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VOL. LJX. NO. 3 NOVEMBER, 1978 AUSTIN, TEXAS On Legislative Council Two incumbents retain seats Two incumbents joined three region and conference; The nominees (winners in bold­ McClesky, Slaton; James Cunning­ newcomers on the UIL Legislative And Roy Dodds of Plains de­ face) in the respective regions and ham, Spearman; Neal B. Dillman, Council at its November meeting, feated incumbent Kenneth Sams of conferences is as follows: Muleshoe; Howard Pollard, Tulia; the result of a preferential ballot Haskell for the Legislative Council Region I, Conference A—Roy and Robert Ryan, Dimmitt. election conducted earlier this fall. seat representing Conference A, Dodds, Plains; Howard Greer, Sun- Region III, Conference AA—Bill Reelected to their posts on the Region I. ray; Stanley Jaggers, Quanah; Farmer, Mont Belvieu; Milton Den- rulemaking body were Kenneth "We want to thank the schools Kenneth Sams, Haskell; and Wal­ ham, Manor; Adolph Hryhorchuk, Flory of Hondo (Conference A A, for their prompt return of the ter Willingham, Seagraves. Warren; Jack T. James, Waco (La Region IV) and Eugene Stoever of ballots," said Dr. Bailey Marshall, Region IV, Conference A—Eu­ Vega); and A. B. McBay, Mexia. Stockdale (Conference A, Region League director. "There were a few gene Stoever, Stockdale; Frank Region IV, Conference AA—Ken­ IV). problems with the tallying of bal­ Hafernick, Ganado; David L. Ross, neth Flory, Hondo; S. T. Brown, Elsewhere, J. C. McClesky of lots, but overall, I think everyone Skidmore; Ben Stricklin, York- Jr., George West; Claude Jung-man, Slaton was elected to fill out the un­ involved did a fine job." town; and Ben J. Sustr, Schulen- Premont; Ramon Tanquma, San expired term of the late A. E. Baker Marshall stressed the election burg. Diego; and Fred H. Weaver, La of Floydada; was a preferential ballot, with the Region I, Conference AA—J. C. Grange. Bill Farmer of Barbers Hill nominee receiving the lowest num­ (Mont Belvieu) was chosen to suc­ ber of votes being declared the ceed Charles Evans of Bastrop, who winner. Voting in the respective moved out of his representative areas was "very close," he added. State meet contest schedule proposed In order to avoid possible conflicts 1 p.m.—SLIDE RULE 2:00—FEATURE WRITING in contest scheduling from district 2:80—SCIENCE—Group Meetings, Ques­ to regional and regional to state, tions, Tour of Laboratories 3:30—INFORMATIVE SPEAKING League officials and contest direc­ (Preliminaries) tors have devised a proposed sched­ 3 :30-3 :45—Group Meeting, Announce­ ule for the State Meet. District and ments 3:45—First Drawing, Five Minute Inter­ regional contest managers are vals urged to study this schedule before 4sl6-5:15—Contest 5:15-5:40—Tabulation of Results, Oral adopting their own contest agendas. Critiques in Rooms PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR 1979 5:40-6—Announcement of Winners to STATE MEET Advance to Finals (Draw, Order) 4 p.m.—EDITORIAL WRITING Friday, May 4, 1979 5 p.m.—HEADLINE WRITING 8 a.m.—PROSE READING 5 p.m.—DEBATE 8-8:15—Group Meeting, Draw for Cate­ Saturday, May 5, 1978 gories 8:15-9:15—Contest 8 a.m.—PROSE WRITING (Finals) 9:15-9:40—Tabulation of Results, Oral 8:15—Group Meeting, Draw for Cate­ Critiques in Rooms gories 9:40-10—-Announcement of Winners to Advance to Finals (Draw, Order) (Turn to Schedule, Page 8) 9 a.m.—READY WRITING 10 a.m.—POETRY INTERPRETATION (Preliminaries) 10-10:15—Group Meeting, Draw for Cat­ egories inside 10:15-11:15—Contest 11:15-11:40—Tabulation of Results, Oral Fish story 3 Critiques^ in Rooms Supporting rules 6 11:40-12—Announcement of Winners to Advance to Finals (Draw, Debate tips 7 Order) Regional sites 8 11 a.m.-l p.m.—SPELLING 12 noon—General journalism meeting. At­ tendance urged but not required. Elsewhere 1 p.m.—PERSUASIVE SPEAKING TRIBUTE—Dr. Angus Springer, chairman of the Southwestern University (Preliminaries) 2 1-1:15—Group Meeting, Announcements Editorials in Georgetown Dept. of Theatre and Speech, accepts a plaque of appre­ 1:15—First Drawing—Five Minute Inter­ Music ._.. . 3 vals Journalism 4 ciation for his dedicated service to the UIL drama program. Presenting the 1:45-2:45—Contest plaque is Lynn Murray, League drama director. Springer has been active 2:15-3:10—Tabulation of Results, Oral Drama v 5 Critiques in Rooms in secnodary school and theratre contests since 1943, and served the State 3:10-3:30—Announcement of Winners to Advance to Finals (Draw, More news 7-8 OAP contest more than any other judge in the 52 years of the contest. Order) Regional meet standardization examined Standardization of regional meet regional sweepstakes award,' but staff was appointed liaison between —Including a pronunciation list medals and trophies dominated dis­ because the League makes no pro­ the League office, regional directors in the regional spelling contest cussions at the second annual UIL visions for one, we discourage it in and medals and trophies firms. packets; Spring Meet Regional Directors order to standardize awards from In another important move, the —Eliminating tiebreakers at re­ conference, held October 18 in region to region," Dr. Bailey Mar­ directors made a formal recommen­ gional in science, number sense and Austin. shall, League director, said. dation to the Legislative Council to slide rule; The directors heard presentations Weldon Walker of Herff Jones, combine Spring Meet athletic events —Seeding tennis players when from representatives of the com­ and Preston Davis of Jostens pre­ in one weekend. W. C. Schwartz of full records are available, but uti­ panies charged with supplying re­ sented to the directors examples of Blinn College and Tom Sewell of lizing a draw method of matching gional medals and trophies, then the standard awards and quoted San Jacinto Junior College ob­ players in the lower conferences, voted to standardize the presenta­ prices, which are less expensive jected, citing lack of facilities, and where results are not available. tion of awards at regional events as than past awards and will, they League directors warned that such —Various problems in athletic much as possible. said, remain on the same cost levels a move could disrupt the district events at regional, such as coaches This will include the abandoning for several years. schedules. on the field, following National Federation rules, entry fees and of an overall Spring Meet regional The directors also discussed the Those in favor contended the sweepstakes championship at most possibility of purchasing extra forms, certification of athletes from conducting of two meets on two host sites, the directors agreed. The medals in case of ties, which, Mar­ regional to state, and judges and weekends is redundant and unnec­ UIL guidelines make no provisions shall said, was possible. He also officials concerns. essary, since equipment and person­ for the regional sweepstakes award instructed regional directors to in­ Attending the conference were 20 and no awards, tropies or medals, spect all medals and trophies on nel are set-up and room to accom­ persons representing 12 regional were purchased concerning it. arrival to ensure against shortages modate two meets simultaneously sites, as well as seven members of "We don't want to get in the posi­ or damage. exists. the League office staff. tion of saying, 'You can't give a Barbara Schwarze of the League Other topics discussed include: (Turn to Regional, Page 8) Page 2 editorials Director's Corner Academics important part of Federation By DR. BAILEY MARSHALL Rhea Williams, was one of the words, the Federation wants to —The National Federation League Director prime motivators for affecting this provide information and directions should distribute free and/or low The National Federation of State change. which will eventually aid each stu­ cost materials for debate; High School Associations (NFSH- This past year, the federation dent participating in speech, drama —Information should be provid­ SA) is a federation of state high voted to have a speech committee and music activities on the indi­ ed through a newsletter regarding school associations, similar in and a music committee. Each com­ vidual school basis. current theories, trends, workshops structure to the TJIL. mittee has one member from each A recent survey was completed and new contests, distributed by of the eight regions. Texas, repre­ by speech and drama teachers and the National Federation; There are 50 member states plus compiled data is now being evalu­ eight affiliates representing the senting Region VI, was fortunate —And sources for contest man­ to have a member on both of these ated by the National Federation agers should be provided na­ Canadian provinces of Alberta, Speech Committee. British Columbia, Manitoba, N,ew panels. tionally. Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, I am serving on the speech com­ Early results of the question­ The National Speech Committee Prince Edwards Island and Sas­ mittee and Dr. Nelson Patrick, the naire indicated: will meet in Elgin, 111., November katchewan. League music director, has been —Judging should be improved; 28. The Federation Speech Com­ chosen chairman of the music com­ mittee met the first time November For a number of years, the fed­ —Workshops to train state 14 in Elgin. mittee. eration was an athletic association. speech, drama and debate clin­ Persons with suggestions or com­ At the request of several states, Both committees are studying icians should be provided at the ments beyond those given on the the name and purpose was changed ways the National Federation can national level; National Federation questionnaire to promote and encourage all in- supplement the state associations —Printed materials to upgrade should contact me concerning terschool activities. Texas, behind in making the programs more ef­ judges should be provided from the speech and drama and Dr. Patrick the leadership of then director Dr. fective at the local schools. In other national office; concerning music. Questions & answers League official notices Q. Under Article VIII, Section PERRIN HIGH HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Dallas) . CONTEST RULES, to allow a student who 19, the Semester Rule, how are Perrin on the basketball list is listed as The Hill Middle School Orchestra has been did not participate in football or basketball semesters counted? District 26. It should be listed as District 25. suspended from any participation in music in school A the previous year to be eligible competition by the Region XX Music Exec­ in school B for football and basketball if he A. Semesters are counted con­ C&CR CHANGE utive Committee for the 1978-1979 school meets all other requirements. Article VIII, Section 19, last line should year for violation of Article V, Section 14, ARTICLE XVI, SCHOLARSHIP RULE secutively (whether or not the stu­ read: not violated). (For definition of paragraph b, of the Music Plan. Tne State Executive Committee has given dent is in school) from the time of school "term," see Article VIII, Section STERLING HIGH SCHOOL (Houston) the following interpretation concerning Vo­ 14.) cational Adjustment Classes as regards first enrollment in the eighth grade The Sterling High School