VOL. L1V AUSTIN, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER, 1969 No. Eight Student Activities Conferences Slated New State Spell ing Director Students, Teachers Seeks Depth in Word Study Invited To Attend "A spelling contest is good, but in Folklore in a New York City High Sponsors of literary and academic tution, who provide sample contests, we want more than that," said Prof. school. events should incorporate into their discuss source material, and recom­ Karl Ames, new League State Di­ Since coming to Texas Ames has schedules the data for one of the mend various means of training the rector of Spelling. "Spelling is Lan­ lectured at the NDEA Institute for eight student conferences scheduled contestans. guage. A good word contest must High School Teachers of English. in Texas this year. These are of pri­ More detailed information will be include more than the orderly ar­ He spoke to Austin High School En­ mary importance to any school or sent to each school later in the year. rangement of the correct letters. glish teachers at the workshop and sponsor with students competing in Bot sponsors and students should The competitor needs to study the was guest speaker at the District 10 the League's various individual con­ note the date of a conference near roots of words. How did the words TEA convention. He is on UT Fac­ tests during spring meet. their schools and should consult come to be? How has meaning ulty-Adviser Referral List. Student It is to be noted that a new site, their principals for additional infor­ changed over the ages? The spelling Services Institute, Faculty Fellows Wichita Falls, will have a confer­ mation as that date draws near. contest is a contest in living lan­ Program and has served as a Ready ence this year.. Dates and sites are: guage." Writing Consultant. Teachers and pupils may profit Odessa College, Odessa, Oct. 11 Ames, assistant professor of En­ "Karl Ames is a perfect choice for from attending the sections in University of Houston, Houston, glish at The University of Texas at Spelling Director," said League Di­ drama, journalism, ready writing, OctlS Austin, sees his task as one of im­ rector Rhea Williams. "Spelling is slide rule, number sense, science and University of Texas at Arlington, proving rapport between Texas high our biggest contest in participation. the several speaking events. Oct. 25 schools and the university. He I know that Prof. Ames will add vi­ The Huntsville conference in­ Kilgore College, Nov. 1 speaks to high school groups, tality to this contest, particularly cludes only journalism, speech and Sam Houston State College, teaches a course called "Principles now that it is coming to state meet." drama, but the Houston conference Huntsville, Nov. 8 will have both junior high and high of High School English," and always University of jchool sections for coaches and con- Texas at Austin, teaches Freshman English. He also New Book Coming Nov. 15 teaches courses in Shakespeare and KARL AMES testans. Administrators and sponsors Midwestern University, Wichita American Literature. ... Spelling Director. "Spelling Is Language" is Prof. Ames' first publication for the spell­ should be grateful to faculty mem­ Falls, Nov. 22 bers from The University of Texas Texas A&I University, Kingsville, Onomastics A Hobby Fairleigh Dickinson University. For ing contest. It is a 20-page booklet at Austin and from each host insti­ Dec. 6 Onomastics, tennis and folklore 25 years he taught English in the designed to help the teacher and the are Ames prime extra-curricular in­ New York City High Schools and student to gain more from the spell­ terests, and he could add hiking and was director of the College Office in ing contest preparation, and to have camping to the list. He is now writ­ an academic high school of 4800 stu­ more fun doing it. The booklet is at NATIONAL 440-YARD RELAY CHAMPIONS The Dallas Lincoln High School relay team turned in a 40.7 the press and will be available by ing an article on Austin place names. dents. official time to break the old record of 41.1 set by Kirkpatrick High of Fort Worth in 1968. Team members Legislative Council Ames' office, 322 Parlin Hall, is Sept. 15. Special order forms will be In World War II he taught in an are Joe Pouncy, John Delley, Rufus Shaw and Gene Pouncy. They also won the 1969 AAAA State Meet always open to students, high school army Japanese language school and sent to all schools as soon as the teachers, and those interested in stu­ was in Military Intelligence. booklet is received from the printer. 440-Yard relay. dents and high school teachers. Ames has been awarded two John Will Convene Nov. 2 "It's great to work with these stu­ Hay Fellowships for Outstanding The 29th annual meeting of the will also have a report available for dents and teachers," Ames mused. High School Teachers. One was for Legislative Council of the Univer­ the Council members. "I can't think of anything I'd rather a summer of study at Williams Col­ sity Interscholastic League is sched- do." Unilateral Military Intervention Canvassing Members lege. The other was for a full year uded for Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. Incumbent council members, as of study in the Humanities at the at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. well as those now being selected by Experienced Teacher University of Chicago. At Chicago Elected representatives from each elections in progress, are urged to Ames came to UT from the New he studied with Saul Bellow, Elder region and conference will at this 1969-1970 Texas Debate Topic invite their constituent schools to York city area. He trained at the Olson and Walter Blair. time review reports from various af­ submit any proposed rule change or College of the City of New York and filiated organizations and receive re­ Resolved: That Congress should Quarterly is now available from the students can begin working on their or at least by the end of that months. suggest reviewing any particularly Columbia University. He taught at Folklore Course ports from its own subcommittees. prohibit unilateral United States League office. Section I of this bul­ "case" and developing their argu­ Sponsors may note that all Texas troublesome area by the whole Coun­ Hunter College, City College and Ames introduced the first course military intervention in foreign letin analyzes briefly the problems ments, pro and con. It is hoped that schools should request material from cil. New regulations, contest rule Athletic Study countries has been selected as the of foreign military commitments; all orders will be filled by October 20 the League office. Orders sent to the revision, or rule clarification may debate topic for Texas high schools section II is a summary of foreign Debate Center in Oregon are for­ The Council will consider the find­ also be submitted by member schools for the 1969-70 school year. military commitments; and section warded to the League and this occa­ ings presented by the subcommittee to Council members to bring up at Diamond Shamrock Co. Of the three topic areas, selected III is a bibliography on the subject. LeroyHindman sions delay. Material is furnished by appointed to study athletic prob­ the Austin conference. by the National University Exten­ With this Quarterly, debaters may the Oregon center only AFTER all lems, especially the Transfer Rule. sion Association's Debate Commit­ initiate their study of the debate League material has been sold. Other items which will probably re­ Referendum To Air Grid, Cage Finals tee, the "military commitment" area proposition. This volume will not be Twice Winner Many national magazines contain ceive attention are" the Awards Rule, After reviewing suggestions and was selected by vote as the area pre­ included in the debate packet. Every discussions or articles on military recommendations from individual Leroy D. Hindman of Roosevelt a fee schedule for basketball offi­ For the 1969 football season, the The contract also provides for an ferred by schools and leagues of the school should have a copy of the commitment. Debaters may wish to school administrators, Council mem­ High School at Lubbock doubled up cials, a change of League member­ League has contracted with the option to broadcast the final foot­ nation. The April preferential vote booklet. start now building up their reference bers will recommend for referendum at the 1969 State Meet, winning ship fess, and the problems of col­ Diamond Shamrock Company for ball games in Conference AAA, to by Texas member schools eliminated The November Quarterly, which to and summary of facts in such any proposals which seem to merit first places in Science and in Ready- the exclusive rights to broadcast all telecast the final state basketball the other two topics, which received contains a further summary of the articles. Advance preparation is leges and universities recruiting action and may refer others to com­ Writing in Conference A. Conference AAAA football games championship games in conferences 1048 and 1107 points respectively, debate proposition, may also be or­ often an important factor in a hotly high school athletes. mittees for further study or addi­ Hindman's hobbies are philos­ from the region to the state cham­ AAAA and AAA. and established this as the preferred dered when that month arrives. It, contested debate. The League's Music Committee tional consideration. ophy, reading, pionship. This is the fourth year Member schools should refer to topic, with a vote of 808. too, is separate from the debate writing and elec­ tronics. He is treasurer of the Lub­ for Diamond Shamrock's carrying Section 32 of the Football Plan for As announced at the League packet, and likewise costs $1. bock High School junior class and of our Football championship information on the broadcasting of breakfast during our recent State of the Science Club. games. these games. Meet, therefore, the Texas public Debate Packet He won first place in the 20th Guide List Journalism Scholarships schools will debate on the United Meanwhile, debate material is ar­ International Science Fair. After States unilateral military interven­ riving at the League office and the PRINCETON, N.J. Informa­ arship Guide is devoted to grants Since 1962, when the first edition graduation he plans to study social tion for the coming school year. debate packet is being assembled. tion on $1,966,761 in financial aid available only to journalism majors. of the Scholarship Guide was pub­ psychology Official Cites Rewards These will be sent to member schools at The University of for college students is included in This amounts to $1,193,776, a 17 lished, 134,000 copies have been dis­ Texas at April Quarterly Available as soon as possible. Two shipments Austin. the seventh edition is included in per cent increase over that reported tributed to students teachers, coun­ Of League-Regulated Events The April issue of the Forensic will be made, if necessary, so that the seventh edition of the Journal­ in the 1967 Guide. selors and parents. The Guide is ism Scholarship Guide. Other parts of the Guide contain part of the journalism career in­ By ROBERT ASHWORTH The 128-page report, released this a list of financial aid offered by formation program of The News­ spring by The Newspaper Fund, newspaper to college-bound stu­ paper Fund. Single copies are dis­ Superintendent of Schools lists 3,573 scholarships, fellowships dents, information on scholarships tributed free to interested indi­ Amarillo, Texas UIL Joins Federation and assistantships, and informa­ and loans offered by professional viduals. The Newspaper Fund was tion on $184,652 in loan programs. journalistic organizations, and a list established in 1958 to encourage ca­ Any voluntary, self-governing or­ Effective Sept. 1, 1969, the University Interscholastic Instructions on where and how to of financial aid offered by colleges to reers in journalism. It is supported ganization of schools that can sur­ League has affiliated with the National Federation of State apply for fiancial aid are pro­ students majoring in any academic vive and continue to grow after 59 High School Athletic Associations. vided. field, including journalism. These by gifts from The Wall Street years of competitive activities must After the Legislative Council had studied prospective af­ A large portion of the 1966 Schol­ amount to $772,985. Journal. have "a good thing going!" filiation for several years, it was concluded that the League I have been actively associated should belong to the national organization of similar high with the League for 24 years as school activities associations. Superintendents belong to Seven Vacancies To Be Filled principal or superintendent, and their national association and principals have a nationwide there has not been one of those organization; coaches have a national council of coaching years pass that I have not been associations ; and so on, ad infinitum. In October Council Election thankful for the League. The Council was of the opinion that affiliation with the Seven vacancies are to be filled Vacancies those of the league as a whole. From As an individual, I have dis­ LEROY D. HINDMAN national organization would permit League membership on this school year on the League's Council members whose terms ex­ such discussion and study, the Coun­ agreed from time to time as to committees set up to study national problems, -such as re­ ... won two firsts. Legislative Council. Six of these re­ pire this year represent the follow­ cil establishes League policy which the desirability of a particular rule cruiting, and other complexities of the modern school pro­ sult from term expiration, with the ing regions and conferences: Region is the basis for any decisions of the or regulation. An organization that ______grams. The League would have the opportunity to observe other arising because the present I, Conference AAAA; Kegion II, State Executive Committee. covers such a large geographical ROBERT ASHWORTH actions and activities of other associations and to profit Coaches Cite Council member's school has been Conference AA; Region II, Confer­ advanced to a higher conference. School Option Sought area, w,th as many schools of as Amar.