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By RACHEL SEEWALD COUNCIL • to allow students to attend camps during the Public Information Director period schools are closed for winter holidays, in all team grapples with sports other than basketball All athletic coaches • to suspend students from the next game if they miss and game officials are now Alamodome school to participate in a non-school activity in that sport required to attend a local, proposal, • to remove incoming ninth graders fromth e player regional or state rules meet- limitation rule in non-school team sport participation ing prior to the applicable out-of-season • to permit the AAAAA district champion in team sports season, as the result competition sports other than football to schedule one warm-up game of an amendment passed at in addition to their game limit in each sport the 53rd annual Legislative • to allow sixth grade students whose education has Council meeting last month in Austin. been delayed for a year or more due to a handicapping Approved by a 19-6 vote, the amendment was passed condition to participate in UIL team sports at the junior in hopes that coaches and officials will gain a mutual high school within their attendance zone respect and understanding for the role that each one plays in the educational process, UIL athletic director Bill ACADEMIC/MUSIC ACTION: Farney said. • to change the format for the Keyboarding contest Another amendment passed permits coaches to be to a computer competition with business applications involved in the overall organization of non-school com­ • to limit the number of substitutions permitted in petitions before and after the school season. Coaches can academic team events to one at regional and one at the assist in organizing, selection of players and coaches, and state level supervision of facilities for non-school competition. How­ • to change the entry specifications for the junior ever, coaches may not be involved with these non-school high Earth and Life Science Contest, eliminating the activities on school time. The closer scrutiny of students requirement that contestants be enrolled in a specific by coaches should prevent inadvertent violations by stu­ class dents, which have caused them to be penalized or re­ • to delete the tie breaking procedure from the stricted in school sports. Parents and non-school coaches Listening Contest. There would be no ties broken in this are often unaware of rules. contest In other action, the San Antonio Sports Foundation • to advance both first and second place Cross- proposed to the Council that the boys' and girls' state Examination Debate teams from district to state compe­ basketball tournaments be moved to the Alamodome in tition, regardless of the number of district entries San Antonio. As a result, the Legislative Council in­ • to change the name of the Picture Memory contest structed the UIL staff to begin an in-depth study of mo ving to Art Contest, change team membership requirements, the tournament outside of Austin. The staff will present add two additional elements to the contest and revise the its results to the Standing Committee on Athletics during scoring formula its annual meeting next June. • to delete the tie breaking procedure from the The council rejected a proposal that would expand Ready Writing Contest the playoffs for 4A team sports by allowing four teams to • to simplify the language pertaining to the choral TAKING CHARGE. Garland ISD Supt. Jill Shugart (above) completed her term as advance into the state playoffs. However, the council sightreading process and allow a choir to use its preferred chairperson of the Legislative Council. Replacing her as chair next year will be Gunter instructed the UIL staff to study the possibility of advanc­ method of sightreading during the second reading ISD Supt. Richard Cohagen (left). Other officers will be Supt. Virgil Tiemann (middle) • to create a pilot project to evaluate a new proce­ of Columbia-Brazoria ISD, first vice-chairman, and Supt. Robert Ryan of Seminole, ing three teams to the playoffs in 4A team sports. Other second vice-chairman. Photo by George Bridges proposals passed by the Legislative Council include: dure for the band sightreading contest

Ten educators receive Denius Award IN ITS 3RD Ten UIL coaches in extracurricular activities, outstanding sponsors who assist students in developing Stelzel, journalism, keyboarding and accounting sponsor year, the Denius- including three in fine arts, four in academics and three and refining their extracurricular talents to the highest at East Bernard High School. UIL Sponsor in athletics, have been selected as winners of the 1993 degree possible within the educational system while help­ Also, Edward Zamora, one-act play and speech & Denius-UIL Sponsor Excellence Award, UIL Director ing them to keep their personal worth separate fromthei r debate sponsor at La Feria High School; Mary Nabers, Excellence Bailey Marshall announced recently. success or failure in competition. literary director at Blanco High School; Garland Nichols, Award seeks to A panel of judges selected the 10 winners from a The Denius-UIL Award was made possible by a grant boys' basketball coach at South Garland High School; field of 91 nominees submitted by school principab and from the Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation. Frank W. Lucy Haug, girls' basketball coach at Piano East Senior highlight the superintendents from across the state. The 10 winners Denius, for whom the award is named, has been director High School; and Bob McQueen, athletic director and contributions of will each receive a $1,000 check from the UIL. of the Cain Foundation since 1955 and Executive Direc­ head football coach at Temple High School. Brief bio "The UIL recognizes that the quality of the ben­ tor Chairman from 1983 until present. sketches of each are as follows: sponsors to UIL efits of educational competition for students is directly The winners of the award are Tony Clines, band attributable to the knowledge, values, ability and en­ director at Robinson High School; Milton Pullen, choir TONY CLINES - Clines has served as band director at Robinson scholastic com­ thusiasm of the sponsor, coach or director," Marshall director at Clear Creek High School; Rodney Klett, band High School for 16 years. During this time, band enrollment has grown from approximately 70 students to over 200 students. The band has petition. said. director at Georgetown High School; Dow Tate, journal­ The award was created to identify and recognize ism sponsor at Dallas Hillcrest High School; and Brenda • CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Athletics a wonderful way THANKS! to showcase great students Student Activity Conference Hosts Each fall, a phalanx of UIL academic contest directors ByJBFFBEARDEN only a handful of athletes each year who attitude that runs through our society at and consultants traverse the state, as much as is logistically can do this. Jenny has done a great job every level from politics, business, pro possible, to attend one of the four Student Activities We are living through one of the of this for us all season long. However, athletics, all the way down to pee-wee SuperConferences. The purposes of these Saturday semi­ most trying times for public education for the past three weeks, she has had an sports. Everyone seems to be con­ nars is to acquaint teachers and contest coaches with the in the history of our great state. We upper respiratory infection that has re­ cerned only with their personal glory. academic program, and to prepare students for the spring have "Robin Hood" laws, threats of ally hampered her performance. After Athletes are always whining be­ consolidation, violence in our schools, qualifying for State in the 800 Meter cause they are not the star or are not meet contests. and people who want to do away with Run, Jenny became ill and did not think being selected as the MVP in every­ The success of these conferences would not be possible high school athletics because they think she could run her other two events. She thing they do. Parents complain be­ were it not for the outstanding support the League receives it costs too much. was almost guaranteed a trip to Austin cause their kids do not get to start in from its three host sites: Texas Tech University, the This year, at Rankin High School, in the 1600 Meter Run since she had every game, do not get to play enough, I have had the privilege of coaching a one of the fastest qualifying times. Our ' do not make the "All Wonderful" teams, University of North Texas, and Sam Houston State Uni­ genuine example of why athletics are so 1600 Meter Relay also had one of the or just do not win enough. versity. important in the lives of our children. fastest qualifying times. They, too, had However, Jenny Evridge is a living In particular, the UIL is indebted to its regional contest Jenny Evridge, a high school senior, is a a very good chance of making it to example of a true hero and a perfect directors at each site: Lynn Elms at Texas Tech, Betty Culp young lady of average to above average Austin. example of the values that can be learned at UNT, and Dr. Max Coleman at Sam Houston. These ability who, through hard work, deter­ Jenny made the most unselfish through high school athletics. Let's mination and dedication, has molded decision that I have ever had an athlete fight to keep athletics an important part individuals and their staffs are responsible for reserving herself into a very good athlete. She is make in the twenty-nine years that I of our educational process to prove to facilities, arranging food service, delivering equipment and one of the top middle-distance runners have been coaching. She decided to Jenny and others like her that personal materials, and handling the hundred other tasks that in Class A in the state. drop out of the 1600 Meter Run and sacrifice and loyalty to teammates are hosting conferences demands. Jenny qualified for the regional pass up a chance at personal glory in truly wonderful ways to show the world track meet in the 800 Meter Run, the order to help her teammates in the relay that we still have some great young They do so with great enthusiasm and dedication. 1600 Meter Run, and as the anchor leg and get to go with her to Austin. Even people in our schools. Today's students Without their commitment to the academic program, the of our 1600 Meter Relay. For those who after a gallant effort, our relay team are tomorrow's leaders. Let's give them SuperConferences would not be the valuable learning are not familiar with track, the 1600 failed to qualify for State. Jenny's sacri­ the chance to be the best they can be. experiences they are for the thousands of students and Meter Relay is the next race after the fice had not paid off... or did it? Jenny, thanks for the honor and teachers who attend. And so on behalf of the member 1600 Meter Run. It is very difficult to This is the time of "ME" first and privilege to be your coach. You are run in both races. There are probably to heck with everyone else. This is an truly a winner. schools of the UIL in general and the UIL academic directors and consultants in particular, we thank you for Don't push activities into corner your hard work and praise you for a job well done. The importance of continued at near record levels. The 1992-93 found at a shopping center," Kanaby Happy retirement, Art funding of high school activity pro­ figure of 5,413,878 participants in high added. "Funding for activity programs grams was emphasized October 17-24 school athletic programs is the highest at most schools involves a small per­ across the country during the 14th ob­ marksince 1978-79. Yet concern exists centage of a school's overall budget, and This is the final Leaguer to be published by Texas servance of National High School Ac­ because of the state of the economy and the rate of return in changed lives and Student Publications during the Art Rinn era. Art is tivities Week. the tightening of budgets and resources values taught is enormously higher." retiring after having been production supervisor at TSP for Started by the National Federa­ for activity programs. Young people encounter many more years than anyone can remember, and a TSP em­ tion of State High School Associations "Now, more than ever, we need to practical learning experiences not found in 1980, Activities Week is a special assume a leadership role in defense of in the classroom, lessons such as team­ ployee for over three decades. The past two years, he has time for the 51 state high schools to these programs," said Robert F. Kanaby, work, sportsmanship, winning and los­ been TSP supervisor of operations. increase the public's awareness of the executive director of the National Fed­ ing, and proper work ethics. His steady hand and calm demeanor have been invalu­ values and needs of activity programs. eration. "We cannot permit interscho- "It is within our activities that able to an operation that exists in the high-tension world of students learn self-discipline, build self- The most recent sports participa­ lastic activities to be treated as if they deadlines and computer failures. To all of those who have tion figures released by the National are to be conducted in 'an out-of-the- confidence and develop skills to handle Federation indicate that where oppor­ way corner' within the educational pro­ competitive situations in greater mea­ worked on the Leaguer, he's been a friend and a confidant. tunities for participation remain in place, cess. sure and with more opportunity than We wish him a long and happy retirement. students in grades 9-12 continue to turn "Undoubtedly, high school activ­ most school experiences provide on a out for athletics and fine arts programs ity programs are better than any bargain regular basis," Kanaby said.

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• Page 2/ETCETERA: November, 1993 Musk programs promote, validate education goals