Choir has been ArV5'e XVI- the Scholarship Rule of the Page 184 error in Leaguer, standards for disqualified for music competition for the CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST RULES for as many as two subjects. At junior high, middle, and elementary, ath­ 1978-1979 school year by the Region IX of the League: the conclusion of the tenth semes­ letics Item 3 should read "to be eligible in Music Executive Committee for violation "Vocational Adjustment Claw pupils a quarter a pupil must complete his scholar­ of Article V, Section 14, paragraph b, of working full time during their last year of ter from his first enrollment in the ship requirements satisfactorily as listed in the Music Plan. eligibility are in compliance with Article eighth grade the student becomes Article VIII, Section 15 & 16 of the Consti­ DEADY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL XVI. the Scholarship Rule of the League." tution. PICTURE MEMORY BULLETIN ineligible for further League par­ (Houston) The artist El Greco appears in error in ticipation. (Note: Article VII, Sec­ MUSIC MEETS The Deady Junior High School Choir has the Picture Memory Bulletin on pages 1 Page 123, Article III, Section 7 should been disqualified for music competition for and 26 as El Grego. Please make the eor. tion 8, the Composite Rule) the 1978-1979 school year by the Region rection to appear El Greco. read: Member organizations may enter two MUSIC ACCEPTANCE CARDS music meets on school time within the IX Music Executive Committee for viola­ school term in addition to the UIL music tion of Article V, Section 14, paragraph b, Beginning with the 1978-79 school year, Q. May a student participate in a of the Music Plan. cards acknowledging the receipt of music competition. This rule is nonrestrictive to acceptance cards will no longer be mailed. rodeo, win a prize of valuable con­ meets which are conducted for criticism QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOL Quitman High School has been placed on The official list of schools eligible for music sideration, and remain eligible for only and for local and area parades. competition will be sent to the Region Music probation by the District 14AA Executive Executive Committees by October 1. Correc­ UIL athletic activities ? SOLO-ENSEMBLE Committee for the 1978 football season for tions or additions to this list must be made The correct date for the Texas State violation of Section 24 Part G of the Foot­ by November 15. Yes. Rodeo was removed from the Solo-Ensemble Contest is June 2 and 4, ball Plan. CLEVELAND HIGH Amateur and the Awards Rule. 1979. CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL Cleveland High School has been placed Clifton High School has been found in on probation in football for the 1978-79 school year by the District Executive Com­ violation of Article XVI of the Football mittee for violations of the Football Plan. Plan. They were placed on probation for HUTTO the remainder of the 1978 football season The State Executive Committee placed Pass it on by the District 11A Executive Committee. VAN HORN HIGH Hutto High School on probation in basket­ What we have here is a failure to communicate. The Van Horn High School Band has ball, football and track for the 1978-79 and Those lines, plucked from a Paul Newman flick, describe the been placed on probation in music activities 1979-80 school years for violation of Article for the 1978-79 school year by the Region VIII, Section 1 of the CONSTITUTION dilemma facing League contest sponsors and coaches, that is, a VI Music Executive Committee for viola­ AND CONTEST RULES. tion of Article VII, Section 38, d, of the RIVIERA breakdown in communication between the League office and their Music Plan. PICTURE MEMORY CONTEST The District Executive Committee of Dis­ desks. trict 32A has placed Riviera (Kaufer) The Official List for Picture Memory Much of the contest information send from this office is mailed Contest, 1977-78 and 1978-79 shall be the High School on probation in Boys' Basket­ final authority, for the purpose of this con­ ball for the 1978-79 school year for viola­ to the respective administrators of the school, who are expected test, in spelling of artists' names, picture tion of the Awards Rule of the League. to distribute it to coaches and advisers. Unfortunately, this isn't titles and nationalities. To obtain credit, ONE-ACT PLAY competitors must give these facts exactly Correct the HANDBOOK FOR ONE-ACT being done. as printed in this official list. PLAY, eighth Edition "Addendum For Any deviation from facts and spellings i?Zl;7r.C5uie z-a-3>- "Play»li*^ '•> tw. What becomes of it, no one quite knows. But it is a safe bet given in this Official List will be consid­ HANDBOOK as ineligible or plays which ered errors. are by nature musical, readers theatre that some of it finds a home in file No. 13. What leads us to this • Page 5 of the Picture Memory Bulletin is choric or choral speaking or which are conclusion is the registration of shock on the faces of sponsors amended to read: "Contestants shall be in­ predominantly music or choral speaking structed to write down the name of the may not be selected for use in contests. artist in the first column, the artist's na­ TOMBALL HIGH being told they were mailed specific information. The District Executive Committee of Dis­ The usual reply is, "We never heard of it or saw it." tionality in the second column and the title trict 10AA has placed Tomball High School of the painting in the third column. . . ." on probation In fotball for the 1978-79 School administrators face a proliferation of printed material Page 83 of the Picture Memory Contest school year for a violation of Rule 24 of in the Constitution and Contest Rules is the Football Plan. which makes its way across their desk daily. It is a chore keeping amended to read: "Contestants shall be SLIDELL HIGH instructed to write or print the name of Slidell High School has been disqualified the important separated from the fluff. the artist is the first column, the national­ by the District Executive Committee for dis­ ity of the artist in the second column, and trict honors in boys' basketball for the 1978- But each administrator should make every effort to see that 79 school year for violation of Rule 8 of the the title of the picure in the third col­ Boys' Basketball Plan. League instructional information and contest guidelines are dis­ umn. . .." PICTURE MEMORY CRYSTAL CITY On page 4 of the Picture Memory Bulletin tributed to the proper contest adviser or coach. The State Exective Committee has dis­ under item 2. Representation.— ... To the qualified Crystal City High School for dis­ picture memory team of two shall be added It could someday mean the difference between winning and trict honors in boys' basketball for the one member for each 20 pupils (or fraction 1978-79 and 1979-80 seasons and placed thereof) in excess of 10 enrolled in the eli­ losing, championships and disqualification. them on probation in boys' basketball for gible grades on the basis of total enrollment the 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83 for violations up to the opening of the spring semester. of League eligibility rules. Thus, if the total enrollment in the eligible ALLISON grades is 10 or less than 10, the team is directory Allison High School has been suspended composed of two pupils; 11 through 30 by the State Executive Committee from pupils, the team is comosed of three pupils, the One-Act Play contest for 1978-79 for etc State Executive Committee: Dr. Thomas M. Hatfield, chairman; Lynn F. Ander­ failure to participate after making an offi­ Item 25 in the Schedule of Fees on page son, William Farney, Dr. Bailey Marshall, Dr. Lynn M. McGraw, Betty Thompson, cial entry, Rule if,(2). 169 of the Constitution and Contest Rules Clifton Van Dyke, Dr. Jesse J. Villarreal and Jerre S. Williams. MUSIC LIST should real: One game $12.50 Up to $76.00 The following names should be added to Legisalive Council: C N. Boggess Chairman; Joe B. Scrivner, vice chairman; the Recommend List of Judges: instead of $17.50. Ed Irons, W. H. Byrd, Carter Lomax, Bill Vardeman, Gordon Cockerham, M. J. J. R. McEntyre PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST Bill Cormack Page 66—Should read "Sinfonloo Quar­ Leonard, J. C. McClesky, Don Whitt, Bill Farmer, Kenneth Flory, Roy Dodds, Jack HITCHCOCK HIGH tette" by Reicha (play one). Johnson, Jerry Gideon, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Burton Hurley, R. D. Elison Hitchcock High School has been placed on Page 178—PERFORMANCE REQUIRE­ and James Kile. probation in football by the District Execu­ MENTS, first paragraph should read: "All tive Committee for violation of Rule 24 of Class I and Class II vocal solos will be sung Director _ - < Dr. Bailey Marshall the football plan for the 1978-79 and 1979- in any published key." Page 124, Article III, Section 6., should Director of Athletics - — William Farney 80 school year. C&CR read: Director of Music - Dr. Nelson Patrick Article VIII. Section 13 Item j of the AAAA—High schools with an average Constitution and Contest Rules should read: membership of 1220 or more students in Director of Journalism Bobby Hawthorne "Item g of Article VIII, Section 14 applies grades 9-10-11-12. Director of Drama - Ly>m Murray AAA—High schools with an average mem­ in this rule." bership of 650-1219 students, inclusive, in Published eight times per year, each month, from September through April, by WAXAHACHIE HIGH grades 9-10-11-12. The District Executive Committee of Dis­ the University Interscholastic League, Division of Continuing Education, University AA—High schools with an average mem­ trict 6AAA has placed Waxahachie High bership of 240-549 students, inclusive, in of Texas at Austin, P. O. Box 8028, 2622 Wichita, Austin, Texas 78712. Second class School on probation for the 1978 football grades 9-10-11-12. postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $2 per year. season for violation of Rule 24 of the foot­ A—High schools with an average mem­ ball plan. Dr. Bailey Marshall .... — Editor bership of 126-239 students, inclusive, in ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 14 grades 9-10-11-12. Robert Hawthorne . •— Managing Editor The State Executive Committee has given That selections indicated on the contest the interpretation to include in Article VIII, list as "(with organ)" be changed to read Section 14 of the CONSTITUTION AND "(optional organ)." music Page 3 Use complements to introduce intervals By JERRY DEAN procedure: until they are really good at it; from g down to f is a M2, and TSSEC Director 1. Have the students sing and Have them do the same things deduces that its complement is So, it's a new year, is it? What, write perfect octaves up and with M7's, but always thinking, a m7. the same old problems? How to down from all pitch-classes hearing, or singing a perfect oc­ 3. If asked to aurally identify a keep the kids from smoking in the until they are really good at it. tave, then moving up or down (for m7, the student thinks (or instrument room? How to tell your 2. Explain the concept of inter­ decending or ascending intervals) sings softly) up an octave best performer that she/he has to val complements (inversion); a m2 to find the M7; then move on from the lower tone, then sings take other classes besides music, i.e., that the numerical desig­ to M2's, etc. down from there to the upper even in college? How to tell your nation of an interval and that Following this plan, the students tone, finds that it's a JM2, and students just one more time about of the interval's complement will be introduced to intervals one identifies the sounded interval intervals and how to hear, recog­ always add up to 9 (fourth- at a time in this order—m2 and as a m7. nize by eye, and write them? fifth, second-seventh, etc.). its complement M7, M2 and its 4. If asked to sing a m7 down Back in 1975 about his time, I This includes the fact that the complement m2, m3 and its com­ from a given pitch, the stu­ wrote about intervals, and how I complements of major inter­ plement M6, M3 and its comple­ dent sings an octave down, and believe that intervals should come vals are minor, of augmented ment m6, P4 and its complement then a M2 up. first, before scales, triads, and sev­ intervals are diminished, and P5, and tritones (augmented of perfect intervals are per­ fourths-diminished fifths). Just All this sounds complicated, I enth chords. know, but I think it's worth it. I Seems to me, if your students fect. one example of how a student 3. Teach the kinds the smaller might use the concept of interval know from experience that it can be interval experts without works, and it's so much better than having to relate the intervals to intervals by the number of complements with an interval. If, half steps they contain, and for instance, the student is work­ having to relate every interval to the tonal phenomena just men­ something from the realm of tonal tioned, they will have a much bet­ the larger ones by the comple­ ing with the m7: ments of the smaller ones. • music, even when the interval in ter chance at eventually feeling 1. If asked to construct a m7 question might not be in a tonal comfortable with atonal music of In order to implement No. 3, fol­ down from small e, the student context. our time. This is still good advice, low this plan: Show students that finds great E and moves up a By using the "complement" I feel, so here it is again. a m2 contains one diatonic half M2 to PJf. method, the student learns to react I believe the best way to intro­ step; Have them practice con- 2. If asked to visually identify immediately to the individual duce intervals is with emphasis on structing, identifying visually, the interval between great G sound of the interval itself, and to the phenomenon of interval com­ identifying aurally, and singing and small f, the student lo­ produce the sound immediately, plements, or interval inversion. (with letter names or solfege syl­ cates small g (an octave above and in any situation. Here is one possible step-by-step lables and the interval name) m2's , great G), finds that the interval

Music Matters Ranking TMEA Present system best one available official dies By CHARLES SCHWOBEL of different grade alignments, some suggested an open conference with Funeral services for Joseph Assistant Music Director of those being two years schools conferences assigned according to Lenzo, executive secretary of For a number of music educators, and others with five and six grades. the music chosen. Thus, an organi­ the Texas Music Educators spring contests are just around the It would be impossible for any com­ zation performing a AAAA selec­ Association, were held Tues­ corner. Some advanced planning is petition to suit every school's or­ tion would be classified AAAA and day, Oct. 24th at the How­ appropriate to determine which ganization principles. a B selection would classify a group ard Glendale Funeral Home groups will be entered this year. Many combinations are available, as B. Judging would be subjective chapel in Houston. One first group band, orchestra, such as junior high schools with a on the suitability of the selection Lenzo died of a heart attack string orchestra, mixed chorus, ninth grade and those without a (therefore classification) and rat­ Saturday, Oct. 21 at the age tenor-bass chorus and treble chorus ninth grade. There are schools with ings would be adjusted on the basis of 48. may be entered. A first group band, grades five through eight, six of how well the music chosen suits He had long been associated mixed choir, or full orchestra is de­ through nine, single grade schools the organization. with music education in fined as the parent group. and double grade middle schools, However, the present system Texas, having taught schol­ The only other designation avail­ junior high schools and high seems to be working well. The astic music 11 years in the able is that of second group. No schools. range of music contained in the Houston area prior to joining third groups may be specified, nor There is difficulty in organizing Prescribed Music List is designed to the TMEA staff. any other naming designed to indi- contests for each situation. The ef­ cover the broad spectrum of schools "Joe was a dedicated and catecate to a judge that special con­ fectiveness of any solution would within each classification. Although talented musician and his loss sideration is necessary: Freshman be limited to a couple of years. equalization is not absolutely com­ is a great one to music edu­ groups, ninth grade, seventh grade, Rapid changes within school dis­ plete, most schools fall comfortably cation across Texas," said or other designations linked to a tricts occur due to economic within the present outline. Dr. Nelson Patrick, League grade or age group are not appro­ changes and available building After all, a contest in which music director and longtime priate. space. everyone receives a first division friend. Schools are organized in a variety Solutions to the problem have isn't much of a contest. Band sweepstakes winners announced 1977*78 Band Sweepstakes Winners miek ; Junction, John Gibson ; B—Gorman, Johnson ; Buna, Anthony MIchalsky ; A— dolph (San Antonio), John Bridges. Region I: AAAA—Pampa, Jeff Dough- Berry Crudgington. Hull-Daisetta, Diane Baker. Region XIII: AAAA—Calhoun (Port ten : Amarillo, Ron Wells; AA—Tulia. Region VIII: AAA—Belton, Richard Region IX: AAA—Fredericksburg; Wm. Lavaca), Edward Zamora ; Victoria, Fred Roger Edwards: A—Sunray, Coy Cook ; Crain ; AA—Rosebud-Lott, Carl Cooper ; Brady; Tivy (Kerrville), Avie Teltschik: Junkin Jr.; AAA—Columbia, David Shep- Memphis, Carol Blain; Stratford, Gary Mexia, Lynn Low; Yoe (Cameron), Jerry Crystal City, Raul Gonzales; Uvalde, Rich­ erd ; Sweeny, Fred McDonald ; A—Indus­ Laramore : Second Groups : AAAA—Here­ Bartley : Rockdale. Don Thoede. ard Gibby; AA—Hondo, W. B. Skelton ; trial (Vanderbilt), J. H. Castellano. ford, Randy Vaughn. Region IX: AAAA—Klein, Bob Blanton ; Medina, Carlos Resales. Region XIV: AAAA—Alice, Bryce Tay­ Region II: AAAA-—Cooper (Abilene), AAA — Huntsville, Richard Wuensche; Region XII: AAAA Marshall (San lor; Miller (Corpus Christi), Raymond Warren Thaxton; AAA—Snyder, Don Eir- AA—Bellville, Robert McElroy: A—Royal Antonio), Charles Kuentz ; John Jay (San Sanchez; Martin (Laredo). Robert Hotello : ing; Mineral Wells. Norman Deisher; (Brookshire). Tom Burns. Antonio), Dan Schreiber; Roosevelt (San King (Kingsville), Terry Anderson; AA—Bowie, Jerry Floyd; Colorado City, Region X: AAAA—Vidor, Charles Smith, Antonio), Leland Sharrock ; Wheatley (San AAA—Gregory-Portland, Jim Vanlandinc- Kent Holder; A—Haskell, Wendell Gideon ; Nederland, Blanton McDonald; Forest Park Antonio), John David, Jr.; Holmes (San ham : Flour Bluff (Corpus Christi). G. V. Roscoe. Greg Miller; Robert Lee, George (Beaumont), Robert Janecek; AAA— Antonio), Charles Vanderhider; Churchill Garcia; Falf urrias, Manuel Sosa ; Calallen Strickland ; B—Throckmorton, Thomas Little Cypress (Mauriceville), John Trous­ (San Antonio), Tony Esquivel; MacAr- (Corpus Christi), Jeff Stone; AA—Odem, Fogleman. dale/Nelson Nolden; Bridge City, C. A. thur (San Antonio), Bill Lehegern ; AAA— Mike Robertson; Hebbronville, Humberto Region III: AAAA—Berkner (Richard­ Roberts/M. Radke; AA—Kirby ville, Karl New Braunfels, Scott Randolph ; AA—Ran­ Please see BAND, page 8 son ), Robert Floyd ; Piano, Tom Bennett; Irving, Lee South: Lake Highlands (Rich­ ardson), Malcolm Helm; Richardson, How­ ard Dunn; Pearce (Richardson), Gregory Talford; Mac Arthur (Irving), Larry Col- vin; Nimitz (Irving), Earl Haberkamp. The one that got away Region TV: AAAA—Lufkin, Waymon Bul­ lock ; Longview, John Kunkel; AAA— Jacksonville, Val Rose; Carthage, Raymond Thomas; Daingerfield, Bill Goodson; Pine Music director lands big fish (story) Tree (Longview), Dee Hood; Hallsville, Bobby Goff; AA—Lindale. Hubert Almany ; By NELSON G. PATRICK but these are not often classified Lind n-Kildare, Rick Towler; White Oak, me tell you about it. Randy Dawson ; Pittsburg, Jim Jones; •'... to the Ocean ..." with the world's great music. It I had been fishing for nearly half New Boston, Robin Watson; A—Sabine, My first report was ". . . from could well be that music literature Skip Parker: Garrison. Dena B. Steed: a day with no luck except feeding New Diana. Jerry Smith; Spring Hill, the Mountains," the second "... to has not been able to capture the the crabs and snarling lines on rock James G. Fort; Shelbyville. J. Frank Bur­ the prairies," and certainly I had feelings one experiences when con­ and shell reefs. Oh, early afternoon rows; Second Groups: AAAA—Longview, templating the majesty of the sea. Jimmy Yancey. to go to the ocean to complete the an old man stopped to pass the time Region V: AAAA—Trinity (Euless). T. cycle, which was a mistake. The day The ocean itself evokes all moods and "lowed as how he knew where Neugent; Richland, J. VanZandt; Lewis- was overcast, the sea muddy, no from the tranquility of early morn­ ville. Rex White; AAA—Weatherford, Mike one could catch real fish." Pyle; AA — Bridgeport, F. Stockdale, white foam; therefore, there was ing to the night and strength of the Whitesboro, C. Brown: Crowley, L. Keith. very little about the environment hurricane. Well, I've heard this before but Region VI: AAAA—Lee (Midland), Van that would cause one to sit and rom­ It could well be we dwell too not being busy dragging them in, I Ragsdale; Permian (Odessa), Charles listened to the old codger. It seems Nail; Midland, Clyde Wilson; Odessa, Bill anticize about the ocean. much on the destructive powers of the place was secluded and difficult Dean ; AAA—Andrews, J. Harvey; Mona- Just how many songs or pieces the seas and not enough on positive hans, D. Gibbs; Fort Stockton, D. Hanna; to get to because it was a brushy of music do we have in our library forces of creation and recreation. AA—Kermit, Kirke McKenzie: A—Clint, island surrounded on three sides by Michael Marsh; Van Horn, Ralph Zam- about the ocean? Apparently the Whatever, the trip was not impres­ arippa marsh lands. He did 'low that he subject did not interest composers. sive. I did, however, wet a hook one Region VII: AAA—Stephenville, Jim could obtain a pair of mules that Harwell; AA—Granbury, K. Bagby; Brady, There are a few symphonic selec­ day and probably hooked what has J. Mallow; A—Menard, Forrester Hala- Wadenpfuhl Sr.; Kirby (Woodville), Barry tions