New Mexico Gresda Doty, LSU at Baton Rouge; 5) Tertian triads (major, minor, trand Howard from Harcourt Brace May 1, so that an agenda can be ies of the Eligibility Notice in the Margaret Harper, "Texas" Music Drama, Highlands University, Las Vegas, and Dr. Ralph Gulp, University of Accredited List of Critic Judges, but Box 268, Canyon, 79015-1 augmented and diminished). There and World, 1372 Peachtree St., N. E., mailed to each member. district winner's envelope. N.M. Texas at El Paso) to go to the Na­ only three institutions with more James A. Jackson, 909 Louisana, Ama­ will be inversions of major and Atlanta, Ga. 30309. University Interscholastic League 3. Regional winners send their rillo, 79106-1 Jan. 22, East Texas State UmV tional Festival in Washington, D.C. region chairmen are urged to sub­ than two theatre faculty have 100% Larry M. LaGrave, Eastern New Mexico minor triads only. The ear training book which has notices to the State Office. University, Portales, New Mexico, 8813M versity, Commerce, produced THE Those three productions were East mit the names and addresses of their people on the list. of The time between the district, Linda Lilley, 2101 1st Ave., Trlr D., Can­ TIME OF YOUR LIFE and the Texas State's production of THE 6) Selected nontertian triads (see been recommended in past years is their regional representatives at the regional and state meet is limited The State Office would like to pay yon, 7901B-I University of Oklahoma, Norman, TIME OF YOUR LIFE, directed by below). Norma Selvidge, Clarendon College, Clar­ currently out of print and, although earliest convenience. this year. The extra week between special tribute to North Texas State endon, 79226-1 staged THE BEAUX STRATE- Dr. Curtis Pope; North Texas 7) All of the following seventh there are other books available, they these meets is no longer in the cal­ Robert B. Sanders, West Texas State Uni­ GEM. This was the second appear­ State's production of SNMMER- University at Denton, West Texas versity, Canyon 79015-1 chords: dominant seventh (D7) would probably not arrive in time endar. The OAP winner's Eligibility ance for the University of Okla­ TREE, directed by Carl M. Marder, State University at Canyon and Pan Zell R. SoRelle, West Texas State Univer­ Notice must be mailed the day or sity, Canyon, 79015-1 homa in the three years of the fes­ III; Texas A&I's production of LU­ major triad, minor seventh; dimin­ to be of much use in the few months Books § Magazines American College at Edinburg. Sara SoRelle, 3208 South Ong, Amarillo, night it is received. 79109-1 tival. THER, directed by Larry Life. ished seventh (d7) diminished before June 11. The State Office continues to en­ These three schools have a total of Tyler H. Tindall, Box 1121 W.T.S.U., Jan. 23, featured CAT ON A HOT The central committee of the triad, diminished seventh; half- Music Theory Notes next month THE AMERICAN NEWSPAPER by Will Canyon, 79016-1 Irwin with comments by Clifford F. dorse and urge the use of a single 28 qualified critic judges oa the list. TIN ROOF, produced by the Uni­ American College Theatre Festival diminished seventh (%d7) dimin­ Weigle and David G. Clark, Iowa State J. Richard Waite, Eastern New Mexico will contain suggestions for prepar­ University Press, Ames, Iowa. expert Critic Judge in the OAP University, Portales, New Mexico, 88130-1 versity of Arkansas, Fayetteville. will make final selections in late This addition to the 1970-71 Ac­ ished triad, minor seventh; major ing for the aural portion of the test. Will Irwin was an editor, reporter and Contest. In addition to the Accred­ Jerry P. Watson, Wayland Baptist Col­ North Texas State University, Den- February and invite ten of the total scholar. His analyses of the American news­ credited Critic Judges List is pub­ lege, Plainview, 79072-1 seventh (M7) both triad and sev­ Meanwhile, many good suggestions paper first appeared in Collier's magazine. ited List of Critic Judges published Charles Ernest Wright, Box 781, Canyon, ton, closed the festival with their festival entries across the nation to These essays, with illustrations from the in the lished here for the benefit of district 79015-1 enth are major; and minor seventh papers of the day, provide a valuable be­ December LEAGUER, each production of SUMMERTREE. produce their plays in Washington, can be gained from your back issues ginning for a basis for judging the press Planning Meeting Director and and regional personnel that have Gerald Freedman, former artistic (m7) both triad and seventh and its role. * Denotes approximate region D.C. are of Music Theory Notes. Recommended for the school library, mrh. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER FEBRUARY, 197 Six Cage Teams 1971 Tournament Honorees Posfscr/pfs on Athletics Claude, Sundown, Prairie Lea, How The Rules Paschal, Lanier Quintets Named Six state basketball champion feated Wells, 55-44, in the finals to win the AA Championship. They teams from the past will be special win the crown. defeated Duncanville, 59-58, in the Are Enforced honor during the 1971 A Sundown de­ semifinals and beat Tulia, 38-37, in BAILEY M. MARSHALL guests of In Conference By state basketball tournaments. The feated Fannindel (Ladonia), 51-46, the finals. Deer Park was the other Director of Athletics 1945 boys' basketball state champ­ in the final game. Other strong AA state tournament participant. misconceptions of how rules are enforced ions to be honored are: Conference contenders in Conference A were The 1962 girls' basketball champ­ There are various A A, Paschal (Port Worth); Con­ Jourdanton and Moulton. ions will be presented at the Girls' and who imposes the penalties on the violating schools. Many ference A, Lanier (San Antonio); Devine survived two squeakers to Feb. 27. think the League administrators establish the penalty for vio­ Conference B, Prairie Lea. lators and see that the rules are enforced. Some think a select The 1962 girls' basketball champ­ few school administrators control the enforcement and the ionship teams to be honored are: Conference A A, Devine; Confer­ power to inflict penalties, while many have no idea who carries ence A, Sundown; Conference B, out these responsibilities. Claude. The types of rules can be catego­ rized roughly into two groups eli­ jurisdiction offers the member Boys' Honor Teams gibility rules and rules and regu- schools a great amount of "grass Lanier of San Antonio will be 1945 STATE CONFERENCE B BOYS' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS The Prairie Lea High School team lations under the various athletic roots" control. honored at the A, AA and AAA plans. These should be separated in members were, left to right, FRONT ROW: Roy Kersh, deceased; Jimmy Dalton, attorney, Austin; Billie Members of the State Executive state tournament, March 5 and 6. an discussion of rules enforcement. Committee are appointed by the The Prairie Lea and Paschal teams Tiller, minister, Uvalde; James Sillis, elementary school principal, Rockport; Jackie Watkins, civil engineer, President of The University of Tex­ will be honored during the AAAA dentist, Houston; Manager Charlie Streety, agent, Baker Oil Co., Luling; BACK ROW: Vilbry White, Eligibility Rules as at Austin. They are members of and B state tournament, March 12 Houston; George Carlisle, junior high school principal, League City; Ross McMahan, grocery owner, Most of the violations of eligibil­ the staff at The University. Deans, and 13. Spring; Joe Lee Scott, chief accountant, Western Oil Co., Fort Worth; Oscar Clark, utility, Mobil Oil ity rules are discovered by the ad­ professors of various departments Paschal High School won the by defeat­ Co., Edna; Coach J. D. Fulton, professor of English, Del Mar College, Corpus Christ!. ministration and coaches of the and department heads make up the 1945 AA Championship member school before eligibility re­ present group. ing Lufkin High School, 43-29, in ports are sent in. Upon receipt of the finals. Pampa, Greenville, Waco, the eligibility blanks, the League Objective Group Austin, El Paso and Milby of Hous­ Office checks each blank for errors. The State Executive Committee ton comprised the remaining teams Occasionally errors are found. affords the University Interscholas- in the Conference AA State Tour­ Many of these errors are typograph­ tic League with a group that can nament. ical while others are oversight. hear cases and render decisions ob­ Lanier won out over Quitman, Those that are oversight, i.e., certi­ jectively. They have few ties, if any, Victoria, Baird, Nocona, East fying an ineligible student, are with the member schools, and con­ Mountain (Gilmer), Canadian and called to the attention of the mem­ sequently are