||o from their experience, ence AA; Region III, Conference A; just as others will perhaps profit Nominating ballots, mailed in Region I, Conference B; Region II, The State Office urges each local many sizes and types involving as from observing Texas' fine program. This should be mutu­ Rhea Williams September, will determine the names Conference B. Region III, Confer­ school administrator to prsent his many pupils in as many activities as does the University Interscholastic ally advantageous to the League and to the Federation. of five administrators from each re­ ence AAA will choose a representa­ views, including perhaps those from League is certain to have differences expressed. But, through district The League will continue to use the NCAA football rules, spective regional and conference tive to fill the two-year unexpired his literary and academic sponsors committees, state committees, and rules referendums each school ad­ with no change in current rules in any athletic contests ex­ For Service whose names will appear on the final term left vacant because El Campo or his athletic coaches, either by let­ ballot distributed in October. The ministrator can make his voice heard if he will only discharge his re­ cept by majority Dr. Rhea H. Williams, athletic has advanced to Conference AAAA. ter or by personal contact, before vote of member schools. It should be noted schoolman who receives most votes Since the Council was set up pri­ his representative comes to Austin sponsibility and become actively engaged in helping make policy and that tse Federation, as the name indicates, is only a "feder­ director of the University Inter­ scholastic League ! on this final ballot will serve as marily to maintain close contact for this annual meeting. Only the decisions on questions brought before the League. for many years, ation," with each state maintaining its own autonomy. The was given the Distinguished Service | Council member from that regional with local member schools, each Council member who is carefully in­ I think competitions between pupils and schools organized in a sen­ national body may recommend but can not require any state Award by the National High School | and conference. Member may nom- Council member should review the formed of the local ideas and prob­ sible way and conducted under proper supervision and controls are to follow its recommendations. Control, therefore, remains Athletic Coaches Association at its | inate any administrator in the same needs and requests from his region lems can most effectively represent desirable. I know of no better way of maintaining all the desirable as­ with each state organization, with the advantage of national meeting in San Francisco. region and conference, including the and conference, as well as analysing I his member schools. Dr. Williams has served as coach, one whose term has just expired. pects of interscholastic competition in school activities and at the same participation in areas where this is beneficial. Since the Legislative Council de­ time control or prevent the abuses and other undesirable aspects that principal, director of health and phy­ Member schools will not be affected by the federation. sical education, and as professor, termines the policies which guide the sometimes follow spirited competition than with an organization such However, the League office and the Legislative Council prior to becoming director of League State Executive Committee in its de­ as the University Interscholastic League. will profit through its relation with the national organiza­ athletics, serving in this capacity for cisions and evaluates items to be But, any League will be only as good as its members want it to be. tion. Texas is the last state to join the Federation. The twenty years. The award reads: submitted to member schools by re­ "For outstanding achievement, ferendum, it is of vital importance The University Interscholastic League will be a great organization only League office hopes that this will be a mutually profitable that voting schools nominate those as long as school administrators are willing to assume responsibility contribution to the High School experience for the League and for other members of the Coaching Profession and dedicated administrators who have the initi­ for it, and be willing to give of their time and counsel to help shape its Federation. loyalty to the highest and best in ative and judgment to serve the future. Amateur Athletics." member schools in this capacity. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER SEPTEMBER, 1969 Scholarship—Key To Education High School Press eniennici:t **J~or^J~ootocitl That Was Week In 1869 the first game of American football was played between Moody Scholar Tells How Grant Rutgers and Princeton, with twenty-five men on each team. Through­ out the United States this fall, all colleges and high schools will cele­ That Was Awful brate the hundredth anniversary of the birth of this "All-American Made Honor Graduation Possible By DR. MAX R. HADDICK Sport." Editor's Note: Lary Earl Myers, Stereotypes Don't Hold purpose of any high school or uni­ ship winners to their donors is pro­ Popularity and extent of this game, based on the rudiments of an a 1968 Moody Scholar, built an Group stereotypes about people versity is still to develop peoples' found and unfortunately too rarely How many friends is enough ? I am not wise enough to an­ English game, have increased through the years to its present stage. outstanding record in high school just didn't hold any more. Sons of minds, not their bodies. The skills expressed. A very famous Texan swer that question, but I can say there is nothing more valu­ It is today the sport most Americans prefer. Interest, participation, and and college. He was a Number poor Valley Mexicans displayed as­ of a well-educated engineer or pro­ named Walter Prescott Webb knew able than good friends. I have been blessed with a goodly num­ attendance have increased annually until it is now regarded as the "All- Sense State Meet champion, vale­ tonishing energy. There were worth­ fessor or executive will be of serv­ a similar feeling of gratitude. He ber. High ice to the people of Texas much once received from an anonymous American Game." dictorian of his Schulenburg less sons of rich parents, and bril­ March 7, I left the office, whistling at a beautiful coed graduating class, student council liant Negroes whose insights into longer than the skills of any left donor a grant which enabled him Last One reason for this is that it fulfills an American belief: It is a game president, FFA chapter president, American affairs were just different tackle, which was my position on him to come off a West Texas ranch as I strode briskly across the street, dodging a carload of gay where any boy can "make the team," regardless of race, religion, fi­ Class president in 1963 and 1964, from the rest of ours. the high school team. The TILF to get a college education, and even­ youngsters who were happily attempting to run me down, and nance, or national origin. Success in earning a position on the team is Junior Class Favorite, National The University of Texas was a scholarship program is an enlight­ tually become a historian of inter­ generally at peace with the world. ened way of recognizing and re­ national renown. demonstrated on the field of action and can be achieved in no other Honor Society Treasurer, two- concentrated microcosm of Texas The ILPC convention was coming year letterman in football and and America. Bright young people warding students who excell in that Late in his life, Mr. Webb wrote way. along well. I had hundreds of reser­ Jobe Ten Feet Tall track, and competed in League the diverse groups which for which all schools are estab­ an article for Reader's Digest about from all of vations for the sessions. Marilyn Rex Jobe, the surprising young The game is American in its requirements: Success demands of the Number Sense, Typewriting and our state and country were lished, academic pursuits. his gratitude to his anonymous make up Berendt, the indefatigable secretary, freshman was taking over more and great discipline, initiative, cooperation, observance of consti­ Extemporaneous Speaking. poured together into a corner of benefactor. An editor sent back the players was buried under an avalanche of more of the convention work, and Austin and told to develop their Scholarship Incentive article, saying it was too sentimen­ tuted authority, and personal and team sportsmanship. letters, but cheerfully working her seeming to enjoy it all. That young By LARRY EARL MEYERS minds. As their different dreams and The method of distributing the tal, and instructed Mr. Webb to re­ system in ac­ way out. man grows under responsibility. He Football is the American competitive and capitalistic One Spring morning five years clashed together, driven TILF scholarships, based on state­ write it. The author of The Great prejudices is now something over ten feet tall. tion. It rewards those who are willing to make the sacrifice of time and ago I was one of a room full of ner­ by the exuberance of youth, there wide scholastic competitions, is Frontier stomped and fumed and All in all, it was a very happy day. individual desire to those of the team, and to abide vous competitors awaiting the start often resulted situations which ap­ sound. When talented young people said he didn't want to change a effort, to submit JLPC Officers Say I arrived home to a tumultous wel­ of the Regional Number Sense palled parents, preachers, and poli­ develop their capabilities because word of it. Gratitude was a deeply willingly by the rules and regulations of the game and the decisions oi come by my beautiful wife, Mildred, Meet. I had worked long and hard ticians. But those young people who they see a financial reward for do­ moving emotion for that great Tex­ the officials. and my horn-tooting son, Carl. for that day. Suddenly I remem­ took part will never forget the ter­ ing so, the American incentive sys­ an, and still is for hundreds of con­ Prexy Letter (Greater love hath no man than to Most high schools offer students an opportunity to participate in bered just exactly why I had worked rible intensity of their discovery of tem is working at its finest. Hope­ temporary TILF scholarship win­ buy his son a cornet and then urge football. This is an honor and a privilege, but one which must be pro­ so hard there was a chance for a people, ideas and their contemporary fully the TILF scholarship program ners. big scholarship waiting for me if I world. will expand to stimulate even more If they are too shy to express Coming Soon him to practice.) vided within the