that refer to the sea or ocean to be the biggest fish there is—let (Turn to Fishy, Page 8) Page 4 journalism Scholastic Journalism New York trip well worth the trouble By BOBBY HAWTHORNE Speaking of eating, it seems New was recently named editor of the examined a copy of the article and Director of Journalism Yorkers have a most peculiar diet Empire State Press Association it should alleviate most of the con­ I'm about to engage in what is plan. It consists of paying three publication. fusion as to what the League jour­ generally termed scattershooting. bucks for one egg and coffee, enough The highlight of the week was the nalism office is looking for in each to make anyone nauseous, and then It's a nice but vague word for think­ presentation to Chuck Savedge as contest. taking a taxi ride and surrendering ing indiscriminately, moving quick­ Newspaper Fund 1978 high school Hopefully, we'll have it available it all en route. ly through a series of seemingly journalism "Teacher of the Year" for you in early January. Make cer­ unrelated topics. Here goes. . . . Real weight watchers, those award. tain your judges read it! Finally, whenever a meeting of Former League journalism direc­ Yanks. If you've ever attended an ILPC the journalism advisers in your dis­ tor Max Haddick and I attended This isn't to admonish the New state convention, you're probably trict is held, I wish someone would the Columbia Scholastic Press As­ York cabbies. I suppose there's a familiar with Chuck. He is to year­ send a copy of the minutes to the sociation fall convention in New certain amount of adventure to books what Bill Walton is to con­ ILPC office. York City recently. For yours truly driving 60 miles per hour down tract disputes. who'd never been north of Marshall, Park Avenue during rush hour. From all of us at ILPC, congratu­ My meetings with advisers at the student activities conferences have it was quite an experience. And the noise of the tax horn kind lations Chuck. of takes your mind off other worries proved overwhelmingly valuable Fortunately, the weather was Elsewhere, persons planning to for a minute or two. and I plan to continue this next super and the Yankees were win­ attend the ILPC state convention year. No doubt, meetings of this ning the last two games of the All in all, the only possible com­ would do well to make hotel reser­ sort produce a myriad of good ideas, World Series so the city was in good plaint could have come from that vations now. We will make avail­ but most go to naught because they spirits. Pun intended. poor gentleman who made the mis­ able a list of the area hotels soon are never followed to an end. take of attempting to ford his way Max and I flew in on a Wednes­ but this office won't make reserva­ across the street, God rest his soul. tions for you. If you have any ideas,'or if your day and spent most of that after­ advisers have suggestions on any noon gawking. The next morning, The convention was outstanding. If you need further assistance, aspect of the League journalism we took the subway uptown to Jim Paschal of the Oklahoma Inter- contact the Austin Chamber of program, please shoot one copy my Columbia University, where we con­ scholastic Press Association con­ Commerce at AC 512, 478-9383. way. versed with CSPA director Charles ducted several sessions as did In response to an overwhelming ILPC membership deadline is O'Malley and dined with CSPA Martha Kahler of Temple and request, a short, to-the-point list of December 1. Time is rapidly run­ founder Col. Joseph Murphy, one former Austin McCallum adviser guidelines for district judges in ning out so join now. It'll make of the kindest gentlemen in this or Randy Stano, now a graduate stu­ UIL spring meet journalism con­ your Thanksgiving holiday a much any other business. dent at Syracuse University, who tests is being prepared. I recently nicer one. I hope. Creature from the blackboard lagoon surfaces By BOBBY HAWTHORNE and their minute brains, the result a journalism adviser or editor, who resentatives and other lists of Director of Journalism of total neglect. for some unknown reason, accepts names posted in the past day or so The pencils on their desks are it as news. was news. Beware the bulletin board never dull. Always sharp. The pens, Collaboration is considered a pos­ If the theory "what one does not junkies. full of ink. No paper in their note­ sibility. Perhaps the adviser didn't use, they lose" proves true, this These are a scurrilous lot, mas­ pad is used, except to satisfy the push hard enough. Or the impetus creature is destined to become three querading as reporters, taking only craving to doodle incessantly. to contact sources, to do research, fingers drumming on a desktop. what is handed to them and never They've no use for voices, except to interview, to take notes or to ob­ Like other junkies, this addict knowing a good day's work. to prate on trivialities with others serve what was going on was never does not contain his pox but infects A proliferating curse upon our of their own kind. provided. others also. How many good news­ land. The most remarkable aspect of It could well be that this unfor­ papers have fallen from grace be­ These wretched creatures make this being is its ability to prostrate cause of him? How many editors tunate soul actually believed the no effort to hide their addiction. itself before a bulletin board, copy have been worked to despair in They are often identified by their information verbatim, rewrite it in collection of honor roll students, order to cover his ground? wide bottoms, caused by overuse; paragraph form, and turn it over to band members, student council rep- How many neophyte reporters have chosen to follow his lead down the path to journalistic nonexist­ ence? Books and magazines reviewed We must act now to rid our­ selves of this virulence. SIMPLE ft DIRECT by Jacques Barzun. ways to correct these flaws, including ways means of phototypesetting, problems and ad­ Harper ft Row Publishers, New York, to read your own writing and ways to re­ vantages. Recommended for publications Editors should accept only that 1975. vise. Could be valuable to writers in any now going offset, and those who have al­ No matter how much native talent and field. AM. ready taken that step. MRH. which is the result of some degree training a writer may have, there comes a of the intellectual process. There time when he needs help in making his work THE MASS MEDIA AND THE SCHOOL THE PUBLICITY PROCESS edited by sparkle. This book can give that help. It NEWSPAPER by DeWitt C. Reddick, David L. Lendt, The Iowa State Univer­ is no place in a student newspaper provides no pat formula for good writing, Wadsworth Publishing Co., Inc., 10 Davis sity Press. Ames, Iowa 60010. $6.95 but gives examples of good and bad, along Drive, Belmont, Calif. 1976. This book consists of 16 essays by out­ for information found on the bulle­ with excellent discussion of problems in A clear study of the development of the standing men in the profession. Each has tin board every day. written communication. Highly recom­ mass media plus a complete newspaper chosen an aspect of publicity and written mended for advanced students and teachers textbook, written by a University of Texas a clear, concise and instructional chapter. At the same time, there is no pur­ in need of extra instruction in the art of journalism professor of 46 years. Dr. Red­ The book could be of value to a neophite written communication.—MRH. dick discusses the news function, including public relations agent, or to any person in­ pose of writing a story about a "CLICK" THE YEARBOOK PHOTO­ finding the news and writing it. He looks terested in learning how to use publicity scheduled group meeting without GRAPHIC SYSTEM by Mike Sullivan. at specialized writing, production pro­ and advertising. MRH Josten's/American Yearbook Company. cedures and the business management of a giving some information as to what 1976. school newspaper. Also available with the COMPLETE GUIDE TO PASTEUP by will happen at the meeting. The Once a yearbook adviser who took up book is a teacher's guide including teaching Walter B. Graham, North American Pub­ photography to get the book out, Sullvian aids and a variety of exercises. It is an at­ lishing Company, 401 N. Broad St., mere fact that a club wil meet is not has put together an easy-to-follow plan for tractive, well-written and most readable Philadelphia, Penn. 19108. organizing and producing good yearbook book suitable for most journalism instruc­ Many school publications are turning to newsworthy. The fact that the club photos with a minimum of hassle. tion. AM. Pasteup as a means to conserve shrinking is expected to make final plans for a The 47-page booklet, generously laced dollars. Some staffs go into this work blind with descriptive illustrations and sample UNDERSTANDING PHOTOTYPESET- and make all the mistakes to learn the art. charity program is. pictures, covers everything from basic staff TING by Michael L. Kleper, North Amer­ This hook should help the novice to avoid organization, darkroom and camera sup­ ican Publishing Co. 401 N. Broad St., errors. It is direct, simply stated and well The bulletin board junkie exists plies and set-up, procedures from assign­ Philadelphia, Penn. 19108, 1976. illustrated. It should be of great help to any because we—advisers and editors— ment to finished print and suggestions for The multiplicity of means of setting type staff starting to pasteup or to any staff hav_ adequately covering the school year in pic­ photographically is a mental block for many ing problems with pasteup. I recommend allow him to exist. He will remain tures. Of special help are his common sense publications advisers. This book can be a to all staffs pasting up their publications.