under little outside Texas City to cap the Class A ber school. The member school is re­ pressure. Championship Title. Lanier de­ quired to forfeit any varsity game This would not be true if this feated Quitman in the finals, 30-24. or games that the indidivual played group consisted of public school ad­ Prairie Lea defeated a strong Dick, Rocky Cheshire Team in. ministrators as they would be under Enterprise team, 35 33, to win the If typographical errors are made tremendous pressure. This would be Conference B Championship. Sug- and the student is, in fact, eligible, especially true if a member or mem­ arland, Ingleside, McCamey, Prairie Officiates In Basketball there is no penalty. The error is cor­ bers were hearing a case of a neigh­ Valley (Nocona), Stratford and "!Goal tending! And if you don't past six or seven years he has been rected and a notice of the correction boring 'school. Highland-at Roscoe were the other believe it, just ask my Pop." concentrating heavily on working is sent to the District Chairman and After reviewing the plans from Class B state tournament partici­ That could be a retort by Rocky girls' basketball games. He has been the League Office. other states, it-is not difficult to pants. who, along with his father, president of the Girls' Chapter, conclude that Texas has one of the Cheshire, Dick Cheshire, often works in offi­ Southwest Basketball Officials Asso­ Athletic Plans Enforced best, if not the best, organization Girls' Champions ciating basketball. ciation, Valley Chapter, for six for controlling interschool compe­ Claude withstood the charges of Most school administrators see "Yes, my son, Rocky, and I do years. tition. Many of the other states' ju­ such opponents as Wells, Avoca, that the Athletic Plan rules, e.g., work as a team officiating basket­ Rocky worked1 three bi-district dicial bodies come under extreme Skidmore-Tynan, Callisburg (Gain- football, basketball and baseball ball," said Dick Cheshire. "I broke games this past season, two in Con­ pressure from related organizations esville), Friendswood, Salado and plans, are not violated. When there him in while he was attending Texas ference A boys and one in AAA 1945 STATE CONFERENCE A BOYS' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS The Lanier High School (San An- and from individual schools within Aspermont to win their fourth Con­ is a violation of one of these rules Southmost College. He attended the girls. The duo believes they do a tonio) team members were, left ti right, FRONT ROW: Ramiro Gonzalei, deceased; Frank Rodriguez, the organization. ference B Championship. They de­ the offending school is usually the University of Houston and officiated much better job working as a team assistant principal, shipping clerk, San Antonio; Kino Rodriguez, fireman, San Antonio; David Rodriguez, first to report this violation. in the Houston area for two years." and have recommendations from a Henderson School, El Paso; David Flores, aircraft mechanic, San Antonio; Joe Contreras, custodian, Persh- Someone from within the com­ Young Rocky then returned to number of coaches agreeing with ing School, San Antonio; BACK ROW: Coach Nemo Herrera, director of civilian recreation, Kelly AFB, munity where the school exists is Los Fresnos as a coach at the junior them. the next most likely person to re­ Triple Cage Tourneys San Antonio; Raul San Miguel, Kelly AFB; Raul Gonzalez, deceased; Joe Calderon, clothing salesman, San high school. Now he and his dad get Dick and Rocky are ready of offi­ port a violation of this nature. Fi­ to work together many times. They Antonio; Ruben Rodriguez, lithographer, San Antonio; Manager Teddy Castellano, Azteca Film Inc., ciate any time. "Men like these have nally, opponents of the violating say they plan to work together as basketball pro­ San Antonio; NOT PICTURED: Manager Gilbert Bernal, SANYO Credit Union, San Antonio. school do report offending teams, Ticket Prices Listed much as possible. helped to build our Ticket 4.50 but this is minimal. There will be three state tourna­ Student Tournament Dick Cheshire completed 20 years gram," said Dr. Rhea H. Williams, 1.50 We can conclude, and proudly, ments in basketball this year. Tour­ Adult Session Ticket of officiating this past year. For the UIL director. that most local schools control their nament tickets will be available as Student Session Ticket 1.00 \vn activities, as the incidence of well as session tickets. Reduced Price Tournament Tickets pposing teams having to report One reduced priced ticket will be ale violators is low. Ticket Prices available for each school during the Girls Tournament state basketball tournaments. The State Swimming Meet Penalties Adult Tournament Ticket $8.50 price of this ticket will correspond Many people think certain indi- Student Tournament Ticket 5.50 with the students' tickets. 