regulations prescribed by the school and the associa­ aided and won that contest. My nervousness young Texans to develop their their gratitude personally, perhaps Their welcome was tion to which it belongs. Football also involves the entire student body, By TOM PRENTICE vanished. I tore into that Number Honors Graduate scholastic capabilities. their excellent records in Texas uni­ abetted by the salutations of our ILPC President beagle, either through the band, the drill squad, the pep squad, the cheer lead­ Sense test, won the Regional Meet When I graduated with honors The gratitude of TILF scholar­ versities will speak for them. pets. Chico, the indubitable at my return by ers, or simply as students who identify themselves with their school. and later the State Meet to boot. from The University of Texas in expressed his joy Richardson High School planting his muddy paws on my Further, the community participates vicariously. People have the op­ 1968, I was a profoundly different September marks the end of a Moody Scholarships shirt front. portunity of working off excess emotions in desirable and acceptable and better young man. I was able busy summer for your officers. We A month later I received a Moody to take advantage of the rich op­ fashion. The entire community is united in a common effort, under have already begun drawing up pre­ Doorknob Didn't Hatch Foundation Scholarship for $4,000 portunities at The University of plans for the convention educational guidance and strict supervision. The conflict and the drama liminary and headed to The University of Texas because finances were no next March. Veronica, the psychotic mother provide a catharsis or outlet for emotions. It unites the parents, the Texas. For the next four years, the problem for me. I did not have a rich The convention theme will be "In­ hen who tried to hatch a glass door­ players, and the fans. Moody Scholarship was to provide father, but rather a generous schol­ vest, Innovate, and Improve." I hope knob, clucked her greeting. financial support for a college ad­ arship, The Moody Scholarship that Pringle, the Eighth horse (That's Long live the game of football! this theme will become the "trade­ venture that brought me to emo­ I had won for doing well as a Num­ mark" of high school journalism in a quarter horse that never grew up), tional, intellectual, and social ma­ ber Sense Contest competitor in high Texas for this new decade. showed his pleasure by nipping at turity. school. By working summers anc my shirt pocket to get a piece of using old savings, I was able to sup­ News Letter Coming candy. He got the candy and the Enterprise l/Uhat 16 iti UT Excitement port myself fully during my first A "President's Newsletter" will shirt can be repaired. To a green kid out of a South two and a half years at The Uni­ be sent to all editors across the state. Texas town, The University of Tex­ versity of Texas without part-time Depending upon when this issue of Saul Saw the Light do with politics or wealth or business Free enterprise has nothing to as in 1964 was a huge, throbbing work. the LEAGUER was mailed, you may Paul, the snow-white silky rooster, or class. It is a way of living in which you and I, as individuals, are im­ place of never-ending excitement, In four years at UT I did not have or may not have received the first crowed in delight. He was originally portant. Many little things make up this way of life, but think what we full of unusual people and new ideas to ask my parents for financial sup­ issue. I hope to present suggestions named Saul, but he attacked me on would lose if we ever surrender it: that wouldn't let you sleep at night. port, which was a terrific benefit for and ideas which you can use to build the road to Manchaca, and was Classes were interesting, but the them, because they had two other upon for your respective papers. struck down by a great broom. He right to open a gas station or a grocery store Free Enterprise is the real excitement of The University of children in college at the same time. I hope the newsletter will estab­ repented his sins and was duly re- or to buy a farm, if you want to be your own boss, or to change your Texas took place outside of class. In my case, the Texas Interscholas- lish closer communication between christened Paul. job if you don't like the man you are working for. There was a never-ending whirl of tic League Foundation scholarship myself and you editors, and will help Bonnie and Claudia, our herd of lectures, concerts, discussions, plays, helped not one, but three students. cattle, mooed in anticipation of a Free Enterprise is the right to lock your door at night. bring point four of my campaign and plain stimulating people just Every time I cashed a Moody Schol­ platform the reduction and hope­ bucket of feed. They were supposed Free Enterprise is the right to argue. waiting to be taken advantage of. arship check, I was reminded of the ful elimination of censorship of high to be named Bonnie and Clyde, but direct role of the donor in enabling1 reality. I plan both turned out to be heifers. Free Enterprise is the right to save money if you wish, or to blow it of the school newspaper to Chaos of Ideas me to carry on my fulfilling stu­ STATE CONTEST PLAY Soldthwaite High School was one What could go wrong on such a all on a good time if that's what you want to do. to discuss newspaper purpose and I dived into that whirl of activity dent life. four Conference A schools represented in the 1969 State One-Act policy, news coverage, in depth re wonderful day ? Well, that is the Free Enterprise is looking upon a policeman as someone to protect and devoured new ideas and exper­ Play Contest. Mrs. Charles A. Sherwood directed the play entitled, porting, coverage of student councils point of this column. Can Hinder you and upon the judge as a friend to help you. iences at a rate possible only to one Work EVEN THE HATER. Pictured above are Byron Harper, Glenda Geeslin, and school boards and other "non- who has just discovered the extent years at UT I encoun­ Elephants Were Seated .Free Enterprise is the right to speak freely about anything you wish, During my Joe Langford. basic" areas of journalism. of his own ignorance. The new ideas tered many excellent students who Toward the end of September or When I retired for the night to any one you wish to speak to, at any time you wish to speak. kept coming: classical ideas, futur­ were trapped in a cruel regimen of the first of October, we will distrib­ things started to happen. The en­ Free Enterprise has nothing to do with how much money you have, istic concepts, screwballed notions, studies and outside work. Because Music Theory Notes ute a questionnaire to editors, ad­ tire Ringling Brothers, Barnum and or don't have, nor with what your job is or is not. the likes of which I had just never of simple lack of finances, they were visors and principals throughout Bailey elephant herd sat on my encountered before. I couldn't sleep unable to take advantage of the rich the subject of censorship. Fire of Chicago Free Enterprise means the right to be yourself instead of some name­ Texas on chest. The Great nights for the excitement of it all, outside-of-class diversity of UT. The tabulations of this poll will be was recreated inside my rib cage. In less number in a horde bossed by a few despots. and when I visited home, my parents It always struck me as ironic that Director Requests presented in a subsequent newslet­ short, I didn't feel too well. Free Enterprise is the sum of many little things, but how miserable listened patiently to my excited such excellent students in our state ter, in the hope that it will contrib­ The beautiful wife called that spe­ babbling about things they did not our "institution of we would be if someone stole it from us! universities, ute to an easing of censorship. cial wagon with the pretty red lights understand. higher learning," could be severely Opinions On Contest on top and the cheerful siren. They And there were people: enthrall­ hampered by lack of finances while Wonderful Workshops took me on a delightful ride to ing professors, angry SDS types, athletes of similar capabilities were By BEN BRANCH Many of you attended one of the Breckenridge Hospital. There the Education for drivers guarantees more survivors. beautiful blondes who were also bril­ assured of air-conditioned comfort. two major journalism workshops good doctor listened to my chest, * * * * liant. The variety was endless, and The best Texas athletes are always There is a field of study called cybernetics which has a key this summer either the Trinity looked into each ear, checked my each seemed to have a deliciously recognized and rewarded. concept known as "feedback." Grossly oversimplified, this Workshop or the A&M Workshop. I eyes, tapped on my knee with a Wonder when they will perfect a computer as infallible as the intui­ new insight into the world. Bull ses­ letters attended the one sponsored by A&M In high school I won two boils down to the fact that the driver of a car is able to keep hammer, had a cup of coffee, nodded tion that tells mother when Johnny skipped school to go fishing? sions about every conceivable topic each in football and track, and thor­ and found a wealth of information, sagely and opined, "Yep, he has popped up spontaneously and lasted attention and his car on the road because he can see where he is going and inspiration and help there for the le." * * * * oughly enjoyed the indefinitely. Love affairs blossomed applause accruing thereto. But the thus make the constant small adjustments in the position of asking. I intend to use it in the Rich­ Not wishing to be too curious, I The nice things about dogs and cats is that we don't have to explain overnight and then died as quickly, achievements of the best Texas stu­ the steering wheel needed to keep the vehicle on the road. If ardson High School TALON this waited until he had completed his things to them. like the West Texas Yucca plant. dents are too often forgotten when you blindfold the driver, you deprive him of his "feedback," year, and I hope that, as soon as I coffee before asking what I had. * * * * Other acquaintances slowly mel­ the applause is heard and the money share this information with you lowed into friendships that will last handed out. For all the desirability and he will most certainly save a wreck. through the President's Newsletter, Coronary Ain'tritis What you don't know will hurt you. The pain usually hits you in the a lifetime. of a good athletic program, the first Not all activities require such that you can also use it to improve "You have a coronary infarctus," hip pocket, about wallet-high. rapid and accurate feedback as driv­ 86 and 24 for a total of 212 and a your papers. he announced cheerful. "Now we is ing does, but in most situations it rating of I. If you weren't able to attend shall take your clothes." They pro­ * * * * to highly desirable to get reactions Johny Brockman, 12th grade, Mc- either workshop, then I strongly ceeded to do just that. They replaced An English prince had a "whipping boy" but he had to do his own one's actions, the better to govern Kinney High School of McKinney urge you to encourage your next my clothes with a dainty garment learning. one's plans for the future. The State scored 104, 84 and 20 for a total of year's staff to go. So much is to be that was a mini-skirt in front and * * * * Theory Contest is a case in point. 