VOL. Llll AUSTIN, TEXAS, JANUARY, 1969 No. 5 State Basketball Playoff Plans Announced ILPC Convention Planners Title Contests Slated March 6-8 and 13-15 Plans for determining the State Champions in Interscho­ Include Class For Teachers lastic League Boys' and Girls' Basketball for 1968-69 have been announced by Bailey Marshall, UIL Athletic Director. Warren K. Agee, dean of the Supt. Foster Cook, Hamlin, Re­ Mrs. Elizabeth Burdette, jour­ committee, have promised the aid William Alien White School of gion I-AA nalism teacher at North West Clas- of the full faculty. In Boys' Basketball, 20 teams will be brought to the State Journalism at the University of Supt. George Mabe, Chilton, Re­ sen High School in Oklahoma City, The results of the annual rating Tournament. Four teams each will come from Conferences Kansas, will conduct a special Fri­ gion IV-B also will be a double-duty consult­ of newspapers will be announced at AAAA, AAA, AA, A and B. day afternoon session for high into the problems of teaching journ­ ant, working in both newspaper and the Awards Banquet, Saturday eve­ In Boys' competition, AAA will school journalism teachers at the alism. I'm proud that we can have yearbook sessions. Mrs. Burdette's ning, March 22. There will be a play through regional eliminations Plans for Girls Interscholastic League Press Con­ Agee on our program." publications have won about every special judging of the top news­ to determiine representatives to the For the girls there will be a one- ference Convention in Austin, award that is given. She has bound­ papers in each division to find the state tourney. From the 32 districts game playoff on March 3 or 4 to March 21-22. Photojouranalism Expert less enthusiasm and energy. Top Newspaper in Texas. That in Conferences AAAA, AA and A, determine which teams will qualify Dean Agee, former executive Bill Seymour, director of photo­ A number of other consultants newspaper will be awarded a Tops- will come four regional champions for the Regional Tournament, to be secretary of Sigma Delta Chi, is journalism at the William Alien will be on the program. Details of In-Texas trophy. in each conference to the State completed the following Saturday, co-author of Introduction To Mass White school of journalism, will the program will be in the February A committee is working to find Tournament. From the 64 districts March 8. Communications. Agee was chair­ present two sessions for photogra­ Leaguer and will be mailed to all the top journalism teacher in Texas. in B, four regional champions will This will mean only four teams phers. Seymour has combined ex­ This award will be made at the man of the journalism department school newspapers. be represented at the State Meet. will be represented at the regional perience in newspaper and tele­ banquet. Any interested student or at Texas Christian University and The University of Texas School tournaments in Conferences A and teacher may submit nominations for State Tournament Dates later of the University of West vision with study to become an out­ of Communication faculty will take STATE CHAMPS Shown here is the cast from Bellaife High School AA for boys and girls and AAAA this award. Virginia. standing instructor. a major part in the program as al­ which won the State One-Act Play championship for Conference March 6-8 are the dates for the for boys. In Conference B there will Full details of the convention, "Warren Agee is a journalism The convention will open Friday ways. Dr. Norris G. Davis, chair­ State Hournament for boys. The be eight teams in each Regional registration materials, and housing AAAA in 1968 with its production of "Infancy," directed by Cecil teacher's teacher," said Dr. Max R. evening, March 21, with the Variety man of the Department of Jour- Girls' Tournament will be March Meet. information will be mailed to all Pickett. They are (l-r) Roxie Lucas as Millie, Tommy Sehlamme as Tommy, Haddick, ILPC director. "I worked Show, dance and a special teacher's nalis, and Professor Robert Kahan, 13-15. Both will be in Gregory Gym In each Region for both boys and schools within three weeks. Mary Layne as Mrs. Boker and John Bartlett as Moe. with him at TCU and found him to session. The Variety Show and chairman of the ILPC executive at The University of Texas in Aus­ girls in all classes, the bi-district be a most unusual teacher. His pro­ Dance will be held in Gregory Gym­ tin. game will be between odd-numbered fessional experience, including nasium. The special teacher's ses­ District championships must be and even-numbered districts; e.g., work as a reporter for the Fort sions will be in the Business-Eco­ decided two weeks earlier in each 1 will play 2; 3 will play 4; and 5 Worth Star-Telegram, and his nomics Building. Debate Topic Revised; Resources, case. The boys' deadline date in all will play 6. classroom teaching experience, ILPC President Billy Goodman, conferences is Feb. 22, and the have given him a unique insight of Robert E. Lee High of San An­ girls', March 1. Regional Champions AAAA Regional Sites tonio, Vice-president Mike Shearn for the boys must be decided by Region I, Districts 1-8, Abilene of Memorial High of Houston, and Military, Trade Areas Proposed March 1; and for the girls, March Christian College, Abilene, A. B. Secretary Bonnie Cox of Waltrip 8. Morris, Regional Chairman. 6 Council High of Houston will be in charge Region II, Districts 9-16, Texas The debate topic for the current cussion and Debate Materials pays should adopt a program to develop (1) That the United States should Regional Chairmen of the Variety Show and All-ILPC College Station, (1968-9) school year was revised tribute to Rodney J. Kidd for his air and water resources of the Unit­ eliminate all trade barriers on im­ A&M University, Dance. For the 1968-69 school year each Mr. Marvin Tate, Regional Chair­ Terms End slightly at the December meeting of role in founding the National Of­ ed States. ports from underdeveloped coun­ The officers will judge the talent region in Conference AAA, Boys' man. the Debate Committee of the Na­ fice for Discussion and Debate Ma­ (3) That an international agency tries; acts and present the winning act Basketball, has a Regional Chair­ Region III, Districts 17-24, Rice In August tional University Extension Associ­ terials and for his leadership in should be established for the coop­ (2) That the United States should with a trophy. man appointed to serve with the University, Houston, Mr. Augie ation in Chicago, and the Commit­ making higher education a reality erative development of natural re­ channel all foreign economic and district winning schools in determ­ Erfurth, Regional Chairman. Legislative Council members tee honored R. J. Kidd with a plaque for countless students." sources. social aid through an international Paschal On Yearbooks ining which method will be used in Region IV, Districts 25-32, Trin­ whose terms expire in August, 1969, at one of its dinner meetings. Assisted by the two Texas debate organization; James F. Paschal, dean of stu­ selecting a regional champion. ity University, San Antonio, War­ are: Dean Norris Hiett of the Division coaches, Messrs. Hogue and Hender­ Area III: Economic Conditions (3) That the United States should dents and former director of the The Regional Committee may ren Woodson, Regional Chairman. Principal Charles Harris, Austin Extension of The University of son, the advisory council reviewed Considering the problem area, join with all nations in establishing Oklahoma Interscholastic Press As­ of elect to play a tournament at a site (El Paso), Region I-AAAA Texas at Austin was Texas' rep­ the various problem areas which "What should be the United States free trade." sociation, will present a special ses­ and time determined by the Re­ AA Boys Regional Sites Supt. W. O. Echols, Gainesville, resentative on the committee, while had been selected by member policy toward economic and social Debate coaches should consider sion on yearbooks. Paschal, holder gional Committee, or they may elect Region I, Districts 1-8, Texas Region II-AAA John H. Hogue of Andrews and Bill leagues as possible debate proposi­ conditions of nations?" the Advis­ the three major areas suggested for of the Columbia Scholastic Press a regional playoff series. The re­ Technological College, Lubbock, Mr. Supt. James R. Phillips, Kauf- Henderson of Bellaire (Houston) tions. The three most acceptable ory Council suggested these discus­ next year, and consult with their Association Gold Key and yearbook gional playoff series may be paired Charlie Lynch, Regional Director. man, Region II-AA served on the advisory council which ones, selected by the assembled rep­ sion questions: administrator. Preferential ballots critic, has been director of yearbook and played under the following Region II, Districts 9-16, North Supt. Horace Francis, Garrison, screened the debate topics under resentatives, involve the nation's "What should be the United will be sent shortly from the League shortcourses all over the country schedule: Texas State University, Denton, Region III-A consideration for the next school military commitment, the country's States policy toward the elimination office, on which member schools will for years. In Region IAAA, as an illustra­ Mr. Pete Shands, Regional Direc­ Supt. Fred Sailing, Miles, Region year. natural resources, and the economic of tariff barriers to underdeveloped indicate their preference for each tion, the winner of district IAAA tor. I-B and social conditions of the United countries?" of the three areas. Author To Give Sessions plays 2AAA, and 3AAA plays Region III, Districts 17-24, Blinn Supt. G. R. Price, Alvord, Region Debate Topic Revision States. The Advisory Council has "What should be the United Once the problem area is estab­ Miss Hazel Presson, author of 4AAA in a one-game playoff to be College, Brenham, Mr. W. C. II-B formulated three possible debate States policy toward the channeling lished, another ballot will be sent The Student Journalist and News The representatives, assembled to played either on Feb. 24 or 25, at Schwartz, Regional Director. Those whose terms expire in 1970 propositions in each of the three of foreign economic and social aid?" out and voting will be on the three Reporting, will participate in both represent leagues from all over the sites to be selected by the participat­ Region IV, Districts 25-32, Texas are: fields. "What should be the United debate propositions set forth under Supt. Sam Bryan, Happy, Region newspaper and yearbook sessions. nation, approved this revision of the ing teams. The winners in each case A&I University, Kingsville, Dr. debate topic, which now will States policy toward worldwide free that area. I-A Miss Presson, former president of present will then play a one-game series Stewart Cooper, Regional Director. Area I: Military trade?" will wish to Supt. Eugene Stoever, Stockdale, read: Many administrators Feb. 28 or 29, at a site to be deter­ the Arkansas High School Press The over-all problem area con­ The following debate propositions debate coaches be­ Region IV-A Resolved, that the United States confer with their mined by the two participating AA Girls Regional Sites Association, has won acclaim for should establish a system of com­ sidered is: "What should be the involving economic and social condi­ problem