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article is standing, nationally recognized musicians and con­ and the pride of the community. The choir pro­ based on the remarks Richard Floyd made to the ductors, not just to come to Austin and try to win gram is growing at an impressive rate as well. Legislative Council, October 25. a contest. This growing interest has far exceeded As I began work on the article, I asked the our ability to accommodate everyone. A nice students to share with me their thoughts about why In many ways this has been an outstanding problem to have but still a very real problem. At music was important tojhem. Here's what some of year for our UIL Music Programs. Problems have Hoyd some point we will probably come to you with some them said: been minimal and the new projects we initiated recommendations on how this event should be "Because of band I have been able to work on have been successful. In a time of supposedly molded in the years to come. something I love, music. Participating in the music "gloom and doom" we have experienced moderate In this session last year I stressed that our program has taught me what dedication is all about. growth overall in student participation. In 1993 we music programs, for the most part, were not con­ Now when I'm interested in any task, I am able to grew by 3900 students and over the past fiveyears , schools were hosted by the music department at tests in the purest sense of the word. Yes, we do dedicate myself to it." participation has grown from 224,795 to 278,235 Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. determine champions in marching and sweep­ "Music is important to me because it shows me students - an increase of nearly 24 percent. This arrangement turned out to be a "win-win" stakes trophies are given at the Texas State Solo discipline and it makes me be responsible." I am concerned that there has been a reduc­ situation. Congestion was greatly reduced on the andEnsemble Contest, but by and large our events "Band helps me pass all my classes and be a tion in the number of full orchestras; however, Austin campus, facilities were used more efficiently exist primarily to provide a very effective way to better person." some of this attrition can be attributed to the fact and scheduling problems were more easily accom­ evaluate the mastery of the essential elements in "Band is important to me because it has shown that it is becoming increasingly difficult for stu­ modated. The small schools reported that they music and offer students and directors alike recom­ me how to be responsible, how to react, and how to dents to find time in there schedule to be in both enjoyed the facilities at SWT, experienced fewer mendations for continued development and growth. respect. Because of my experiences in band, I hand and orchestra. The bright side of the equation conflicts and felt that the net result was a more They are not contests just for the varsity or a select always want to achieve my goals and move for­ is the fact that string orchestras have grown in positive experience for their students. team. Instead they measure the musical literacy of ward." number by 163, an amazing 80 percent, over the UT officials were elated that overcrowding on most if not all music students. As such these events "Band is important to me because I not only past five years. This healthy increase suggested that this campus was greatly minimized and the admin­ tend to be an extension of the entire music class­ learn about music, but I also learn to make friends string programs in our schools are alive and well. istration at SWT was very pleased to have the room even though they, unfortunately, are viewed and respect people. It is important to me because Many opponents to the alternating year State opportunity to host these talented high school to be extra-curricular at the present time. it gives me a feeling of security" Marching Band Competition predicted that the students on its campus. We took special precaution During our music report today, you will con­ "Music is important to me because it brings to every-other year format would curtail interest in to make sure that the quality of judging was the sider the approval of a pilot project in sightreading. me the satisfaction I need in my life." marching competition and that fewer bands would same at both sites and the unanimous consensus of When you do so, please remember that the music I could go on. I have in my possession about participate. This has not been the case. In 1990, the surveys we did of all schools after the contest contest program has the potential to shape and 150 similar comments. Think about what these the last year of the traditional format with a state clearly indicated that everyone wanted to continue guide the educational priorities that take place in students are saying. They are saying that music contest in every class, there were 778 high school the two site concept. - We plan to do so. the music class room and the rehearsal hall. The gives them: bands beginning participation at the regional level. Another area of growth has been the State proposal, developed through broad based input • Dedication In 1991 under the new format, there were 811 Wind Ensemble Contest. This event was estab­ from throughout the state, is a carefully and • Discipline competing bands, and this past fall the number lished in 1976 but generated little interest for a thoughtfully crafted plan that hopefully will lead • Self-worth grew to 837. In short, interest in on the rise. number of years. In many years there would be our directors to help students think more indepen­ • The ability to work towards a goal One of our greatest successes of the 1992-93 fewer than five participating schools. In 1990, we dently and make decisions and judgments on their • A sense of belonging school year was the restructuring of the Texas State revised the format to place more emphasis on own. Surely this is a worthy goal and one in which • Satisfaction Solo and Ensemble Contest. This year, for the first evaluation and education rather than adjudication the UIL would want to take the lead. • Security time, the event was divided between two sites. The and ratings. We added two clinician commenta­ In closing I would like to share a recent • Academic success change was necessitated by the fact that the contest tors who alternated between groups to allow for experience with you. This past year 1 was asked, by • And last, but certainly not least, Apprecia­ has grown significantly in recent years. Last year personal interaction with the directors and stu­ a national music publication, to prepare an article tion for the beauty in music there were more than 16,000 names on lines in the dents. The three judge panel was still retained to having to do with the band program in Rio Grande It is my hope the outcomes I just listed are computer program that scheduled the contest. UT give ratings and determine outstanding perfor­ City. There are very few Smiths, Jones, or Davises essentially the outcomes our educational leaders had reached grid-lock and there was simply no mances in the traditional manner. This concept in Rio Grande City. What you will find are a lot of and the public say our schools should be seeking. I more rooms to accommodate any expansion of the has met with overwhelming success to the extent Garzas, Cortinas, and Rodriguezes. As you may also hope, through our UIL music programs, that contest. Consequently, we developed a format that this year we had fifty schools submit entries for know, this is not an affluent community, many of we can encourage, promote and validate these whereby the 4A and 5A schools remained at the the 1993 contest. The attraction seems to be the the roads are unpaved and some houses do not have expectations for the more than 278,000 students of University of Texas campus and the A, 2 A and 3A opportunity to leam from and interact with out­ electricity. Yet the band program is outstanding Texas who participate in these programs. Record wind ensemble participation expected Traditional format to be followed during the May 7 TSSEC Wind Ensemble Contest and national conferences. He is in constant de­ comments. At the conclusion of the concert, this because of judge's schedules and the availability of By RICHARD FLOYD mand as a conductor, clinician and adjudicator and conductor/clinician will move with the ensemble performance sites. Entries are accepted as post­ Director of Music Activities works tirelessly for the benefit of high school bands to a designated rehearsal area for a thirty-minute marked. Entries received after the schedule is full in the state of Oklahoma. clinic and discussion session. The focus of this will be placed on a waiting list or returned. The TSSEC Wind Ensemble Contest is sched­ GARY SOUSA - Dr. Sousa is no stranget to enrichment period is not intended to dwell on (2) Since many district contests do not take uled for May 7, 1994. Again this year, each Texas band directors having served as Director of technical execution or rehearsal techniques, but place until after April 1 it is not necessary to wait ensemble will receive the benefit of a thirty-minute Bands at Sam Houston State University since rather to discuss style, interpretation and other until after a Division One is earned to formally session with a nationally recognized conductor/ 1988. He also has served on the faculty at Baylor musical considerations. This portion of the event enter the contest. Official entries will be held by clinician at the conclusion of its performance. This University and has appeared as guest conductor for in no way will have any bearing on the outcome of the UIL office in the order they are received until enrichment opportunity will be in addition to the numerous All-Region Bands throughout the state. the contest. It will simply offer the members of the the results of the Region Contests are known. standard adjudication format. His close affiliation with Texas high bands coupled ensemble the opportunity to hear words of wisdom Bands receiving a Division One will then be offi­ The traditional format of the contest will be with his outstanding musicianship will make his and inspiration from a nationally recognized au­ cially entered in the contest based on availability of followed as in the past. Each group will have a critiques particularly valuable. thority on wind music. performance times. Entries for bands not receiving scheduled warm-up followed by its thirty-minute a Division One or bands that can not be scheduled DAVID WAYBRIGHT - This will be David performance time on the stage of Bates Recital This past year saw a record number of schools will be returned and the entry fee will be refunded. Waybright's firstengagemen t as an adjudicator for Hall. For the purpose of the competition, the submitting entries to participate in the TSSEC Questions concerning these two provisions the State Wind Ensemble Contest. He comes to three-member judging panel will adjudicate the Wind Ensemble Contest. It is likely this trend will are welcome at (512) 471 - 5883. the contest fromth e University of Horida where he performance, determine a rating, provide written continue. However, submitting an entry does not The traditional adjudication panel for the holds the position of Director of Bands. He main­ and taped comments, and ultimately select the guarantee a performance time. Consequently di­ 1994 Wind Ensemble Contest will be: tains as a high priority working with high school" outstanding organization in the various confer­ rectors of bands considering participation in the JOE MISSAL - Professor Missal is"Director of music students and only this past summer spent ences. There will be no changes in this procedure. 1994 State Wind Ensemble Contest are reminded of the following: Bands at Oklahoma State University. His en­ • CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 However, during each performance a fourth (1) Participation in the event is limited sembles have routinely performed at state, regional adjudicator will also be listening and making taped • Page 3/MUSIC: November, 1993 The unvamish truth about publication ratings

The ratings game has a few be of great value. The tone of the evaluation duce Medalist or Distinguished Merit publica­ negates what might otherwise be useful informa­ tions are part of the system. They serve on the flaws. Even so, it's still tion. The judge insists that publications conform board of judges for ILPC and other associations. to a recipe rather than allowing them to evolve to They understand the rules of the game, and one of the best thing going. Bobby custom fit their readership. For example, it's a those rules state that ratings serve a different Given that the UIL is an organization of Hawthorne good bet that all the top nationally rated yearbooks purpose - validation - for the seasoned advisers interschool competitions, it's unlikely that the this spring will have used the grid layout. That's than they do for the neophytes. competitive elements of the journalism program the hot trend, even though I'm unconvinced that Evaluations rarely tell veteran advisers any­ will ever be deleted or even de-emphasized.' Al­ grid layout is any more visually appealing than thing they didn't already know, but it sure packs most universally, Texas schools accept the notion standard seven or eight column design. As silly as more of a wallop when the staff hears "Each spread that competition is educationally beneficial and "Certificate of Merit," which suggests some sort of it may sound, judges too often use the trends needs a dominant element" from a judge in Michi­ sound, whether it's finding who can run 100 meters, commendation, even it represents a level of exper­ established by four or five advisers to define excel­ gan than it does when the teacher repeats it 10 throw a baseball, or type the fastest. That compe­ tise just above crayons and Big Chief tablets. The lence. You can have a good yearbook - even a great times a day. tition brings out the best in students is a more an certificate cushions the snide comments made by yearbook - without using grid layout, but don't The rating also provides the veteran adviser unchallenged fact than statement of faith. the judge in the evaluation booklet. expect to win a Pacemaker or Gold Crown. a yardstick to measure career achievement. Any Certainly, 1 subscribe to this theory, and even And make no mistake about it, comments These trendsetting advisers are genuinely adviser whose staffs win 10 consecutive Medalist if 1 didn't, I'm not crazy enough to say so. But I can be sarcastic and even cruel. They are highly superlative at their craft but they didn't return awards deserves to brag about it. But heaven help think it's healthy to occasionally test assumptions discouraged and rare but certainly not unheard of. from Mt. Sinai with the 10 Commandments of us if in the 11th year, the publication drops to First and beliefs, to examine the status quo, and this is More often, the comments will be confounding to Yearbook Design. And to force everyone to follow Place, particularly if the adviser deems Year 11 certainly true when it comes to publications rat­ the new adviser and staff who do not possess the their lead is ludicrous. Newspaper, for example, to have been better than ings, one of man's most inexact sciences. context in which to decipher vague and obtuse Of course, all this is irrelevant for beginning Year 10 Newspaper. I recently attended a journalism convention, statements such as "Is the yearbook's unifying advisers. Winning a Gold Crown right out of the This happens more regularly than we like hosted by the University of Arkansas' in general concept simple, clear and well-conceivedr "The chute is unheard of, except in those cases in which because judging is a subjective art that occurs in its and Gary Lundgren, UA Director of Student Pub­ editorial page needs more substance" or "Feature a beginning adviser takes the reins of a wildly own context. The judge isn't evaluating this year's lications, in particular. Although only 30 years of stories must have well-developed themes and successful program. In this case, the program's product against last year's, nor can the judge factor age, Gary is as knowledgeable as anyone I know unique angles." reputation may be strong enough to scare off any in all the economic, demographic and personal about all facets of scholastic journalism - from What's a unifying concept? judge who might dare suggest that the old gray variables that to a large extent determine the editing and advising books to directing a state What do you mean, 'more substance?' mare just ain't what she used to be. quality of a publication. A spat between editors school press association. And so we entered a What's a theme? Once the word gets out that the program is may have a greater effect on the quality of a discussion about ratings and press associations. I What's an angle? under new management, the judges can feel com­ yearbook than the purchase of two Macs. do not pretend to speak for him, but what follows To assume that these beginners understand fortable assigning the publication a rating that In a perfect world, scholastic press associa­ are a few of the nagging doubts that were raised this terminology is dangerous. I've never met an more closely reflects its quality. tions would serve a purely educational role. We'd about how newspapers and yearbooks are judged. adviser who deliberately assigned her kids to write Now, it is not my purpose to discourage disseminate manuals and texts, conduct work­ First, it is revealing that ratings attempt to dumb stories. But I've seen a lot of dumb stories. beginning advisers fromjoinin g regional, state or shops and seminars, and provide constructive feed­ offer something for everyone. Beginning advisers So if they're producing dopey stories, it's because national press associations. They should join, and back. We wouldn't assign value judgments to that receive specific comments and recommendations someone doesn't know better. they should submit their publications for ratings. feedback. We'd squeeze as much subjectivity and in the context of a general statement of expecta­ Now, this should be where press associations But let's not pretend the system is foolproof. emotion out of the process as possible, elevating tions, the evaluation booklet. They also receive a best serve their members. In most cases, we do, but Veteran advisers know and for the better part the experience to a strictly educational level. certificate that says something along the lines of in a few others, we fail. Ratings return too late to accept this. Those advisers who consistently pro­ It is good the world isn't perfect. Are UIL contests ready to go electronic? J-BRIEFS and/or computer skills." By BOBBY HAWTHORNE nators and academic coaches. Most of reading all the entries. Asking them to SANDY HALL-CHILES, Another added, "Perhaps it would Director of Journalism the survey dealt with issues so arcane set up a computer lab is prehaps out of who teaches English, journalism be fine if all students have access to that only a half-dozen people under­ the question. Most of the coaches re­ and photography and advises word processors, but we are looking at This past June, I asked students stood the questions. sponding to the survey recognized this. the newspaper at the Talented writing skill, not what fancy editing can and teachersattendingoursummerpub- But one of the questions dealt with "While computers would be worth­ and Gifted Magnet High School be done on a machine." lications workshop to complete a ques­ using word processors in current issues while, the problems of software com­ in Dallas, was named DISD On the other hand, several coaches tionnaire regarding the weaknesses and and events, ready writing, news writing, patibility and hardware acquisition 'Teacher of the Year," an honor claim that forcing their kids to write strengths of the camp. The responses editorial writing and feature writing. make this impossible at this time," one that includes a 22-karat Golden longhand gives the others an unfair are predictable: food bad, beds hard, Few journalists write their stories long­ coach wrote. "Unless UIL wants to Apple Award and a $5,000 advantage. classes too long, and teachers too de­ hand these days, so wouldn't it make donate laptops to all schools." check. "Many of my students are in the manding. Typical stuff. I'm used to this sense to compose the story on a laptop Fat chance. We don't give $2 In an article in the Dallas habit of composing their journalistic kind of thing. Some kids even com­ or other personal computer? medals to members of State Meet run­ Morning News, Sandy said she writings on the computer," one coach plain about the weather, as if I have Of course, the answer is "it would." ner-up academic teams. Do you think didn't view herself as a stated. "I think the option would allow some control over that. In a perfect situation, students would we're going to hand out computers? traditional teacher. Rather than students to more accurately compete But wasn't prepared for this re­ come equipped with their Macintosh Another coach wrote, "It would assigning lots of homework and because the contest situation would be sponse. Asked "What could we do to Powerbooks as well as all the relevant be unfair to students who are not very forcing students to memorize more similar to their actual every day improve the workshop," one kid wrote, software, hardware and Tupperware. competent word processors." facts and spit them out on tests, experiences in the classroom." "Make the elevators bigger." The kids could cut and paste their sto­ And another asked, "How could she said she prefers to coach kids The point has merit. After years of That's one for the record book. ries together, zip them through the spell- we guarantee that information couldn't to learn on their own. Part of composing on the typewriter and key­ Next year, we'll pose the question like check, and whip them off their printers be brought in the computer and used this coaching is participation in board, I doubt I could do well in a pencil this: Other than the bad food, hard in perfect 12 point Palatino. After years during the contest?" UIL and other extracurricular and paper writing contest. beds, long classes, boring teachers, hot of wearing out bifocals trying to deci­ Other concerns involved noise, activities, she said. No doubt, students are becoming weather and small elevators, what could pher student handwriting, the judges software compatibility, and set-up times. One of her students said, more computer literate. Soon, all fresh­ we do to improve the workshop?" could grade these with such ease that Several respondents couldn't see how "She doesn't tell us what to do. they'd feel guilty accepting their using the computer would actually im­ men will be comfortable with the key­ For a few kids, coming up with an She guides us along the way. honorariums, which is not to suggest prove the quality of the entries. board. The question will be whether answer will be the most creative thing Learning is not restricted to the they wouldn't take them anyway. the benefits of use of the computer will they do all week. "I fail to see how this would im­ classroom. She takes us to outweigh its risks. .I'm not real big on surveys. Gen­ Of course, we're talking about pub­ prove the contest," one wrote. "It seems competitions. She's very My gut feeling: get ready. Sooner erally, the results don't tell you any­ lic education here. For some districts, it to me that it would be cumbersome for unconventional, and she's than you think, these contests will be thing you didn't already know. This is all they can do to find a classroom those without laptop equipment and willing to express other ideas." computer-based. But in the meanwhile, fall, the League conducted an exhaus­ with desks and lights, provide pens and also would weigh the contest in favor of expect more surveys. tive survey of UIL spring meet coordi- paper, and con two or three people into upper-classmen who have better typing • Page 4/JOURNALISM: November, 1993 That's debatable When the rewards Slates to consider three problem areas outweigh the awards The National Federation Topic Selection Committee has selected the following three prob­ EDITOR'S NOTE: Tina Collins graduated lem areas for consideration by each state in deter­ from Jourdanton High School last May. She is mining the 1994-95 high school debate problem currently attenaing Loyola University in New Or­ be about an American person, place, or expe­ area. Each school will receive a ballot for ranking leans , Louisiana where she is continuing studies mrience . The story was told from the point-of- these choices in early December. Coaches are Baytom Speech Communication. view of an American servicemen who had urged to allow students the opportunity to discuss witnessed the trial, and later, recounted the each area thoroughly and provide input before you By TINA COLLINS testimony. Mrs. Ratliff and I felt sure that the vote. Ballots must be returned to the UIL office by As I sat scanning my judges' pink ballots, story centered on an American experience; January 4. After the national results of the prob­ dating back to my days of oral reading in junior however, we felt that we had to find out the lem area vote are announced, you'll receive a PROBLEM AREA II: Immigration high, an ironic thought crossed my mind: it author's opinion on his experience. second ballot in February to vote on the specific Although the United States has been known took nte seven years of competing in oral inter­ From reading the biography of the au­ resolutions. The announcement of the January - historically as the world's melting pot, the Ameri­ pretation events to even begin to comprehend thor, R.D. Fahey, we learned that he had May UIL Lincoln-Douglas debate resolution will can perception of immigration has changed. De­ what it actually meant to interpret a piece of served in the military for several years during be enclosed with your ballot, so watch for this bate today centers around three basic tenets of literature. Oh, I could read a selection with the World War II. Because the account of the trial mailing in December. immigration policy: setting levels and goals in proper expression, and I even learned the art of seems so vivid, Mrs. Ratliff suggested we con­ legal immigration, controlling illegal immigra­ making a pre-written introduction, worded with tact Mr. Fahey by telephone and ask him what PROBLEM AREA I: Africa tion, and dealing with the world's growing refugee the precision of a surgeon, sound as though it had moved him so much about this particular Africa has been on the back-burner of Ameri­ crisis. Immigration is an area shrouded in myth and were a spontaneous exchange with a friend. By piece. While Mrs. Ratliff dialed the phone can foreign policy for a number of years. As world misunderstanding which poses a timely and edu­ the time I reached high school, I could even number, my insides shook. She calmly asked to attention has focused on other regions, the Afri­ cational area of debate with abundant information throw in a dramatic pause or two, for good speak to Mr. Robert David Fahey, and after can continent has plunged into an unprecedented available to support both sides of the issue. Affir­ measure. Now, I realize that was mostly acting explaining to him who we were and why we downward spiral of economic disaster and political mative cases could include policies concerning the — carefully concocted shows of emotion to were calling, she handed the telephone over to chaos. Many experts believe that the region educational and professional qualifications of im­ draw response. Then, my senior yeai, it all me. 1 went numb. Telling Mr. Fahey 1 wished cannot recover without outside aid. Affirmatives migrants, limits on various categories of immi­ changed. My school employed a wonderful lady, to read a piece* of his work felt somewhat like may advocate a variety of positions which would grants, visa modification, screening of immigrants, Susan Ratliff, to coach prose and poetry inter­ a prospective groom must feel asking his aid the continent in reversing its decline. deportation proceedings, or refugee policy. Nega­ pretation for the 1992-1993 school yejar. intended's father for permission to marry. Affirmatives might run cases as diverse as eco­ tives might make arguments regarding the positive At the beginning of the year, Mrs. Ratliff Fortunately, all my worrying was for nomic aid, food aid, developmental loans, business role of immigration from an economic or ethnic suggested I look at a prose piece she had heard naught. Mr. Fahey was wonderful. When he investment, agricultural technology, medical aid, viewpoint. Disadvantages might stem from the performed and see what I thought of it. I loved told me the story of the young girl — her or revitalization of the Peace Corps. There is also role immigrants play in many industries vital to the it, but that still left me without a selection in the emotions, the ridicule she was subjected to, all ample ground available for the negative as well. U.S. economy and international competitiveness, American author category. I finally found a the atrocities she had to endure — and how Ground for negatives might include arguments on contribution to the economy, or effects of ethnicity short story about prejudice. I read it at a few she stood all alone before the powerful tribu­ solvency, United States vs. international action, on American culture. Over-all, literature is widely practice meets and then again at district; how­ nal, 1 somehow felt as if 1 had witnessed this the general value of aid, or budgetary constraints as available to support many divergent views on the ever, I did not feel it was strong enough for trial. It so moved American servicemen, Mr. well as numerous disadvantages and counter-plan issue. fegionals. So, 1 decided to prepare another Fahey informed me, that the transcript of the possibilities. II. IMMIGRATION: What changes should selection. At once, I thought of a piece I had trial was passed from soldier to soldier. I. AFRICA: What changes should be made be made in United States immigration policy? discovered the year before. I had been unable to Although Mr. Fahey had written the in United States foreign policy toward sub-Sa- Resolved: That the United States govern­ perform it because 1 could not find documenta­ story down, many years before, he was able to haran Africa? ment should substantially decrease immigration to tion on the author. It was the moving story of a recite it to me over the phone, word for word. Resolved: That the United States govern­ the United States. young girl forced to become mistress to a Nazi It had obviously touched him that much. He ment should substantially increase non-military Resolved: That the United States govern­ officer. After the liberation of Paris, she was said the most horrifying of all was how the girl aid to sub-Saharan Africa. ment should substantially strengthen regulation of accused of treason and tried by the tribunal.. was marched, with her head shaved, naked When Mrs. Ratliffread the selection, she set out Resolved: That the United States govern­ immigration to the United States. through the streets of Paris. This memory has to find biographical documentation on the au­ ment should enact a policy to substantially in­ Resolved: That the United States govern­ become branded in both his heart and his thor. Once we received this information, our crease political stability in sub-Saharan Africa. ment should substantially increase protection of mind forever. Hearing Mr. Fahey talk about next step was to make sure the piece fit the Resolved: That the United States govern­ human rights in its refugee admission policy. this young girl as an actual person, not just a category qualification.Theprose selection must ment should enact a policy to substantially in­ fictional character in a story, made me feel, crease human rights in sub-Saharan Africa. / CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 • CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