19, 20 Adult Session Ticket 1.50 Only one reduced price ticket per Will Be March iduals set the penalties for League The State Swimming Meet for Meet will progress to the State 1.00 school will be available for the two ile violators. There are only two Student Session Ticket Meet. If either of these two parti­ and AAA Boys Tournament boys tournaments. This means if a Boys and Girls will be held in Aus­ groups which may impose a penalty A, A A cipants is unable to participate in Ticket 7.00 coach or superintendent uses the tin, March 19 and 20 at Gregory the District Executive Committee Adult Tournament the meet, the third place finisher at Tournament Ticket 4.50 school option for the first tourna­ Gymnasium. The regional meets will and the State Executive Committee. Student the Regional Meet will be eligible to 1.50 ment March 5 and 6, there would be held March 5 and 6. There are six No individual member school or Adult Session Ticket swim at the State Meet. Substitu­ Session Ticket 1.00 not be another reduced priced ticket regions. League administrator may set a Student tions may be made on relay teams. Tournament available at the AAAA and B tour­ The first and second place win­ penalty. It must be done by one of B and AAAA Boys school. in each event of the Regional Relay teams qualify by the two named committees. Adult Tournament Ticket 7.00 nament March 12 and 13. ners The District Executive Commit­ Regional Meet Entry tee may set the following penalties: probation, disqualification for dis­ Regional entry blanks must be trict honors, and recommended sus­ nailed at least ten days prior to the pension. If there is no proof there Regional Meet. These blanks must has been a violation, they may rule be sent to the Regional Director. A 1945 STATE UONt-tKfcNUh AA BUYi' BASKblbALL UMAMNGNS The Paschal High School (Fort such and render a decision of no participant can enter only two Worth) team members were, left to right, FRONT ROW: Manager Bob Avinger, chemical engineer, San penalty. events. These students must have been certified as eligible on the eli­ Antonio; Doyle Conrad, basketball coach, Carter-Riverside High School, Fort Worth; Hershel Crumby; The State Executive Committee may place a school on probation, gibility blank sent to the State Of­ Horace "Corky" Stewart, dentist, Fort Worth; Jack Robinson, minister, Augusta, Georgia; Loran Richards, disqualify them for district honors, fice. Christi; Mana­ General Dynamics, Fort Worth; Johnny Ray, basketball coach, Ray High School, Corpus or suspend a team. After hearing a State Meet Entry ger Bill Shahan, dentist, El Paso; BACK ROW: Coach Charlie Turner, basketball coach, Paschal High case they may not inflict a penalty School, Fort Worth; Ralph Pulley, attorney, Dallas; Bill Johnson, HBA Life Insurance Co., Phoenix, Arizona; if evidence indicates there has not Each coach must send to the state an official entry blank listing Norman Hughes, Holt, Rinehart & Winston Publishing Co., Houston; John McColm, Hoerner Waldorf been a violation. office This committee must also act on the names of those qualified to the Danville, Illinois; Clay Berry, Jr., general insurance, Fort Worth; Charles Stewart, Jr., Bell Heli­ 1962 CONFERENCE A STATE GIRLS' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS The Sundown High School team Corp., the recommendation of suspension State Meet. These entry forms will Pat Bridges; Sue Janes (Mrs. Joe Caddell), 2 children, Little- copter, Fort Worth; Bullett Manale, Dair Queen operator, Fort Worth. from the District Executive Com­ members were, left to right, FRONT ROW: be available at the Regional Meet mittee. Normally, the recommenda­ field; Linda Deaton (Mrs. Charles Shipley), I child, Levelland; Carolyn McLeroy (Mrs. Mansel Reed), I child, and must be mailed that day. tion is upheld by the State Execu­ Taft, California; Janie Giddins; Barabara