208 and a rating of I. gained through attendance at these a no-skirt in the back. ce6 The 1970 contest could be better grade, conferences that it is almost crim­ Courtesy is a good lubricant for any crank case. Rosemary Baccus, 10th than the 1969 one was if I could get Longview High School of Longview, inal for all staffs not to have the Got the Point * * * * more feedback from teachers and scored 103, 82 and 21 for a total of advantage of attending. Perhaps you Then the kindly doctor gave me students involved in last June's 206 and a rating of I. can arrange to have such a trip a shot. Not from a glass, but from Alternatives: Study best for every test, or play now, pray later. contest. DISTRICT COMPETITION SOUTH OAK CLIFF HIGH Dan Conder, 12th grade, Orange sponsored by your school, and you a needle. The elephants got up and * * * * DATES SCHEDULED South Oak Cliff of Dallas has been placed High School of Orange, scored 94, might even be able to get your dis­ went back to the circus. The fire in on probation in basketball for violation of Inevitable should be We listen to so many machines, as radio, television, and hifi, that we In order to provide free weekends for the the Boys' Baseball Code for the 1969-70 Changes 90 and 12 for a total of 196 and a trict to foot the bill. This my chest burned out. I closed my music competitions, literary and academic Basketball Season. rating of II. a top priority. eyes and drifted away on a soft pink have almost forgotten how to listen to each other. competition in district meets this year has Changes will be made; there will been restricted to two weekends: April 9- SCURRY-ROSSER HIGH e an attempt to improve the contest Pam Taylor, 10th grade, Long- I would like to receive all issues cloud at 2 a.m. on March 7. I wak­ 10-11 and April 16-17-18. school newspapers The intervening weekend includes the Scurry-Rosser High School is on proba­ in format and content. Since this is view High School of Longview, of all Texas high ened a bit from time to time, but Easter vacation, April 4-5-6. Athletic events tion in boys' basketball for a period of one scored 100, 86 and 10 for a total of this year, both for my reading en­ came out of it on March 16. may be scheduled during this time, but no year, 1969-1970. going to happen anyhow, why not really literary or academic competitions. ?et in your two cents worth and see 196 and a rating of II. joyment, and, most importantly so The hospital was wonderful. The It will be noted that the science competi­ ONE-ACT PLAY you use in tion is also confined to the two weekends of if some of those changes might be Katherine Dressner, 10th grade, I can pass on idea which nurses were grand. The doctors were League April 9-10-11 and April 16-17-18. The following high schools are suspended of Longview, your paper to other staffs in the afternoon pro­ University Interscholastic from One-Act Play participation for the ones you would like to see made- Longview High School magnificent. The TV 1969-70 school year for failure to participate scored 94, 82 and 19 for a total of hope that they can build upon them, grams were lousy. PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST in the 1968-69 One-Act Play Contest, after Write to me at the UT Austin Music Directory 1, 195 and a rating of II. to improve their papers. I am also On page 6, Conference B-C, delete line 3. indicating their intention to do so. (Rule Department, or in care of the UIL, f, 2, page 68, "Constitution and Contest Friends and Amigos State Executive Committee: Dean Norris A. Hiett, chairman; Dr. H. A. Calkins, Dr. Lynn This paragraph should read: "Class B-C Larry Fisher, 12th grade, West anxious to receive letters from you Perform one number from the prescribed Rules") : Chester, Woodson, San Isidro, and it will be delivered either way. Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Byron Fullerton, Dr. Rhea Follett, Dallas Roosevelt, and Kaufman. Orange High School of Orange, containing with suggestions for our they started bringing me H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson, Bailey M. Marshall. list designated as Class B-C, a second num­ Sock it to me! Then Legislative Council : C. C. Miller, Chairman: B, E. McCollum, Vice-Chairman; Sam ber from the same grade or higher grade scored 95, 74 and 24 for a total of convention next year, critiques of mail, flowers, gifts, autographed Bryan, Foster Cook, W. O. Echols, A. G. Elder, Horace Francis, Lloyd E. Gilbert, and a march of the director's own selec­ RICHLAND HIGH Charles Harris, J. C. Hicks, Claud H. Kellam, George Mabe, James R. Phillips, G. R. tion." 193 and a rating of II. past conventions, and subjects I ;apes, boxes of candy, (which the Page 8 Grade III should read: (Class Richland High School Band (Birdville 27 Competitors Price, Drew H. Reese, W. A. Reeves Fred Stalling, Eugene Stoever, G. E. Independent School District, Fort Worth) Rebecca Hawley, 12th grade, should cover in future newsletters. beautiful nurses gleefully ate while Thompson. CORRECTION: PRESCRIBED MUSIC disqualified for University Interscholastic Director ...... _...... _....__...... _...... _. Dr. Rhea H. Williams League Music Competition for 1969-70 Now for some vital statistics Orange High School of Orange, It is through these two requests that lecturing to me about by 1200 cal­ Bailey M. Marshall LIST Director of Athletics ...... _.._.._....._...... _...... _..__....__._....._.... CORNET-TRUMPET SOLOS: school year. about the contest just passed. Twen­ 79 and 19 for a total of you can have a part in making the of good Director of Music ...... _..._..._._._....._.... -._ _..__...... _.....__...... Dr. Nelson G. Patrick Benavides High School Band disqualified scored 89, orie diet) and all manner Dr. Max R. Haddick Page 34 : Class I Director of Journalism ..._...... _...... _...... -...- ...... Ellis 8771-W Hooper's, Drawer C, Den- for 1968-69 and 1969-70 school years from ty seven contestants participated. 187 and a rating of II. newsletter a success, and in setting wishes. Friends sent notes to say Director of Drama, ...... -...... -...... -...... -.....-.... Roy M. Brown ton, Texas 76201 Music Competition. The highest possible score was 238. llth grade, Orange the course of Texas high school jour­ Page 36 : Class III Earl James, that my work was being done. Ellis Mark I-O Hooper's, Drawer C, MUSIC LIST ADDENDUM That's 108 on the knowledge, 105 on High School of Orange, scored 89, nalism for the next decade. It is a Rex Jobe and the indefatigable Denton, Texas 76201 B-FLAT CLARINET QUARTETS: Page 64 Addendum Prescribed Music List, 1967- the skills, and 25 on the harmoniza- 68 and 24 for a total of 181 and a great responsibility, and I welcome Marilyn took over the convention. LEAGUER llass III 1968-1969-1970 will become official on publi­ ;ion. rating of II. it as I am sure you will. Send your INTERSCHOLASTIC Delete: Oliver "Lord Randall" ...... EM cation. The UT journalism faculty pitched MIXED CLARINET QUARTETS: Page 66 Percussion Solos and Ensembles, only Here is a list of the contestants Sincerest congratulations! papers and your letters to: in and judged, graded, wrote and Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau Class III those selections appearing in the Addendum of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, Delete: Oliver "Lord Randall" ...... EM will be official selection list. who made divisions I and II: If Linda and Kathy of Alvin fi­ Tom Prentice generally aided in the sessions. Austin 78712. Percussion lists that now appear in the Precribed Music List, 1967-1968-1969-1970, Thomas Smith, llth grade, S. F. nally ran down their papers, all have Richardson High School Rhea H. Williams ...... Editor SYNTHETIC TURF are hereby deleted. Austin High School of Austin, been returned except for one. I still . 1250 W. Belt Line Rd. Thanks Five Brass, and Six or More Brass, only for athletic Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor Synthetic turf may be used those selections appearing in the Addendum scored 105, 95 and 23 for a total of have Mary Pfeffer's paper because Richardson, Texas 75080 I will not attempt to name names; fields, provided that schools with synthetic are the official lists. iurf fields provide soccer shoes for visiting Five Brass, and Six or More Brass, that 223 and a rating of I. she wrote down her street number This column will be taken over by there are too many. I am deeply Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year plus 3 cents tax. ;eams and an opportunity for at least one now appear in the Prescribed Music List, Diane McLean, llth grade, Roose- on it, but not her city. So if Mary or Vice President Jeff Hart and Secre­ to all who helped. I will practice period during the week of the game. 1967-1968-1969-1970, are hereby deleted. ;rateful 'elt High School of San Antonio, someone who knows what town she tary Toni Ristom in future issues of never look up the word "friend" in SEGUIN HIGH SCHOOL SUNDOWN HIGH SCHOOL scored 96, 97 and 20 for a total of lives in will drop me a line, it will the LEAGUER so that I can have ;he dictionary. You have taught me Seguin High School has been disqualified Sundown High School has been placed on 213 and a rating of I. be sent. more time to devote to the newslet­ I can never for district honors in basketball for the probation in football for 1969-1970 a nd that meaning so that 1969-1970 season by action of the district 1970 and 1970-71 seasons by the district Hal B. Owen, 12th grade, Canyon Next month we will start laying ter and other responsibilities, and so forget. Vol. LIV SEPTEMBER, 1969 No. 2 executive for violation of the Basketball executve committee for violation of the Plan. Football Plan. High School of Canyon, scored 102, plays for the 1970 contest. they can share their ideas \yith you. Thanks. SEPTEMBER, 1969 1NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters Gifts Limited, Entry Pay Nixed Educational Theatre Director Predicts By Amended League Regulations Changes In Rules More Participation All school administrators, coaches pending upon the success of his sea­ contestant. Often cash or merchan­ and sponsors should be aware of the son. dise incentives are offered, particu­ In New Handbook By NELSON G. PATRICK League Rule, Article XVI, Section Since under League rules the con­ larly in basketball and baseball tour­ 2, regarding awards. trol of athletics must rest directly naments or in tennis or golf meets, By ROY M. BROWN The first part of this regulation Welcome to the new school year that from all angles appears with the superintendent, this rule is to a coach who enters that particu­ limits the amount a coach or sponsor to insure his control. If the coach has to be another outstanding year for music competition!. lar tournament or meet. These gifts State Drama Director From may receive from sources other than a double allegiance, to the superin­ may be cash, TV sets, suits, luggage the information received in this office, it appears that we will the school is $200 in cash or valuable tendent and to any outside organiza­ or watches. Such procedure is obvi­ Curtain's up ... and greetings from the League Drama Of­ have increases in all areas of music competition, not only from consideration, unless it represents a tion, to often the major portion of ously intended to secure entries for fice. The 1969-70 school year has opened for what I hope will the standpoint of new schools being added, but in a higher per­ scholarship or unless the coach or his loyalty may be given to such out­ the event. Each coach and sponsor be your most successful nine-month run. sponsor is retiring from the centage of participation from schools and students already in profes­ side influence. should check to see whether cash or The 1969-71 "Handbook sion. All administrators, coaches and for One-Act Play Directors, the program. This, in many ways, is an evidence valuable consideration is being given Judges, of the success sponsors should acquaint themselves in tournaments or meets in which and Contest Managers" is at the printers and should Gift ' of our programs from the standpoint of securing interest and Size Limit with the provisions of this League his school is entering teams or indi­ be available by the time you read this column. Be sure to order numerical participation. Everyone concerned, school adminis­ L M. SNAVELY, formerly band di­ This new regulation is designed, rule, so that no school is disqualified vidual contestants. your copy as soon as possible. This Handbook supercedes all not to prevent boys on the team from trators, parents, music teachers, are to be congratulated on rector at McAllen High School, has for district honors because of such Accepting such items could make previous issues, and old handbooks should be filed away.. giving gifts to a coach so long as extraneous inducements. that school ineligible this outstanding achievement. been appointed associate director for League A number of changes have been | the gift does not cost more than honors. Further, In looking to the new year in your such acceptance is made in the new Handbook. Of most of League music activities, Nelson $200, but to govern those "unwritten Pay For Entry Banned usually considered the list of long plays was brought State Office, we will be losing some unethical, since importance is that we now have an G. Patrick, director, announced. agreements" which The present Awards Rules also the coach or sponsor about by several reasons, but pri­ of our former assistants and bring­ SUMMER . . . in some areas receives his Approved List of Long Plays for prevents a coach from entering his salary marily to give directors more free­ ing in new ones. Dr. Alex Hamilton (Continued from page 4) Snavely received his undergradu­ exist between outside organizations, from the school and since the Contest, in addition to the Approved contestant in a tournament or meet school also pays his dom in play selection. has gone to the University of Mis­ player's salary. Certainly his native ate training at Baylor and is con­ such as booster cloubs, dads' clubs and the team's List of Short Plays. The addition of where cash or valuable considera­ expenses to the tournament and souri, Kansas City, as Assistant talent and skill would not be lost for tinuing studies toward the Ph.D. pro­ at and quarterback clubs, and guaran­ tion is promised to him for entering vides the equipment Listing Not Approval Dean of the College of Fine Arts. want of two weeks intensive train­ and the pupil The University of Texas at Austin. tee the coach a bonus, the size de­ his school team or any individual personnel to represent It must be understood Edwin E. Cain has gone to the State ing. the school. that the ap­ pearance of a play on the Approved Education Commission, Minnesota, See Thomas '69 Winners List of Long Plays does not consti­ as Director of Projects, David Sloan v. Romberg, 240 tute approval of the publisher to cut has gone to the University of Mis­ Minn. 1, 60 NW 2d 18. 