INFORMATIVE PERSUASIVE 1. The Reginald Denny beating trial: What was the outcome? 1. Are the accusations against Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison just 'dirty polities'? 2. Clinton vs. Congress: What are the latest battles over foreign policy? 2. No more money for the Superconducting Supercollider: Is this a wise decision? 3. What funding is the Clinton administration proposing to pay for health care 3. Was justice served by the Reginald Denny beating trial verdicts? reform? 4. Sharing the Nobel Prize: Can Mandela and de Klerk meet the challenge of producing 4. What progress is being made to implement the recent Middle East peace peace? accords? 5. What should be done to regulate violence on television? 5. What anti-drug policies has the Clinton administration proposed? 6. The tragedy in Bosnia: Is it 'every man for himself in the New World Order? 6. What major decisions do the Supreme Court Justices face in the court's 7. War on drugs: Are the Clinton administration's anti-drug proposals a good battle current session? plan? * 7. Why is Ron Brown making the news? 8. How effective is Clinton's leadership in foreign policy issues? • *•! 8. What is Clinton's definition of the US mission in Somalia? 9. What steps should the US take to restore Aristide to power in Haiti? 9. What Texans will be affected by the loss of funding for the Superconducting 10. Does the current power of the Supreme Court unbalance the US constitutional Supercollider? 'balance of powers'? 10. What changes are being considered to reshape NATO? 11. Should the US mission in Somalia include the removal of Aidid from power? 11. What's the latest news in the controversy surrounding Senator Kay Bailey 12. Elections in Russia: Will citizens truly have a choice in their government? Hutchinson? 13. Should NATO membership be extended to include former Warsaw Pact members? 12. Turmoil in Haiti: What obstacles are blocking an end to the crisis? 14. Will customers be the losers who pay for the proposed mergers in the communications 13. Crisis in Nigeria: What is the current situation? industry? 14. What are the latest political scandals in Italy? 15. Do our current immigration policies serve the best interests of America? 15. What were the results of the recent Canadian elections?

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• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 tees, export controls, or sanctions - to decrease our national security in the post-Cold War world proliferation. The negative would be able to de­ than the proliferation of weapons of mass destruc­ Davidson inducted into PROBLEM AREA III: Proliferation of Bio­ fend, among other approaches, the current multi­ tion." National Scholastic Journalism logical, Chemical and Nuclear Weapons lateral arms control process and debate the poten­ III. PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL, Hall of Fame at OU There is no year that is more critical for the tially harmful implications ofU.S. nonproliferation CHEMICAL AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS: consideration of the proliferation of biological, policy for its international relations overall. Rather How can the United States decrease the horizon­ chemical and nuclear weapons that the 1994-95 than have tenuous "mass destruction" arguments, tal proliferation of weapons of mass destruction? Dallas Lake Highlands journalism teacher academic year. During that time, two of the three as in some previous topics, this area would force Resolved: That the United States should Jim Davidson was inducted into the National international treaties that attempt to govern the debaters to focus on how major crises would actu­ expand security guarantees to reduce the horizon­ Scholastic Journalism Hall of Fame at the control of weapons of mass destruction - the ally develop and be resolved, and not assert "that tal proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. University of Oklahoma recently. Davidson Chemical Weapons Convention and the Nuclear would cause nuclear war." Resolved: That the United States should was inducted into the Hall by Laura Schaub, director of the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Nonproliferation Treaty - are under consider­ This topic not only addresses proliferation, expand export controls to prevent the horizontal Association and a former inductee. ation for their very existence. but also the relative merits of unilateral as opposed proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The plaque recognizing his induction The crux of this area is not whether to reduce to multilateral action. It would also allow students Resolved: That the United States should was presented during the Texas Association of proliferation, but how. Each of the three topics to focus on an issue, rather than just one region. In expand sanctions to reduce the horizontal prolif­ Journalism Educator's convention, Novem­ analyzes a particular mechanism - security guaran­ this year in particular, "there is no greater threat to eration of weapons of mass destruction. ber 1 in San Antonio. In recognizing him, Ms. Schaub said, 'To contest. this outstanding teacher, master adviser, be­ Wind ensemble contest •The adjudication panel annually includes hind-the-scenes worker, and leader in scho­ some of the outstanding wind ensemble conduc­ lastic journalism, we salute Jim Davidson for • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 nation and will be guest conductor of the 1994 tors in the nation. This year will be no exception. his work in maintaining the highest standards Texas All-State Concert Band. •Taped critiques are provided by the judging of our profession." three weeks in Europe conducting a high school ^J AMES CROFT-Dr. Croft has been director panel for each ensemble. Musicianship, including Jim is the former editor of Photolith honor band from the United States. of bands at The Horida State University since such factors as style and interpretation, will re­ magazine and director of the National School In addition two outstanding guest clinicians 1980 and presently serves as a national officer for ceive a high priority in all evaluations. Yearbook/Newspaper Association. While at have been engaged to work with the performing the College Band Directors National Association. •Each band will receive a personal thirty- Lake Highlands, he has received the Gold Key ensembles at this year's event. Jim has had a diverse and successful professional minute session with a distinguished conductor/ from CSPA and the Max Haddick Teacher of EUGENE CORPORON -Eugene Corporon career including 20 years as a high school band clinician. the Year Award from ILPC He was also a has been Director of Wind Studies at the Univer­ director and residences throughout Europe and •All concerts take place in the dramatic founding member of the Dallas County Ail- sity of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music Australia. He is a gifted conductor and master setting of the Bates Recital Hall on the University American Publications Workshop and was since 1987. Gene is recognized as one of the most teacher who will offer SWEC participants an of Texas campus and spacious warm-up rooms are one of the original faculty members of the significant contemporary leaders in the world of enriching experience. provided within the same facility. ILPC Summer Publications Workshop. wind music. He is co-editor of two major wind In summary, the advantages and benefits of •A complimentary professional quality tape music literature catalogues and has released 23 participation include: recording of each performance is provided at no State Meet Journalism critically acclaimed recordings of wind music. He •The contest is a prestigious event limited cost. works with high school students throughout the only to those receiving a Division I at their district •The entry fee is only $150 pet ensemble. contests to begin earlier

The State Meet journalism contest sched­ that medals tarnish and ribbons fade but to expe­ ule has been changed. In the past, the news Rewards outweigh rience a piece of literature to the fullest lasts a writing contest began at l.p.m., followed by lifetime! features at 2 p.m., editorials at 4 p.m. and • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 thor is saying, but why the author is saying it. (Note from Coach Susan Ratliff) Tina pro­ headlines at 5 p.m. The awards assembly was On a piece of papet, literature is flat. With gressed to the final round at Regional competition. then scheduled at 7:30 p.m. while performing this selection, like a part of technique, a reader can bring it to life, but only an Although she was not chosen to progress to State, This spring, the editorial writing contest history. It felt as though the moment was sus­ author can make it real. That is what Mr. Fahey did neither she nor 1 would have changed a thing about herwil l begin at 10 a.m., followed by headline pended in time, and by sharing her story, I was for me. Now, I realize it is not possible to contact performance. Tina was content that she had given her writing at 11 a.m. The news writing contest giving the young girl back her dignity and making the authors of every piece of literature performed best performance with that selection. She also knew will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by feature sure this was neither forgotten nor repeated. — many would require the use of a channeler — that the day she spoke with the author of the selection writing at 1:30 p.m. The awards assembly will I learned more in one phone conversation and I am not even suggesting that every oral was the day she received a reward that would endure in be scheduled at 6 p.m. about oral interpretation than I had in several interpreter try to speak with their authors. I do, her mind and heart forever. '"This schedule allows us to finish earlier years of competition. Prose and poetry interpreta­ however, feel that interpretation should go deeper I hope this experiencewillencourageothercoachesi n the evening, and does not affect the conflict tion is not about acting. It is not even about thanjusttryingtopleaseajudge. Gooutonalimb, and their students to strive not just for the prize hut also pattern," journalism director Bobby winning or losing. It is about taking a piece of take a chance, and look for the author's why in for the rewards of the whole oral interpretation experi-Hawthorne said. literature and not only interpreting what the au­ every selection. It took me several years to discover