areas or Terms expiring in 1971 include: fore they rank the schools. Region I, Districts 1-8, Texas her lectures and books in journal­ pulsory service by all citizens. United States military commitment tions were formulated as possible the debate topics and return the Asst. Supt. C. C. Miller, Dallas, "This change will help to clarify In case there is a tie vote as to Technological College, Lubbock, Mr. ism and history, and is a former to foreign countries?" debate topics: preferential ballot to the League Region II-AAAA Skeeball champion of Manhattan. the issue now being debated and will what procedure shall be used, the E. Buchanan and Mrs. Betty Bailey, Asst. Supt. Claud H. Kellam, San The three discussion questions "Resolved: office. chairman will break the tie by cast­ Regional Directors. prevent misunderstanding," said are: Antonio, Region IV-AAAA Pampa Adviser Will Speak League speech consultant, Dr. Rex ing his vote. Region II, Districts 9-16, North Kermit, What should be United States mi­ * * * Supt. G. E. Thompson, Miss Elizabeth Hurley, adviser Wier. The proposition formerly Conference AAA regional chair­ Texas State University, Denton, Region I-AAA litary policy toward under-devel­ Mrs. of the prize-winning Little Har­ read "service for all citizens." Each men are: Mr. Kenneth Bahnsen and Supt. George Thigpen, El Campo, oped open countries? vester newspaper of Pampa High administrator should be sure that Region I Districts 1-4 Johnny Agnes Cannon, Regional Directors. Region III-AAA What should be United States mi­ Debate Role Is Important Blinn School, will have a part in the pro­ his debate coach notes this slight Clark, Jr., Superintendent, Here­ Region III, Districts 17-24, Supt. Lloyd E. Gilbert, Dayton, litary policy in mutual defense College, Brenham, Dean W. C. gram. Her papers have won top but important change of wording. By DR. JOHN REX WIER at the same time. Debate is one of ford. Region III-AA agreements? II Districts 5-8 Wil- Schwartz and Mrs. Judy Smith, Re­ awards in all competition, but have League Debate Director the first activities suppressed by Region Supt. A. G. Elder, Joshua, Region What should be United States mi­ burn Echols, Superintendent, gional Directors. been particularly cited for excel­ Kidd Honored Debate can exist only II-A litary policy toward our European Debate is one of the few subjects any dictator. Region IV, Districts 25-32, Texas lence in advertising. At a dinner meeting on Dec. 30, in a democracy and no democracy Gainesville. Supt. J. C. Hicks, Frankston, Re­ Allies? that is III Districts 9-12 A&I University, Kingsville, Dr. "Elizabeth is an expert in scho­ attended by representatives from found in American schools can exist without debate. Region gion III-B The proposed resolutions are: George Thigpin, Superintendent, El Stewart Cooper and Mrs. Dorris lastic journalism," said Haddick. 38 state Leagues of the United not taught in Communist countries. Mr. Administrator, are you ful­ Finally, the terms expiring in (1) That the United States should Campo. Binnion, Regional Directors. "She has the knowledge and ex­ States, the Committee presented a You will find English, science, math, filling your obligation to provide a 1972 are: withdraw from the North Atlantic Region IV Districts 13-16 Supt. B. E. McCollum, Port perience, but more than that she plaque to the League's former di­ engineering, foreign language and laboratory for the training of fu­ A Boys Regional Sites Treaty Organization; Drew Reese, Superintendent, Pleas­ Neches, Region III-AAA has the ability to impart that knowl­ rector, reading as follows: the rest of the so-called "basic" ture leaders of democracy? Do you (2) That the United States should anton. Region I, Districts 1-8, Texas Supt. Drew Reese, Pleasanton, edge and her enthusiasm to stu­ "The National University Exten­ withdraw from all multilateral de­ courses, but you will not find de­ provide your students with an op­ Technological College, Lubbock, Mr. Region IV-AAA dents." sion Association Committee on Dis- fense organizations; bate. portunity to learn democratic Conference AAA (Girls) Charlie Lynch, Regional Director. (3) That Congress should prohi­ Free debating is dangerous to any leadership skills by offering a de­ In Conference AAA for girls, Region II, Districts 9-16, North bit unilateral United States mili­ dictatorship. bate and forensic program? there shall be a regional one-game Texas State University, Denton, tary intervention in foreign coun­ Every democracy in history has In this era of crowded curricula, playoff in Region I between the win­ Mr. Pete Shands, Regional Director. Fond Memories of UIL Days, tries. depended on debate to provide the you can provide your students with ner of Districts 1 and 2. This game Region III, Districts 17-24, Blinn "facts" for the decisions of its citi­ this irreplaceable opportunity by shall be held either on March 7 or College, Brenham, Mr. W. C. Area II: Natural Resources zens. Those who excel in the skills offering your students a supervised 8. In Regions II, III and IV, the Schwartz, Regional Director. Gave His All The broad area covered by this is of oral debating have been prized debate and forensics program in the odd-numbered districts will play the Region IV, Districts 25-32, Vic­ When Everyone defined by these words: "How can citizens and leaders of every de­ League. Is not your own job con­ even-numbered districts in a bi-dis- toria College, Victoria, Mr. Hester By DR. NOLAN ESTES complishment by the Interscholastic natural resources best be controlled mocracy from ancient Greece to our tingent upon your ability to com­ trict game, e.g., 3 vs. 4; 5 vs. 6; and Evans, Regional Director. Superintendent of Schools, Dallas League is also a record of the ad­ and developed?" own nation. municate orally and to lead through 7 vs. 8; on March 3 or 4, with the Debate and democracy were born A wave of very pleasant nostalgia vancement of education within the Discussion questions are as fol­ persuasion? bi-district winners playing each A Girls Regional Sites rolls in on each occasion when I State of Texas. For instance, the lows: other for the Regional Champion­ Region I, Districts 1-8, Texas think of my boyhood association expansion of the contest to include "What should be done interna­ ship on either March 7 or 8. Technological College, Lubbock, Mr. with the University Interscholastic journalism, science, shorthand, tionally for the development of nat­ Clark Foundation Renews E. Buchanan and Mrs. Betty Bailey, League. It seems to me that I cut my typewriting and slide rule as cases ural resources?" B, A, AA and AAAA Championships Regional Directors. teeth on this organization. in point. "What should be the role of the The following schedule for se­ Region II, Districts 9-16, North I know I lost some ground in foot­ One of the great satisfactions United States government in the Study Grants For Teachers lecting regional champions in con­ Texas State University, Denton, ball, some skin in basketball, and now since having become an admin­ development of natural resources?" ferences B, A and AA for both boys Mr. Kenneth Bahnsen and Mrs. got blisters in track. No national istrator is the constant and un­ "What should be the role of non­ A scholarship program initiated made to the TILF no later than and girls, and Conference AAAA Agnes Cannon, Regional Directors. records fell as a result of my par­ swerving integrity of those in man­ governmental agencies in the de­ by the Clark Foundation in 1968 to March 1, 1969, and earlier if pos­ for boys has been authorized by the Region III, Districts 17-24, Blinn velopment of natural resources?" ticipation in these athletic events. agement of the Interscholastic assist high school teachers in sum­ sible. State Executive Committee for the College, Brenham, Dean W. C. League. Sugested debate topics are: Re­ To be eligible for consideration, 1968-69 season: Schwartz and Mrs. Judy Smith, Re­ To tell the truth, I do not even have mer school work will be continued an old football injury on which to I know, firsthand, that the League solved : a teacher must be a sponsor active There will be a one-game play- gional Directors. blame the pains of aging. has had attacks from individuals (1) That the federal government in 1969. in various competitive phases of the off for the boys on Feb. 24 or 25 to Region IV, Districts 25-32, Vic­ and organizations in an effort to should adopt a program to develop Col. Walter Kerbel, USAF (ret.), League and must have demonstra­ determine which team will qualify toria College, Victoria, Mr. Hester For Honesty and Purity swerve it from the straight course and control the natural resources of Executive Secretary of the founda­ ted his dedication to the teaching for the Regional Tournament to be Evans and Mrs. Iris Braillio, Re­ But what public school youth is prescribed by the rules and regula­ the United States. tion, has notified the Texas Inter­ profession by the quality and per­ completed on the following Satur­ gional Directors. it who does not recall the county tions. It should be a matter of great (2) That the federal government scholastic League Foundation formance of his student entrees. day, March 1. (See BASKETBALL on P. 4) tournament in basketball and track? pride to those in charge of it, that (TILF) that it is renewing the Each must submit a written ap­ This was the occasion when every­ the management has not given in $3,500 program. plication, if accepted, must submit one gave all and where everyone NOLAN ESTES to these pressures. iaazin.es "This is a great opportunity for a copy of his official grade report had to be checked out under Rule I shouldn't like to close these com­ League contest sonsors to get a and must give a brief summary of art of the world in picture mem­ ments without a word of appreci­ PROPAGANDA AND THE AMERICAN scholarship for summer school work benefits derived from the summer VIII for honesty and purity. REVOLUTION 1763-1783 By Philip Not all of the pleasant memories ory contest. I was introduced to in­ ation for the Interscholastic League Davidson, The University of North Caro­ to improve their professional back­ school experience. terpretation, persuasive and in­ Scholarship Program. We have had lina Press, Chapel Hill, 1941, $2.96. ground and training," commented Information and application stem from athletic participation. The power of propaganda can best be Many of the memorable occasions formative speaking in declamation. some very rewarding contact with appreciated by studying past examples and R. J. Kidd, TILF secretary. forms may be obtained from Kidd their results. This book is a tremendous resulted from the literary events of Indeed at one time there were this phase of the program. It bids analysis of the propagandists of the Ameri­ The scholarships provide $250 for at Texas Interscholastic League visions of becoming a great actor in fair to become a greater and greater can Revolution, their work, and the results. six credit hours and $350 for niine Foundation, P. O. Box 8028, Uni­ League competition. Certainly this book is of real value to the For instance, there was the be­ the one-act play competition. force in the future when the pro­ potential journalists, but it is of equal value to 12 credit hours. versity Station, Austin, Texas to any student of American history. ginning of an interest in the great The unparalleled history of ac­ gram comes to full flower. Highly recommended. MRH. Kidd said applications must be 78712. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER JANUARY, !969 High School Press Ljooa Conduct i leeded Top Plays Selected All member schools should note that when they accept any athletic V loticeS For Theatre Festival ILPC Convention plan of the League, under that respective plan they agree to accept first Region 5 produce three one-act plays decisions of officials without protest; to see that officials are extended The bill for the will College Theatre Festival was an­ under the title of "Where the Music Opens March 21 school personnel and laymen; to protection and courtesy by players, nounced recently by Roy M. Brown, Is." Curtain time is 2:15 p.m. At treat your opponents as guests and to put clean play and real sports­ BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL TEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL Chairman of the Region 5 American 8:15 that evening, Hendrix College, By DR. MAX R. HADDICK Butler High School at Fairfleld has been The District Executive Committee has manship above victory. suspended in football, as per the recom­ placed Teague on probation for violation of College Theatre Festival Activities. Conway, Ark., will stage "Iphigenia conduct by the players, stu­ mendation of the District Executive Com­ Rule 30 of the Football Plan. The Festival will be held at the in Aulis." It should be re-emphasized that proper mittee, for the 1968 football season for fail­ The state convention of ILPC will be in Austin on March signing Scott Theatre in Fort Worth Jan. The Festival will end Jan. 25 with dents and adults within the athletic area where the game is being played ure to field a football team, after the football acceptance card, in violation of GROESBECK HIGH SCHOOL 22-25. of "Lysis­ 21-22. Mark those dates on your calendar in red. That is the Plan. a 2:15 p.m. production is covered under the athletic code, and any misconduct could result in Rule 1 of the Football The District Executive Committee has for this year. placed Groesbeck on probation for violation Louisiana State University in trata" staged by students from the big date penalties to the school involved. DISTRICT COMPETITION of Rule 30 of the Football Plan. New Orleans will open the bill at University of Oklahoma. At 8:15 We are daily receiving confirmations of speakers for the The State Executive Committee has had several instances called to DATES SCHEDULED 8:15 p.m. Jan. 22 with their pro­ Sam Houston State College, Hunts- and best that we have ever had. (FORT WORTH) meeting. It will be the biggest regard to In order to provide free weekends for the DUNBAR duction of "Lysistrata." On each of ville, will produce "Dark of the its attention recently of misconduct on the part of players in music competitions, literary and academic We are trying for a big-name journalist for the banquet year has HIGH SCHOOL the remaining days two plays will Moon." language and gestures, and some type of conduct of this same nature by competition in district meets this and been restricted to two weekends: March 29 The District Executive Committee has be produced. At 2:15 p.m. on Jan. The American College Theatre speaker spot, but have not yet cleared it. The moon-shot fans. and April 12. placed Dunbar (Fort Worth) on probation The intervening weekend includes the for the remainder of the season for viola­ 23, the University of New Mexico Festival is sponsored by American the Vietnam situation have made it rather difficult to book the adequate police Easter vacation, April 4-5-6. Athletic events tion of the Football Code. Special emphasis should be placed in seeing that may be scheduled during this time, but no will stage "Dr. Knock," and at 8:15 Airlines, the Smithsonian Institu­ top names but we will. parking areas are well lighted and that police pro­ literary or academic competitions. p.m. The University of Texas at tion, Friends of the Kennedy Cen­ are available, that It will be noted that the science competi­ TURF to the two weekends of SYNTHETIC tion is also confined may be used for athletic Austin will produce "An Enemy of ter, and produced by the American Deadlines tection is available in the parking area. March 29 and April 12. Synthetic turf contain banquet ticket order forms, fields, provided that schools with synthetic the People." Educational Theatre Association Unless proper control and protection are made available at high turf fields provide soccer shoes for visiting Feb. 1 All issues of papers for housing reservation blanks and pro­ SCURRY-ROSSER HIGH teams and an opportunity for at least one On Friday, Jan. 24 Louisiana and the American National Theatre criticism must be submitted. If you gram information. When you re­ school athletic events, many parents will not allow children to attend practice period during the week of the game. Scurry-Rosser High School is on proba­ State University at Baton Rouge and Academy. purchased a criticism, send in up to ceive it, be sure to rush in your these events, nor will they attend themselves. tion in boys' basketball for a period of two years, 1968-9 and 19S9-70. FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL three issues in an envelope marked reservations as soon as possible. If there is going to be an educational athletic program, it must mean "FOR CRITICISM" and we will CORSICANA HIGH SCHOOL The State Executive Committee disquali­ See you at the convention. that it will be conducted in a fashion conducive to good sportsmanship, fied Florence High School from district Music Theory Notes rush them to a good critic. The Corsicana High School has been placed on honors and placed the school on probation character building and the other educational traits which we claim for probation in football for the 1968 football for the 1969 football season for mistreat­ sooner you get your issues in for season, for violation of the League Amateur ment of game officials and unsportsmanlike analysis, the longer you will have athletics. Rule and Rule 25 of The Football Plan. conduct by some players. ILPC Officers Say: the comments to work with. will take measures to see that the Athletic MEMORY Helpful Hints Given It is hoped that all schools PICTURE 1968-69 ONE-ACT PLAY Feb. 1 All issues for the annual is emphasized, as certainly the State Executive Committee does Leonardo da Vinci may be correctly iden­ Code tified as Leonardo, Leonardo da Vinci, or DISTRICT CHANGES newspaper ratings must be in. You not want to penalize any school for misconduct of its students, players da Vinci, or Vinci. must send in a set of all issues Headline Listed under the L's in most of the newer These transfers apply to One-Act Play On Contest Practice encyclopedias and art books, Leonardo lived ONLY and do not affect other contests. printed in an envelope marked or fans. before last names meant much. Since da Region II-AAAA Vinci has long been considered his last Transfer: Dist. 9 FT. WORTH Wyatt. By BEN BRANCH How much time you spend on FOR RATING." FaUure to send in name, even if it denotes only the place To: Dist. 6 with FT. WORTH: these will depend on the need. Re­ these issues means that a paper Precision where he was born, it is at least typograph­ Castleberry, Haltom, Richland; WICHITA Theory Contest ically last and should not be considered in­ FALLS: Rider and Wichita Falls. The State Music member that they are meant to lead cannot be rated. There are no files correct, even though the style of indexing Kegion III-AAAA should be ready soon. has changed. Transfer : Dist. 17 HOUSTON : Hous­ Handbook onto dictation-taking skills, and are of papers in this office. Send in one or ton, Reagan, Washington. When it is made ready, your school not to be considered ends in them­ copy of each issue printed by the Is Needed PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST To: Dist. 15 with GALENA PARK: North Shore; HOUSTON: Aldine will be mailed a special order blank selves for present purposes. deadline time and you will be rated. By MIKE SHEARN On page 6, Conference B-C, delete line 3. MacArthur, and Smiley. March 1 Last date for receipt As we move into another basketball season, with all the fun and ex­ This paragraph should read: "Class B-C Region II-AA for your convenience. Perform one number from the prescribed Transfer: Dist. 9 CLYDE. Basic Exercises of entries in the ILPC Individual ILPC Vice-President citement that accompany the game, the administrators, coaches and list designated as Class B-C, a second num­ To : Dist. 10 with Bridgeport, De- The cost will be almost incidental ber from the same grade or higher grade catur, Jacksboro; JUSTIN: Northwest, (b) Following the basic drills are Achievement Awards contests. You New Year's resolutions provide teachers must remember that basketball games involve a host-and- and a march of the director's own selec­ Olney, and SAGINAW Boswell. only 25 cents a copy. tion." Region II-A exercises which lead, step-by-step will receive a set of rules soon. Read incentive for personal improvement, as color and competition. The host school has a Page 8 Grade III should read: (Class Transfer: Dist. 9 Goldthwaite. rules carefully and get your best guest situation, as well AA-CCC). To : Dist. 10 with Albany, Baird, Many people have been asking to the taking of dictation, and here the and are an aid in achieving personal team and the game officials. CORRECTION: PRESCRIBED MUSIC and Glen Rose. workbooks are needed. work in for the competition. We responsibility to the guests, the visiting LIST Transfer : Dist. 15 Wylie. how they should go about preparing is where the satisfaction if kept. CORNET-TRUMPET SOLOS: To: Dist. 12 with Coppell, Mill- Some sections begin with "selective have more individual achievement Careful planning, well in advance of the game, is necessary to insure Carroll. their prospective contestants for the Most of us are selfish journalists Page 34: Class I sap, and SOUTHLAKE listening," requiring only that the medals to award than ever before. the proper reception of the visitors and their courteous treatment while Ellis 8771-W Hooper's, Drawer C, Den- Region IV-A State Music Theory Contest. I will who derive satisfaction from seeing ton, Texas 76201 Transfer : Dist. 25 Lexington. student make a checkmark each Start now to find your best work. our words perform an effective they are in the host city. Page 85 : Class III To: Dist. 26 with Hempstead and a step-by-step Ellis Mark I-O Hooper's, Drawer C, Sommerville. try to give you time he hears a certain figure, in­ communications function. We to see that adequate police protection is pro­ Denton, Texas 76201 Kegion I-B Plan Your Convention One major point is FIVE BRASS : pages 79-80-81 Transfer: Dist. 3 Dodson, Estelline and method of preparation which should terval, scale, etc. This leads, then, to should resolve to commit the min­ during and after the game. Each year a few Class I: Turkey. "critical listening," where a written Teachers and students should vided for officials before, Delete Pezel Sonata No. 27 (2 cornets, To: Dist. 4 with Amherst, Bled- enable each member of your theory imum of faux pas in 1969. to provide such protection and incidents occur which horn, trombone, tuba) . . Ru soe. Cotton Center, ENOCHS Bula, Hart, model is given, and the played ex­ read over the program as soon as it Headline writing is easily taken communities fail Class II: Lazbuddie, MAPLE Three Way, Smyer, team to make the highest score of Delete Dieterich Horizons (2 cornets or Spade, and Whitharral. ample has some changes which the is received. Plan to have students for granted. We often overlook the result in the schools' suspension in basketball for one year, or longer. 