2. the play. Each director m*st request souri, as Director of Music Exten­ The injunction is used to pre­ School Athletics Involve Rights, Duties In serve Play Event permission from the publisher to sion Services. Bob Riseling has gone the status quo. Participation in high school ath­ sured through technical produce a copyrighted play. Plays to the University of Kentucky at In the facts presented, the status instruction, leading to skillful performance is a areas for play and their careful The winners of the State One-Act letics is a privilege involving re­ proper regulation and in public domain may be edited with­ Richmond as Professor of Music. In the facts presented, the status conditions of significant factor in lowering the maintenance are equally important. Play Contest for 1969 were as fol­ sponsibilities and rights. The ath­ play, and adequate supervision. In­ out permission. Don Pugh is taking a part-time job quo would be preserved by dening incidence and decreasing the sever­ Good Medical Care . . . Including: lows: injunctive relief. The summer hock­ lete has the responsibility to play cluded are: ity of injuries. Also, good coaching Directors are also cautioned when with the Austin Schools until he First ... a thorough preseason Conference B Meadow, "Chil­ ey camp admittedly is not to main­ fair, give his best, keep in training, includes the discouragement of tac­ cutting a play or selecting a new completes his dissertation, and Ben history and physical examination. dren on Their Birthdays," Mrs. tain and preserve Terry's hockey and conduct himself with credit to Good Coaching. The importance of tics outside either the rules or the one-act play to consider the lan­ Branch, Director of the State Theory Many of the sports tragedies which Noyce Burleson, director. skills, but to develop them for col- his sport and his school. In turn he of good coaching in protecting the spirit of the rules, which may in­ guage, in that it should not violate Contest, is attending The University occur each year are due to unrecog­ Conference A Happy, scenes proving his skills is not maintain­ has the right to optimal protection health and safety of athletes cannot crease the hazard and thus the inci­ the social mores of the community. while completing his dissertation. nized health problems. Medical from "The Trojan Women," Mr. ing the status quo. There is no against injury as this may be as­ be minimized. Technical instruction dence of injuries. con­ When in doubt, either cut it or let traindications to participation Richard King, director. reason to believe that failure to go in your principal or superintendent contact sports must Conference AA Olney, scenes Valued Assistants to hockey camp will diminish his be respected. give you his opinion. I have seen too Good Officiating. The rules and Second from "Exit the King," Mrs. Carol We have been indeed fortunate in present ability or in any way cause ... a physician present at many directors lose their jobs be­ regulations governing athletic com­ all contests and Thornton, director. the calibre of assistants we have had an atrophying of his body, his re­ readily available cause they used poor judgment in Coaches Never Lose petition are made to protect players during practice sessions. Conference AAA Dickinson, in this office and can take pride that flexes or his skills. The stated pur­ It is un­ play selection. There are a tremen­ as well as to promote enjoyment of fair to leave scenes from "Reynard the Fox," Mr. these men have all been associated pose for the rule regarding summer to a trainer or coach dous number of great plays that the game. To serve these ends ef­ decisions as George P. Parks, director. with the public school program in camps and also pre-season practices to whether an athlete can be produced on the secondary As Boys Become Men fectively the rules of the game must should return Conference AAAA Amarillo Texas and all but one of them was is to maintain an equity between to play or be removed level without a word being cut. Also, be thoroughly understood by play- from the game following Tascosa, scenes from "Exit the a product of the State's music pro­ players and teams involved in inter- A team can lose. Any team can matter what this potential is. injury. In there are many of the so-called trs as well as coaches and be prop­ serious injuries the King," Mr. Neil Hess, director. gram. We are greatly pleased that scholastic athletic competition. To lose. But in a sense, a coach never It's to teach them to do their best availability of a "doubtful" plays that, with a few erly interpreted and enforced by physician may All-Star Cast awards in the vari­ they have earned recognition and ac­ permit Terry to ignore the rule loses. and never be satisfied with what make the difference cuts, can also be produced. impartial and technically qualified in preventing ous conferences were: ceptance in other States. would give him an advantage over For the job of a coach is over and they are but to strive to be as good disability or even officials. death. Conference B Tom Brown, other players in his league, or even finished once the starting whistle as they can be if they tried harder. Meadow, best actor, outstanding Changes in Rules New Administrator in his school. Terry, and other boys blows. He knows he's won or lost A coach can never make a great Third . . . medical control of the performer, and winner of the Samuel Because of the increasing number whose parents can afford it, could before play starts. player out of a boy who isn't po­ Good Equipment and Facilities. It is with a great deal of pleasure health aspects of athletics. In medi­ French Award; Polly Marshbanks, of schools in heavily populated attend summer camp while boys For a coach has two tasks. The tentially great. But he can make a There can be no question about the that we welcome L. cal matters, the physician's author­ Meadow, best actress; Jo Lyn Evans, areas, it has become necessary for M. Snavely, for­ without the means could not afford minor one is to teach skills: to teach great competitor out of any child. protection afforded by proper equip­ mer Supervisor ity should be absolute and un­ Lone Oak; Jan Martin, Rocksprings; some districts to divide into zones. of Music at McAl- it. If the camp would be as beneficial a boy how to run faster, hit harder, And miraculously he can make a ment and right facilities. Good len Public Schools, to work with us questioned. Today's coaches and Mike Davis, Hico; Brad Braune, One-Act Play Rule 1. d. 1) refers to as it is argued, those that could not block better, kick farther, jump man out of a boy. equipment is now available and is trainers are happy to leave medical Hico. this change. It is suggested that as administrative assistant, Music being attend would suffer a disadvantage. higher. For a coach the final score doesn't improved continually; the decisions to the medical profession. Conference A Ronnie Dorner, when there are eight or more schools Competition Plan. L. M. started his The second problem lies in The lucky ones would be improving task, the major task, read so many points for my team, the false economy of They also asssit in interpreting this Rosebud, best actor; Anne Moudy, involved in one-act play that the dis­ music education in the Brownsville is using cheap, worn their "status quo." to make men out of boys. so many points for theirs. Instead out, outmoded, or principle to students and the public. best actress, most outstanding per­ trict be divided into zones with two Schools, attended Baylor University It's to ill-fitting 3.1f an injunction were granted, teach an attitude of mind. it reads: so many men out of so gear. Provision of proper American Medical Association former, and winner of the Samuel contests, and the two winning for his undergraduate studies, and It's the Court must necessarily substi­ to teach boys to play fair. This many boys. French Award; Joan Harman, Hap­ schools from each zone advance to is continuing his education toward goes tute other rules or somehow provide without saying. It's to teach And this is a score that is never py; Debra Currie, Happy; Neal the district contest. This adds great­ the Ph.D. at The University of Tex­ them to be humble in victory guidelines for th« supervision of and published. And this is the score Bryan, Happy; Mike Green, Rose­ ly to the educational value on the as. summer camps. Granting an injunc­ proud in defeat. This goes without L. M. has a keen insight into our he reads to himself, and in which Training Films Listed bud. district level by giving more stu­ tion here would in effect say that saying. Conference AA Carroll Rue, dents a double opportunity to parti­ strengths and weaknesses and will But he finds his real joy, when the last Three potential problem areas tries heroin as an "experiment," steals to there were no rules. Such a result more importantly it's to teach get more and becomes a grave cipate and gives the critic judge augment our services to the state for young people use of alcohol liability to Olney, best actor, most outstanding an would cause more harm than any them to live up to their potential no game is over. society. EBF 1952. opportunity to give a more informa­ through this office. As in the past, and narcotics and obtaining proper performer, and winner of the Sam­ good that would result from such a tive critique when fewer plays are Mrs. Burch, our secretary, L. M., sex education are discussed in a Sex Education uel French Award; Thresa Jordan, decision. This Court can give no as­ C-6415z "Basic involved. our executive assistant, and myself number of 16mm sound films avail­ Nature of Sexual Reproduc­ Katy, best actress; Sandra Jeske, surance that any interim rules for tion." 15 min., col., $5.75, S,C. (Continu­ The other changes are in refer­ will do all that is within our limits able from the Instructional Media ity Of Life Series.) Olney; Belva Fussell, Katy; Chuck the conduct of summer camps, eligi­ Amateur Rule Prohibits Various plants and animals are used to Stennett, Olney; ence to the addition of the Approved to assist in any part of the Music Center (VIB) of the University of show the principle that sexual reproduction Lach Wilkerson, bility, practice restriction, transfer always involves the production List of Long Plays, Competition Plan. You are welcome Texas at Austin. and union Katy. and are self- students and the many other rules of gametes. Cell and chromosome models explanatory. One point should be to call on us at any time. High schools and junior high are used to illustrate how random assort­ Conference AAA Chuck Bulot, that would likely be challenged 'Benefits' For Teams ment and chance union make possible great Dickinson, best mentioned in that when a title ap­ We are looking forward to the schools may rent the films for edu­ variations. IU 1966 actor, most out­ would be any more popular, or less 6351z standing performer, and pears on the Approved List of Long year's work and have spent the sum­ By BAILEY MARSHALL is a violation for the school, any cational purposes. The complete list "Biography of the Unborn." 