an active clinician, adjudicator, guest conductor, and on five uted greatly. She is also the keyboarding and accounting Association of Basketball Coaches. His teams have advanced occasions has been honored to receive the "Citation of Excel­ sponsor. In the eight years the accounting program has been in to the state basketball tournament three years, the regional Denius lence" award from the National Band Association. Under existence, three students have gone to state and six to regionals. basketball tournament seven years and post-season playoffs 20 Klett's direction, the band has received 26 Sweepstakes Awards, EDWARD ZAMORA - In the eight years he has been years. Thirteen of Nichols' students at South Garland have won the State Marching Contest six times, been awarded the an instructor at La Feria High School, Zamora has served as UIL gone to college on scholarships and 90 percent of his players go Texas State Solo and Ensemble Sweepstakes on six occasions, Coordinator, One-Act Play Director, and sponsor of prose to college. and received the first Governor's Cup at the State Marching interpretation, poetry interpretation, informative speaking, LUCY H AUG - In her 17 years of teaching and coach­ Awards persuasive speaking, cross-examination debate, Lincoln-Dou­ ing girls' basketball, Haug has conducted summer basketball Contest. His band was selected State Honor Band by the T.M.E.A. in 1979,1983 and 1991. glas debate and oral reading. Three state winners have emerged camps, coached at collegiate basketball camps, served on the DOW TATE - Tate has sponsored journalism events at in the last eight years: 1st in Ctoss-Examination Debate in All-region Girls' Selection Committee and been selected Coach • CONTINUED ON PAGE 1 Hillcrest High School for the past five years. Hillcrest students 1988, 2nd in Informative Speaking in 1991, and 3rd in Lin­ of the Year in 1988-89,1991-92 and 1992-93 by her peers in received a Division 1 rating 16 consecutive years in marching have placed in every journalism category except one in every coln-Douglas Debate in 1992. Additionally, his One-Act Play district. A total of 79 players at Piano East have received competition and 14 years in concert and sightreading compe­ district contest the past five years. Two students participated represented La Feria High School at the state meet in 1992. honors under the leadership of Haug. In addition, she has tition. In addition, the band was named UIL Sweepstakes at the state meet in 1990 and 1991, with one student placing MARY NABERS - When Nabers first came to Blanco coached five teams to the playoffs. Award winner 13 years, including the last 10 consecutively. third in headline writing in 1991. In addition, students have High School, the only two academic events were Ready BOB MCQUEEN - McQueen has served as a coach in MILTON PULLEN - Pullen has brought the choral placed in all Conference 4A Interscholastic League Press Writing and One-Act Play. By her third year, there was a frill Texas schools for 31 years, and has been the Athletic Director music department at Clear Creek High School from 'non­ Conference (ILPC) newspaper categories in the last five years slate of contests and in 1983 Blanco won the district champi­ and Head Football Coach at Temple High School for 21 years. existent in 1970, to the strongest in the Houston area and one and the number placing has increased each year. Tate serves as onship. Nabers currently sponsors three literary events, but has During the 1979-80 school year, McQueen was named Coach of the best in the state today. His choirs have sung throughout president of the Dallas Chapter of the Soc iety of Professional sponsored a total of eight different events including poetry, of the Year in State, Southwest Coach of the Year and runner- the USA and Europe, winning honors everywhere. Through Journalists and has also worked on a multi-cultural Education prose interpretation, ready writing, informative speaking, per­ up National Coach of the Year. He served as president of the the years, Pullen's students have earned an estimated 45 Committee for the National Scholastic Press Association. suasive speaking, spelling and literary criticism. As a tesult of Texas High School Coaches Association and his staff was sweepstakes awards and hundreds of first division ratings in UIL BRENDA STELZEL - Stelzel started an award-win­ het efforts, several district, regional and state champions have chosen to coach the THSCA All-Star game in July, 1979. In solo and ensemble contests. In addition, he has produced ning journalism program from a yearbook that was produced emerged. 1992-93, Temple was 15-1 and won the 5A State Football dozens of All-State Choir members, including five in 1992 and after school and a newspaper that was produced after school GARLAND NICHOLS -Nichols has coached bas­ Championship. Temple is the only school in the history of four in 1993. and printed in the town newspaper. In her 16 years of coaching, ketball for 25 years and is currently the boys' basketball coach Texas football to have compiled fifty consecutive regular season wins. McQueen's overall head coaching record in 20 RODNEY KLETT - For the past 28 years, Klett has Stelzel has had 21 state competitors, 49 regional competitors at South Garland High School. He was named District Coach years as head coach is 225 wins, 58 losses and 7 ties. served as band director at Georgetown High School. He is also and 12 district championships to which her students contrib­ of the Year for 15 years and has served aspresident of the Texas • Page 6/ACADEMICS: November, 1993 Keyboarding revision complete 1993 UIL ACADEMIC STATE CHAMPIONS

Committee composes, revisions. Just as in the keyboarding office reference manual. Regular word •»•' 1A - Lindsay contest, the committee agreed to open processing software, such as Microsoft 2A-Wimberley refines development participation up to all high school stu­ Works or Word Perfect Works installed of computer dents without restrictions or the num­ on any hard drive computer, is accept­ 3A - Seminole 4A - Austin Westlake applications contest ber of times that students may enter. able for this competition. The word "business" was eliminated Personnel. At least two assistants 5A- Klein By PAT WISDOM from the title of the contest in order and one monitor will work with the that reference not be made to a specific contest director to ensure that all con­ With both the present and future course title. test procedures are followed. Contest Team substitution An Additional curriculum needs in mind, an insightful Nature /Grading of the Contest. In procedures are similar to most other allowance changed Debate Resource UIL Standing Committee on Academ­ addition to assessing typing speed and contests as far as roll call, contestant Pending State Board of Through a grant to the ics submitted a proposal to the October, accuracy, the revised 50-minute con­ numbers, distribution of materials, and Education approval, a rule re­ National Federation of State 1991 Legislative Council to study a test will challenge students' skills in the soon. stricting schools to one substitu­ High School Associations, the transition from a keyboarding contest use of database, spreadsheet, and inte­ Committee Members. Chair Sadie tion per academic team will go Robert Wood Johnson using the typewriter to one using com­ gration of computer functions, skills Smallwood will also be the director of into effect August 1,1994. The Foundation has provided funds puter word processing skills. Subse­ introduced in their middle school com­ the new'computer applications contest, UIL Legislative Council ap­ to collect and reprint basic quently, the October 1992 UIL Legis­ puter literacy course. It may include as well as the director in transition from proved a proposal limiting the materials on the health lative Council instructed the UIL staff such applications as unarranged copy, the keyboarding contest. Pam Starr of number of substitutions permit­ insurance debate resolution. to draft a proposal for a computer con­ search/replace, mail merge, headers/ Johnson City acted as secretary for the ted in academic contests to one The 257-page primer contains test with business applications to be footers, columnar reports, and editing. proposal committee. Two keyboarding/ at regional and one at the State material published in the considered for adoption in the 1994-95 Contestants will have the opportunity business education teachers from Round Meet level. journal Health Affairs over the school year. Pursuant to this request, a to process as many as three applica­ Rock, Jane Miller and Cindy Teich, and The rule will affect current past two and a half years. Essays 10-member committee consisting of ex­ tions. Each application will be assigned computer applications teachers Joey issues and events, accounting, include pro and con positions perienced business education instruc­ a weighted point value, based on diffi­ Gorman from McKinney, Barbara Daily calculator applications, com­ on health care reform proposals tors and professionals from across the culty, which will be so indicated on the of Leander, and Kathy Collins of Del puter science, literary criticism, as well as data necessary to state was formulated to take on this contest paper, and each will be graded Valle made up the committee, with mathematics, science and cross- understanding the health care important task. by a separate grader. consultation from Sally Wiedemann, examination debate. reform debate. TheComputer Applications Con­ Participation / Facilities / Materials / Texas Education Agency Director of "Allowing more than one The UIL office has test committee, chaired by Sadie Software / Hardware. Because the con­ Business Education and Alan Thomp­ substitution compromises the received 500 copies of Debating Smallwood, keyboarding/business edu­ test will be in the pilot stage as some son, University of Texas Associate Dean team component and denies Health Care Reform: A Primer cation teacheratCrockett High School districts make transitions to computer and outgoing UIL Keyboarding' state higher ranking individual stu­ from Health Affairs, edited by in Austin, met in four separate and keyboarding, only two contestants will director. dents the opportunity to com­ John K. Inglehart. These will lengthy sessions to compose and refine advance from each level. Any student If you would like a copy of the pete," Pat Wisdom, UIL aca­ be made available at no cost on the detail of the revised Keyboarding of the school's choosing in grades 9-12 computer applications proposal which demic director, said. "At times, a first-come, first-serve basis as competition and to establish the new is eligible to compete as long as all other passed at the October Legislative Coun­ substitutions are understandably long as supplies last. Schools guidelines for the academic event. Af­ eligibility requirements are met. The cil session, please send a stamped, self- necessary because of illness, ac­ are limited to a single copy. To ter considering each aspect of the exist­ same room facilities which were used addressed envelope with the words cident, or no-pass, no-play. But obtain a free copy, debate ing program in light of current tech­ for the typing competition will most "Computer Applications Contest" we have heard that some schools coaches may send a request with nologies and expectations in the work­ likely be adequate for the computer printed above your name. We implore have substituted students who their name, school, conference, place, the committee arrived at a pro­ applications contest, since schools will your trust that the judgment of the UIL did not advance in other con­ and mailing address. Please posal to be submitted to the June 1993 probably send two computers and one Legislative Council to move forward in tests onto current issues and type or print clearly. Standing Committee on Academics. printer with their students. In addition the upgrading of this contest was a wise events or literary criticism teams, After sending the proposal back to to computer diskettes and paper, con­ one that could have positive impact on for example. We think this vio­ the school districts following the June testants may optionally use copy stands, the school district's technological deci­ lates the spirit of educational UIL Legislative Council adoption, fur­ a dictionary, word-division book, spell sions as well as on the preparedness of competition." ther input was used to make important check on software, and one published your students for today's job force. Approach CI&E essay from different angles

By BOBBY HAWTHORNE looking at President Clinton's first 100 days in aggression in Bosnia. into a clear, logical essay. Of course, that wasn't Current Issues & Events Director office, The New York Times wrote, 'Mr. Clinton He also led a bungled, drawn-out search for always the case. Many students failed to generate won the election because he focused on one mes­ an attorney general, and was criticized for leaving enough data to support the point of their essay. If keeping track of day-to-day news worries sage ('It's the economy, stupid'),despite his policy- the plan of action for the Branch Davidians to Others editorialized rather than analyzed or inter­ students, the prospects of fusing all of that infor­ wonk tendency to move in a thousand directions Attorney General Janet Reno. preted. Others still did little more than rehash the mation into coherent essays terrifies them. No at once. It's still early, and a hundred days really Economics - Although he passed a budget essay prompt itself. doubt, the most challenging aspect of the Current don't mean that much, but one lesson he can learn plan in record time and cut his White House staff But a few scored high marks by opening with Issues & Events contest is the essay component. from his slump in Washington and at the polls is by 25 percent, he was forced to compromise on a controlling idea sentence, supporting it with It should be some comfort that the essay not to confuse motion with progress.' many economic issues. Also, he did little to accurate and relevant evidence, organizing it from prompt will deal only with the most important "In its first 100 days, where has the Clinton advance the North American Free Trade Agree­ beginning to conclusion, and editing it for struc­ issues of the day: i.e. presidential politics, revolu­ administration made progress, and where has it ment. ture, capitalization, punctuation, spelling and leg­ tions in Russia, and the economy, just to name a merely been in motionr Society- He began chipping away at Reagan- ibility. These were the students who, at the end of few. We select essay prompts based on their multi­ Now, let's look at this question in terms of Bush policies by signing the Family Leave Bill and the day, took home gold, silver and bronze medals. dimensional character. politics, economics, culture and society. lifting restrictions on abortion and fetal tissue It is too early to predict what the essay prompts We want students to be able to address them Politics - He came into office with the goal of research. will be for district, region and State meets. As from several angles, primarily political, economic, reinventing government, but in the first 100 days Culture - He wasted precious political capi­ President CI inton rightly stated in chastising ABCs cultural, and social. We don't expect students to he went back on his promise of a tax cut for the tal and time on the issue of gays in the military, a Brett Hume at the conclusion of a statement by come into the contest with a head full of numbers middle class, backed off on certain environmental move that the American people did not seem Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginzburg, and direct quotes at their disposal, and we don't promises, abandoned a proposal to lift an immigra­ prepared to embrace. He also come perilously the American media has an insatiable desire to allow them to dolly in boxes of research material, tion ban on people with the AIDS virus after close to associating himself too closely with Holly­ define all news in terms of political process. So it's as is done in the extemporaneous speaking con­ Congress voted to keep it, and caved in to Bob wood types who are perceived by the mainstream probable that actions of the current administra­ tests. Dole on the economic stimulus plan. as too liberal. tion will be at the heart of all essay questions. Given this, it's important that students be taught We do however expect students to under­ In foreign affairs, he left intact the Bush With this broad understanding of the open­ now to examine issues from angles other than stand and analyze the bigpicture. For example, the administration policy of forcibly returning Hai­ ing days of the Clinton administration, students politics. essay prompt at the 1993 State Meet was, "In tian refugees, and took little action to halt Serbian should have been able to coalesce the information • Page 7/ACADEMICS: November, 1993 Get ready for the technological challenge

As the movement from the private sector to day that use the typewriter as the major word school keyboarding and computer applications restructure our schools gains steam, the need for processing machine. Perhaps they can be counted courses logically continue where this middle school schools to engage the most powerful locomotives on one hand. How many of these are planning to introduction left off. Will high school students be of change is crucial. One of these powerful loco­ phase in a computer system within the next two allowed to move up the track from where they motives has to be the expanded use of computer years? How will the private sector view keyboard­ have come, or will they be stalled on a side track in technology. Since the announcement of the new Wisdom ing programs that have not kept pace with this a typewriter class waiting for the locomotive to UIL Computer Applications competition to take imminent change? Since many private entities make connection? the place of Keyboarding beginning in 1994-95, a are now intervening to "upgrade" the curriculum, Change can sometimes be painful, but be­ number of schools have reported that they have it would behoove the schools to take more expedi­ cause it is for the ultimate benefit of all, we endure very limited or no access to computers. Perhaps technology funds. If sanctioned by the superin­ ent action to ensure that their young people will and press forward. Private businesses are no this is one of the reasons that private business tendent and school board, an interested teacher receive preparation for the "current" demands of longer willing to wait for our schools to 'bite the entities are taking such active interest in delineat­ could act as the school district's technology coor­ the workplace. bullet' and make the necessary changes to bring ing what our curriculum priorities should be. For dinator and write'a proposal on behalf of his/her Are we advocating that you immediately students to workforce adequacy. Do we really want better or worse, the restructuring locomotive is students. An information listing of resourses for pitch all the old typewriters out the train window the transition from typewriters to computers to be moving down the tracks, and we can either get on computer technology funding can be obtained and move down the fast track with 30 expensive railroaded by powers that lack knowledge of the board or stay behind and let private business through the Texas Center for Educational Tech­ hard-drive computers? Not really. Typewriters curriculum and empathy for the individual situa­ proceed with little of the school's input. nology by contacting Kathlene Holmes at 817/ remain useful for filling out prepared documents, tion? Transition from the UIL keyboarding to the Technology funding provided through spe­ 565-4433. Delia Duffey, technology grant coordi­ and many schools may choose to use both the computer applications contest may mean that the cial allocation from the Texas Education Agency nator with the Texas Education Agency, would be computer and typewriter as transition is made two district students selected to compete will have beginning in 1992 was intended to open new pleased to provide school districts with details from one to the other. Some typewriters, such as to come from the computer applications or com­ avenues for technological enrichment that had about a new House Bill 183 Planning Grant which the Swintec 2000, are computer adaptable and may puter science classes until keyboarding is taught on not been previously available for many school provides $ 10,000 to $25,000 funding initiatives to be connected to VGA monitors and used like the computer as a continuance of skills learned in districts. Simply by submitting a five-year plan school districts with innovative ideas about how to computer keyboards. Because technology is ever junior high. deliniating how the school district will use the expand the curriculum with computer technol­ changing, the most cost effective computer may be Technology funding is available only for the funds, the grant is given. Although the $30 per ogy. Her contact number is 512/463-9400. She one that is easily upgradeable ro several extra asking, and computer courses are required at both pupil per year award is meager in light of the need can also fill in interested parties on how to secure megabytes. But, yes, the transition to computers is the junior high and high school levels, so "not in a number of school districts, the intent of the TENET mini grants. necessary and becoming increasingly expedient in having access'.' may not be a viable reason for grant is to make computer technology increasingly More competitive school districts may wish light of the public demand. delaying the transition. Schools that make mod­ available to all school students. Is your school to submit a grant proposal to the U.S. Department The 1992-93 textbook adoption cycle initi­ ern technology a funding priority will have the district taking advantage of this opportunity? of Education. The technology contact number for ated computer software choices as options to the computers needed to teach the necessary courses. The fact is that a number of funding resources the USDE is 202/708-9495. Several other fund­ regular printed texts. The only textbook choices Regardless of the transition mechanism, it is time for technology are available to school districts ing resourses exist within the school community, provided for the required middle school computer to steam forward with internal curriculum reform whose staff is willing to submit a practical proposal. even in the remotest areas, but these resources may literacy course were computer software programs. which recognizes the computer as one of the most By stating need and showing how monies would be remain untapped if school personnel fail to in­ The curriculum in this course is performance driven essential locomotives of progress if students are to used to benefit both the students and the commu­ quire. and incorporates database, spreadsheet, and graphic be made ready to meet the demands of the business nity, schools have a good chance, of receiving Consider the number of business offices to­ skills, as well as keyboarding skills. The. high workplace. Alamo scholar/athletes chosen TILF SCHOLARS SPEAK OUT More than $47,000 awarded to TILF scholarships