— suggestions for getting the correct ex­ great help. It gives excellent coverage of the MRH. until we do something about it. posures, the best types of supplies and gen­ eral rules for good development of negatives and prints. THE YEARBOOK WORKBOOK by Llndy Wagy. Josten's/American Yearbook Com­ pany. 1976. Savedge named year's top teacher A fine instructional workbook, with a very good teacher's manual. It contains in­ struction in all phases of yearbook work and Col. Charles E. "Chuck" Savedge, The yearbook at Augusta Mili­ the Scholastic Journalism Hall of tests to help the teacher measure staff un­ nationally-known journalism teach­ tary Academy has received highest Fame, sponsored by Future Jour­ derstanding of the materials. It is weli- nrganized, extensive, and very well done. er and yearbook adviser, was named ratings from Columbia Scholastic nalists of America, headquartered Good book for any school journalism library 1978 National High School Jour­ Press Association every year since at the H. H. Herbert School of and a great help for novice and experienced yearbook advisers. MRH. nalism Teacher of the Year by the 1959 and Col. Savedge is past presi­ Journalism, University of Okla­ EFFECTIVE EDITORIAL WRITING by dent of the CSPA advisers group, Rod Vahl. Quill and Scroll Foundation, Newspaper Fund. homa at Norman. School of Journalism. State University of A $1,000 grant from the Fund editor of CSPAA Aids and a win­ He also received the ILPC Golden Iowa. Iowa City. Iowa 62242. $1 per copy. ner of the CSPA Gold Key and $.76 per copy for five or more. was given to Augusta Military Quill Award. Quill and Scroll's newest publication Golden Crown Awards. should be of great value to all newspaper Academy, Fort Defiance, Va., where The Newspaper Fund also recog­ staffs. It is an interesting and instructional Col. Savedge is headmaster and Savedge is a native of Richmond, nized five other high school teach­ treatise on editorials that should improve the opinion pieces of any staff. Recom­ yearbook adviser. The grant will Va. and a graduate of William and ers for achievements in journalism mended for all journalism classrooms. MRH Lee University in Lexington. He is this past year. They were John THE STUDENT JOURNALIST AND EF­ establish a journalism learning FECTIVE WRITING STYLE by Bryan center at the school's library. a veteran of World War II and re­ Bowen, Lakewood (Ohio) High; Reddick, Richards Rosen Preses, Inc. 29 sides in Fort Defiance, although he Pamela Langley, Helena (Mont.) East 21st Street, New York. 1976. Col. Savedge, a frequent speaker A brief look at the increased difficulties travels extensively on weekends High; Joanne Lucci, Sidney Lanier in writing in today's more oral culture, and at ILPC conventions and other af­ a step-by-step guide to overcoming these and during the summer, conducting High (Montgomery, Ala.); Don difficulties, this short book should be of help fairs, is "Mr. Yearbook" to high yearbook workshops. Powell, Woodland (Calif.) High; to teachers and students of writing and in most English classes. In addition to samples school journalism students in many Earlier in the year, Savedge was and Delores P. Sullivan, Boardman of common writing errors, a large part of High (Youngstown, Ohio). the book is dedicated to the discussion of parts of the nation. installed as the seventh member of drama Page 5 Educational Theatre OAP grows for ninth consecutive year By LYNN MURRAY questing the name of the planning ing being done by Lola and Cole­ Wheatley. Their play, scenes from State Drama Director meeting host. Those received are man Jennings, UT-Austin. It was Alice in Wonderland, directed by listed in this Leaguer. Get the designed to assist in the develop­ Mrs. Susan Patterson, was left off Complications continue but OAP show going! organization is almost completed. ment of creative dramatics as part the 1977-78 one-act play entries District transfers have been made If you have not been contacted of the elementary curriculum, but list distributed at student activities where necessary and area meets by the planning meeting host, you is highly useful to high school conferences this year. If you have are finally located. The record 966 should ask the director general of teachers working with creative and the list, make this addition. Those enrollment marks the ninth con­ your district for the responsible improvisational drama. that want a copy of all plays pro­ secutive year of growth and 85% person's name. Your principal or Copies may be purchased for duced last year may have the list of the total potential. superintendent can identify the $1.00 from Publication Distribu­ for $.50 postage. If I can get the 1979 OAP Hand­ spring meet director general. We tion, Texas Education Agency, 201 The National Federation of State book Addendum mailed, you will send OAP planning meeting infor­ East 11th St., Austin, Texas 78701. High School Associations sent a have some idea of the new plays mation to the person identified in added to the approved lists and TEA's Division of Curriculum questionnaire to all Texas high play selection will be our primary your district, but you already have Development/Fine Arts is prepar­ schools that included a few con­ concern. We will do our best to get the essentials. If nothing has been ing a new handbook for secondary fused questions about drama. The you the new Addendum by early done, organize the OAP directors school drama. Projected publication questions were so mixed with those December. If you read the Sep­ yourself. is the spring of 1979. Revision of about speech and debate that it tember Leaguer, attended an SAC, A new drama handbook has been the secondary drama curriculum is was difficult to tell what was di­ or loked at the OAP Rules in the the topic. Kim Wheetley, TEA rected at the one-act play contest. new Constitution and Contest published by the TEA. Creative Dramatics in the Elementary drama consultant, is meeting with Copies of the questionnaire came Rules, you already know the to my attention because the UIL changes. School contains definitions, sug­ drama teachers attending UIL stu­ gested exercises and activities, dent activities conferences to ob­ holds membership in the National It is planning meeting time! The Federation. enrollment deadline is past, all techniques and procedures for tain ideas. schools have been sent the OAP teachers, sample lesson plans, an­ A four-year program is envi­ There were six complaints about participation list, the critic judge notated bibliographies, and evalu­ sioned to allow increased flexibility OAP out of 310 responses. All list was in the October Leaguer, ation instruments. in upper level offerings, additional were directed at the judging pro­ and the area structure is set. In Several teachers contributed to courses in stagecraft, possible in­ cess. One wanted to provide a bet­ October, a letter was sent to each clusion of cocurricular play pro­ district organizing chairman re­ the handbook, with the major writ- ter selection process for area, re­ duction as an optional credit gional, and state OAP judges; one course, and expansion of the mid­ wanted a festival; and four wanted dle school drama program. a panel. Teachers unable to attend UIL "Why only one judge" has been Planning meeting conferences may obtain additional discussed many times. The basic information and voice opinions to: reasons are economics, quality Mr. Kim Wheetley, Drama Con­ judge availability, nad the teach­ hosts announced sultant, Division of Curriculum ing process. If OAP directors want Development, Texas Education to go back to the days when every­ Directors general have named 12—Harriet Ancona, Brazosport High Agency, 201 East 11th St., Austin, one-act play planning meeting hosts School, Freeport 77541 body judged on a panel, then five 14—Ron Dodson, Westlake High School, Texas 78701; or call: 512/475- members panels are possible. There for the 1979 OAP contest. It is Austin 78746 3823. especially important that one-act Conference AA are as many problems with three 1—Larry Guffey, Canadian High School, Directors intending to select member panels as there are with play directors meet this year be­ Canadian 79014 plays not on the approved lists 3-D. W. Harkins, Dimmitt High School, critics. Look at the panel ranking cause of area OAP meets required should start early. Read carefully in all conferences and regions ex­ Dimmitt 79027 plan and see if you can find any 4—M. B. LeMoine, Abernathy High School, OAP Rule 2 in the new Constitu­ objectivity in a three member cept in AAA. Conference AAA area Abernathy 79311 tion and Contest Rules\ The Play meets will be required only in Re­ 6—Lee Presswood, Merkel High School, panel. Merkel 79536 Appraisal Committee is already gion II. 8—Terry Robertson, Van Horn High loaded. It is currently taking three I'm the first to admit that there School, Van Horn 79855 is great subjectivity in OAP judg­ Play directors should meet prior 10—Joyce Caddell, Jacksboro ISD, Jacks- weeks to obtain evaluations and to the time the district spring meet boro 76056 approvals. ing. The same subjectivity exists is organized. The official authority 11—Richard Layne, Cedar Hill High School. in football, basketball, etc., even Cedar Hill 75104 Only one critic judging work­ of directors at the planning meet­ 18—W. L. Campbell, Jr., Hamshire-Fan- shop is scheduled this year. De­ when there are three or five. The ing is to make recommendations to nett High School, Hamshire 77622 , tails will be published in Decem­ real question is whether you want 19—Curtis Wallace. Huffman High School, one trained theatre person or a the district executive committee. Huffman 77336 ber. The workshop is planned for If you have not heard from the 20—William B. Cluck, Bellville High School, Friday afternoon of the February group of people off the street. Bellville 77418 OAP planning director, contact him 22—Marinille Counts, Hillsboro High School, 1-3 annual convention of the Texas Not one of the six people that at once. If your district does not Hillsboro 76645 Educational Theatre Association. had complaints about OAP have appear in this list, contact the 24—Carolyn Johnson, Burnet High School, Brnet 78611 George Sorensen, program chair­ attended the UIL committee meet­ director general of your district to 25—Milton Schmidt, La Grange High man, and Ron Lucke, host, have a ing at the Texas Educational The­ secure the name of the proper per­ School, La Grange 78945 26—Marlene Gerdes, Bloomington High super three days arranged for all atre Association convention or son. Your administration can iden­ School. Bloomington 77951 public school teachers interested made a request for a rules change tify the spring meet district, con­ 28—Robert Malesky, Medina Valley ISD, in theatre. Make plans to be in through the various channels avail­ ference and director general. Castroville 78061 31—C. J. Jungman, Premont ISD, Premont San Antonio at the El Tropicano able. If you want to be heard, you Districts omitted from the list 78379 Hotel and San Antonio College. must participate. below have not submitted the name Conference A 1—Bob Haggard, Gruver High School, My apologies to San Antonio: Happy Thanksgiving! of the district OAP planning meet­ Gruver 79040 ing director to the State Office. 4—Elmer Six, Petersburg High School, Petersburg 79260 Those submitted to this office dur­ 6—Earlene Pike, Clint ISD, Clint 79836 ing November will appear in the 8—Harry Holder, Albany ISD, Albany December Leaguer. 76480 9—Janice Routh, Eldorado High School, Conference AAAA Eldorado 76936 2—Carol Stenling, Riverside High School, 11—Joe Bryan, Clifton High School, Clif­ El Paso 79907 ton 76634 3—Richard Kidwell, Amarillo Schools, 21—Melba Langford, Beckville High School. 7—R. Leiland Jaynes, Rider High School, Beckville 75631 Wichita Falls 76808 23—Sharon Mock, Montgomery High School, 10—Regina Storey, MacArthur High School, Montgomery 77856 Irvine 75062 25—Raymond Young, Evadale High School, 15-Pamela Mercer, Longview High School. Evadale 77616 Longview 75601 26—Charles Keller, Ganado High School, Amarillo 79101 Ganado 77962 16—Kay Dawdy. Klein High School, Spring 27—Ben J. Sustr, Scbulenburg ISD, Schu- 77S7S lenburg 78956 17—Gerald Clanton, Memorial High School. 29—Walter Moffltt, Comfort ISD, Comfort Houston 77024 78013 18—Eva Cobb, Worthing High School, 31—Allen Howard, Pettus High School, Houston 77051 Pettus 78146 19—Judy Morris, Reagan High School, Conference B Houston 77008 1—Hal Ratcliff. Hartley High School, 28—Sonja Angelo, La Porte High School, Hartley 79044 La Porte 77571 5—Judy Womack, Wilson High School, 25—Victor Piatt, Braioswood High School, Wilson 79381 Freeport 77581 7—Orville Anderie, Hobbs High School, 29—LeRoy Garcia, South San Antonio Rotan 79546 High School, San Antonio 78224 8—Jimmy L. Collins, Harrold ISD, Har. 32—Pat Gartman, MacArthlr High School, rold 76364 San Antonio 78217 9—Max Dickerson, Greenwood ISD, Mid­ Conference AAA land 79701 1—Larry Appel, Dumas High School, 11—Chet Jordan, Sul Ross State Univer­ Dumas 79029 sity. Alpine 79880 2—Jim Moore, Ector High School, Odessa 16—Betsy Hicks. Ponder ISD, Ponder 76259 79760 17—Harrol Watkins, Paint Rock ISD, Paint 4—Ruth Ann Richardson, Weatherford Rock 76887 High School, Weatherford 76086 81—W. Howard Acker, Sr., Latexo High 5—Homer Ludiker, Diamond Hill-Jarvis School, Latexo 75849 HAMLET—The San Antonio MacArthur version of scenes from Hamlet High School, Fort Worth 76106 35—Sally Stovall, Bruceville-Eddy High 6—Robert Scattergood, Ennis High School, School, Eddy 76524 placed first in the Conference AAAA 1978 State one-act play contest. Ennis 75119 36—Marjorie Allen, Texas School for the Shown above are (l-r) David Stahl, named AAAA outstanding performer; 7—Ann Morgan, Daingerfield High School, Blind, Austin 78766 Daingerfield 75638 Health Education, McMurray College, Denise Palmer, all-star cast; Joe Robertson and Robert York. Molly Risso, 10— E. L. Williamson. Katy High School, 40—Joe Ash, Agua Dulce High School, Katy 77460 Agua Dulce 78330 the director, made her first state meet appearance. Page 6 athletics Postscripts on athletics School support vital in rule making process