Morgan (Mrs. Howard Isaack), 1 child, Levelland; Sheilia Storey Regional Sites and Directors tive Committee unless there are (Mrs. Jack Fariss), 2 children, Levelland; BACK ROW: Manager Barbara Baldwin (Mrs. Ronald Phillips), The following is a list of the site, circumstances. tournament director, and adrress extenuating teacher and coach, El Paso; Janie Gray; Elaine Stokes (Mrs. Jimmy Winn), 2 children; Hobbs, New Mexico; of the tournament director for each Mary Friday; Evelyn Anderson; Mildred Jurisdiction Lanelle Phillips (Mrs. Don Riddle), I child, Italy; Charlotte Janes; region. Coach C. W. Dukes, assistant basketball coach, South Plains College, Levelland; NOT PICTURED: What determines which commit­ McHam; I Permian High School Bill tee has jurisdiction over a possible Sandra Pirtle (Mrs. Steve Mittelstet), teacher, Austin. Lawrence Athletic Department, violation? The District Executive Odessa College, Odessa, Texas "ommittee settles all disputes that 79760. cur within a district. The viola- an may have occurred at a district II University of Texas at Ar- . ame or a district member may have ington Doug Russell Swim >ntested the actions of another "oach, University of Texas at Ar- district member. ington, Arlington, Texas, 76010. Any time a dispute or incident III Loos Field House (Dallas arises between a school and another I.S.D.) A. R. Barr Swim Coach, school or person outside the district, Southern Methodist University, e.g., official or school from another Dallas, Texas 75222. district, the State Executive Com­ mittee has jurisdiction. Cases that IV University of Houston Mr. reach the State Executive Commit­ C. C. McDougle Athletic Depart­ tee are usually improper treatment ment, University of Houston, 3801 1962 STATE CONFERENCE B GIRLS' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS The Claude High School team 1962 CONFERENCE AA STATE GIRLS' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS The Devine High School team of game officials or disputes involv­ Cullen Boulevard, Houston, Texas. Benese Chamber­ members were, left to right, FRONT ROW: Mary Maney; Barbara Driscoll, teacher, Houston; Martha members were, left to right, FRONT ROW: Nancy Blasingame (Mrs. Ethridge), Alaska; ing teams in playoffs. E. lain, assistant bank examiner (FDIC), Denver, Colorado; Jean Hubbard (Mrs. Goodin), 2 children, Claude; Wilkerson, graduate student, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Alta Fay Bailey (Mrs. Joe Wright), Cotulla; Brenda V San Jacinto College W. Higgle Health and Physical Edu­ Thomas), 2 children, White Deer; Karen Bryan (Mrs. Goodin), I child, Edgewood Wilkinson (Mrs. Bill Heliums), Rio Grande City; Mary Williamson (Mrs. R.W. Small), Riverside, California; Gail Eddleman (Mrs. Makeup of Committees cation Department, San Jacinto ROW: Assistant Coach Mary Robinson (Mrs. Milton R. West), San Antonio; Manager Paula Chris- Arsenal, Maryland; Julia Harred (Mrs. Thomason), I child, Raymondville, Missouri; Nancy Hundley; BACK The District Executive Commit­ BACK College, 8060 Spencer Highway, ROW; Manager Jo Carol Cobb (Mrs. May), 2 children; Lubbock; Glinda Aduddell (Mrs. Chenault), I tee consists of superintendents or man, graduate student, Kingsville; Georgia Pletz (Mrs. Tom Galloway), New Braunfels; Dorothy Wilkinson Pasadena, Texas 77505. child, Canyon; Gloria Thompson (Mrs. Davis), I child, Stevensville, Michigan; Mary Lois Finly, teacher and their delegated representatives Mrs. John Ward, Jr.), teacher, Austin; Alice Bendele (Mrs. David Neumann), Hondo; Diann Bush (Mrs. from each school within the district. VI Alamo Heights High School (Mrs. Cagle), girls' basketball coach, Bridgeport; Sara Beth Byrd (Mrs. Fox), 3iann Phillips), San Antonio; Mary Gutierrez (Mrs. Mary Zapata), San Antonio; Susan Petri, teacher, San coach, Claude; Betty Ransom Each school has one voting member Bill Candler Athletic Director, Fuquay (Mrs. Claudia Stone), Washington, D.C.; Coach Joe Howell, real estate I child, Lubbock; Prarie Beth Chamberlain (Mrs. Counce), Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City; Shirley Oles (Mrs. that must be on the administrative Antonio; Manager Claudia San Antonio College, 1300 San Ped- Dalluge), basketball coach, Panhandle; Coach F. G. Crofford, coach, Friona. staff of the school. This committee's salesman, San Antonio. ro, San Antonio, Texas.