The 1993 high school football sea­ he also received an academic achieve­ commemorative trophy, a Scholar/Ath­ son and Alamo Scholar/Athlete of the ment award from New Mexico State lete cap and T-Shirt and a $500 schol­ Week program gather momentum this University and a Principal's Select Stu­ arship donation to their high school, fall. Sponsored by Alamo Rent A Car, dent award. Hoping to attend Rice which is awarded to the student upon the program has awarded more than University in the fall, Chesney will pur­ graduation. In addition, honorees are $47,000 in scholarships to 94 students sue an engineering major. featured each week in a segment on The since its inception last year. In Octo­ •k Greg Collins of Clarendon. Alamo High School Extra, a program ber, four more remarkable Texas high Greg is the Broncos' star wing back and broadcast on Home Sports Entertain­ school seniors were recognized for their linebacker. Currently ranked number ment every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ability to successfully meet the chal­ one academically in his class, he also is and again on Thursday at 11 p.m. lenge of balancing academics and ath­ the president of the student body and throughout the fall. letics. the National Honor Society, devotes The largest independently owned "My UIL experience has been a "Playing with math problems started his weekends to assisting the Clarendon Alamo Scholar/Athletes are se­ and operated car rental firm nation­ culmination of the lessons of hard out as a way to keep busy. Night by lected for their exemplary performances Emergency Medical Services team as a wide, Alamo serves more than 100 mil­ work, success, failure and the skills I night my knowledge increased. Even in school and on the playing field. They certified medical attendant. lion travelers a year through 109 high have learned. I will remember what if though I was pitiful when I started, I serve as a role model for their peers, * Dickie Gipson of Sudan High volume locations in the United States feels like to "not quite make it" and to stuck to it. Over the years, my exhibiting the discipline required to School. He is ranked in the top 10 including 61 on-airport, plus 28 inter­ be the best in the State. Both inferiority complex disappeared. In maintain high marks, contribute to an percent of his class and is actively in­ national locations in the United King­ situations broaden character - one, a fact, I noticed that I had confidence - lesson in humility; the other, self- athletic team and commit to several volved with the National Honor Soci­ dom, Switzerland, Ireland and the Neth­ not an ego, but self-confidence. I esteem. I look at my gold medal and became a new person. It is ety and the Industrial Arts Club. He was erlands. In Texas, Alamo sponsors the school and community projects. The see not only a symbol of success, but thoroughly shocking how much an four students chosen in October exceed a member of the state finalist football Alamo Scholar/Athlete of the Week also the many painstaking hours it activity can change a person, but these qualifications and make ideal re­ team last year. program and is the official car rental took to obtain that honor. I will carry then again, such a didactic activity as cipients for the Alamo Scholar/Athlete if Kendall Cleveland from West company for two Texas-based college the ability to speak in public with me UIL math is bound to reshape a of the Week award. They are: Orange-Stark High School . When bowl games, the Alamo Bowl in San for the rest of my life, and I will also person's mind." football season is over, Cleveland goes Antonio and the Cotton Bowl in Dal­ carry the memories of comradeship and competition associated with the * Senior Brian Chesney of El into training for the track season. A las. Through its affiliation with the Hector Zubiate, LB] High School, acquisition of that ability. " Austin. Paso Coronado. Ranking in the top six long jumper, Cleveland placed second UIL, Alamo is offering special travel at the state track meet last year jumping rates (Rate Code TO and TM, ID num­ Moody Foundation Scholarship. percent of his class of almost 800, Stacy Bergendahl, Midway High Chesney starts as wide receiver and 23-feet- 10-inches. ber 252660) to UIL schools and their School, Hewitt, Texas. strong safety for the Thunderbirds. Winners of the Alamo Scholar/ employees as well as students' families. Abell-Hanger Scholarship. Active in the National Honor Society, Athlete of the Week award receive a