By BILL FARNEY was placed in the Constitution by a ing the evaluation of the rules the UIL. It takes more effort and Director of Athletics majority vote of the member structure. If the rules should be dedication to be an intelligent, In last month's Leaguer, we ex­ schools. changed, it is their responsibility working member of the association. amined the no-exception clause in This response indicates that the to contact their Legislative Coun­ Active participation by all mem­ respect to the overall school athletic rule has substance and was writ­ cil member and voice their concerns. bers is vital. Full participation re­ program, insofar as League regula­ ten and adopted in a democratic This panel will acknowledge the quires that all persons affected by tions are concerned. manner. Likewise, it infers that request and present it to the proper the rules o rinvolved in all League- What is the role of the school in changes cannot be made for a par­ committee for consideration. The sponsored activity have informa­ this? To begin with, the school ad­ ticular case at a particular time but structure of the League is such that tion and input into this process. ministrators and coaches have the will be made when a majority of no one person can kill an idea. Al­ Superintendents, principals, ath­ function of enforcement of the schools vote to do so. though the particular item may not letic directors, coaches and sponsors rules. Like our state and national laws, receive enough support from the 20 have the multiple responsibility of The sponsor or coach takes the League rules do not change because council members to be placed on the making available information to all first step towards ensuring eligibil­ someone has violated one and wants spring ballot, it will at least have areas of their faculty. Effective ity by checking each student's back­ it changed in order to escape puni­ an opportunity to be heard by all. communication is the key to organi­ ground and past activities to see tive action. Laws change only after Hopefully, if it is an idea of any zational success. whether or not he has been in vio­ a legislative process has been value, it will receive due considera­ The challenge is obvious: We can lation of League rules. undertaken which guarantees in­ tion and each school or association continue the process outlined in the The principal and superintendent put, opinion, and vote of all parties represented will have an opportun­ Constitution for changing rules or also have jurisdiction in this area. affected by the rule. ity to appear before the council to we can drag our feet and allow If it is determined the youngster is Other than enforcement, schools make their requests known. others to assume our responsi­ ineligible, it is the duty of the coach have the responsibility of continu­ It is easy to sit back and criticize bilities. or administrator to contact him and explain the ruling and the justifica­ tion behind the rule. In many cases, school adminis­ Coaches, fans provide models trators explain the "what" to excess without accompanying it with the By Ken Tilley of North Carolina Unethical conduct on the part of behavior sets a poor example for "why" involved. High School Athletic Association coaches impresses upon their play­ boys and girls. If a question concerning the stu­ Many individuals influence the ers a dubious leson—what can be Every one of us can be a better dent's eligibility arises, it should be done and gotten away with. It is one taken to the district executive com­ high school athlete, and none is person through a close association beyond pausing a moment for intro­ sure way to guarantee continued with athletics. But this can be ac­ mittee, which rules on all in-district problems for athletics. eligibility matters. spection. They should ask them­ complished only if our athletics do Cases involving abuse of game selves what kind of examples they What about the fellow who, when not suffer from dissension, over­ officials or disputes between dis­ are setting for the young adults he pays his dollar to view the game emphasis on personal gain or glori­ tricts are taken to the State Execu­ who look up to them. A better under­ from the bleachers, feels that he is fication, and other similar ills. To tive Committee. standing of what athletics is all entitled to do as he pleases and is remedy these will take some pa­ After the decision is rendered, the about, a new viewpoint, might go completely free of reponsibilities to tience, a little understanding, the school also is responsible for public a long way toward correcting many any one else in the arena ? Particu­ proper perspective and the right relations. A number of school ad­ of the problems of today's sports larly at the high school level, spec­ attitude. world. tators must take a close look at ministrators and much of the lay It will take a personal committ­ public are not familiar with the themselves, since they, too, set As a figure of authority, the high ment from coaches, principals and philosophy and function of the strong examples for the youth in school coach may be a key individual superintendents, fans, parents and League. There is a vague idea that their communities. in molding a youngster's life. The all adults to put fun back into the UIL is a central office adminis­ ideal coach is a calm and patient Are fans and parents justified in sports. Don't we owe as much to the tering rules it makes itself. leader who understands that both berating a 16-year-old for missing a boys and girls who play the game ? Nothing could be more untrue. winning and losing are inevitable, free throw and making a bad pass ? When a conflict arises, it is the and that strength and character can After all, players at this level are obligation of each school district to be derived from both experiences. Baseball playoff inform parents and public of the not on scholarship, nor is the sport To often, however, the coach's rule and the accompanying ration­ they play their sole livelihood—it's image is that of a screaming, un­ structure finalized ale. In many cases, the school ad­ just a game to them, and at their ministrators will complain, "I don't controllable maniac who is incapable Baseball playoff structures for of accepting defeat and is seldom age aren't they entitled to a mistake agree with or understand this Conferences AA, A and B, which gracious in victory. Will you, as a or two ? Second guessing of coaches' rule." will play for a state championship This attitude defeats the purpose coach, set an example by knowing decisions is commonplace even for the first time this spring, were of the League structure. A better the rules and working within them though it is hardly fair to expect a to your best advantage; or will you recently released. reply would be that although I'm high school coach to exhibit the personally not in favor of the rule, ignore them or bypass them in order same flair and expertise as those in Playoffs will be single elimina­ it does have a rational basis and to realize your goals ? tion, with all conference games the collegiate or professional ranks. played on the same weekend. At the Abuse of game officials is far state tournament, Conferences Georgetown hosts state's top runners more vehement than of players or coaches; this in spite of the compe­ AAAA and AAA will play at The 1978 boys and girls cross country state meet will be held Saturday, tence these individuals show after Disch-Falk Field while AA, A and December 2 on the Southwestern University golf course in Georgetown. devoting long hours to studying the B games are played at a second site. The site is the official cross country course of the University of Texas at rules, practicing mechanics and Austin. District champions must be de­ working themselves into sound Both boys and girls will run the two-mile course. termined by May 19, bi-district physical condition. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and will be followed by Conference B girls champions by May 24, first round The fan's view, on the other hand, running at 10 a.m., Conference A girls running at 10:30 a.m., Conference B regional champions by May 29, and boys running at 11 a.m. and Conference A boys running at 11:30 a.m. is from the opposite end of the regional champions by June 2. The Defending state champions include: court, 20 rows up, and is often based Conference B—Austin Westlake (girls) and A&M Consolidated (boys); upon meager knowledge of the intri­ state tournament will be June 7-8 Conference A—Amarillo High (girls) and Edinburg High (boys). cate rules of the game. Such critical in Austin. State Meet spikers returning to Gregory Gym

Twenty of the finest volleyball teams in Texas will converge on Austin, Friday, December 8 (Semifinals) Friday and Saturday, December 8-9, for the 13th annual UIL State Volley­ Session 1 9-10 a.m. Conference A ball Tournament. 10:10-11:10 a.m. Conference A 11=20-12:20 p.m. Conference AA The tourney will be held in Gregory Gymnasium on the campus of the Session 2 2-3 p.m. Conference AA University of Texas at Austin. 3:10-4:10 p.m. Conference AAA Pairing for the tournament will not be released until 11:30 a.m. the 4:20-5:20 p.m. Conference AAA Monday prior to the tournament. The pairings will be released to the wire Session 3 7-8 p.m. Conference AAAA services by 12:30 p.m. The draw will be made by League athletic director 8:10-9:10 p.m. __ Conference AAAA Bill Farney in the presence of witnesses as soon as regional champions have Saturday, December 9 been determined and reported to the League office. Session 4 9-10 a.m. (Semifinals) Conference B Defending champions are Beaumont French (AAAA), Seminole (AAA), 10:10-11:10 a.m. (Semifinals) Conference B Needville (AA), Brazos (A) and Buena Vista (B). 11:20-12:20 p.m. (Finals) Conference A Ticket prices are $3 for adults and $2 for students per session. A reduced Session 5 2-3 p.m. (Finals) Conference AA 3:15-4:15 p.m. (Finals) Conference AAA coaches tournament ticket will also be on sale for $9. Session & 6-7 p.m. (Finals) Conference B The schedule of events is as follows: » 7:15-8:15 p.m. (Finals) Conference AAAA news Page 7 Regional contest sites, directors chosen League officials express appreciation to 14 host institutions