17 min., winner of arbitrary, capricious or unreason­ b/w, $3.50, S,C,A. the Samuel French Award; Bonnie Plays, a cutting of that play does mer making the necessary prepara­ individual, or organization to pay of films available, along with rental Photomicrography, animation, live pho­ able. tography and x-rays record the development Ripple, Taylor, best actress; Cathy not have to be approved by the tions to insure as smooth an opera­ State Athletic Director for meals prior to or after a game fee, is given below: of the embryo and the fetus in the mother*; 4. The rule against attendance at Willis, Andrews; League Play Appraisal Committee. tion of the music program as can All school administrators and being played at home. womb. EBF 1956. Mary Jo Herranen, unapproved hockey camps is not un­ ALCOHOL 8213z "The Chromosomes of Man." 20 min., Dickinson; Tommy Jackson, An­ It does, however, have to be ap­ be done. By the time you have read coaches should read carefully Ar­ It should be b/w, $5.50, J,S,C. reasonable, arbitrary or capricious note specifically, S135z "Alcoholism." 22 min., b/w, this column, $3.75, Depicts how chromosomes split and build drews; Alvin Schulz, Taylor. proved by the publisher or author if most of you will be well ticles VIII, Section 8, Item c, of the however, that the school still may S,C,A. up two daughter sets with exactly the same as a matter of law. The court is Cites some causes of excessive drinking. Conference AAAA Travis the play is copyrighted. under way with your Marching con­ League rules which deals with buy meals, lodging, and all neces­ number of chromosomes. Portrays abnormal Dean, aware that this and some other rules Case history of one alcoholic. Describes vari­ arrangements of chromosomes in the human Amarillo Tascosa, best actor, most test activities, making plans for All- "special services" or "benefits" sary expenses for athletes away ous forms of treatment, and demonstrates species with examples of the congenital of the Minnesota State High School the role of the public clinic. EBF 1951. defects found in "Turner's outstanding performer, Activity Conferences State Try-Outs, securing judges for given only to arthletes within the from home as representatives of Syndrome," and winner League are not popular and this has C-7204Z "Behind The Skyscrapers." 27 min., "Klinefelter's Syndrome" and "Down's of the Samuel French Award; the spring contests as well as a my­ school system and not the student their school. Banquets after the col., $1.00, S,C,A. Syndrome," or Mongolism. Concludes with Geor­ On the front page of the Leaguer, been publicized by the news media Contrasts beauty of Chicago skyline with scenes of chromosome analysis used in gia Clinton, Amarillo Tascosa, best riad of other chores necessary for body as a whole. The ruling is as close of an athletic season are not the squalor and poverty of Skid Row. Visu­ cancer of cancer. FBEC 1957 you will find a listing of the sites and sports commentators. The test alizes inhabitants of the latter, victims of actress; Katsy Couser, the operation of an ongoing music follows: violations and pre-season (after San Antonio and dates for our annual Student of a rule, or a law, is not its popu­ alcoholism and th e troubles they share. Send Orders To: MacArthur; Patti Nommenson, Hou­ program. "Generally, any 'special services' opening dates for practice and be­ WCTU 1967. Activities Conferences this fall. As larity, but whether it deprives a per­ 6663z "The Choice Is Yours." 23 min., b/w, Instructional Media Center (VIB) ston Memorial; Doug MacLean, or 'benefits,' offered only to athletes fore first game) picnics, and barbe­ $1.00, J,S,C,A. University you will note, we are adding a con­ son of his basic rights. The rule in­ of Texas at Austin Houston Memorial; Steve Cone, Dal­ Read or to members of an athletic team, cues are not violations providing Pictures young people Questioning a P. 0. Drawer W, University Station ference at Midwestern University in the Rules volved in this case is not a statute or science teacher about the effects of alcohol. las Adams. will be construed as being 'valuable they are not WCTU 1952. Austin, Texas 78712 Wichita Falls. This will give me an In order to preclude as many mis­ an ordinance, but one of the many paid for by an indi­ consideration' and, consequently, a vidual or organization opportunity to work with one of my takes as possible, we at the State rules adopted by an association gov­ in order to NARCOTICS violation of Article VIII, Section 8, promote a C-8270Z favorite people, Jennie Louise Hind- Office suggest that, at erning conduct in activities in which product, plan, or service. "Beyond LSD A Film for Con­ your first op­ the Amateur Rule. cerned Adults and Teenagers." 25 min., man. Jennie is chairman of the dra­ portunity, you secure a copy students participate voluntarily. The col., $9.50, J,S,A. of the Camps Limited Presents the communication gap between ma and speech department and is Constitution and Contest Rules, courts will not interfere with those the generation of teenagers and young Exception Cited Under this new interpretation adults, and the generation one of the most talented women in study it carefully for any changes rules unless they are manifestly ar­ it of those over The following are not to be con­ will not be possible to thirty. Explains that teenage use of LSD is this state. To those of you in the in rules and procedures; make a list bitrary, capricious or unreasonable. have camps a symptom of this communication gap. J. strued as violations of the Amateur at local school gymnasiums or cafe- Thomas Ungerleider, MD of the Neuro- Wichita Falls area, I look forward of your contest dates, entry dates, The rule in question applies to psychiatric Institute at UCLA, discusses Rules. tearias, with the school providing some problems of parent-teenage to working with you on Nov. 22. and other pertinent information. In every one alike, the stated purpose relation­ (1)Medical examinations, ath­ meals, as has been done in the past, ships. BURN 1968. preparing your year's schedule, of the rule is logical, no unreason­ 5096z "Drug Addiction." 22 min., b/w, letic insurance, or services smiliar unless each individual Enrollment Card please do not overlook the Official able restriction are placed upon stu­ boy pays for $4.00, J,S,C,A. to athletic insurance furnished by his own meals and furnishes his own Uses animated drawings to explain the On Sept. 17 the official One-Act Notices column found elsewhere in dents, and obedience to the rules are derivation of various drugs and harmful schools which carry not athletic in­ bedding while at this camp. reactions of marijuana, heroin and cocaine. Play Enrollment Card was mailed this publication. Many notices pub­ entirely voluntary. The court can Relates the story of a high school boy who surance; This interpretation re-empha­ to the superintendent or principal of lished in the Official Notices column not do otherwise than to find that (2)Expenses of athletes or teams sizes the fact that it is the primary all schools that held League mem­ become official immediately, and the rule is not invalid. on trips away from home as rep­ responsibility of the home, not bership last year. Along with the there is no protest should an infrac­ It has been argued that the rule the GOLDEN . . . resentatives of their school; school, to feed athletes while they card was a letter explaining entry tion occur as a result of changes in question deprives the plaintiffs of (Continued from page 4) (3) Supplies and services fur­ are at home, and that it is further schools. The membership of the Na­ procedures, a League publication found in this column. certain personal freedoms and that nished during a game or practice the responsibility of parents to pro­ tional Federation of State High order form, and a calendar for the Please accept our sincerest appre­ eligibility to participate in sports period, related only to the game and vide medical care for their own chil­ School Athletic Association, a na­ Student Activities Conference this ciation for the support and coopera­ would be forfeited as a result of its the practice periods. The "game and dren. The giving of such items as tional organization, consists of the fall. tion that you have given so gener­ violation. Rules and laws are like practice period" denotes the actual flu shots, vitamin pills, and other 50 states and several provinces in This material should be forwarded ously in the years gone by. With­ that. Many of our laws restrict our time in which the contestants are in medical services is not the responsi­ Canada, and Puerto Rico. Each of to you from the administration. out this help, success would have freedoms because they are adopted for the orderly existence of society. athletic uniform. bility of the school, but is the re­ these states and provinces has a Please use the order form in order­ been difficult. Our best wishes, and well-organized ing your The more complicated the society, sponsibility of the home. football program. new copy of the "Hand­ a rewarding contest year. Official Interpretations Each has book for the more restricted our personal similar eligibility rules, One-Act Play" and the Insured Endorsed and playing "Constitution freedoms. It is inconsistent with This ruling clarifies points on rules differ only slight­ and Contest Rules." The C such orderliness that each individual which the State Office has frequently The State Executive Committee ly. - & CR sells for $1 and the A look Handbook decide for himself which of his free­ given opinions, but which now, as a re-emphasizes that it is the respon­ at television and the for $.50. These two pub­ Prexy Scholars newspaper lications doms shall be restricted and which result of this interpretation by the sibility of the school, not legally, each weekend will give are vitally important to you an idea the drama rule he will obey. Perhaps this holds State Executive Committee, become but from a moral standpoint, to pro­ of the growth and in­ director. terest of football After you Top Journalists true in athletics more than any other official interpretations and not vide and see that athletic insurance at the college and receive the Enrollment or smiliar professional Card, please place because of widespread parti­ merely opinions of the State Office. services are provided level. complete it and have it Of 121 students named which One can readily signed by your as Presi­ cipation by athletes and spectators. protect the health of the see football has administration. We dential Scholars of 1969, there were Limit On Meals player, while he is in progressed tremendously the past will acknowledge receipt of the card In no other place are so many aware uniform. MEADOW TRIUMPH Director 29 school newspaper 100 years nationally, Noyce Burleson and Meadow High as soon as it editors, 25 of the application and enforcement One of the most important points It should be noted that there is and the past is returned. newspaper staff members and nine to keep no regulation 50 years in the Texas high schools. School triumphed again at the 1969 State One-Act Play Contest by of rules some of which are unpop­ in mind under this interpre­ against the provision who planned to make Few businesses winning the State Meet First Place Award. This their careers ular and many of which tations is that there can be no feed­ of items such as salt tablets, as­ are better organized is the second year in Personal Note in journalism.. restrict personal freedoms. ing of athletes at home games by pirins, or any other type of health than the high school, college and succession that Meadow has captured the Conference B state award. I hope you have a great time with Presidential Scholars are superior protective professional teams, conferences, and Counsel have filed helpful and ex­ the school or by outside organiza supplies or services, pro­ The Meadow play was an adaptation of Truman Capotes' CHILDREN your drama program this year. If in high school graduates who are tions. The only way that athletes viding they are furnished during a state and national organizations. the past tensive briefs which form the basis ON THEIR BIRTHDAYS and adapted by the director, Mrs. Noyce you have