• Page 8/ACADEMICS: November, 1993 list of one-act play accredited critic-judges

Eligible critic judges as of date Jim Mammarella, San Antonio Col­ Roger Schultz, Texas A&M Univ, of printing October 25, 1993. / List of Ineligible Judges (As of 10/25) on page 10 lege, Sari Antonio, 78284 IV, W College Station, 77843-4234 III, The 1993-94Texas Educational 210/733-2718, H 491-9969 W 409/845-2526, H 693-7757 Debbi Hatton, SHSU, Speech Comm. Theatre Association Adjudicators'Or- Royal Brantley, West Texas A&M, David T. Deacon, Texas A&M Uni- Carale Manning-Hill, 2103 33rd #1, Gregory M. Schwab, Sul Ross State Dept., Box 2299, Huntsville, 77340 ganization Accredited List of Critic Dept of Theatre, University, Box versity-Kingsville, P. O. Box 178, Lubbock, I, H 806/744-7037 University, Box C-29, Alpine, III, W 409/294-1498, H 409/291- Judges is published for the benefit of 747, Canyon, 790161, W806/656- Kingsville, 78363IV, W 512/595- Lou-Ida Marsh, Educational Theatre 798321, W 915/837-8220, H 837- 0433 zone, district, area and regional per­ 2811,H 359-3613 3402, H 592-7813 Consultant, 607 W Fox St., 3717 sonnel making choices of critic judges Jay C. Brown, South Plains College, Stan C. Denman, Baylor Univ., The­ Elizabeth Hedges, Panola Jr. College, Caldwell, 77836 III, W 409/567- Chuck Sheffield, Richland College, for the one-act play contest. Only the Dept of Fine Arts, 1401 College atre Arts Dept., P.O. Box 97262, 1109 W. Panola Ave., Carthage, 4388 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, Ave., Levelland, 793361, W 806/ Waco, 76798II, W817/755-1861, 75633 III, W903/693-2064, H693- judges on this list may be used to Sandra Mayo, St. Philip's College, 75243-2199II, W 214/238-6255, 894-9611 ext. 266, H 794-3243 H 817/662-1059 3880 adjudicate UIL one-act play contests. 180i1 Martin Luther King Dr., San H 827-7526 • Pam Brown, Cooper High School, Eugene Dickey, 4835 N. O'Connor, [Refer to Section 1033 (d) (3) (A) in Robert B. Hodde, Bee County Col­ Antonio, 78203 IV, W 512/531- Victor L. Siller, Tyler Junior College, Route 6 Box 400, Lubbock, STE 134-447, Irving, 75062 11, W the current Constitution and Contest lege, Theatre Dept, 3800 Charco 3322, H 512/492-4342 Box 9020, Tyler, 75711II, W 903/ 79423,1, W 806/863-3160, H 214/791-0070, H 214/393-2435 Road, Beeville, 78102IV, W 512/ Rules.) Jan McCathern, Western Texas Col­ 510-2203, H 566-2176 794-3243 • Tom A. Dickson, L.D. Bell High 358-3130ext.3O2,H512/358-O155 The UIL recommends the use of lege, Snyder, 795491, W 915/573- • Robert Singleton, Houston Randall J. Buchanan, 1130 B Reagan School, 1601 Brown Trail, Hurst, Doug Hoppock, Northeast Texas a single critic judge. [Refer to Section 8511, ext. 304, H 573-5128 HSPVA, 4001 Stanford, Terrace, Austin, 78704IV, W & H 76054II, W 817/282-2551, H Community College, P.O. Box 1033(d) (3) (B)(i).] Nancy McVean, Weatherford Col­ Houston, 77009 III, W 713/522- 512/416-9934 498-0870 1307, Mt. Pleasant 75455 HI, W lege, Weatherford, 76086 II, W 9288, H862-1662 Raymond Caldwell, Kilgore College, Bobbie Dietrich, 701 Milroy Drive, 903/572-1911, H 757-7758 • » Public School Teacher 817/594-5471, H 596-5209 • Alma Slawinski, 1220 Sally Anne Dept ofTheatre, 1100 Broadway, Brenham, 77833 II, H 409/836- Richatd J. Hossalla, Southwestern I, II, HI, IV = Approximate Region James R. Miller, Sam Houston State Dr., RosenbergHI, H 713/232-5758 Kilgore, 75662 II,W903/983-8117,- 3120 University, Box 770, Georgetown, University, Huntsville, 77341 HI, W 713/341-3413 H753-7156 Cran Dodds, 1419 West 5th Av, 78627-0770, IV, W 512/863-1365, W 409/294-1328, H 295-2868 Lawrence Ray Smith, 522 East Lane, Lou Campbell, Studio A, 1012 Burn­ Corsicana, 75110 II, W 903/872- H 863-9318 Kerrville, 78028 IV, H 210/895- • Cheryl Allen, P.O. Box 150, ing Tree Parkway, Denton, 76201 0559, H 872-6096 Mary Jane Mingus, Tarleton State Don Howell, 505 W. 7th Street, 5936 Winnie, 77665 III, H 409/296- II, W&H 817/383-2110 Bill Doll,TexasTechUniversity, POB University, Stephenville, 76402II, #217, Austin, 78701IV, H 512/ Thomas Scare, Sam Houston State 4108, W 296-4187 Jim Carlsen, Corpus Christi State 42061, Lubbock, 79409 I,W 806/ W 817/968-9131, H 968-2207 478-8718 University, P.O. Box 2297, David R. Allen, Texas Tech University, Corpus Christi, 742-3601, H 746-9621 Luiz Munoz, Summit Productions, Charles Hukill, McMurry College, Box Huntsville, 77341 HI, 409/294- University, Dept of Theatre, 78412IV, W 512/994-2318, H Eleanor A. Dryden, Route 3, Box 1109 Nolana #202, McAllen, 68, Abilene, 79697 I, W 915/691- 1338, H 295-4018 Lubbock, 794091, W 806/742- 850-7109 511A, Snyder, 79549 I, H 915/ 78504 IV,W210/686-8170,H631- 6303, H 698-1399 George W. Sorensen, Texas Tech Uni­ 3601, H 797-0716 Sheleigh Carmichael, San Jacinto 573-9739 0753 Nancy Jo Humfeld, Howard Payne versity, Lubbock, 794091, W 806/ Marilyn Pool Allen, 1803 Hunting­ College/South, Dept of Theatre, Kathleen Durapau, 2021 • Pascal Muscanere, Piano ISD, 1717 University, 1000 Fisk, 742-3601, H 797-5502 ton, Midland, 797051, H 915/686- Brightwood Drive, Bedford, 17th Street, Piano, 75074 11, H 13735 Beamer, Houston, 77089 Brownwood, 768011, W 915/ 9382, W 915/682-2544 76021II, W 817/232-7615, H 214/771-4343,W423-4521ext309 • Joan E. Sorflaten, P.O. Box 4, HI, W 713/484-1900 ext 224, H 646-2502, H 643-1204 • Marjorie Allen, Smithville Schools, 481-6537 571-2780 Terry W. Ogden, San Jacinto Col­ Keller, 76244II, W 817/847-1046, Paul A. Hutchins, Cooke County Col­ P.O. Box 479, Smithville, 78957 Rod Caspers, University of Texas at Michael Endy, Western Texas Col­ lege-Central Campus, 8060 Spen­ H379-6885 lege, 1525 West California, IV, W 512/237-2451,237-5050 or Austin, 78713IV, W512/471-5793, lege, 6200 E. College Ave., Snyder, cer Hwy., Pasadena, 77501-2007 Charles Squier, Palo Alto College, Gainesville, 7624011, W 817/668- 237-3568 H 512/454-9718 79549I,W915/573-8511,ext,233, IH.W 713/476-1828, H 480-1920 San Antonio, 78224 IV, W 210/ 7731, H 382-6845 • Larry Arnhold, Deer Park HS, 710 Marion Castleberry, McMurry H 915/573-1259 John Ore, Southwestern University, 921-5335, H 736-3770 Cathy Huvat, Wharton Co. Jr. Col­ W. San Augustine, Deer Park, University, Dept ofTheatre, Box C.L. Etheridge, The University of Box 770, Georgetown, 78627-0770 Neil St. Clair, Howard Payne Univer­ lege, 911 Boling Hwy, Wharton, 77536HI,W713/930-4868,H713- 68, McMurry Station,, Abilene, Texas at El Paso, El Paso, 799681, IV, W 512/863-1364, H 451-2532 sity, H.P. Station, Brownwood, 77488III,W409/532-6337,H532- 486-7052 79697 I, W 915/691-6306, H W 915/747-5146, H 533-8967 Allen Oster, Stephen F. Austin State 768011, W 915/643-7593, H 646- 8235 Donna Aronson, Incarnate Word Col­ 698-8483 Bob Farrer, Grayson County College, University, Nacogdoches, 75962 6620 James Paul Ivey, Hardin-Simmons lege, Dept of Theatre, 4301 Broad­ Donna Clevinger, Texas Lutheran 6106 Grayson Dr, Denison, 75020 III, W 409/568-4003, H 564-8821 • Larry Taylor, Northwest MS, Rt. 1, University, 2200 Hickory, way, San Antonio, 78209 IV, W College, 1000 W. Court St., II, W 903/463-8609/8652, H 903/ Krin Brooks Perry, TEA, 1701 N. Box39A, Justin, 762471/, W817/ Abilene, 796981, W 915/670- 210/829-3804, H 496-1295 Seguin, 78155 IV, W 210/372- 893-3664 Congress Ave., Austin, 78701IV, 430-0947, H 817/285-8933 1404, H 695-2612 Darrel Baergen, Southwestern Baptist 6020, H 401-0879 Ronald D. Fischli, Midwestern State W 512/463-4341, H 280-7577 Jimmy L. Tinkle, Angelina College, Jay Jennings, Southwest Texas State Seminary, P.O. Box 22000, Fort 'Gene Clough, 4568 Westchester Dr., University, 3410 Taft Blvd, Adonia Placette, Lamar University, POB 1768, Lufkin, 75902, 111, W University, San Marcos, 78666IV, Worth, 76122II,W817/923-1921 Waco, 76710II, H 817/776-6228 Wichita Falls, 76308 I, W 817/ Beaumont, 77710 HI, W 409/880- 409/633-5233, H 634-5800 W 512/245-2147, H 392-1669 ext. 6220, H 294-0071 Susan Conover, 703 W. Henrietta, 689-4274, H 766-2531 8037, H 866-5878 Wayne I. Toone, Temple Junior Col­ Charlotte Joyner, 12152 Vista Nogal, lege, Temple, 76505 11, W 817/ Clarence W. Bahs, Stephen F. Austin Kingsville, 78363 IV, W 512/595- Tina Willis Fitch, 553 Aqua Dr., Dal­ Tim Poertner, McLennan Comm. Col­ San Antonio, 78213 IV, H 210/ 773-9961, H 939-2743 State University, Nacogdoches, - 3401 (Texas A&I), H 512/592- las, 75218II, 214/320-5942 lege, Theatre, 1400 College Drive, 308-6053 • Heidi H. Trehame, 2702 Meadow 75962 III, W 409/568-4003, H 564- Michael (Kim) Frederick, Del Mar Waco, 76708II, W817/750-3418, Kathleen Juhl, Southwestern Univer­ 9725 6673 College, 101 Baldwin, Corpus H 817/752-5292 Park, Bedford, 76021 II.W817/ sity, Geotgetown, 78626 IV, W 488-9592, H 685-6372 Patricia C. Baldwin, Angelina Col­ BillG. Cook, Baylor University, Waco, Christi, 78404 IV, W 512/886- Beulah Pruett, 10351 Chevy Chase, 512/863-1368, H 388-3308 J. Richard Waite, 2000 Jonquil Park lege, PO Box 1768, Lufkin, 75901 7679811, W817/755-1861.H829- 1507, H 643-2134 Houston, 77042 III, H 713/789- Joseph B. Kaough, III, North Harris Drive, Clovis, NM, 88101, H 505/ II, W 409/639-1301, H 634-3622 2193 Dennis Gilmote, Athens Little 6153, W 266-0920 John Corley, Southwest College- Theatre, P.O. Box 102, Athens, Co. College, Houston, 77073 HI, 762-9149 Ellen Baltz, 1037 Barnside Road, Jim Rambo, McLennan Community Stafford, 9910Cash Road, Stafford, 75751II, W 903/675-3908, H W 713/443-5548, H 288-3402 T. J. Walsh, 3109 A Wheeler Drive, Allentown.PA, 18103, Penn Stage College, 1400 College Drive, 77477 III, W713/499-0199.H 575- 675-9417 Ray E. Karrer, Paris Junior College, Austin, 78705 IV, H 512/472- Co., W 215/434-6110 ext. 11 Waco, 76708 II H 817/756-2837, 8302 Holly Glosser, Paris Jr. College, Paris, 2346 Hubbard, Paris, 75460, II, 4770 W 512/471-5793 Sally Barbay, 430 Wilcrest, Houston W 750-3577 Michael S. Cortiston, Galveston Col­ 75460II, W903/784-9488, H 785- W 903/784-9242, H 784-3885 W. Kenneth Waters, Jr., Stephen F. 77042, III, H 713/558-8275 Helen S. Roberts, South Plains Col­ lege, 5001 Avenue U, Galveston, 4334 James D. Kemmerling, West Texas AustinStateUniversity, POB9090, Kathy A. Batber, Kilgore College, lege, Box 59, Levelland, 79336 I, 77551III,W409/763-6511,H713/ • Karen Gossett, Strickland Middle A&M University, Canyon, 79016 Nacogdoches, 75962 HI, W 409/ Kilgore, 75662 II.H903/984-5021, W 806/894-9611 ext 477, H 894- 388-2116 School, 324 Windsor, Denton, I, W 806/656-2799, H 355-8091 568-1290, H 569-7564 W983-8126 4327 Kay Coughenout, East Texas State 76201 II,W817/383-1621,H382- • CKerald Ellis Kocurek, 270 Emporia Bill Watts, Angelo State University, Kathtyn Norris Bauer, 2141 Cervin • Robin Robinson, Kingwood High University, Commerce, 75429 II, 7443 Blvd., San Antonio, 78209 IV, H 2601 West Avenue N, San Angelo, Blvd., Austin, 78728 IV, H 512/ School, 2701 Kingwood Drive, W903/886-5311 or 5169, H 886- Michael L. Greenwald, Texas A&M 210/828-8512 769091, W 915/942-2033, H 949- 990-3843 Kingwood, 77339 HI, W 713/ 2652 University, College Station, 77843- Jay P. Kyle, Hill College, Box 619, 4058 Jeannie Pasini Beekman, 10606 540-5333, H 686-6235 Philip Craik, McMurry College, Box 4234HI,W409/845-0528, H693- Hillsboro, 76645 II, W 817/582- Richard A. Weaver, Texas Tech Uni­ Clematis, Houston, 77035 III, H Synthia Rogers, Dallas Theatre Cen­ 68 McMurray Station, Abilene, 7332 2555 versity, Lubbock, 794091, W 806/ 713/728-3655 ter, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dal­ 796971, W 915/691-6304, H 676- Henry E. Hammack, Texas • Susan E. Lamb, Holub MS, 9515 S. 742-3601, H 763-1458 Elaine Bent, 6932 Wakefield, Dallas, las, 75219 11, W 214/526-8210, H 7405 Dairy Ashford, Houston, 77099, Connie Whitt-Lambert, Texas 75231II, H 214/342-1920 522-1822 JoshCrane,2300Colquitt,#43,Hous- Christian University, Ft. Worth, HI, W 713/983-8433, H 713/952- Wesleyan University, 1201 Maurice A. Berger, Southern Univer­ Kathryn Carter Rodrigues, San Anto­ ton, 77098 HI, H 520-5469 76129II, W 817/921-7625, H 4526 Wesleyan, Fort Worth, 76205 II, sity, Dept ofTheatre, Baton Rouge, nio College, San Antonio, 78212 David Wright Crawford, Tyler Jr. Col­ 292-1774 Terral Lewis, Amarillo College, Box W 817/531-4983, H 3872408 LA,70813III,W504/771-3190,H IV, W 210/733-2591, H 210/614- lege, Box 9020, Tyler, 75711II, W Sheila Hargett, Southwest Texas State 447, Amarillo, 79178 I, W 806/ E. Don Williams, Lubbock Chtistian 753-9808 4628 903/510-2211 or 2678, H 534-2908 University, San Marcos, 78666IV, 371-5343,H353-3062 University, 5601 19th Street, Lub­ Debra Blizzard, 1402 Kings Highway, Allan S. Ross, San Antonio College, Ralph Culp, University of North W 512/245-2147, H 396-5397 CeliaLightfoot,8611 Lawncliff, Hous­ bock 79407, I, W 806/796-8800 Dallas, 75208 II, H 214/942-6004 San Antonio, 78212 IV, W 210/ Texas, POB13126, Denton, 76203 Sandra Harper, McMurry College, ton, 77040 HI, W 713/522-8592, H ext. 378, H 795-1479 O. Anne Bomar, East Texas State 733-2715, H 828-7743 II, W 817/565-2211.H817/382- Abilene, 796971.W915/691-6295, 466-5176 John Wright, Paris Jr. College, Paris, University, Dept of Theatre, E.T. Debora Ruiz-Esparza, Richland Col­ 1448 H 695-8366 Kathy Lingo, Collin Co. Commu­ 75460II, W 903/784-9327, H 903/ Station, Commerce, 75428 II, lege, Dallas, 75243II, W 214/238- Doug Cummins, UT-Pan American Alva S. Hascall, University of Texas nity College, 2800 E Sprirfg 6256, H 530-7321 (inactive) 784-4558 W 903/886-5344, H 886-7676 at Austin, P.O. Box 7818, University, 1201 W. University, Creek Pkwy, Piano, 75074 H, W Marti Runnels, Wayland Baptist Uni­ Denise Joann Yeatts, 312 Cherry, • VickiBond-Smith.GeorgeJr.High, Austin, 78713 IV, W 512/471- Edinburg, 78539 IV, W 210/381- 214/881-5906, H 964-0486 versity, Plainview, 79072,1, W 806/ Sanger, 7626611, H817/458-3510 4601 Airport Ave., Rosenberg, 2787, H 892-3453 3583, H 618-2922 Susan Loughran, St. Edward's Uni­ 296-5521, H 296-2997 Angela Zbranek, Baker & Zbranek 77471 III, W713/341-3399.H980- James Hatfield, University of Texas at Nicholas Dalley, KD Studio, 2600 versity, Austin, 78704IV, W 512/ Steve S. Schoolar, 3615 Kell, Fort P.C.,P.O. Box2050,Liberty, 77575 1210 Tyler, 3900 University Blvd.,Tyler, Stemmons Pkwy Ste 117, Dallas, 448-8490, H 282-9936 Worth, 76109II, 817/924-8088 III, W 409/336-6454, H 296-4095 Carolyn Houston Boone, University • 75701-6699 II, W 903/566-7253 75207 H,W 214/638-0484, H Jerry MacLauchlin, McLennan Stacy Schronk, Tarrant County Jun- of Houston, School ofTheatre, 393-7933 or 7425, H 356-2030 Community College, 1400 Houston, 77204-5071 HI, W 713/ iot College-NE, Hurst, 76054 II, • College Drive, Waco, 76708 II, W 817/656-6684, H 267-8674 743-3003, H 827-7432 W 817/750-3679, H 752-5925 • Page 9/DRAMA: November, 1993 OAP contest provides motivation, evaluation Since I'll be in China on the deadline day for works in industry, business, and athletics, it works ticipants in theatre artsprograms should certainly this Leaguer, I notified you last month that you in theatre. Director preparation and understand­ understand how to lose. Many have. We all live would be reading a repeat of one of my previous ing the nature of educational competition is the daily with winning and losing. OAP provides an efforts. For those who have been reading this key. opportunity for an educationally controlled explo­ sermon for 20 years or read it in May '92,1 ask your Competition in theatre promotes growth by ration in the competitive adult world. Secondary indulgence. For directors who have become in­ comparison and encourages the pursuit of excel­ school students must soon actively participate volved in the past two years, I urge you to consider lence. Success in OAP does create that all- without objective supervision. -and plan carefully. important incentive, recognition, which often If your only goal is to win the trophy, the odds I urge beginning directors, those with mini­ brings greater administrative support and student are still so great as to automatically suggest defeat. mal experience or without theatre training, and involvement. It is easier to justify supporting No loss of a trophy can take away the multitude of directors new in Texas to talk to those with con­ error and mismanagement. It may be that we do outstanding quality, but the director in OAP must educational experiences available to students in siderable experience, directors that have won a not create the atmosphere that lends itself well to have common sense. the one-act play contest. Your play company loses few times, and those professionally involved in the evaluation. Good teachers must prepare students There were 1083 actual participants in 156 only if they are not prepared for the comparative annual evaluation by UIL and the UIL Commit­ for educational competition in order to create that districts last year. How many win? Several years experience and their minds are closed to the tee of the Texas Educational Theatre Association. atmosphere. ago the OAP contest changed to two advancing informed comments of the critic. Even the poorest Go to workshops, play festivals, TETA conven­ Sponsors for all UIL activities must be pre­ schools in order to temper emphasis on winning critic has something to offer. tions and workshops and other theatre training pared for educational competition. OAP directors the trophy. Over 300 schools are actually recog­ Director behavior is mirrored by students. programs. are no exception, but it is important for the theatre nized as "winners." Including zone winners, one- Directorsmustprovidepositiverolemodels. When Successful directors have paid their dues. It directors because they are involved as participants third of all entries are "winners." This does not OAP directors are properly prepared and use com­ is my opinion that these are the most productive in a very subjective contest. OAP is a contest in include the multitude of individual awards at all petition as an educational tool, they are providing ways to pay dues. Planning is a major key, but acting and directing. levels of competition that bring additional rec­ experiences and teaching lessons that are neces­ remember that judges will never be able to satisfy The play company must realize and prepare ognition to participating theatre arts programs. sary for the student to succeed in life. The coveted you if all you want is to know why you didn't win for a subjective contest in which all gain, but few OAP awards brought to the public's attention can trophy will be forgotten, but the profits from or decision justification. get awards. Learning to grow, learning by experi­ be used to stimulate interest and pride in the educational competition will provide a founda­ If you haven't planned your spring semester ence, and learning by comparison is vital. Compe­ program. tion for an improved quality of life. calendar carefully this year, now is the time to tition in educational theatre is a motivating force, It is true that our society will more readily Plan now to be involved in OAP in a more consider and plan for 1993-94. I hope you're but much value is lost if the only aim is winning. finance and support that which is identified or objective way. If you have not been able to planning to include the One-Act Play Contest as All must win with humility and lose with dignity. publicly recognized as successful. If we take com­ participate in a Student Activities Conference a part of your schedule. The values of OAP are The learning is in the experience. petition out of our secondary theatre programs, we look forward to a variation on this sermon in at many, but the basic values lie in motivations to Educational values derived from play con­ rob our programs of one of the ways to be successful least one session in January. I will deal with major achieve excellence in those things important to tests are in part accrued from preparation. The and to be recognized. Our theatre programs need issues and conduct interpretation and question society. The importance of theatre to society is teacher plans the production, teaching students recognition. and answer sessions at the TETA Convention the evidenced by the resources society contributes to under the stimulus of anticipated contest evalua­ Many find it difficult to believe quality the­ last week of January at the Piano Convention support it in its many forms. This tremendous tion. Here lies much of the educational value. atre is possible in high school. How do we educate Center. The second district week is again Easter expenditure on various forms of theatre places a Our critic judge plan provides additional the public? It takes more than good publicity week and will require careful planning. Zone/ responsibility on those of us who have chosen the values. One of these is the reinforcement of those about coming productions. If we have our students districts scheduled early will still require special field. attributes which were well taught and favorably and public properly prepared, they accept deci­ permission. The OAP contest supplies us with two im­ demonstrated by the students. The judge is obli­ sions and critiques as one measure of our theatre Everybody should read the OAP Handbook. portant aids: motivation and evaluation. The first gated to point out areas that need improvement programs. OAP should not be the only measure of Do not assume anything, even if you are an is an aid to encourage students and teachers to and suggest methods of correction. In doing this, quality, but it can be one positive indicator. Suc­ experienced director. Look in the C&CR or the achieve excellence and the latter provides a mea­ the critic is reinforcing the director and suggesting cessful experiences in OAP have served as tremen­ OAP Handbook, for the best answer. Try to use the surement of achievement in relationship to oth­ areas of growth. The judge is not obligated to dous aids to theatre programs. Many schools have subject index in both publications. ers. I did not say you had to win to learn by substitute for a lack of theatre training, but does had programs of outstanding quality, but produc­ All directors have an opportunity to recom­ comparison. serve as an extension teacher and supplements the tions were sparsely attended and programs re­ mend judges for area, region, and state. If you need One of the main objectives of our contest is training the director has already received. mained relatively insignificant and unknown un­ the form, look in the OAP Handbook.. Do not to teach theatre as an art form and we must Why should we participate in competitive til recognition was gained by winning OAP. Use complain when you do not act. structure and evaluate our contest accordingly. In theatre? Many believe that competition in the arts it, but control it. Texas theatre teachers are the best anywhere. the present structure, we have developed a usable is degrading. We must remember that competi­ Winning is not the only reason that compe­ Other states do not have what we have and 1 look plan of evaluation, although it is open to human tion is the basis of a free society. If competition tition is important to theatre arts programs. Par­ forwafd to your help in making it better this year.