Regional sites and directors for Odessa Stephenville 17-24 Region IV, Conference B, Districts 33-40 the 1979 spring meet contests were Dr. Lee Buice, Asst. to the President, Mr. Mike Leese, Dean of Men, Director of Odessa College: Development, Tarleton State University, Kilgore selected recently, and soon there­ Region I, Conference AAA, Districts 1-4 Stephenville Dean Kenneth Whitten, Kilgore College, after praised by League director Region I. Conference A, Districts 1-8 Region II, Conference A, District 9-16 Kilgore: Dr. Bailey Marshall. Lubbock Abilene Region III, Cinference A, Districts 17-24 Dr. Ray Purkerson, Asst. Prof. College of Region III, Conference B, Districts 23-32 "Both the League member schools Education, Texas Tech University, Dr. Ralph G. Hester, Chmn. Physical and Health Education, McMurray College, Corpus Christ! and the UIL staff are very grate­ Lubbock: Abilene: Region I, Conference AAAA, Districts 1-6 Region II, Conference B, Districts 13-22 Dr. Dwayne Bliss, Asst. Supt. of Schools, ful to the 14 host institutions," Region I, Conference AA, Districts 1-8 Del Mar College, Corpus Christi: Marshall said. "We wish to thank Levelland Pasadena Region IV, Conference AAAA, Districts Dean Nathan Tubb, South Plains College, Dr. Tom Sewell, Vice President, San Ja­ 25-32 them and their respective faculty Levelland: cinto College. Pasadena: Region IV, Conference AAA, Districts members who are serving as meet Region I, Conference B. Districts 1-12 Region III. Conference AAAA, Districts 13-16 directors. Denton 16-24 Kingsvllle Dr. Roy Busby, Vice Pres. University Rela­ Huntsville Mr. Lawrence Ray Smith, Director of Re­ "Without their help, the UIL tions, North Texas State University, Dr. David L. Hendersin, Assoc. Prof, of Denton source and Development Center, Texas would be powerless to provide edu­ Secondary and Higher Education, Sam A&I University, Kingsville: cational competition past the dis­ Region II, Conference AAAA, Districts Houston State University, Huntsville: Region IV, Conference AA, Districts 7-15 Region III, Conference AAA, Districts 25-32 trict level to the high school stu­ Region II, Conference AAA, Districts 5-8 9-12 dents of Texas." Arlington Brenhnm Victoria Dr. Dennis Reinhartz, Asst. Dean of Liberal Dean W. C. Schwartz, Blinn College, Bren- Mr. Carl Dubose, Director of Evening Regional contest directors and Arts, University of Texas at Arlington: ham: School, Victoria College, Victoria: sites are as follows: Region II, Conference AA, Districts 9-16 Region III, Conference A A, Districts Region IV, Conference A, District 25-32 Rapid fire debaters ruining good contest

By PAT BASKIN est period of time, then we are Of course, debate manuals and believe, mistakenly, that each of (Editor's Note: Pat Baskin, a contributing (albeit passively) to memoranda to coaches should con­ his point ratings is an independent Midland attorney, was an outstand­ a deception. We are thereby cheat­ tain the same theme as long as the product of thoughtful appraisal. ing UIL and University of Texas ing our high school debaters by practice continues. (2) On the other hand the judge, debater. While attending UT, he permitting them to believe that Having presumed to suggest in an effort to be absolutely hon­ worked as a student assistant in the talking like a machine gun is the changing the traditional ballot, est in his application of the point Speech Department, serving as high best way to persuade. may I now suggest another change system, assigns points in each cat­ school tournament consultant. He This important practice is not a in it: Discontinue the point rating egory to each speaker, adds them has judged speech contests for 22 new fad. It has developed into a system. up, then names as winner the team years.) widely accepted pattern over a pe­ This system usually causes the with the more points. riod of several years. For that judge to adopt one or the other of While neither of these two pro­ Because of my interest in the reason, it cannot be expected to go the following two undesirable pro­ cedures is desirable, this one is the UIL speech program and my per­ away until something positive is cedures : worst because it ignores most of sonal pride in its superb history, done to make it do so. (1) The judge decides subjec­ the intangible qualities that com­ bine to make one a persuasive I hope I may be forgiven for offer­ I believe the only way to stop it tively which team he considers speaker, such qualities as courtesy, ing some suggestions for the con­ is to see to it that it causes de­ should be named winner, then forthrightness, fairness, and per­ duct of its debate program. baters to lose debates rather than works backward through the point sonality projection. A very bad custom has grown in win them. This can be accomp­ system to be sure the better team high school debate: The debaters lished by rewriting the rating sheet does not have a lower point total. While mention of the five speaker talk too fast—much too fast. The to include a prominent paragraph The effect of this is to subvert characteristics should be included purpose of debate is persuade. Of that announces that a debater will the point system and make it mean­ on the ballot, they should rarely be assigned equal importance because course, all of us from time to time, be downgraded for talking too fast. ingless, and each debater is led to they are not equally important when we realize we have a lot to from topic to topic. say and little time to say it, yield to the temptation to cram 30 min­ Directors slate slide rule, For example, "evidence" may be utes of discussion into 10 minutes of supreme importance in the de­ bate of one topic, while much less of time. important than tightly reasoned But when we speak a bit too number sense release dates arguments in another. Mention of fast, we lose part of our audience. Release dates for special slide released to individuals. these categories should not be When we speak altogether too fast, rule and number sense contests have On March 6, contest S-45 can be structured to suggest reliance upon we lose all of it. been set by state directors John released to individuals. Cogdell and GeNelle Beck respec­ a fixed point system. If there is intellectual virtue in Number Sense machine-gun speeches, then per­ tively. Judges should be urged to select as winners the debaters who do haps a new speech contest should Release dates are: Contest LL-A will be released to the best job of persuading. Select­ be inaugurated to employ this tal­ individuals only on or after Decem­ Slide Rule ing a winner is a subjective, not ent. We could call it simply "speed ber 5, 1978. Test S-43 will be release to in­ an objective, judgment, because speaking." In my opinion, it would Contest LL-B will be released for vitational meets only on or after persuasion is an art, not a science. be a foolish game, but at least it invitational meets only on January would not be falsely touted as the December 5, 1978. Of course, it goes without say­ 9, 1979. best way to argue complex issues On January 9, 1979, contest S-44 ing that a judge should not be en­ to intelligent audiences. can be released for invitational On February 6, 1979, contest couraged merely to vote for the LL-B will be released to individuals When we participate in a pro­ meets only and contest S-43 can be team whose "side" he believes in gram that acquiesces in the impli­ released to individuals. and contest LL-C for invitational at the end of the debate, because cation that the only way to per­ On February 6,1979, contest S-45 meets only. his won bias may have persuaded suade is to compress the maximum can be released for invitational On March 6, 1979, all test ma­ him to that conviction long before number of syllables into the short­ meets only and contest S-44 can be terial will be available for release. the debate began. 48 administrators to serve on regional boards Despite popular opinion to the principals and superintendents. Supt. James Covert, Arlington Brenbam Asst. Supt. George W. Reid, Dallas Supt. Eugene Bigby, Bellville contrary, League regional spring "The League competitive pro­ Supt. Harlan J. Dauphin. Ennie Supt. Gerald McClure, Tarkington gram rests upon the efforts of these Supt. Glenn Reeves, Eagle Mountain-Sag- Schools Cleveland meets don't just happen. They are inaw the result of meticulous planning, administrators and the faculty Supt. Billy Galbreath, Smiley Arlington Supt. Charles M. Whatley, La Pryor often by a dedicated director. members who devote considerable time, effort and planning to its Supt. Walter R. Sears, Mount Vernon Kilgore Fortunately, they have some help. Supt. Ben Brandenburg, Midlothian Supt Jerry Whitaker, Cushing This year, 48 Texas school ad­ planning and executive," said Dr. Supt. Roy Chadwick, North Lamar Supt. Chapel Dowell, Spring Hill Schools, ministrators will serve on the Bailey Marshall. "We're grateful to Schools, Powderly Longview Stephenville Supt. James Barnett. Leveretts Chapel, League's 14 regional executive com­ them." Overton mittees, assisting the regional direc­ Supt. Harold Pinkton, Grandview Supt. J. C. Lock, Harmony Schools, Gil­ Odessa Supt. Jack D. Johnson, Carroll Schools, mer tor and other regional representa­ South Lake Supt. Bill J. Hood, Snyder 79549 Corpus Christi tives of the host institution. Supt. Jon R. Ryan, Fort Stockton Supt. James Perkins, De Leon Supt. Kermit L. Sorrells. Iraan Abilene Supt. C. N. Bogges, Harlandale Schools, They will assist in the organiza­ Supt. Charles Hohertz, Shallowater San Angelo tion and scheduling of events in Supt. Ronnie C. Smith. Santa Anna Supt. Roger Gee, Victoria Lubbock Supt. M. H. Buchanan, May Supt. Wayne Blevins, Sinton hopes of providing the least possi­ Supt. Jimmy Bickley, Robert Lee Supt. Jerry Jacobs, Raymondville ble confusion, minimum of expense Supt. Gordon Harmon, Abilene Supt. Ed Irons, Lubbock Pasadena Kingsville and least loss of school time by Supt. James A. Cunningham, Spearman Supt. Stanley Wisenhunt, Wylie Schools, Supt. Jack Simmons, Angleton Supt. Kenneth Flory, Hondo contestants. Abilene Supt. Malcolm N. Rector, Beaumont Supt. C. L. West. Odem Asst. Supt. Horace Elrod, Houston Supt. C. J. Jungman, Premont Each regional meet is jointly Levelland Huntsville Victoria sponsored by the college or univer­ Supt. Odell Wilkes, Meadow sity serving as host and the League, Supt. Lamar B. Kelley, Amherst Supt. Glenn Pearson, Bridge City Supt. B. C. Sims, Thorndale Supt. Jon R. Tate, Sweeney Supt. John N. Strnadel, Louise represented by the committee's Denton Supt. John C. Webb, Navasota Supt. A. F. Cobb, Three Rivers Page 8 news New math contest specifications compiled By JOHN COGDELL a pencil sharpener or a digital up to much space, (d) be afford­ excel in college, . . ." From the Slide Rule Director computer, is a logical process able, and (e) collect the