5 Jayton. which he is personally capable. 2 trumpets, horn or trombone, trom­ Transfer: Dist. student tries to catch. Finally, there attend as many different sessions as in word usage which year, you would be wise to bone or baritone, tuba) ...... Ru To : Dist. 6 with F 1 u v a n n a, Please note that I said should. There small errors As host for a number of home games this Repertoire (a collection) Hermleigh, Ira, Loraine, Roby, and ROTAN all the Delete Festival is no money-back guarantee, but is dictation. If it has been ap­ possible. It is not wise for can block communication, and some­ plan immediately for the "good host" role. Take the matter up with (any one of 14) (2 cornets, horn or Hobbs. school to attend trombone, trombone or baritone, tuba) Region III-B here are the things to do: proached one step at a time, it won't students from one times convey the wrong message. your local school board at once and lay firm plans for all occasions, ...... Kn Transfer : Dist. 21 Celina. hold many terrors. the same sessions. Have students as­ Delete Simon Scherzo for First Quin­ To : Dist. 20 with Ector and Savoy 1. Get at least one copy of each One San Antonio high school of your school, its officials and faculty, tet (2 cornets, horn, trombone, bari­ Transfer : Dist. 25 A very. signed to "cover" different sessions newspaper carried the headline, "39 when it will be the responsibility tone) ...... MPH To : Dist. 22 with Lone Oak and of the recommended books: QUINLAN Boles Home. Valuable so that they can report back to your to see that the guests receive the best and most courteous treatment. SIX OR MORE BRASS: pages 83-84-85-86 Fundamentals of Music Theory Ingenuity Get High on NEDT." This is sim­ Class II: Region IV-B learned. Transfer : Dist. 32 Normangee. judgment classes on what they have ilar in error to the head that in­ the years, the Interscholastic Leaguer has annually stressed Delete Gabriele-Miller Sonata Piano e by Bertrand Howard, published by 6. Here is where your Through Forte (any combination published) ... To : Dist. 33 with Chilton, Lorena, Reisel, and TEMPLE Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 757 and ingenuity come in. Using the formed the readers that "Vegetable the importance of good sportsmanship, good citizenship and fair play ...... Ox Lott, Milano, Instructional Convention Delete Schutz-Anthony Antiphony No. Academy. Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. November theory column and the Queen Picked." both as host 1 (4 cornets, 4 trombones) ..._...... TP at all school-sponsored events. With your cooperation, The price is $3.50, if it hasn't gone Theory Handbook as guides, figure The ILPC convention is designed Headlining club news stories NO FREE TICKETS and as visitor, in efforts being put forth for better sportsmanship, the ARCHER CITY AND up. It would be much better to have out the best way to use the drill ma­ to be of the greatest educational brings errors such as "Fencers Club athletic program should enjoy a banner year. CROWELL HIGH SCHOOLS AT STATE TOURNEYS one copy of this one for each student terial in your own particular situ­ value. The speakers are experts in Victor." I still haven't decided what Football District 11-A has placed Archer Ona tournament ticket for each League who plans to enter the contest, be­ ation. In almost every case, you will their fields. They have worked hard "Teachers Colleges Hit on Cur­ Press reports from other states indicate that many states have City and Crowell High Schools on probation member school will be provided at student for the 1968 football year for violation of price for all state tournaments this year. cause it is in a programmed learn­ need to decide these things: to prepare sessions to help students riculum" really means. abolished night high school athletics, simply because they could not Rule 13 of the Football Plan. Identification will be checked and only work. one ticket for each school will be sold at ing (or "teaching machine") for­ (a) How much time can you af­ and teachers to do better On the international scene, "Fly control the rowdyism that occurred before, during and after the games. KENNEDY OF SAN ANTONIO the discount rate. mat. ford to spend with your students on To Attend Venice Art Show" is a School of San An­ Awards Banquet It is hoped that the time will never come in Texas when the school will be John F. Kennedy High Practical Ear Training (Teach­ the basic drills? bit confusing. Also, "Flies to Re­ tonio has been put on probation in music for SPELLING CORRECTION to forego one of its very fine activities because a few "hood­ the 1968-69 school year by the Regional ers Manual), by Janet M. Mc- (b) How far in each section will There will be 2,145 tickets for the ceive Nobel Prize" may mislead a forced Music Executive Committee. On page 15, line 4, the word "indentifi able" is incorrect. It should be "identifi­ Gaughey, published by Allyn and you need to go for contest purposes? Awards Banquet on Saturday night, casual reader. lums" in the community get out of hand before and after the high school able." CHAPEL HILL Bacon Inc., 150 Tremont St., Bos­ In all cases, the material goes be­ March 22. The first 1,200 tickets An investigation story headed games. Chapel Hill High School of Tyler has yond the level of difficulty which sold will be for seats in the Poly­ "Smoking Chief Cause of Fire been placed on probation in boys' basket­ BASEBALL DATES ton, Mass. 02111. The price is about ball for the 1968-6!) school year for mis­ $6.00. One copy is all you need. will be encountered at the contest. nesian Room of the Villa Capri. The Deaths Here." A conservation- treatment of basketball officials. The following will be the official dates for AAA and AAAA baseball playoff schedules: Practical Ear Training (Student (c) How can you best and most remaining tickets will be for the minded copy editor wrote "Develop­ I. M. TERRELL May 17 Last date for determining AAAA other banquet rooms. All banquet district baseball champion. Workbook), same author and pub­ efficiently utilize your time and that ers Scan Virgin Far North." I. M. Terrell High School of Fort Worth AAA in May 24 Last date for determining of your students in working on the rooms will be connected to the main These headlines were found by a .Dnirteen, il/linute6 has been disqualified for League honors district champions and AAAA first round lisher. The price is about $3.25. I basketball for the 1968-69 season and has champions. hall by closed circuit TV. I believe sophomore English Class. These in basketball for baseball strongly suggest you get one copy selective and critical listening drills been placed on probation May 31 -Last day for determining AAA that all 2, 145 tickets will be sold. in­ The League has recently published a brochure entitled "Thirteen the 1969-1970 and the 1970-1971 basketball bi-district baseball champion and AAAA of the workbook for each prospec­ leading into dictation? heads provide more humor than season, for violation of the Basketball Code. second round champion. 7. Make sure your students can formation, and they remind us of Minutes," which explains the many facets of the League's literary, ath­ June 7 Last date for determining Re­ tive contestant. ONE-ACT PLAY gional baseball champions. read and write in the alto and tenor Convention Information the need to continue to work for letic, and music program. For failing to participate after filing en­ June 12-13 State Baseball Tournament. as treble and bass. an envelope of clarity in headlines and in all our try card, in violation of Rule l-f-2, the fol­ Read Column clefs as well You will receive It is strongly recommended that school administrators, school board lowing schools have been suspended in One- information soon. It will writing. JOURNALISM CONTESTS 2. The fact that you are reading convention members, coaches and teachers, as well as interested citizens, be given Act Play for the 1968-69 school year : Lake Use Tape Recorder Dallas; Anderson (Mart) : Moody; New District Journalism contests will be con­ this probably means that you have copies of this brochure for their information. It should be in the hands Home; Community (Nevada) ; Kennedy ducted in the 1969 Spring Meet in these When you are planning your drill (San Antonio) ; Spur; Texas City. districts : Districts 1, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 already read the theory column in 13, 14, 15, 16 in AAA; in item no. 6 (see above), of booster clubs, whether they represent athletics, music, or any other ROBERT E. LEE (SAN ANTONIO) in AAAA; Districts the November 1968 Leaguer. Hang sessions Districts 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 in give serious though to what you areas. Robert E. Lee High School (San An­ B ; and in District 6 in AA. onto that, because it gave in detail tonio) has been placed on probation in One- Any other district may have district just exactly what the contestants might do with a tape recorder. If Over 350 Attended It is hoped that, through the information in this pamphlet, many er­ Act Play for the 1968-69 school year by the journalism contests if the district executive State Executive Committee for mistreat­ committee so decides and requests contest would be expected to know and do in your school has a language lab with roneous impressions and ideas about the League and its operation will ment of Officials at the 1968 Regional Con­ material from the State Office. tape decks, you could make some test. the 1969 contest. be dispelled. tapes which would enable your stu­ DEBATE TOPIC CHANGE If you've lost your copy, there Meets in the distribution of this little SPELLING LIST CORRECTIONS dents to drill individually whenever Adjudication May we solicit your cooperation On page 17, Column 9, the word "bronco- The NUEA advisory Council has revised should be one or more copies float­ scope" is incorrect. It should be "broncho- the debate question for this year, 1968-1969 ing around your school system some­ they had the time. publication. scope." Also on Page 17, in column 10, the to read: RESOLVED: That the United The final UIL-sponsored adjudi­ Texas at Arlington; and Jim Jacob- com­ sup­ This could also be done on your * * * * second word, "homocide" is incorrect. The States should establish a system of where. Your principal and/or cation conference for 1968 was sen of Texas Christian University. correct spelling is "homicide." Also on Page pulsory service by all citizens. almost certainly has it own machine, or those belonging to 24 in Column 39, the word "unforseen" is The proposition formerly read "FOR all erintendent hosted by the University of Texas These men and the respective fac­ A truly educated man is never bored. Shipwrecked on a desert island, "unforeseen." students. I personally have used a incorrect. It should be jtizens." on file. Go borrow it, copy the theory the ulties were important factors in by the