suffered defeat chosen and honored by Presidential may be fed before a game while at game or practice period and are di­ It has been a long and progres­ with your program, apply the old of the foregoing conclusion. Burleson. Above are Polly commission for the performance home would be for the athletes rectly related only to the game and sive road since Rutgers beat Prince- Marchbanlcs, Best Actress; Torn Brown, Best Japanese proverb: "Fall down seven potential. Carroll E. Larson, District Judge themselves to pay for the meal. It the practice periods. ton, 6-4, in 1869. Actor and recipient of the Samuel French Award; and Major Howard. times; get up eight." GOOD SHOW! SEPTEMBER, 1969 Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Houston Lamar, Taylor State Baseball Champs District, Regional Champions Listed Lamar High of Houston defeated ton), Lamar (Houston), Rayburn (Pasa­ dena), Miller (Corpus Christi), Houston Lee of Midland 1-0, in the AAAA (San Antonio). Championship game. Regional Champions: Lee (Midland), Arlington Heights (Fort Worth), Lamar It was a pitchers dual all the way, (Houston), Houston (San Antonio). as Tom Ball of Lamar and Mike State Champion: Lamar (Houston). Run­ ner-up Lee (Midland). Griffin of Lee gave up only two hits during the ball game. Conference AAA District Champions: Dumas, Andrews, Lee defeated Houston of San An­ Brownfleld, Weatherford, Burleson, Grape­ tonio and Lamar defeated Arlington vine, Kilgore, Moore (Waco), Jasper, Bren­ ham, El Campo, Alvin, Taylor, Beeville, San Heights of Fort Worth in the first- Felipe (Del Rio), Mission. round games to reach the finals. Bi-District Champions: Andrews, Brown- field, Burleson, Moore (Waco), Brenham, Taylor, with a strong defense, and El Campo, Taylor, Mission. AAAA base­ CONFERENCE AAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONS The Taylor Ducks won the state AAA baseball champion­ five-hit pitching by pitcher Tommy Regional Champions: Andrews, Burleson, CONFERENCE AAAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONS—Lamar High School of Houston won the Brenham, Taylor. ball championship at the State Tournament in June. Members of the team are: BOTTOM ROW—Left to ship in Austin at the June tournament. Members of the team are: Standing left to right are Coach Jimmy Oliphint, defeated Andrews for the State Champion: Taylor. Runner-up An­ AAA Championship, 3-0. This was drews. Right—Bob Redding, Doug Pung, Dewitt Gayle, Sreg Hagar, George Redumis, Fred Santa Maria, Jack Puryear, James Schroeder, Ernest Stiba, Calvin Schaefer, Sterling Wood, Kelby Kerlin and head coach Da­ Rufus Ortiz, Tommy Oliphint, Ray Gonzales, Greg Buzan, Robert Valdez, the Taylor Ducks' first trip to the Conference AA Feldt. SECOND ROW—Left to Right—Chris Boone, Steve Mohnlce, Tom Ball, Bill Kinzer, Alan Alexander, vid Krueger. On middle row are District Champions: Fabens, Burnet Lee Dominquez, and manager Tony Torres. Sitting from the left are Stephen Cornell, Mike State Tournament. Northwest (Justin), DeSoto, Ervin (Dal­ Grier Patton. TOP ROW—Leftt tto Right—Manager Bob McDowell, Randy Childress, Bill Talley, Harry Jerry Tallas, las), Clarksville, Linden-Kildare (Linden), Sapp, Kenny Schaefer, Mike Cmerek, David Threadgill, and Bill Rieger. Brenham defeated Burleson 7-0 Daingerfield, Quitman, Chapel Hill (Tyler), Craig, Ted Gilman, Coach D. N. DeHart. Connally (Waco), Elgin, Columbus, New and Arlington Heights of Fort Caney, Rusk, Little Cypress (Orange), East Chambers (Winnie), BellviUe, Santa Fe Worth defeated Houston of San An­ (Alta Loma), Yoakum, Calallen (Corpus Christi), Southside (San Antonio), Medina Posfscr/pfs On Athletics tonio 3-1 to win the third place Valley (Castroville), Hebbronville, La Joya. Bi-District Champions: Fabens, DeSoto, 50%; games in their respective classes. Hill Up Chapel Survey Shows Grid Deaths Ervin (Dallas), Daingerfield, Other baseball results are: (Tyler), Connally (Waco), Columbus, Rusk, East Chambers (Winnie), BellviUe, Calallen Anniversary 1968 Baseball Champions, Confer­ (Corpus Christi), Medina Valley (Castro­ Golden ville), Hebbronville. ence AAAA Regional Champions: Fabens, Dainger- fteld, Husk, Calallen (Corpus Christi). 26 High School Fatalities Cited District and Regional winners: For UIL Football Conference A in hot weather Conference AAAA District Champions: Farwell, Wall, Mill- By BAILEY MARSHALL The following information was were the result of injuries of the high school football, where they physical activity sap, Clifton, Frisco, Whitewright, Kerens, abstracted from the body of a let­ head, neck and spinal cord. comprised 59 per cent of the total, must be stressed. We had a lucky District Champions: Eastwood (El Paso), New Diana (Diana), San Augustine, Cen­ and the next highest was in sandlot break in the weather in 1968, but we Ysleta (El Paso), Lee (Midland), Monterey tral (Pollok), Deweyville, Troy, Hubbard, State Athletic Director ter from Dr. Harfry W. Slade, M.D., In college football the incidence (Lubbock), Haltom (Fort Worth), Bell Thrall, Moulton, Somerset, Johnson City, Dr. Slade is of direct fatalities per 100,000 play­ games, 21 per cent. might not be as lucky this year. (Hurst), Carrollton, Richardson, Eastern Poth, San Isidro. F.A.C.S., from Waco. Hills (Fort Worth), Arlington Heights Bi-District Champions: Farwell, Wall, This is the Centennial Year for football in the United a member of the Athletic Commit­ ers, was 6.6 last year, compared A tabulation of the specific loca­ Strict enforcement of game rules (Fort Worth), Jefferson (Dallas), Kimball Clifton, Whitewright, New Diana, Central fatal injuries in football, re­ and continued research concerning (Dallas), Lee (Tyler), Temple, Smiley (Pollok), Deweyville, Hubbard, Moulton, States, and the Golden Anniversary for high school football tee of the Texas Medical Associa­ with 4.0 in 1967 and a high of 12.17 tion of (Houston), Spring Woods (Houston), Somerset, Poth. in 1931. The average incidence for corded since 1947, showed that the the safety factors in football, includ­ Houston (Houston), Jones (Houston), La- under the sponsorship of the University Interscholastic tion. mar (Houston), Westbury (Houston), For­ Regional Champions: Farwell White­ According to the 37th annual sur­ the 37 years was 2.52. head and face area accounted for 65 ing rules, facilities, and equipment est Park (Beaumont), Orange, Rayburn wright, Central (Pollok), Moulton, Poth. League in Texas. percent of all direct fatalities, the are needed, as well as well-trained (Pasadena), La Marque, Miller (Corpus vey of the United States football Christi), Alice, McCallum (Austin), Jay Conference B 100 years ago in a place called College Field in New Bruns­ fatalities, the number of deaths di­ 2.6 Per 100,000 spine for about 17 per cent, and ab­ athletic personnel and provision.of (San Antonio), Houston (San Antonio), District Champions: Higgins, Samnor- Lee (San Antonio), Brackenridge (San (Tua- the game was rectly related to football rose 50% dominal injuries for nearly 18 per Antonio), Kennedy (San Antonio). wood. New Home, Matador, Jim Ned wick, New Jersey, the some of Rutgers College, Among high school football play­ excellent facilities, and securement cola), Lingleville, Blum, Meridian, Harrold to a new high of 36 in the 1968 cent Bi-District Champions: Ysleta (El Paso), Windthorst, Midway (Henrietta), Alvord, originated. The date of the first game was Nov. 6, 1869. The ers, the incidence per 100,000 play­ of the safest and best equipment Lee (Midland), Haltom (Fort Worth), Chico, Graford, Gunter, Trenton, Blossom, season. This consisted of 26 deaths Richardson, Arlington Heights (Fort Leverett's Chapel (Overton), Frankston, two opponents were Rutgers and Princeton. ers was 2.6 last year and 1.60 in (Dallas), Temple, Smiley in high school, five in college, four a Safeguard possible. Worth), Kimball Chireno, Oakwood, Wortham, Maypearl. There is no doubt American style 1967. The lowest incidence of 0.45, Conditioning (Houston), Houston (Houston), Lamar Anderson, Chilton, Academy (Temple), in sandlot and one in professional Any way that you would wish to (Houston), Forest Park (Beaumont), Ray- Florence, Sheridan, Waelder, D'Hanis, Ban- of football developed from rugby into the League in 1938. Rodney was reached in 1945 and the aver­ The 12 fatalities in 1968 associ­ burn (Pasadena), Miller (Corpus Christi), Quete. football. utilize this data, to help us maintain McCallum (Austin), Houston (San An­ Bi-District Champions: Higgins, New and soccer. In rugby the ball may be Kidd, then athletic director, was age for the 37 years is 1.63. ated with indirect causes compared tonio), Kennedy (San Antonio). as possible will be Home, Blum, Windthorst, Midway (Henri­ passed, carried or kicked; and in one of the instigators of this move. For high school and college foot­ with a high of 24 reached in 1965. as low statistics Regional First-Round Champions: Lee etta) , Chico, Gunter, Blossom, Leverett's 12 Indirect Fatalities (Midland), Haltom (Fort Worth), Arling­ Chapel (Overton), Chireno, Maypearl, soccer only kicking is permitted. The first year the program was un­ ball combined, the incidence of di­ Since I960, most of the direct fatali­ appreciated. ton Heights (Fort Worth), Smiley (Hous­ Chilton, Florence, Sheridan, D'Hanis. Present day ingredients of tackling der League sponsorship, six teams In addition, there were 12 foot­ rect fatalities in 1968 was 2.88 per ties were due to head and neck in­ and blocking, the two most distinc­ participated in the Six-man pro­ ball fatalities associated with such 100,000 participants or 31 fatalities juries. Proper conditioning exercises indirect causes as heart and circu­ tive and vital fundamentals of foot­ gram. among 1,075,000 players. to strengthen the neck, the enforce­ ball as we know it, are American re­ Six-man football was followed by latory accidents and infections, ment of rules against "spearing," Phillips, compared with five in the 1967 sea­ Midland Lee, Monahans, finements. eight-man football, which came into 16-18 Age Group Highest and special attention to properly the League in 1958. Forty-eight son. These comprised eight in high fitted helmets is recommended. Over the 37-year period it was College Football teams participated the initial year school, two in college, and two in sandlot. found that more than half (54.78 The game originated between col­ in eight-man football. There are Plains, Buena Vista VB Champions Dr. Carl S. Blyth, of the Univer­ per cent) of the direct fatalities oc­ Recommendations leges, but was soon to disperse presently 102 schools playing six- Lee High of Midland, Monahans, ning the State Championship. For pasas, Gregory-Portland (Gregory), Kerr- sity of North Carolina, prepared curred among players between the Other recommendations include: ville, Mission, Lewisville. down through the high schools. The and eight-man football in Texas. Phillips, Plains and Buena Vista won the third consecutive year Plains the report on the college, profes­ ages of 16 and 18 and that tackling Mandatory medical examinations Regional Winners—Monahans, Lake first extensive organization of foot­ The number has decreased in the the AAAA, AAA ,AA, A and B State won the championship. This year Worth (Fort Worth), West Orange sional and sandlot fatalities, and caused 31.3 per cent of the fatali­ and histories at the beginning of (Orange), Gregory-Portland (Gregory). ball under League sponsorship was past few years due to consolidation championships in Girls' Volleyball Plains defeated Malakoff for the State Champion—Monahans. David C. Arnold of Chicago, of the ties; where as carrying the ball 15.6 each season: the attendance of a in 1919. There were football games of many of the smaller schools. at the State Tournament in Austin, championship, but not without a NFSHSAA, compiled the high per cent, and blocking 9.4 per cent. physician at all games and practice Conference AA played throughout the state prior There have been as many as 142 April 25-26. struggle, as the Tigers pushed them District Winners Phillips, Childress, school data. Fatalities have been Defensive players have slightly sessions or, in lieu of this, the organ­ Dimmitt, Denver City, Crane, Fabens, Stam­ to this; however, there was little or schools participating in six- and to a three-game final match, 15-4, ford, Brady, Bridgeport, Wilmer-Hutchins averaging 18.7 per year, when with more fatal injuries than offensive __provisions. Commerce, no