shavings answers I have received, I have As the new slide rule contest which proceeds through various in a bin. compiled the following specifica­ director, I am charged with the phases. Take a pencil sharpener as Wtihout a complete definition of tions for the new contest. task of developing a new contest an example and list some of the the specifications, the designer has The contest should involve a format. Good slide rules have been phases. no clear idea of what he is trying combination of manual dexterity difficult to find for several years —Establishing the need. Usual­ to accomplish. and mental activity. Many coaches and there is no question that the ly, we get involved in a design —Preliminary design. In an feel that the unique features of contest cannot continue as such project due to an established need. ideal world, the ideal designer the slide rule contest is that it is much longer. My grandfather sharpened his pen­ would come up with a satisfactory not solely manual (such as typing Electronic calculators have won cils with a pocket knife. This is design on the first try. In this or shot put), nor is it solely men­ the field from the slide rule for unacceptable in the modern class­ world, it doesn't work out that tal (such as a pure mathematics reasons which are clear to any per­ room so we need to design some way. The first design comes out of contest would be), but is a combi­ son who has used both. It seems new device with which to sharpen the imagination in the designer's nation of the two. Many of the obvious that the slide rule contest pencils. head, is less than perfect, and must benefits of the slide rule contest, should be replaced by a calculator —Defining the specifications. be redesigned for the person who which appear in our specifications contest, perhaps it is "obvious," Now that we have decided to de­ will actually build the item. listed below, follow from this fea­ but I am not convinced an out-and- sign a pencil sharpener, we must —Testing. Now comes the big ture of the slide rule contest. out calculator contest would offer specify requirements we hope to moment. We slip the blunt pencil The contest should require prac­ the maximum benefit for the par­ satisfy with our design. It ought into the hole and turn the crank. tice. While natural intelligence ticipating students. to (a) sharpen pencils, (b) be op­ Will it work? Probably not per­ and ability are important in the The designing of anything, be it erated by one person, (c) not take fectly, but its failures will help us slide rule contest, the winners are in the redesign process. going to be those participants who —Redesign and test. A good de­ spend hours in practice. The re­ Director hooks fish tale sign usually results from repeated quirement for manual accuracy testing and redesign. Each time (Continued from Page 3) ever saw. I finally succeeded, after and speed guarantees this. And of one troblem is solved, others are could ford the marsh and once over many attempts, on mounting the old course, many of the benefits to the discovered or created. But each there, the best fishing on Texas sorrell mule. She was so broad that participants come from the disci­ cycle in the design process moves Gulf coast was to be had. my legs were almost doing the splits pline and commitment reflected in one closer to success. Not having anything better to do, —that's another story—back to the this type of preparation. I decided to chance it. In my trusty first. I have gone into detail about the The contest should require in­ design in order to discuss my cur­ scout, I set off following directions We finally arrived at the brushy tense concentration. Certainly the rent status in the design of the as to where he would meet me with inlet and sure enough, on the other slide rule contest does, and'many new contest. Certainly, the need the mules. After several wrong side was a beautiful cove facing the coaches consider this its outstand­ for a new contest has been estab­ turns and through a couple of pas­ pass to the open sea. I wasted no ing feature. The time limit, prob­ tures, I found the old man and the time in throwing out a line and it lished, as discussed above. What lems of graded difficulty, and ac­ mules just where he said he would wasn't long before I had a bite. This are the specifications of this new curacy requirements—these fea­ be. was not the usual tug on the line. contest to be? tures reward the contestant who At the present time, I am in the Now I haven't ridden a mule This fish just took the bait, hook, can totally discipline mind and since I was a kid and these had to and sinker and started swimming process of defining the specifica­ hand to the task. be the tallest and broadest mules I away. After a few yards he re­ tions. One of my purposes for The contest should encourage be­ turned and I took up the slack. writing this article is to communi­ ginners. A contest in which a be­ cate what I currently see the spe­ This was repeated several times ginner cannot get involved will not cifications to be in order to draw Schedule longer trip and as the line played grow to involve many participants. you into this design process. Much (Continued from Page 1) out I began to wind rapidly—to no The slide rule contest easily in­ of my thinking about the future of 8:15-9:15—Contest avail—he kept right on going. The volves the beginner because it does 9:15—Tabulation of Results, Oral Cri­ the contest has come from the rod bent, my arms were sore from not require advanced mathematical tiques in Rooms coaches and participants in the 8:30 a.m.—FERSUASIVE SPEAKING pulling, but the fish was merely knowledge, and we would hope to (Finals) playing games. As he came closer to current contest. retain this feature in the new con­ 8:30-8:46—Group Meeting As I have learned of the bene­ 8:45—Draws shore, I wound frantically and when test. 9:15-10:16—Contest he receded, I tried to hold on. fits which students receive from The contest should have objec­ 10:16—Tabulation of Winners, Oral Cri­ participation in this contest, I have tiques in Rooms After two hours of this, I was tive grading. For many reasons, it 8:30 a.m.—DEBATE (Finals) weary and nature was also calling tried to probe into the reasons. is desirable to have one and only 8:30-8:46—General Assembly, BEB 150 "Why is it," I kept asking, "that one answer to each problem so that 8:45-10—Round III—AA, A. and B my attention to something I forgot 10-11:16—Round III—AAA and AAAA to do earlier. Anyway, about this slide rules do so well in other ac­ the subjective judgment of expert 11:16-12:30—Round IV—AA, A and B tivities, score high on the SAT, judges is not required. 12:80-1:45—Round IV—AAA and AAAA time, this fish, monster, or what­ fl a.m.—TYPEWRITING ever, decided to rest. I guess he just » s_m.—SCIENCE lay down and went to sleep or what­ 9-11—Contest 10 a.m.—POETRY INTERPRETATION ever fish do. I suggested that the (Finals) old man hold the pole while I ex­ Picture memory contest 10-10:16—Draw for Categories 10:15-11:15—Contest cused myself for a moment. After 11:15—Tabulation of Winners, Oral Cri­ all, he had done nothing but give tiques in Rooms 10:30 a.m.—SHORTHAND advice like any other good fisher­ interest remains keen 10:30 a.m.—INFORMATIVE SPEAKING man would do. Orders for prints used in the pic­ official list of pictures, pronuncia­ (Finals) ture memory contest are flooding 10:30-10:45—Group Meeting On his suggestion, we decided to tion of artists' names, contest rules 10 :46—Drawing tie the line to the team of mules just in, indicating a keen interest among and general instruction about the 11:16-12:15—Contest elementary school students and ad­ painting. There is also a vitate of 12:15—Tabulation of Winners, Oral Cri­ in case the fish decided to move tiques in Rooms around. visers, said Dr. Bailey Marshall, each artist. 11 a.m.—NUMBER SENSE No sooner had I left when I heard League director. 2 p.m.—AWARDS—ALL SPEECH CON­ TESTS quite a commotion coming from "Today more than ever, art edu­ 2 p.m.—AWARDS—SCIENCE both the mules and the old man. I cation through picture memory is Band hurried to see what was happening expanding at the elementary grade but the mules were no where in level," Marshall said. "The picture (Continued from Page 3) Gonzales; Bishop, Charles Doiron : A—Ban- sight and the old man was bug-eyed, memory contest prints represent the quete, David Smith. mumbling, making strange noises best illustrative material available Region XV: AAAA—Harlingen, Allan to acquaint students with old and Brumley; Pharr-San Juan-Alamo. Pete and pointing toward the pass. After Cisneros; Hanna, Arcadio Guajardo Jr.: carefully searching the horizon, all contemporary masterpieces of McAIlen. Gary Zook : AAA—Pace (Browns­ I could see were the tails of these painting." ville), Jimmy Knox. Region XVI: AAAA—Coronado (Lub­ two mules headed out to sea. Pictures for the Picture Memory bock), Phil Anthony: Monterey (Lub­ Contest Bulletin are selected for a bock ), Keith Bearden; Plainview, O. T. Now that just had to be the big­ Ryan ; AAA—Brownfleld, Rob Lovett; gest fish I ever hooked. two-year period and reproductions Seminole, Mickey Owens; AA—Dimmitt, of all are available in small and Ralph Smith; Floydada, Rusty Sherman: ^» Friona, Scott Houston; Littlefield, Tom large (suitable for framing) sizes. SoRelle ; Lockney, R. Lusk ; A—Petersburg, Regional The small prints, reproduced on Leslie Ross; B—Ropes (Ropesville), Danny Norris; Sundown, Truitt Mitchell; Second heavy papers, are 4x6 inches and (Continued from Page 1) Groups: AAAA—Monterey (Lubbock), the larger prints are on extra-heavy Mack Bibb. "Our primary objective in host­ stock, 11 x 14 inches. Region XVII: AAAA—Pearland. Jack ing meetings of this kind are to col­ Fariss: Dulles (Stafford), David Lambert; Each set of prints, large or small, AAA—Dickinson, Don Owens; Santa Fe lect and discuss common problems (Alta Loma), Steve Richardson. and hopefully find a solution to contain the full 40 prints listed in Region XVIII: AAAA—L.B.J. (Austin). the bulletin. Orders should be Don Haynes; Anderson (Austin), Verda them," said Dr. Marshall. "One of Herrington; Crockett (Austin), Paula the primary problems we've had mailed to Texas School Pictures, Crider; AAA—Georgetown, R. Klett; with our regional sites is a lack of P. O. Box 17129, San Antonio, Tex. Round Rock, G. Babbitt; Westlake (Aus­ tin), L. Montgomery ; AA—Columbus, Don effective communication between 78217. Prices will be sent on re­ Spitzenberger; LaGrange, Ed Lowes; A— this office and their directors. quest. Marion, Pat Norton. Region XIX: AAAA—Sam Rayburn (Pas­ "Conferences like this go a long The picture memory contest is adena) , B. D. Brown; Abilene, Karen way to alleviate that problem," he for students in grades four and five. Johnston ; Lee (Baytown), Charles For- que; La Porte, Milton Catalina; AAA— added. Competition may be organized at Channelview, Adan Pantoia; Humble, Directors voted to meet again the local level, but there are no ad­ James Hagood; Eisenhower (Aldine). Al­ vanced contests. The Picture Mem­ bert Tate : AA—Anahuac, Ottmar Schimek ; next year, although a specific date Second Groups: AAAA—Aldine, Steve was not decided. ory Contest Bulletin contains the Paul; Lee (Baytown), Cindy Scott.