seashells or the birds, or find comfort in small portable tape recorder whose at Arlington music faculty at he would be fascinated column for November, and hang making the adjudication confer­ fastest speed is 3 3/4 i.p.s., and Arlington campus Dec. 7. the colors of the sunrise. onto it. Read it often! More than 350 high school music ences successful, Dr. Patrick said. * found it to be extremely helpful in * * * 3. When you get the recommend­ at­ Dr. Patrick said a complete re­ individual drill. By inventive. teachers and music educators ed books, start your prospective held this port on the conferences is being Do everything well. It is not the task that dignifies the man but the The seven items listed here should tended the six conferences contestants to work at once on the approxi­ prepared and will be available for man who dignifies his work. be enough to keep you occupied until year. Of those attending, Q. Is there a limit to the number all educational activities, of which Howard Fundamentals. It is a self- instru­ distribution soon. * * * * next month when topics for discus­ mately half represent the of delegates that a school may send athletics is one. School personnel teacher, but check to see that the mental field and half represent the Never trust a man who hates. He is giving you an emotional "hot and other individuals may be paid kids are actually going through it, sion will be harmonic analysis and to the ILPC state convention? the addition of parts to a given vocal field. check." He is spiritually bankrupt. actual expenses for this service pro­ that they aren't loafing on the job, "Especially noticeable in the par­ A. No. A school may send as melody. viding the payment is made by the and that they are using standard ticipation were the college faculty many as wish to come. It would be school. notational practices as they go. members from the colleges over the LETTERS TO appreciated if all schools would send When a student has completed state," said Dr. Nelson G. Patrick, Question: May a school or booster THE EDITOR in pre-registration information so this book, he will have about 75 per club provide vitamins or other med­ UIL Director of music. League cent of the "knowledge" that he will Engineering "Many of these were from col­ University Interscholastic that plans could be made here. ical services exclusively for ath­ need to make it through the contest. than the host schools," letes ? leges other Directory Question: Is it a violation for an he added. "Their interest in the Lea­ Answer: No, as this is a special Ear Training Scholarships activities is greatly ap­ State Executive Committee: Dean Norris A. Hiett, chairman : Dr. H. A. Calkins, Dr. Lynn athlete to receive free tickets or service provided only for athletes. gue music Dear Mr. Williams: Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Byron Fullerton, Dr. Rhea 4. Now take the two McGaughey preciated." H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson, Bailey M. Marshall. free admission to athletic contests If vitamins or other medical serv­ Thank you for inviting our school Legislative Council: W. C, Andrews, Chairman; C. C. Miller, Vice-Chairman ; Sam Ear Training books in hand. The Dr. Patrick said the spirit of co­ Elder, Horace Francis, Lloyd E. Gilbert, from a professional club, a college, ices are given to the entire student to provide a student to give a dem­ Bryan, Foster Cook, W. O. Echols, A. G. contest section on aural chord recog­ To Be Given operation exhibited at the clinics Charles Harris, J. C. Hicks, Claud H. Kellam, George Mabe, B. E. McCollum, or any other similar source ? body, it is not a violation. It is the onstration in informative speaking. James R. Phillips, G. R. Price, Drew H. Reese, W. A. Reeves, Fred Sailing, Eugene nition and dictation are the hardest The Department of Chemical between League music personnel, Stoever, George Thigpen, G. E. Thompson. Answer: Yes, it is a violation of responsibility of the family and not We accept the invitation. Steve Dr. Rhea H. Williams ones for most people, and these two Engineering of the University of college faculties and music educa­ Director ...... Article VIII, Section 8, the Amateur the school to provide vitamins, food, Dowd will represent us. Director of Athletics ...... Bailey M. Marshall books can save your life in these de­ Texas at Austin has announced tors was commendable, and helps in­ Director of Music ...... Dr. Nelson G. Patrick Rule, as a ticket is a valuable con­ and other such items. Supplies and Doing this demonstration will pro­ Director of Journalism ...... : ...... Dr. Max R. Haddick partments, if you will let them. The plans to sponsor five awards of $400 sure the future of such programs. - ...... -...... -...... -.... -- Roy M. Brown sideration. If all high school stu­ services during a game or practice vide a fine opportunity for both me Director of Drama books are confusing when you first each to contestants in UIL events. "Several colleges have indicated dents are admitted free, it is not a period relating only to the game or and my contestant to get some early look at them, but stay with it until Candidates for the grants must a willingness to sponsor summer violation; but to admit only athletes practice period may be furnished by season training. We always enjoy you learn your way around in them. have competed in League journal­ workshops in contest adjudication," is a violation. Institutions may the school. Payment of athletic in­ the Student Activities Conference at LEAGUER It isn't hard to do, and the rewards ism, speech, science, number sense, he added. "Others have expressed a INTERSCHOLASTIC charge a high school rate for high surance or other expenses directly Kilgore for this very reason. With are great! slide rule or ready writing contests, willingness to cooperate in such Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau school students providing it is ap­ related to injuries in athletics may the enthusiasm of the consultants of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028. 5. Get acquainted with the basic and they must enroll in chemical en­ projects as the need might arise." plied to all high school students. be made by the school. plus the association with other Austin 78712. plan followed by each section of the gineering at UT-Austin. Dr. Patrick had special praise for speech students, somehow my stu­ Question: Is it a violation for a McGaughey books, which is this: Department Chairman Eugene H. Dr. Gene Hemmle and the faculty Rhea H. Williams ...... Editor Question: May a pupil serve as a dents begin to feel a greater re­ club or a booster club and (a) In the teacher's manual, each Wissler said subsequent awards will at Texas Tech; Mr. Paul Green and Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor quarterback lifeguard at a swimming pool spect for speech activities. transportation of section starts with exercises which be made to the students, depending the faculty at Houston Baptist Col­ to provide free retain his eligibility ? Thank you for providing us with Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: SI per year plus 3 cents tax. their homes after ath­ 'an be used by you and your stu­ on their college performance. lege; Dr. Thomas Pierson and the athletes to Answer: Yes, providing he does a Student Activities Conference and maintenance dent (s) together, or just by your Information about the awards faculty at Texas A&I University; letic workouts? only lifeguarding and for including us on your program. Answer: Yes, as this is a special work. Teaching or officiating would student (s) alone. These are clap­ may be obtained by writing: Chair­ Richard Blair and the faculty of the service rendered only to athletes. It be in violation of the Amateur Rule, ping and counting rhythms, playing man, Department of Chemical En­ music department, The University Ava Hines gineering, The University of Texas, of Texas at Austin; Jack Mahan Speech Teacher Vol. LIII JANUARY, 1969 No. 5 is the responsibility of the school to but lifeguarding, maintenance or and singing scale patterns, with the provide transportation to and from any other approved area is not. same for chord patterns. Austin, Texas 78712. and the faculty at the University of Hawkins, Texas JANUARY, 1969 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Educational Theatre 196 9-1970 Calendar Planning Meeting Directors Aug. 13 First day to issue football shoes and socks, Conferences AAA, AA, A, B, Six-man and Eight-man. (No conditioning drills or or­ Convention Features ganized instruction permitted.) Aug. 18 First day for fall football practice, Conferences AAA, AA Chosen For OAP Contests and A. Secondary Theatre The State Drama Office has re­ One-Act Play.) Conference AAAA Aug. 18 First day for fall football conditioning, 1. Mrs. Margaret Card, Coronado, El Paso, By ROY M. BROWN Conferences B, Six- ceived the names of several District Some of these meetings were held 79912 man and Eight-man. (No contact equipment or contact activities per­ 2. Donald K. Ponder, El Paso, El Paso, State Drama Director One-Act Play planning meeting di­ in the fall and others will be held 79902 mitted.) rectors. | in the early spring. 3. Jerry Knight, Odessa, Odessa, 79763 For the first time in the history of the Texas Educational 6. Mrs. Sue Dunn, Arlington, Arlington, Aug. 20 First day for issuing football shoes and socks in Conference The directors are responsible for One-act play directors who have 76010 Theatre Association (TETA), the content of the annual con­ AAAA. (No conditioning drills or organized instruction permitted.) 8. Jerry Young, Sherman, Sherman, 75090 organizing and hosting a planning not been contacted for their meeting 14. Calvin Whatley, Temple, Temple, vention program will be devoted exclusively to the problems Aug. 25 First day for issuing meeting to prepare for the One-Act should write to their planning meet­ 76501 contact equipment and conducting 15. Miss Bebe Gail Palombo, Northshire, and accomplishments of secondary school theatre. contact activities in Conferences B, Six-man and Eight-man. Play contest. (For further infor-1 ing director listed below. For those Houston, 77015 19. Miss Le!a Blount, Waltrip, Houston, The annual meeting of the TETA and its affiliate organiza­ Aug. 25 First day for football conditioning, Conference AAAA. (No mation concerning the planning districts omitted the OAP director 77018 meeting, OAP directors should should contact his district director 20. Miss C. June Smith, Bellaire, Bellaire, tion, the Texas Secondary Theatre Conference (TSTC), will contact equipment or contact activities permitted.) 77401 refer to pages 9-10, Handbook for general. 21. Homer L. Goody, French, Beaumont, be held at The University of Texas at Austin Feb. 7-8. Aug. 25 First day for football interschool scrimmages, Conferences 77703 .AA, AA, A, B, Six-man and Eight-man. 22. Louis King, Thomas Jefferson, Port The convention will begin in the Arthur, 77640 Laboratory Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Vug. 29 First day for issuing contact equipment and having contact 23. Lonnie Keller, Pasadena, Pasadena, of long plays not on the Approved Music Matters 77502 on February 7 with a "Showcase" activities, Conference AAAA. 24. John Martin, Texas City, Texas City, List must submit to the Play Ap­ of high school productions. Three 77590 CHARLOTTE KAY MOTTER praisal Committee an exact copy of Sept. 1 Last day for accepting Football Plan. 25. Mrs. Elaine Windsor, Stroman, Vic­ talented Texas high school drama toria, 77901 the script no later than Feb. 12. Sept. 1 Last day for filing Music Acceptance Cards. 