organization until this date. In eight-man football.. izations of emergency Lee AAAA Champ 5-15, and 15-2. (Hutchins), Atlanta, Hallsville, the fatalities ranging from 31 in players. Nearly half of the fatal in­ This also should be considered for Grand Saline, Lindale, Midway (Waco), 1919 there were 109 schools playing Lee of Midland beat defending Elgin, Smithville, King (Houston) .Crockett, 1931, when the first survey was juries (46.81 per cent) occur during the spectators, as far as an organi­ Woodville, Kountze, Katy, Needville, Goliad, football in Texas. There was no Playoffs in Texas champion Harlandale of San An­ Buena Vista B Champs Ingleside, Hays (Kyle), Devine, Benavides. made and reaching a low of six in regularly scheduled games and zation of an emergency provision, Roma, Mansfield. classification all schools partici­ The first record of playoffs in the tonio, 13-15, 13-6, 16-14, in the Buena Vista defeated Banquete 1945 and 52. nearly 16 per cent occur during reg­ for the handling of such emergen­ Regional Winners—Phillips, Brady, pated in one league. League files shows Cleburne and championship match. The final game 15-9,15-12, to win the championship Kountze, Katy. ular practice. cies, such as a heart attack. State Champion—Phillips. Houston Heights tying 0-0 for the of the three-game match was one of match. Buena Vista defeated Rio Head, Neck Injuries of direct fa­ Greater awareness of the prob­ Conference A 1006 to Compete State Championship in 1920. The The highest number the most exciting games ever wit­ Vista and Banquete defeated Love- lems and safety measures related to District Winners—Canadian, Wheeler, first playoff approved by the State All of the 1968 direct fatalities talities during the 37 years was in nessed in the State Touranment lady in the first-round match to gain Sudan, Shallowater, Plains, Robert Lee, Approximately 1,006 high school Iraan, Sonora, Santa Anna, Glen Rose, No- football teams will participate in Executive Committee was for the since its inception. the finals. cona, Boyd, Itasca, Joshua, Sanger, Detroit, Kountze, James Bowie (Simms), Malakoff, Sabine Texas this year. Texas is the first 1921 season. Prior to this time, the Monahans Wins AAA Rio Vista, East Bernard, (Gladewater), Joaquin, Alto, Rosebud, and only state to have a thousand playoff plan was organized under West Orange and Arlington won Mart, Thrall, Lumberton (Silsbee), Burton, Monahans dropped Gregory-Port­ East Bernard, Louise, Jourdanton, Bandera, or more high schools playing foot­ the leadership of Roy Bedichek, the third place honors in B, A, AA, AAA Marion, San Isidro. land, a yearly visitor to the States Regional Winners—Plains, Nocona, Mala­ ball. This number was reached last director of the Bureau, and Roy and AAAA playoffs. koff, East Bernard. Henderson, athletic director. Tournament, 15-6, 15-5, in the Other season results are as fol­ State Champion—Plains. year. championship match. The tall Mona­ There are presently seven classes In the first approved plan, there lows: Conference B hans team ended the season with a District Winners—Channing, Booker, of football schools: Six-man, Eight- ^ere two classifications, A and B. Miami, Lakeview, Lazbuddie, Bledsoe, Class A schools were schools hav­ record of twenty-one and five. Girls' Volleyball Champions Turkey, Patton Springs (Afton), Wellman, man, B, A, AA, AAA and AAAA. Westbrook, Bronte, Eola, Sands (Ackerly), ing 600 or more white scholastics in Conference AAAA Buena Vista (Imperial), Valentine, Fort Phillips AA Winner District Winners—Lee (Midland), Castle- Hancock, Mozelle (Fisk), Zephyr, Meridian, 10,000,000 Fans a district. All others were Class B. berry (Fort Worth), Arlington (Arling­ Rio Vista, Lingleville, Rising Star, Noodle- After District and County play Defending champion Phillips de­ ton), Temple, South Park (Beaumont), Horn (Merkel), Valley View (Kamay), This year in Texas football, jun­ feated a tough Katy team in the final Port Neches, Spring Woods (Houston), Windthorst, Byers, Slidell, Chico, Brock ior high through high school, there ended, Class A and B schools merged Clear Creek (League City), Calhoun A Port (Weatherford), Collinsville, Community match 15-12, 15-3. In the first Lavaca), Edinburg, Seguin, Harlandale (Nevada), Celeste, East Lamar (Patton- will be approximately 15,000 foot­ for the state playoffs. (San Antonio). ville). Sulphur Bluff, Avery, Carlisle round of play in AA, Katy defeated Regional Winners—Lee (Midland), Ar­ (Price), Bullard, Harmony (Gilmer), Chi­ ball games played; 125,000 players Brady while Phillips downed lington (Arlington), Clear Creek (League reno, Lovelady, Coolidge, Venus, Evadale, participating in these games; and League Football Plan City), Harlandale (San Antonio). Leggett, lola, Anderson, Lott, Academy Kountze. State Champion—Lee (Midland). (Temple), Lometa, Florence, Fayetteville, 10,000,000 fans will witness these Prior to formal acceptance of Orchard, Navarro (Seguin), McMullen Conference AAA (Tilden), Leakey, Comstock, Banquete, games. football in the League, the football Plains Repeats District Winners—Perryton, Monahans, Centerville, Eustace, Rochester. any sort of team Colorado City, Bowie, Lake Worth (Fort Regional Winners—Buena Vista (Imperi­ schools played Defending Class A Champion, clubs, Com­ Worth), Nacogdoches, La Vega (Waco), al) , Rio Vista, Lovelady, Banquete. Change in Team Size they could find social Plains, continued its habit of win- State Champion—Buena Vista (Imperi­ The terms, "the football team" mercial colleges, college freshmen, al). and "the eleven" have tieen synony­ ineligibles and second teams of col­ leges. Aftr formal acceptance, inci­ mous for many years, but team size ANNE... CHERRI... JAN RAP changed many times. dents are noted where teachers and many other non-students partici­ Awards Rule Provisions Cited In the football games recognized RECORD SETTING SISTERS Anne, Cherri and Jan Rapp have won the Converence B Tennis Doubles pated on League teams. Until the as the first, between Rutgers and crownfor the past four years. In 1966, 1967 and 1968 Cherri and Anne took the B Championship. In 1969 Princeton, there were twenty-five present Transfer Rule was initiated Jan replaced Cherri and again the Rapp sisters were champions. No other sister doubles team has ever players'on each team. in 1931 there was wholesale re­ As Guide For Administrators In 1872 and 1873 most of the cruiting. In many schools prior to won four consecutive tennis championships. The following questions and ans- i schools had dropped the number of 1931 the starting eleven played at A. Yes. The rule does not specify A. No. This is an intraschool ac­ other schools the preceding year. swers are given to acquaint admin­ when an award shall be giben but i tivity. The Awards Rules applies players on a team to 20. istrators, coaches and sponsors with The 15-man team came into being that only one major award may be \ only to interschool events, similar to the provisions of Article XVI, Sec­ year 1876 was impor­ Early Grid Plans given to the pupil in one high school. those sponsored by the League. A ing 1876. The Summer Camp Rule Upheld tion 1, the Awards Rue: tant for other reasons as well. The The early football plan called for committee will have to determine in Q. Is the new rule retroactive ? replaced with the not more than six games and no Q. May a pupil receive the major j case of dispute if an award is a bona round ball was A. No. The new rule became ef­ egg-shaped football. Backward less than four games in determin­ award and additional $3 awards dur­ fide intraschool award. fective on September 1, 1968. Any passing and other elements of the ing a district championship. Unless By Minnesota Decision ing the same year? awards given prior to that are not modern day game were introduced. otherwise agreed upon, the referee A. Yes. The boy may receive the governed by the rule. and head linesman were selected by Editor's Note: "On June 18, 1969, Larson, however, this is not the test tendance at summer hockey camp major award when he is a fershman Q. May awards be accumulative, Eleven-Man Teams th horn school, and the umpire was a plaintiff brought suit against the of whether a rules is educationally and if he were declared ineligible to or whenever he elects to receive it | in order 1 to buy an award greater Q. Is it necessary to keep a record Eleven-man football was first in­ selected by the visiting team. Minnesota State High School desirable or not. The judge gives compete in interscholastic athletics and also be given additional $3 than $20 ? of awards given by other schools troduced in 1876, but it was 1880 Presently schools are assigned to League, to set aside the League rule these reasons for denying the plain­ for a period of his senior year at awards for other activities in which when a pupil is transferred to our A. No. Such a procedure would before the concept of eleven-man districts from the State Office. making a boy ineligible for Athe- tiff's request to set aside the League Stillwater High School. Neither he may letter. For instance, if he No award may be school ? violate the rule.. football triumphed. After that time There are 32 districts in A, AA and letics because he attended a summer rule." event has come to pass so that issue receives the major award while a A. No. The rule states that only given in excess of $20. Additional $3 football was thought of as an AAAA. Conference B has 25 dis­ hockey camp. This item is of inter­ 1. An injunction will not be is problematical and speculative. freshman in football, he could re- one major award may be given to awards may not be added to the tricts, and AAA has 16 districts; est to Texas because the University granted unless there is a prospect of The temporary injunction was not i ceive a $3 patch to be placed on his eleven-man game. a pupil by the school. The school is major award of $20 in order to ob­ In 1934 six-man football was in­ eight-man has eight districts, and Interscholastic League has a rule irreparable damage. designed to assist in moot disputes. | jacket for basketball. Medals, certi­ responsible only for awards given tain an award worth more than $20. troduced. The six-man game was six-man has ten districts. Each against attending special football or Terry Underhill contends that Further, if Terry should abide by ficates or other symbolic awards in its system. It would be possible taken up by groups, such as small team can play in ten conference and basketball camps which involve the without a temporary injunction he the rule against summer hockey j could be given, one for each event will suffer irreparable injury. The camp, the damages he would suffer for a pupil to receive an award from schools and intramural teams. Most nonconference games, with the win­ same type of situation. 1 he qualifies for, as long as the addi- Q. May a school give a $10 award It is interesting that the judge ac­ injuries, or harm, or damages that It is not very con­ School A and, moving to school B, of these groups had been unable to ner of each district advancing to are speculative. l tional award did not exceed $3 for one year and a $10 award the follow­ knowledges that the standards of might be suffered in this case are vincing that missing the camp would to receive another award. field an eleven-man team due to the the playoffs. any one event entered. ing year to a pupil? the Association may not be popular too speculative and problematical to curtail his ability to develop as a I number of boys in their organiza­ one major award may National Federation and that certain "news media and invoke the extraordinary remedy for hockey player impairing future fi­ Q. May an award earned in the A. No. Only tions. postponed and Q. Does the Awards Rule apply to be given to a pupil in one high Every state has a similar organi­ sports commentators" publicize the this injunction. The injuries sup­ nancial gains in the way of college freshman year be junior academic awards within the high school, and any amount in excess of Texas Six- and Eight-Man Football for its high fact that the standards are not popu­ posedly would result if he ignored scholarship or a professional hockey given during the student's zation for football school itself ? $3 is construed as a major award. Six-man football was introduced (See 'GOLDEN' on page 3) lar. According to Judge Carrol E. and violated the rule prohibiting at­ (See 'SUMMER' on page 3) year?