Bill Durham, 1221 BartonHillsDr.#227, 903/693-3880 • Margaret Mizell, Malakoff HS, Hwy Cindy SoRelle, McLennan Community Austin, 78704 IV, H 512/445-7431 Carol A. Hicks, 2103 33rd Street #7, 31 East, Malakoff, 75148II, H 903/ College, Waco, 76708 II, W 817/ Ineligible critic judges Charles Falcon, San Antonio College, Lubbock, 7941II, W 765-5038 ext. 778-2652 750-3645.H 754-0603 1300 San Pedro Av., San Antonio, 39, H 806/745-7921 Danny Moss, Kilgore College, 1100 Dick Stafford, Piedmont College, P.O. ASOFOCTOBER25,1993) 903/886-5346, H 886-3031 78284IV, Charlene Hudgins, University of Hous­ Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75663.W Box 10, Demorest, GA., 30535, W Accredited judges that have Lucia Bunch, 3210 Pine Bluff, Paris, W 210/733-2726, H 822-7700 ' ton Downtown, 1 MainStreet, Hous­ 903-983-8176 H 903/663-1167 706/778-3000, ext. 223, H 776-2753 75460II, H 903/784-5184 • Floyd Garcia Jr., Snyder ISD, 2901 ton, 77002 III, W 713/758-2275, H Alan Nielsen, Stephen F. Austin State Candice Stine, 125 Payton, Lufkin, not yet returned their TETAAO • Chrisri (Schmidjell) Campbell, Dumas 37th Street, Snyder, 79549 I, W 863-1224 University, Nacogdoches, 75962 II, 75901 III, H 409/639-3822 dues and/or TETA membership High School, Box 615, Dumas, 79029 915/573-7512, H 735-2465 JeffHunter, 1502 B Braes Ridge, Austin, W 409/568-4003, H 560-9844 Clarence Strickland, Tyler Junior Col­ or updated theirprofiles are listed I, W 806/935-6461 * Barbara Gilmore, East Texas State Uni­ 78723IV, W 512/471-5793, H 459- • Bill Olds, Box 790, Little Elm, 75068 lege, Box 9020, Tyler, 75711 II, W Eric J. Cares, 940 W. Austin, Cooper, versity, Commerce, 75428II, W903/ 6853 II, H 214/294-2214 903/510-2211,H 595-0630 below. If a district has con­ 75432,903/395-4364 886-5346, H 784-5000 Silas Kennemet, 3420 Bird Street, Fort Steven J Peters, Baylor University, P.O. Cynthia Turnbull-Langley, McLennan tracted a judge on this list, the Rene' Brister Chambers, Midland Com­ Charles Grimsley, Howard Payne Uni­ Worth, 7611111, W 817/282-2551, Box 97262, Waco, 76798II, W817/ Community College, Waco, 76708 judge must pay appropriate fees munity Theatre, Midland, 79705 I, versity, 1000 Fisk, Brownwood, ext. 236, H 838-2061 755-1861, H 776-2057 II, W 817/750-3691, H 512/445- and/or update their profile in W915/682-2544.H 520-3312 76801II, W 915/646-2502, H 915/ • Julie Carr Kirkpatrick, Princeton ISD, Julie Renner, Stephen F. Austin State 6817 Gaylan J. Collier, 633 E N 19th Street, 646-3667 321 Panther Prky, Princeton, 75407 University, Box 9090, Nacogdoches, C. Lee Turner, Prairie View A & M, order to be eligible. #322, Abilene, 79601II Nik Hagler, SAG/AFTRA - Houston, IV, W 214/736-2431, H 214/734- 75962 III, W 409/568-4003, H 564- P.O. Box 747, Prairie View, 77446 Pamela A. Conine, 2200 Taylor #504, 2650 Fountainview #326, Houston, 2905 1023 HI, Phil Allen, 1303 Kings Hwy., Dallas, Commerce, 75428 II, W 903/886- 77057 III, W 713/972-1806, H 489- Richard N. Leslie, McLennan Comm. Katie Robinson, Louisiana Tech Uni­ W 409/857-2356 or 2357, H 713/890- 75208II, W 214/941-2300 5346 (ETSU), H 903/886-7132 0552 College, Theatre, 1400 College Dr., versity, Ruston, LA, 71272 II, W 0773 Jim Tyler Anderson, 1720 Panhandle, Pat Cook, Baylor University, Waco, • Dana L.Hamilton, Gonzales Jr. High, Waco, 76708 II, W 817/750-3418, 318/257-2711,H 318/255-8360 Patrick Clay Vaughn, Angelina Col­ Denton, 76201II, H 817/565-9569 76798-7262II, W 817/755-1861, H Drawer ,M, Gonzales, 78629 II, W H 817/754-8514 Charles A. Root, Jr., Victoria College, lege, Box 1768, Lufkin, 75901 III, W • Robin Anderson, WaskomlSD, P.O. 772-4713 210/672-8641, H 210/672-3465 Lou Lindsey, McLennan Community Victoria, 77901 IV, W 512/573- 409/633-5233 ext232, H 639-3822 Box 748, Waskom, 75692II, W 903/ Jerry D. Cotton, Cedar Valley College, Edward J. Hamilton, 515 Robinson Av­ College, 1400 College Drive, Waco, 3291, H 573-5470 • Rebecca Ramsey Walker, Frisco HS, 687-3361, H 903/687-2457 Dallas Avenue, Lancaster, 75134II, enue, El Paso, TX 79902,1, H 915/ 76708 II, W 817/750-3577 or 750- • Deborah Shaw, Lake Dallas HS, The­ 6927 Coon Lane, Frisco, 75034 II, Caroll Brown, Cisco Jr. College, Cisco, W214/372-8120, H 291-5449 533-9696, W 915/747-5146 3483 atre Dept., Box 548, Lake Dallas, W 214/377-5040, H 214/542-6370 76437II, W 817/442-2589, H 442- • La Dona R. Davis, Eustace ISD, P.O. Harold J. Haynes Houston Community Jane Freidkin McGoff, UT-Tyler, The- 75154 II, W 817/497-2682, H 214/ Mary Ellen Wright, UT-Tyler, Theatre 2629 Box 188, Eustace, 75124II, W 903/ College, 6815 Rustic, Houston, atre/Comm., 3900 University Blvd., 617-3313 Dept., 3900 University Dr., Tyler, Joe Allen Brown, Texas Wesleyan Col­ 425-8991, H 903/425-7471 77004 III, H 713/527-8277, W641- Tyler, 75701II, W 903/566-7253, H Maureen McQuade Siegel, University 75701, II, W 903/566-7253, H 903/ lege, Fort Worth, 76105 II, W 817/ Kelly Draper, Lamar University, Beau­ 9641 or 641-2725 903/581-8326 of Texas at Austin, Austin, 78713 561-1838 531-4990, H 534-2161 mont, 77705 III, W 409/898-3580, • Kimberley J. Hedges (Funderburk), Joseph D. Mendoza, Lee College, IV, W 512/471-5793, H 447-5529 Anthony J. Buckley, East Texas State H 880-1735 809 Beverly, Carthage, 75633 III, H Baytown, 77520 III, W 713/425- University, Commerce, 75429II, W 6355, H421-4580