30 Charles Jeffries, Highlands, San An- directors will produce plays for Directors are encouraged to read Self-Evaluations ,nio, 78210 those attending. Sept. 1 Membership fees accepted for 1969-70 school year. 31. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hankins, Brack- carefully all of Rule 2, a, page 70, iridge, San Antonio, 78210 Charles Jeffries, drama director Sept. 8 Last day for submitting final Music Regional Organization Conference AAA Miss Motter "Constitution and Contest Rules", 1. Hobart McDonald, Canyon, Canyon, at Highlands High School Report. in San before submitting their requests. Vital For Contests 79015 Antonio, will produce scenes from Sept. 12 First day for playing football games, all conferences. 2. Julian Dawson, Kermit, Kermit, 79745 To Keynote If a request is made not in ac­ 4. Stark McQuain, Brownwood, Brown- "Ralph Roister Doister." By NELSON G. PATRICK ood, 76801 cordance with the rule, we will have Sept. 20 Last day for meeting of football district executive com­ 5. C. C. Clay, Azle, Azle, 76020 Mrs. Maurine Huffstutler, drama 6 Mrs. Janet Washerlesky, no other alternative than to return mittees. The marching contest, the first phase of the music contest Bonham, Bon- Theatre Fete director from Adams High School ham, 75418 the request. This wastes time, and Oct. 1 First day for boys' and girls' basketball practice, Conference B. series, is complete and has become history. Now is the time to 7. Mrs. Marilyn Marshall, Kilgore, Kil- in Alice, will produce scenes from rore, 75662 Miss Charlotte Kay Motter will with the deadline near, your time as 9. Mr. Felix Odom, Liberty, Liberty, "Cradle Song"; Miss Lela Oct. 1 Last day for accepting boys' and girls' swimming plans. :xamine the quality of participation as well as the contest be the keynote speaker for the an­ Blount, well as that of the Play Appraisal '7575 drama director at Houston's Oct. 1 Last day for organizing basketball districts. itself. 11. Mickey L. Trainer, Angleton, Angle- nual meeting of the Texas Educa- Wal­ Committee cannot be wasted. ton, 77515 trip High School will produce scenes Oct. 15 First day for girls' basketball practice, Conferences A, AA In retrospect, we can ask ourselves many questions. Did my 12. Homer F. Sprinlfield, Pearland, Pear- ;ional Theatre Association and the land, 77581 Texas Secondary School Theatre from "Cry Aloud." and AAA. participation in the contest, its preparation, presentation and 13. Mrs. Pat Brooks, Belton, Belton, 76513 Play Selection 14. Mrs. Jo Ella Whitworth, Gregory- Conference to be held in Austin at Oct. 15 First day for interschool boys' and girls' basketball scrim­ Portland, Gregory, 78359 Critic Judging Workshop subsequent evaluation contribute toward the musical growth the University Play selection is one of the most mages or games, Conference B. 15. J. E. S. Cabrera, Del Rio, Del Rio, of Texas Feb. 7-8, of my students? Did the contest adjudication provide for an 78840 1969. At the conclusion of the three difficult responsibilities of the Oct. 15 First day for boys' basketball practice, 16. Mrs. Constance Haugarth, Mission, plays, there will be a special Conferences AAAA evaluation of musical progress in relationship to other par­ Mission, 78572 Miss Motter, president of the UIL drama director. Finding the play to and AAA. Conference AA Critic Judging Workshop for the fit your particular situation and ticipants as well as in relationship to the ideal goals of achieve­ 1. Harold E. Dalton, Stinnett, Stinnett, California Educational Theatre As­ Oct. 15 Last day for accepting Boys' Basketball Plan and Girls' 79083 benefit of college theatre personnel your students is by no means an 4. James R. Vardy, Frenship High School, sociation and past director of the Basketball Plan. ment ? Wolfforth, 79382 National Secondary Schools The­ who are interested in becoming Ac­ easy job. 5. Walter A. Miller, Crane, Crane, 79731 credited Critic Judges. Dr. Loren No one can tell the director how Oct. 24 First day for Regional Marching Band contests. After examining ourselves on these two questions, we might 6. Richard Bain, Alpine, Alpine, 79830 atre Conference, holds a BA from ask 8. Ross Bauman, Llano, Llano, 78643 the University Winship from the UT-Austin to select a play; however, there are Oct. 27 First day for organizing spring meet districts, all conferences. a third: Was it worth the time and effort expended by the 10. Mrs. Martha Green, Jacksboro, Jacks- of Miami, an MA boro, 76056 from the University of Michigan, Drama Department and one of the guidelines or principles to follow in Nov. 1 First day for boys' basketball practice, Conferences A and students ? 13. W. A. Parker, Linden-Kildare, Lin­ most qualified OAP Critic Judges in play selection. If your library keeps AA. den. 75563 and is listed in "Who's Who in 14. Mrs. Sara Pruett, Pittsburg, Pitts­ American Theatre." the state, will serve as the Work­ back issues of the Leaguer, you Objective Approach music results? Did the judge con­ burg, 75686 Nov. 1 First day for girls' interschool basketball scrimmages or 17. James B. Golden, Van, Van, 75790 Author of many articles, reviews, shop Adjudicator. might refer to my column in the games, In any sort of self-evaluation, we sider the scope and variety of music 19. C. D. Fulkes, Round Rock, Conferences A, AA and AAA. Round and editorials in various profes­ I will be there too to discuss January, 1964, issue which men­ must ask ourselves some rather performed? Did the judge evaluate Rock, 78664 Nov. 2 Legislative Council meets in Austin (Sunday). 22. Mrs. Eleanor Patton, Crockett, sional periodicals, she has recently League Judging Standards and tions some of these principles. soul searching questions, and in your performance in terms of audi­ Crockett, 75835 Nov. 15 First day for boys' interschool basketball scrimmages 13. Miss Faye Campbell, Newton, Newton, written a textbook on teaching and other matters pertaining to the Always keep in mind: "The or seeking the answer assume an ob­ ence appeal? Did the judge evaluate games, Conferences AAAA, AAA, AA and A. 75966 directing theatre in high school. The One-Act Play Contest. strength of the player is the play," jective approach of a second per­ how well you 25. Dan Boren, Royal, Brookshire, 77423 achieved perfection in 26. M. D. Conger, Industrial, Vanderbilt, book, "High School Drama," is to and "if the play is right, there is Nov. 15 Last day for filing Girls' Volleyball Acceptance Cards. son. It is not sufficient to obtain just terms of the mechanics of marching 77991 Saturday: A Brain Drain 27. Mr. Carl Jaks, Goliad, Goliad, 77963 be published by Prentice Hall in great promise ; if the play is wrong, Nov. 15 Last day to certify district football champions, Conferences an answer, but where applicable, and musical performance? 28. Mrs. Mary Ann Pawlik, George West, late 1969 or early 1970. On Saturday morning the TETA- all is wrong." AAAA, AA and A. instigate corrective measures. The George West, 78022 Did the judge provide you and 30 M. Sims McCutchan, Pearsall, Pear- A lecturer in Theatre Arts at TSTC Convention will continue following are academic questions your students with constructive sail. 78061 Nov. 22 Last day to certify district football champions, Conferences 32. Mrs. Joy Beth Smith, La Feria, La UCLA from 1952 to 1964, Miss Mot­ with official opening ceremonies and Title Entry Card AAA, and can be answered only by the di­ _;_ To-r-n B, six-man and Eight-man. comments that would lead to im­ Feria, 78559 ter has been teaching drama at Ca­ a keynote address by Miss Char­ rector, but sooner or later society Conferencei^uiiiHreuco Ai Early in February, the OAP di­ Dec. 1 Last day for postmarking One-Act Play Enrollment Cards. proved performance if you carried 2. Mrs. Kathrine Porter, Claude, Claude, noga Park High School in Los An­ lotte Motter, Canoga Park High also will pass judgment on them. them out? Was the rating you re­ 79019fuiy rector of every school officially en­ Dec. 1 Last day for enrolling in Interscholastic League Press Con­ 3. Lawrence P. Scott, Farwell, Farwell, geles for the past 18 years. School, Los Angeles, California. rolled in the 1968-69 One-Act Play ference. Let us take each of the questions ceived an accurate evaluation of 79325;o^o Miss Motter is one of the most 4. Stanley Nixon. Crosbyton, Crosbyton, dy­ Contest will receive the pink Title in turn and propound additional your performance in terms of other 7932216L6 namic voices in secondary educa­ Dec. 1 Last day for postmarking Journalism Acceptance Cards. questions that will focus on the participants in your conferences 6. Caffev Welch, Roscoe, Roscoe. 79545 Entry Card. 8. David Williams and Mrs. Lois Dolan, tional theatre today. Each director is urged to com­ Dec. 1 Last day for paying Interscholastic League membership fees. apexes of the larger questions. and in relationship to the ideal per­ Sonora, Sonora, 76950 She is a past director of the Sec­ 19. Mrs. Lillian Cohagen, Overton, Over- 15 Music plete the card and return it to the Dec. 15 First day for girls' volleyball practice, all conferences. formance? ton. 75684 ondary Schools Theatre Conference Systematic State Office immediately. The dead­ Feb. 1 Deadline for Preparation Through the judges' comments, 22. D. L. Mayo, Rosebud, Rosebud, 76670 submitting issues of school newspapers for ILPC 23. Lance Graham, Blooming Grove, and at present is the President of line is March 3. criticism. Concerning participation: Did did you gain a clearer perspective of Blooming Grove, 76626 the California Educational Theatre A word you prepare the show, step by step, the objectives of the marching band 27. I. E. Clark, Schulenburg, Schulenburg. Winners of caution: Please do not Feb. 1 Last day for newspapers to be rated by ILPC. 78956 Association, She will also partici­ return the prior to the first rehearsal? Did you program? If you cannot answer yes 28. Mrs. Linda Peter, Van VIeck, Van card with the title of a K n eb,', 1 FirSt day f°r intersch°ol scrimmages or games, girls' volley- Vleck, 77482 pate on panels and meet with col­ play that is not on the Approved plan a systematic structure of in­ to all of these questions, what would 31. C. L. Curry, Pettus, Pettus, 78146 lege and secondary teachers during ball, all conferences. Conference B List of Plays unless you have re­ struction that took into consider­ you like to have done to improve the 1. Bill Reisdorph, Hartley, Hartley, the day. Feb. 1 First day for baseball practice, all conferences. Honored ceived approval from the Play Ap­ ation the students' abilities? Did contest? How can you make the ex­ Many of the best minds in college 7. Odell Wilkes, Meadow, Meadow, 79345 Fifteen high praisal Committee. Feb. 2 Last day for organizing spring meet districts. you plan a rehearsal schedule that perience more meaningful for your 10. K. L. White, Sierra Blanca, Sierra school students have and secondary theatre will be par­ Blanca, 79851 been given the "Outstanding Music Feb. 12 Last day for requesting additions to basic set and for sub­ would not infringe on the students' students? 15. Miss Allouez Blackburn, Hawley, ticipating in the convention pro­ Hawlev, 79525 Award" for their Busy Time mitting plays NOT on Approved List for consideration as entries in the time? performance in gram. As indicated earlier, the pro­ 16. Levon Beakley, Rule, Rule, 79547 the 1968 One-Act Play contest. The contest show: Did the contest Was It Worth While 22. John F. Cobb, Hunt County, Quinlan, State Solo and Ensemble gram will be devoted to secondary I realize the next few months will 75474""4 Contest. Feb. 13-Earliest day for holding Regional Solo-Ensemble contests. show provide for musical learnings Concerning Time: Was it worth 26_. Guy W. Nixon, Elysian Fields, Elysian school theatre. I hope you will plan be the busiest time of the year for Fields. 75642 Music judges in terms of broadening the students' the time and effort of the students? for the eighth an­ to be there, in order that all of us drama directors. However, I hope 29. Wayne Poe, Wortham, Wortham, nual contest based their choices on scope of music literature, in this The answer to this question is en­ 76693 may profit from your ideas on how you will feel free to write or call if case march music? Did the show tirely dependent on the director. If 31. Raymond Young, Evadale, Evadale, each student's ability in perform­ there is anything I can do to assist Feb. 15 Last day for accepting Baseball Plan. 6! 5 we can improve the status and provide for an opportunity to teach he has approached the marching 36. Edward Sazoebiel, La Vernia, La ance, interpretation and musical in preparation for your one-act Feb. 16 First ernia. 78121 quality of secondary school theatre. day for girls' regional basketball playoffs, all con­ basic music theory? Did you? . . . band contest as a part or segment of 37. O. T. Sears, Utopia, Utopia, 78884 understanding. play entry. ferences. 38. David Dailey, San Perlita, San Perlita, Four students Was the music and the marching his total program, if he has focused 78590 were repeat win­ District Transfers I hope to see you here in Austin Feb. 21 Last day for girls' regional basketball playoffs, all confer­ integrated to obtain artistic results? his efforts toward musical and edu­ ners from 1967. They are: Phyllis It was necessary to make a num­ at the TETA-TSTC Convention ences. Was the music and the marching cational objectives, if he has worked Lewis, clarinet, Nederland High ber of district transfers in OAP Feb. 7-8. GOOD SHOW! Feb. 21 Last day for certifying boys' district basketball champions, within the functions of the march­ within the abilities of his students, Postscripts... School, Nederland; Ted Taylor, pi­ competition this spring. These Conferences AAA, AA and A. ing band? Did you plan the show to if he has used the contest as good ano, Forest Park High School, transfers were necessary to provide Feb. 23 First day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, Conferences have audience appeal? Finally, was natured rivalry, if he has used the (Continued from page 4) Beaumont; Sandy McQueen, trom­ more competition, reduce expenses Books & Magazines A, AA and AAA. the show designed to achieve a mus­ contest to assist his student to ob­ bone, Memphis High School, Mem­ incurred by schools at area contests, (2) Control! Administrators, THE CORRESPONDENTS' WAR, JOUR­ Feb. 26, 27 & 28 Girls' State Basketball Tournaments, all conferences. ical result? tain self-esteem, then it can be a phis; and Margaret Frey, viola, and reduce the number of schools NALISTS IN THE SPANISH-AMERI­ Feb. 28 Last day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, Conferences powerful aid in achieving his ob­ coaches, teachers, and students, e.g. McCallum High School, Austin. at the regional contests. The district CAN WAR By Charles H. Brown. cheerleaders Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1967. A, AA and AAA. Adjucation Questions jectives of music education and and student council, Two high schools Sam Rayburn transfers apply to one-act play con­ $8.95. Feb. 28- Last day for Concerning the adjudication: worthy of student time. If he has can do much to see that improper of Pasadena and McCallum of Aus­ The Spanish-American War was the baby certifying boys' district basketball champions, Did tests only, and do not affect other of the reporters. Its birth pains were com­ Conferences B and AAAA. the contest judges provide you and not done these things, but made the behavior is curbed. Law officers tin produced two winners each. spring meet activities. plicated by the lack of electronic communi­ should be on duty both inside and cation, but this only spurred the reporter- March 1 Last day for organizing baseball districts, all conferences. your students with an evaluation of contest an end result, it is not likely The winners, each of whom re­ A list of the district transfers midwives to extravagant efforts ot bring your musical performance in that it was worth the student's time outside before and after the games. ceived a Division I rating in Class I news to a public clamoring for information. March 1 First day for playing any interschool baseball scrimmages terms can be found in the Official Notices Americans had become aware of their power or games, all conferences. of style, interpretation, and general and effort. Any violators should be prosecuted. music competition at regional, were: column in this issue of the Leaguer. and were eager for a test. This war gave them an opportunity to see their power in March 1 Last day for receipt of ILPC Individual Achievement Award William Riesser, flute, Sam Ray- action, and they demanded that view through Coach Is Important burn High School, Pasadena. Approval Deadline Near the eyes of the first great corps of war cor­ entries. respondents. March 2 First day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, Conferences (3) The coach, his action and the Jean McCray, oboe, Panhandle All OAP directors who propose This is an excellent book, reflecting a sig­ Decree By 'Judge' Outlawed actions displayed by his boys, nificant phase of the history of the develop­ B and AAAA. High School, Panhandle. to produce one-act plays or cuttings ment of mass communications. MRH. should be beyond reproach. If the March 3 Last day for filing One-Act Play Title Entry Card with Rita Roddy, clarinet, Troup High Gossip In Seguin Newspaper coach or team displays an unsports­ School, Troup. State Office. manlike attitude on the court it is March 6 & 7 Boys State Basketball Tournament, Conferences A, AA Phyllis Lewis, clarinet, Nederland In 1948 a student editor decreed Bettersworth (now a Seguin house­ likely to incite their fans. Every High School, Nederland. and AAA. avenue should March 7 Last day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, Conterences that The Saegert Star, student wife) acting with authority as a be explored by Ralph D. Alien, clarinet, Stephen newspaper of Saegert Junior High judge, sentenced the gossip column coaches and administrators to see F. Austin High School, Austin. B and AAAA. that this does not occur. March 13 & 14 Boys State Basketball Tournament, Conferences B School in Seguin, would not print a to exclusion from The Saegert Craig Collins, trumpet, Mineola gossip column. Star's columns," Norris said. Few schools where investigations High School, Mineola. and AAAA. have been made felt that such in­ March 14 Last day for holding Regional Solo and Ensemble contests. Subsequent editors have con­ "Since then," he added, "editors Tom Herndon, French horn, Sher­ cidents would occur. But they did. man High March 20 & 21 ILPC State Convention. curred in that judgment, and The have concurred with 'Judge' Better- School, Sherman. No one expects their fans to erupt, March 20 & 21 State Swimming Meet, Boys' and Girls'. Saegert Star today remains free of worth's mandate." Sandy McQueen, trombone, Mem­ but they sometimes do. phis High School, March 27, 28 & 29 Easter such a column. How it came about Memphis. Vacation. It is much better to be prepared April 4_Last day for certifying girls' volleyball district champions, was explained recently by George Eric Bach, baritone, McCallum F. Norris, the paper's adviser. for incidents and not have them High School, Austin. all conferences. 25,000 Plays happen, than it is to "drop your April 9, 10 & 11 First weekend for holding district spring meets. "In our first year we examined Kay Hewitt, snare drum, Azel guard" and have something occur. April 16-18 Last weekend for holding district spring meets. the gossip columns of some other Are Available High School, Azle. The football season was com­ April 18 Last day for playing off girls' volleyball regional champion­ papers," Norris wrote. He said he Ted Taylor, piano, Forest Park Approximately 25,000 plays con­ pleted with an exceptionally few re­ High School, Beaumant. ships, all conferences. and his students charged them all tained in the Drama Loan Library ported incidents. Basketball, being Margaret April 20 Last day for filing entries in regional meets. with: F. Frey, viola, McCal­ an emotion-packed sport, played in lum April 24-25 Regional Meets. 1) Distorting the image of the are available as one of the services High School, Austin. close quarters two or more times a May 1&2 Girls' Volleyball State Championship, all Conferences. school as a whole ; sponsored by the University Inter­ Bruce Burnett, voice, Dumas High week, opens itself to many prob­ May 7-9 State Meet. 2) Causing parents to be unduly School, Dumas. scholastic League, according to lems. Through the efforts of all, we May 9 Last day to submit Regional Music Contest Schedule for 1970- suspicious of children's doings at Roy Finney, voice, Belton High State Drama Director Roy Brown. can keep incidents at games to a School, Belton. 71. school; Any public school teacher may minimum. May 16 Last day to certify district baseball champions, Conferences 3) Causing students not to take Sina Pendleton, voice, Sam Ray- AAAA, AA, A and B. the paper home for fear of what the borrow reading copies of plays from burn High School, Pasadena. May 23 Last day to determine district baseball champions, Con­ family might read and think; the library for up to two weeks, he ference AAA, and bi-district in AAAA. 4) Being unworthy of legitimate said. Scholarship Books & Magazines May 30 Last day to determine AAA Bi-district champions and AAAA news space; No more than 10 separate titles second round champions. 