• Page 10/DRAMAi ,1993 Playing under a new set of rules PUBLIC REPRIMANDS The following personnel have been issued a public reprimand and placed on probation For one Pending State Board of Education approval, changes go into effect next fall year in accordance with Section 1208 (h) for being ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct: The Legislative Council has just completed supervision of facilities in non-school leagues and its annual meeting. A number of important changes competition. Coaches will not be able to instruct COACH, SCHOOL were passed for 1994-1995. All of these changes 4fc "WH or transport students fromthei r school attendance • BASKETBALL must await the approval, usually taking place in zones, nor will coaches be permitted to coerce or James Crensha v, Pearland HS March or April, of the State Board of Education in Bmm require their athletes to participate in non-school James Sykes, Coldspring HS Bobby Carson, Heame HS order to be official. Some of the more significant activities. Coaches cannot be involved in these Ray Snider, Fort Worth Western Hills HS changes will be discussed in this article. activities during the school season of a sport which Maurice Evans, Grapevine HS Barbara Townscend, Terrell Middle School "Unless mutually agreed otherwise, post dis­ they coach. It should be noted that there cbuld be Greg Carter, Galena Park HS trict contests in the team sports of baseball, basket­ opposition to this provision to the State Board. Dennis Bither, Columbia HS ball, soccer, softball, and volleyball, shall be at a Some school administrators fear interference with Dusty Calhoun, Memorial HS Earl Williamson, Industrial HS mid-point site for schools located more than 100 coaches and sports officials. school activities. Ronald Foster, Killeen Smith Middle School miles apart." This provision would require schools In golf, by district executive committee ap­ The player limitations for non-school teams Eddie Fortenberry, Lockney to first consider a mid-point site for playoffs in Dusty Loewe, Grand Saline proval in district play, and in all regional and state in seven-man flag football, basketball, volleyball, Earl Claiborne, Carthage team sports, other than football, when the schools competition, the player shall pick up the ball and baseball, softball, and soccer do not apply to in­ David Benbow, Goliad are more than 100 miles apart. School time should record a score of nine if the eighth shot is not coming ninth graders. Therefore, any student who Ralph Perez, Mirando City Oliver Hadnut, Jasper be saved by picking a mid-point site—especially holed. This should speed up play in some confer­ has not yet entered the ninth grade will not be James Griffin, San Antonio Whittier Middle School for mid-week contests. ences where six-hour rounds are a problem. counted on the student limits for non-school teams. Michael DeCello, Donna In AAAAA baseball, basketball, soccer, soft- Jackie McNew, Eldorado A student absent from school to participate This proposal will be in effect as soon as it is Jackie Henderson, San Antonio Sam Houston ball, and volleyball, the district champion in each on a non-school team in baseball, basketball, approved by the State Board. Scott Nelson, Lamar HS district will be permitted to schedule a warm-up football, soccer, softball, or volleyball shall not In December of 1994, students will be able to Juan Robledo, Ingleside HS Kirk Chaslain, Early MS game after district play in addition to the game participate in the next school game/match in that attend camps and clinics in all team sports except Todd Evans, Terrell limits. Important: This provision is available in team sport. If the loss of school time occurs after basketball. The allowed time for the camps is Rick Little, Spurger 1994-1995,notin 1993-1994. Remember that the the last scheduled school contest in that sport during the December Holiday break. Paul Johnston, Mesquite Sunny Vale MS Robert Gavett, El Paso Guillen Int. State Board has to give approval. (whether regular season or playoffs), the student Other provisions were passed and will be Jill Burtchell, Tomball Beckendorf JHS Effective August 1994, all coaches and offi­ shall not participate in the firstgam e of the ensu­ mailed to all schools. It is important to remember Michael Carabine, Sweeny John Jones, Aubrey cials will be required to attend a local, regional, or ing school year. that these changes are not in effect until or unless Benny Bobo, FW Castleberry state rules meeting prior to their sports season. In an important change to go into effect June the State Board of Education approves them. Steve Comer, Spring Branch North Brook This provision is an important step in fostering 1, 1994, coaches will be permitted to assist in the Please call or write the UIL if you have questions Robert Martinez, La Joya MS Thomas Hines, Sweetwater MS greater cooperation and understanding between organization, selection of players and coaches, and concerning any of these changes. Don Pittman, San Angelo Jones MS Josie Carter, Arlington Lamar Mark Harris, Kaufman Tim Gray, Coldspring Jane Laws, Taft Basketball blood rule changed Randy Clasen, San Marcos JHS Vince Stark, CC Miller Basketball practice is in full swing, with games Mike Sorrenson, Brazosport HS scheduled to being in late November. This article Ray Snider, Fort Worth Western Hills HS Randall Mason, Iredell HS will serve as a refresher course for rule changes that CHECK IT OUT will be effective for the 1993-1994 season. • SOCCER Richard Pardo, La Porte The UIL is changing the procedure for ad­ Dave Terre, Southwest Terry Waldrep, Chapel Hill HS ministering the blood rule that was passed by the Regional Manager for Terry Houston, Fort Worth Boswell HS National Federation for this season. National Wilson Sporting Goods, Dale Cowser, Langham Creek HS Don Smith, Silsbee HS Federation rule 3-4-5, as it pertains to basketball, presents a $10,000 check to UIL Director Dr. Bailey states the following: The officials shall order any • BASEBALL Marshall. The UIL recently player who is bleeding, or with an open wound, or Robert Johnson, Barbers Hill HS that Wilson has extended Brad Holcomb, Frenship HS has any blood on his or her uniform to leave the its agreement with the UIL Sieve Stone, Wichita Falls Rider HS game for appropriate treatment and may not re­ through the 1995-96 Kevin Matthews, Waller HS Gary Lejarzar, Richland HS" turn prior to the first opportunity for such a player season as the exclusive Roel Olson, Rio Grande City HS to return. supplier of UIL state Lou Prestidge, Mesquite HS The original interpretation of this rule was championship game balls Joe Carrillo, El Paso Parkland HS Kenny Kershaw, Marble Falls KS that a time-out could not be used to allow the in football, tennis, basketball, softball, golf Pat Loter, Marion HS player to be treated and return to the contest. Danny Gex, Stratford HS and baseball. The Steve Drummond, North Hopkins HS After further study, the UIL staff, with the ap­ $10,00Q check is part of Larry Cole, Forest Brook HS proval of the Legislative Council, has determined Wilson's annual sponsor­ Jorge Cabazos, Rio Grande City HS that the blood rule will be interpreted as follows: A ship fee. Nick Junior, Mabank HS Ronnie Wilson, Tatum HS time-out may be used to treat players who have Dwight Patrick, Magnolia HS been directed by the official to leave the contest to interschool contest. Randy Hill, Abilene HS treat a bleeding wound or remove excessive • Check with athletes to make sure they are Joe Sears, Henderson HS Jimmy Webster, Floydada HS amounts of blood on their uniform. This provision not in violation of the Amateur Rule. Review the Casey Sanchez, South San Antonio West HS is not intended to allow a time-out to be used if the acknowledgment rules with each player. Randy Lancaster, Brownwood HS Jim Long, El Campo HS coach or any other bench personnel is beckoned • Review schedules. Make sure only one Calvin Barber, Centerville HS and/or comes onto the court to attend the injury. J^Jl^Jl«dlJI»ll«llip#w game is scheduled during the school week. Re­ It is important that the coaches have the member that high school are limited to 22 contests • SOFTBALL Sharon Reid, lufkin HS coaching box clearly marked on the court. If the (21 in AAAAA) plus 3 tournaments. Julie Goodman, Afvin HS box is not marked, officials may restrict the coaches • Students may not participate in non- David Sine, Willis HS school basketball during the basketball season if to the bench under the restrictive seat belt rule. If when the heel strikes the floor will not be permit­ • ERROR the home game management does not provide a ted to be worn by players. The shoes may be worn they are on a school team. box for the visiting coach, only the home school during the game and lights be on shes during the • When planning practices and games, re­ The public reprimand of Jim Berryhill of Aransas Pass Middle School, printed in the May Leaguer, coach would be restricted to the bench. warm-ups, etc. However, the light mechanism member that 5 days are restricted during Decem­ was later changed to "null and void" and should The bench decorum rule will be strictly en­ may not be activated on the shoes of a player ber. These 5 consecutive days must include De­ have been deleted from the list that ran in the April and May Leaguers. We apologize to him and the forced when coaches receive a technical foul. In during the game. cember 24,25, 26. school for the oversight. essence, the coach is then restricted under the old Coaches should be reminded that some other • Attend a local meeting of an officiating seat belt rule. housekeeping chores need to be completed before chapter. Know the rules. Also, please be aware that the National Fed­ the games begin. A few of these are listed below: Best of luck in the 1993-1994 season. Hope eration has ruled that lights on shoes that activate • Complete an eligibility list before the first to see you in Austin in March. • Page 11 /SPORTS: November, 1993 trumpets, trombone, tuba) AQUILLA HS HOOKS ISD ball program and put the school on proba­ HEREFORD HS RIO GRANDE CITY HS Page 112 - String Orchestra Grade III: The State Executive Committee issued a The State Executive Committee is­ tion through February 9,1994. The State Executive Committee is­ The State Executive Committee is­ Pochon-Pochon Academic Album (delete public reprimand to Aquilla High School sued a public reprimand to Coach Marty sued a public reprimand to Mr. T. R. Sartor, sued a public reprimand to Mr. George #8 from listing) and put the school on probation in One- Rentier of Hooks High School, placed DALLAS ISD Hereford HS, restricted him to the dugout Cabazos, Rio Grande City HS, and put him Page 197 - Tenor-Bass Voice Class II: Act Play through September 13, 1994 for him on probation through February 5, The District 10-5A Executive Commit­ for the remainder of the 1992-93 season on probation in baseball through June 16, Donaudy-Thirty-six Arie di Stile Antico, I failure to participate after signing a partici­ 1994, and suspended him from three bas­ tee issued a public reprimand to Dallas and put him on probation through March 1994, for violation of the Athletic Code. Serie(sing#9orIl) pation card. ketball games of the 1991-92 season. Asa Spruce High School and Dallas Kimball 5,1994, for violation of the Athletic Code. As a condition of probation Mr. Cabazos condition of probation, Mr. Renner is Page 87 - Miscellaneous Brass Trios High School and placed the girls' basket­ As a condition of ptobation Mr. Sartor is to and the coaching staff are required to at­ AUSTIN LBJ required to arrange a meeting between Class II: Boismortier/Shaw-Sonata (play ball programs of both schools on probation attend five meetings of the local chapter of tend the 1993-94 organizational meeting of The State Executive Committee issued a administrators, coaches and officials to any movement) (3 horns) through February 19,1994, for violation of the Southwest Baseball Umpires Associa­ the local Southwest Baseball Umpires As­ public reprimand to Mr. Ray Jackson, Aus­ develop a plan to prevent future incidents the Athletic Code. tion during the 1993-94 school year, in­ sociation, and to invite coaches from the tin LBJ High School, and put him on pro­ of unsportsmanslike conduct and report KARNACK ISD cluding the initial meeting, and is to invite other schools in the UIL playing district to bation in track through September 13,1994, on the plan to the UIL office by July 1, The District 21 A Executive Commit­ JASPER ISD other coaches from the area to attend with attend the meeting. The committee also for violation of the Athletic Code. In 1992. tee issued a public reprimand to Kamack The State Executive Committee issued him, in an effort to become better ac­ issued a public reprimand to Rio Grande addition, Mr. Jackson was suspended from High School and placed the school on a public teprimand to Jasper High School quainted with the rules and to become an City HS and put the school on probation in the first track meet of the 1993-94 season. probation in football for one year, through CORPUSCHRlSniSD(MOODYHS) for violation of the Athletic Code and put advocate for officials. The State Executive baseball through June 16, 1994, for viola­ November 6, 1993, for failing to comply Committee also commended the adminis­ The State Executive Committee up­ the school on probation through February tion of the Athletic Code. The school WEST-ORANGE STARK with UIL rules. tration of Hereford ISD for their prompt administration is to develop and imple­ held the decision of the District 30 9, 1994. The State Executive Committee issued a and candid approach to the matter. ment a plan to educate students, fans, and AAAAA Executive Committee and is­ public reprimand to Mr. Dan Hooks, West DALLAS ISD school personnel of behavior expected at sued a public reprimand to Mr. Hector MUSIC MEMORY Orange Stark High School, and extended The State Executive Committee issued UIL contests. Salinas, Coach at Corpus Christi Moody The Music Memory Bulletin Bass Clef DONNA HS his probation through July 7, 1995, for a public reprimand to Mt. James Whaley High School, and placed him on proba­ Book contains the only official list for the The State Executive Committee sus­ causing violations of the amateur rule. In cross-country coach, Dallas Hillcrest High tion through March 26,1994, for moving 1093-94 school year. pended Mr. Michael DeCello, Donna HS, MERCEDES HS addition Mr. Hooks was suspended from six School, and suspended him from the first for athletic purposes and violating the from the first twelve basketball games of the The State Executive Committee is­ football games of the 1993-94 season. The cross country meet in 1993-94 for exceed­ Athletic Code. PICTURE MEMORY 1993-94 season for being ejected from a sued a public reprimand to Mr. Alfredo committee also issued a public reprimand ing the maximum number of allowed cross Students in grades 4 and 5 will be re­ basketball game while on probation for to West Orange Stark High School and country meets during the 1992-93 season. Carddna, Mercedes HS, for falsifying BROWNSVILLE PORTER sponsible for the Art Smart Picture Memory having previously been ejected from a game. records, and put him on probation through placed the football program on probation On August 6,1991, the State Execu­ Contest Bulletin for 1993-94 and 1994-95. The committee also issued a public repri­ June 16, 1994. through September 13, 1994, for allowing MCALLEN ISD tive Committee issued a public repri­ The official list in the Picture Memory Con­ mand to Mr. DeCello and put him on complimentary tickets to football games to Mr. Camilo Rodriguez, coach at Rowe mand to Brownsville Porter High School, test BuUetm for 1993-95 is the final author­ probation through the 1993-94schoolyear. WEST ORANGESTARK HS be given to student athletes and/or their High School, McAllen, was issued a public put the school on probation through Au­ ity. The 1993-94artseIectionsarenewand A condition of probation is that Mr. DeCello Dan Hooks, Football Coach of West parents. reprimand by the State Executive Commit­ gust 5, 1994, and required that: will be used for two years. attend five meetings of the local chapter of Orange-Stark HS, has been issued a public tee for allowing students to play in football (1) the school board formally ac­ the Southwest Basketball Officials Asso­ reprimand and suspended from the first two games on consecutive nights. He was sus­ WEST ORANGE-STARK cepts the plan developed by the Manage­ SPELLING ciation, including the initial meeting of the football games of the 1993-94 season for pended from the last three football games of The State Executive Committee issued a ment Team; and Attention Elementary and Jr. High 1993-94 season. He is to invite other soliciting a grade change for a student ath­ the 1992-93 season and placed on proba­ public reprimand to Mr. Cornel Thompson (2) that the UIL programs at Porter Spellers! Students in Grades 3-4, 5-6, and coaches from the area to attend these meet­ lete. tion through the 1994-95 school year. of West Orange Stark High School and put High School remain under the supervi­ 7-8 will be responsible for spelling words ings and communicate with them after­ him on probation through September 13, The State Executive Committee issued sion of the Management Team through contained in the A+ Selling List for 1993- wards regarding the benefits of having at­ WESTERN HILLS HS 1994, for violation of practice restrictions. a public reprimand to McAllenRowe High the three year probationary period. 94- It is important to have the most current tended. The State Executive Committee Walter Miller, Football Coach of School and placed the school on probation also issued a public teprimand to Donna HS spelling list (1993). Significant revisionsof Fort Worth Western Hills HS, has bee BROCK HS through December 15,1993. The school is and put the school on probation in boys' SOCCER RULE ERROR the old list have been made. issued a public reprimand with probation The District 11A Executive Committee required to develop a plan to educate par­ basketball through April 13, 1994, for vior Rule 12, Section 7, Article 2 of the Please make the following corrections and suspended from the first football game issued a public reprimand to Brock High ents, students and teachers of the impor­ lation of the Athletic Code. Soccer Rule Book should state: Art. 2... A in the A+ Spelling List for 1993-94: of the 1993-94 season for allowing an ineli­ tance of following UIL rules. School and placed the volleyball program goalkeeper shall not intentionally parry 3/4 skillful, skilful gible player to participate in spring train­ on probation through September 15,1994, the ball and then take possession or con­ 7/8 chaos (C) BRAZOS HS ing. for failure to participate in volleyball after BROWNSVILLE ISD trol of it with his/her hands before it has 7/8 gullible, gullable The State Executive Committee is­ agreeing to participate. The State Executive Committee issued been played {or touched) by another player sued a public reprimand to Mr. Danny OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS a public teprimand to Mr. Gus Zavaletta, {of the same team outside the penalty area FRENSH1P HS Rogers, Watlis Brazos HS, and put him on The State Executive Committee on DALLAS ISD coach, Brownsville Porter High School, or an opposing player either inside or The State Executive Committee is­ probation through April 13, 1994, for vio­ July 8, 1993, issued the following interpre­ The District 10 AAAAA Executive Com­ suspended him from coaching all UIL ac­ outside the penalty area.J This restriction sued a public reprimand to Mr. Brad lation of the Athletic Code. tation of Section 5 (1), (r), (bb) and (cc) mittee issued a public reprimand to the tivities through December 15, 1993, and shall not include those situations in which Holcomb, Frenship HS, for violation of the and Section 1400 (d) the UIL Const itution girls' varsity basketball teams of DaUas placed him on probation through Decem­ the ball accidentaly tebounds from the Athletic Code, restricted him to the dugout MIRANDO CITY HS and Contest Rules: The beginning date for Kimball and DaUas Spruce, and put both ber 15, 1994, for soliciting grade changes goalkeeper making a save or play." for the remainder of the 1992-93 season, The State Executive Committee sus­ 7th and 8th grade football practice outside schools on probation through February 19, for student athletes. The words in bracked { ) must be and put him on probation through April pended Mr. Ralph Perez, MirandoCity HS, the school day in non-traditional school 1994, for violation of the Athletic Code. added to page 33 and page 44. 13, 1994- As a condition of probation Mr. from the first 12 basketball games of the year settings shall coincide with the day The committee also placed the boys' varsity SAN ANTONIO HIGHLANDS Holcomb is to attend five meetings of the 1993-94 season for being ejected from a other schools (within the U'L district) be­ basketball team of Dallas Kimball High The State Executive Committee sus­ CHILTON HS local chapter of the Southwest Baseball basketball game while on probation for gin their traditional school year. School on probaton through February 25, pended Mr. Gary Clark of San Antonio The State Executive Committee is­ Umpires Association during the 1993-94 having previously been ejected from a game. Seventh and 8th grade volleyball 1994 for violation of the Athletic Code and Highlands High School from coaching any sued a public reprimand to Mr. Dan-in school yeat, including the initial meeting, The committee also issued a public repri­ practice in non-traditional school yeat set­ for using an ineligible player.Brock High UIL activity or being involved in UIL ac­ Bickham, former coach at Chilton High and is to invite other coaches from the area mand to Mr. Rogers and put him on proba­ tings can be held anytime during the tradi­ School and placed the volleyball program tivities in any way, including scouting, School, and placed him on probation to attend with him, in an effort to become tion through April 13,1994- A condition tional ot non-traditional school year, pro­ on probation through September 15,1994, through February 26,1993, and was placed for failure to participate in volleyball after through October 21, 1997, for falsifying better acquainted with the rules and to of probation is that Mr. Perez attend five vided it does not exceed 86 consecutive on probation through February 26,1994 for agteeing to participate. documents. become an advocate for officials. The State meetings of the local chapter of the South­ calendar days to practice outside the school knowingly playing an ineligible player. San Executive Committee also commended the west Basketball Officials Association dut- day; 79 of the 86 days may be used to Antonio Highlands High School was is­ PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST administration of Frenship ISD for the ing the 1993-94 school year, including the complete scrimmages and matches; equip­ WESTERN HILLS HS sued a public reprimand and placed on Page 119 - Viola Solo Class I: Bach/ prompt and effective resolution of this initial meeting, and that he encourage, in ment may be checked out to players on any Mr. Walter Miller, football coach at Fort probation through February 26, 1993, and Casadeus-Concerto in C M inor (play one matter. writing, other coaches in the area to attend one day during the week preceding the first Worth Western Hills High School, has required to develop and submit a plan to movement) with him. The committee also issued a day of school. The school would need to been issued a public reprimand, suspended the UIL to educate coaches and avoid this WOODVILLE ISD public reprimand to Mirando City HS, to schedule their season to coincide with the from the first football game of the 1993-94 Page32-ClarinetSoloClassI: Stamitz- type of situation. Concerto No.3 in B-flat Major (play one The District 24-AAA Executive Com­ put the school's boys' basketball program schools they plan to compete against. season, adn placed on probation through movement) MCA mittee placed the baseball program at on probation through April 13, 1994, and Ninth grades which are part of the July 7,1994 for allowingan ineligible player DALLAS ISD Page 64 - Flute Ttio Class I: Kuhlau- Woodville ISD on a one-year probation for required the school district to develop and middle school come under rules for high to participate in spring training. The State Executive Committee issued Three Grand Trios Op- 86 (play one move­ violation of the UIL amateur rule. The submit to the UIL a plan to improve knowl­ schools. a public reprimand to Ms. Carmen ment of one trio) (published separately) committee also stated that the Woodville edge of UIL rules. Hardcastle of Dallas Lincoln High School Page 66 - Three B-Flat Clarinets Class program will be required to forefit all confess for violation of the Athletic Code and put I: Bouffil-Grand Trio Op. 8 (play two in which the ineligible player participated her on probation through February 9,1994. movements) during the 1992-93 school year. They also issued a public reprimand to Page 91 - Four Brass Class I: Vascont- Dallas Lincoln High School girls' basket­ Images (play movements 2 and 3) (2

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