5) Trespassing into students'per­ may be borrowed at one time. THE ART OF OFFICIATING SPORTS, Third Edition, by Dr. lohn W. Bunn, June 1-2 State Finals, Music Solo and Ensemble contests. sonal, private business; All plays should be ordered by List Coming Prentice-Hall. Inc. New York, 1968. One of the most interesting and informa­ June 6 Last day for determining regional baseball champions, Con­ 6) Being of interest only to the title and listed alphabetically. tive publications to come off the press is ferences AAAA and AAA. people who submitted gossip; Play orders should be addressed The Texas Interscholastic League the book. The Art of Officiating Sports. The philosophy of officiating is discussed June 11-12 State Baseball Tournament, Conferences AAAA and 7) Encouraging irresponsible, to: Drama Loan Library, Box 8028, Foundation Scholarship listing will clearly and precisely, and an inventory as be mailed to all schools to whether or not you have the qualifica­ AAA. anonymous writing; University Station, Austin, Texas this month. tions to be an official is a prominent part June 12 Last day to determine regional baseball champions, Confer­ 8) Violating ethical standards of 78712. The new list will give require­ of the book. ences AA and A. journalism; For further information concern­ ments for more than 150 scholar­ Specific requirements for officiating in­ dividual athletic events are amply described. TENNIS TITLIST Mike Mills, representing June 12 Last day to determine bi-district baseball champions, 9) ing the ships to be awarded in June to com­ The treatise is full of helpful charts, dia­ A&M Consolidated High Con­ Betraying confidences. library or UIL drama ac­ grams and other visual aids. ference B. "We found them 'guilty as tivities, contact Roy Brown at the petitors in League academic and For those interested in officiating, teach­ School, won the state Conference AAA boys' singles championship for ing, or coaching, this is a "must" book for June 13 Annual meeting of Music Rules Advisory Committee, Austin. charged' and our first editor, Linda above address. literary contests. their libraries. ' 1968 while competing as a junior. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER JANUARY, 1969 Austin Reagan, Lubbock Estacado Daingerfield, Sonora Grid Champs Reagan High School of Austin non 0; Troup 42, MeGregor 20; Springs 35, Brackettville 8; Ban­ ster 20; Harper 34, Rocksprings 12. pushed its undefeated streak to 29 Columbus 16, Georgetown 0; Dun- quete 6, Runge 0. Regional Winners: Cotton Center games and edged Odessa Permian bar (Lufkin) 7, Fidelity Manor 0; Regional Winners: Throckmorton 43, Sterling City 22; Community 17-11 to win its second straight East Chambers 8, Woodville 7; 27, Lazbuddie 6; Trent 22, Jayton Conference AAAA state grid title. Klein 27, Boling 6; Goliad 30, Taft (Nevada) 72, Estelline 32; Harper 0; Celina 40, Muenster 0; Carlisle 34, Rocksprings 12. Lubbock Estacado capitalized on 6; Randolph 20, Hondo 14; Lyford (Price) 20, Red Oak 14; Chilton 26, its first year in UIL competition by 6, San Diego 6. Rising Star 0; Sheridan 0, Mont­ Six-Man Conference blanking Refugio 14-0 to take the gomery 0; Banquete 16, Dripping District Winners: Marathon, Conference AAA championship. Regional Winners: Iowa Park 25, Springs 7. In the tightest of the 1968 cham­ Denver City 2; Big Lake 17, Stam­ Miles, Blackwell, Lueders, Novice, Star, Strawn, Tolar, Aquilla, Ogles- pionship tilts, Daingerfield nipped ford 0; San Saba 35, Forney 14; Eight-Man Conference Daigarfield 35, Kaufman 7; Colum­ by. f' SONORA SOARS TO TITLE Pictured are the Conference A 1968 Football State Champions, Sonora High School. Bottom Row (l-r) Ed Lufkin by 7-6 to claim the Con­ District Winners: Cotton Center, ference AA state title. bus 33, Troup 0; Dunbar (Lufkin) Lee Renfro, Israel Sanchez, Mark Jacoby, Scott Shurley, Thurston McCutchen, Richardo Perez, Robert Mata, Hermin Perez, Charles Good- Wellman, Sterling City, Estelline, Bi-District Winners: Marathon Sonora whitewashed Poth by a 27, East Chambers 7; Klein 27, 23, Miles 16; Blackwell 27, Lueders son. Second Row Jess Cook, Scott Jacoby, Richard Bundy, Ted Fish, Lazaro Martinez, Silvas Chavez, Jose Espinosa, James Elliott. Third Row Goliad 6; Randolph 22, Lyford 8. Woodson, Westminster, Community 9-0 count to win the Conference (Nevada), Harper, Rocksprings. 22; Novice 32, Star 25; Strawn 70, Erasmo Lumbreras, Richard B. Black, David Green, Monte Dillard, Kerry Joy, David Wuest, Gregory Everett. A championship. Tolar 21; Oglesby 77, Aquilla 44. Quarter-Final Winners: Iowa Bi-District Winners: Cotton Cen­ Park 0, Big Lake 0; Daingerfield ter 36, Wellman 32; Sterling City Regional Winners: Marathon 41, Conference AAAA 42, San Saba 6; Dunbar (Lufkin) District Winners: Coronado (El (Bye); Estelline 42, Woodson 28; Blackwell 14; Strawn 42, Novice 32, Columbus 14; Klein 24, Ran­ Community (Nevada) 48, Westmin­ 32; Oglesby 77, Aquilla 44. Paso), Bel Air (El Paso), Permian dolph 8. (Odessa), Tascosa (Amarillo), Wichita Falls, Irving, Garland, Semi-Final Winners: Dainger­ Richardson, Terrell (Fort Worth), field 14, Iowa Park 0; Dunbar (Luf­ Postscript On Athletics Arlington Heights (Fort Worth), kin) 22, Klein 18. Adams (Dallas), South Oak Cliff (Dallas), Texarkana, Temple, State Champion: Daingerfield 7, Smiley (Houston), Conroe, Wash­ Dunbar (Lufkin) 6. Schools Responsible ington (Houston), Austin (Hous­ Conference A ton), Lee (Houston), Bellaire (Houston), Charlton-Pollard (Beau­ District Winners: Gruver, Wheel­ er, Sudan, Rails, Coahoma, Asper- When Crowds Unruly mont) , Port Neches, Rayburn (Pas­ mont, Rankin, Sonora, Goldthwaite, adena), Ball (Galveston), Miller The Basketball Code, which each Basketball Member School Ranger, Holliday, Aledo, Clifton, (Corpus Christi), Alice, Reagan agrees to abide by when it signs the Basketball acceptance Crowley, Pilot Point, Honey Grove, (Austin), Seguin, Houston (San card, states: Antonio), Highlands (San An­ Pewitt, Mabank, White Oak, Timp- "The Basketball Code means to son, Grapeland, Rosebud, Groes- tonio), Highlands (San Antonio), beck, Lexington, Barbers Hill, Mag­ play the game in the spirit of fair­ uncalled for and inexcusable. Wheatley (San Antonio), Kennedy The basketball plan is clear: The (San Antonio). nolia, Weimar, Tidehaven, Dilley, ness and clean sportsmanship; to Johnson City, Poth, Agua Dulce. observe all rules and not attempt to school is responsible. Responsibility here would imply that necessary DAINGERFIELD TOPPED CLASS AA Pictured are the Conference AA State Football Champions for 1968, Daingerfield High School. Bi-District Winners: Coronado Bi-District Winners: Gruver 20, hold, 'beat the ball,' or coach from precautions are taken, not just by (El Paso) 30, Bel Air (El Paso) Bottom Row (l-r) Billy Ray Smith, Pat Howard, Greg Maddox, Stan Wyatt, Murray England, Chris Hall, Alvin Lawton, Mitch Cox, David Wheeler 14; Sudan 20, Rails 14; the side lines because it can be done the host school but by the visiting 6; Permian (Odessa) 13, Tascosa Beason. Second Row Bob Malone, James Howell, Doug Parrish, Johnny Ramage, Mike Cox, Tommy Armstrong, Danny Barnett, Glynn Tid- Coahoma 34, Aspermont 6; Sonora without the knowledge of the ref­ school as well. 6; Irving 36, Wichita Falls 28; 29, Rankin 13; Ranger 40, Goldth­ well, Jerry Pratt, Danny Thomas, Mike Harte. Third Row Coach Buddy Humphrey, Marc McDaniel, Joe Terrell, Gerry Hart, Dennis Camp­ Richardson 17, Garland 7; Arling­ eree, or to resort to trickery in waite 0; Aldeo 21, Holliday 13; Clif­ Difficult To Control bell, Arthur Moore, Zembra Everett, Joe Nears, Eddie White, Coach Richard Woods. Fourth Row Randy Hood, Floyd Rivers, Keith Williams, ton Heights (Fort Worth) 56; Ter­ equipping or preparing players. It ton 37, Crowley 21; Honey Grove means to accept decisions of officials Often, admittedly, it is difficult to Larry Duncan, William Chism, Clarence Young, Don Carpenter and Coach Bill Lane. rell (Fort Worth) 30; South Oak 13, Pilot Point 3; Pewitt 29, Ma- Cliff (Dallas) 13, Adams (Dallas) without protest and to see that maintain control over adult fans, bank 0; White Oak 18, Timpson 7; proper precautions are taken for as the school's involvement is bor­ 6; Temple 34, Texarkana 14; Rosebud 12, Grapeland 0; Lexing­ Smiley (Houston) 22, Conroe 14; their protection and safety; to treat derline. Nonetheless, the school is ton 26, Groesbeck 14; Barbers Hill your opponents as your guests, and expected to "be on top of" such Washington (Houston) 28, Austin 16, Magnolia 9; Tidehaven 21, (Houston) 0; Lee (Houston) 24, to put clean play and real sports­ situations to the best of its ability. Weimar 0; Johnson City 34, Dilley manship above victories. It means What alternatives do the schools Bellaire (Houston) 0; Charlton- 6; Poth 41, Agua Dulce 12. Pollard (Beaumont) 31, Port the ability to win without boasting face if they want athletics to con­ Neches 15; Ball (Galveston) 33, Regional Winners: Sudan 20, Gru­ and to lose without grudge. Victory tinue to be educational? One al­ Rayburn (Pasadena) 0; Miller ver 14; Sonora 7, Coachoma 6; is is no great matter. The important ternative would be to allow no one (Corpus Christi) 27, Alice 21; Ranger 22, Aledo 22; Clifton 21, thing in sport is the manly striving at the games but students. One state Reagan (Austin) 40, Seguin 0; Honey Grove 7; White Oak 31, to excel and the good feeling it fos­ has gone even further than that for Houston (San Antonio) 17, High­ Pewitt 14; Rosebud 28, Lexington ters between those who play fair isolated situations. lands (San Antonio) 0; Wheatley 0; Tidehaven 25, Barbers Hill 16; and have no excuse when they lose." They have played a few games (San Antonio) 43, Kennedy (San Poth 59, Johnson City 14. without spectators, just coaches and What It Means Antonio) 0. officials. Quarter-Final Winners: Sonora What does this mean? It means It is a shame that deplorable in­ Regional Winners: Permian 26, Sudan 20; Clifton 14, Ranger a school is responsible for the action cidents can occur at high school con­ (Odessa) 34, Coronado (El Paso) 12; Rosebud 27, White Oak 27; of its coaches, players and fans be­ tests. The honest fact is they do 15; Irving 14, Richardson 12; South Poth 34, Tidehaven 0. fore, during and after the game. It occur and the number of incidents Oak Cliff (Dallas) 47, Arlington Semi-Final Winners: Sonora 47, covers three primary areas: (1), is not decreasing. Heights (Fort Worth) 0; Smiley Clifton 0; Poth 35, Rosebud 0. sportsmanship during the game, on Athletics should be educational if (Houston) 21, Temple 6; Washing­ and off the field by players, coaches they are to remain in the school pro­ ton (Houston) 31, Lee (Houston) State Champion: Sonora 9, Poth and fans; (2), the treatment of of­ gram. Educators should not, and, ESTACADO SWEPT AAA Pictured are the 1968 Conference AAA State Football Champions, Estacado High School of Lubbock. Bottom 14; Ball (Galveston) 16, Charlton- 0. ficials on and off the field; and (3), I'm sure, will not tolerate the afore­ row (l-r) Tommy Scruggs, William Hall, J. B. Lemon, Joe Rose, Bobby Lester, Robert Hines, David Moody. Second row Mike Eller, Marvin Pollard (Beaumont) 6; Reagan the treatment of the opponents mentioned acts at any ball game, (Austin) 25, Miller (Corpus Chris­ Conference B Turner, Kenneth Wallace, Larry Miller, Frank Judie, James Mosley, James Lester, Richard Segura, Donald Bradshaw (manager), Melvin Mitchell players, coaches and fans. or any other school activity. ti) 0; Wheatley (San Antonio) 12, District Winners: Groom, Laz- The responsibility of conduct of (manager), Harry Hulsey (manager), Ernest Jones (manager), Billy McGinnis (manager). Third row Gary Garrett (manager), Mike McLin, Rudy Houston (San Antonio) 0. buddie, Throckmorton, Amherst, all people belongs to the individual No Easy Solution Beltran, Ronnie Hill, Jesse Lethridge, Tyson Haynes, Kenny Williams, Robert Boykin, Avance Green, Joe Benson, Coach Delbert Wilson, Coach Jayton, Trent, Fort Hancock, Muen- Quarter-Final Winners: Permian school. This does not mean just on The solution to this enigma is not (Odessa) 10, Irving 6; Smiley ster, Lake Dallas, Celina, Anna, Gene Murrell, Coach Wayne Garner, Head Coach Jimmie Keeling, Trainer E. G. Nunez. Fourth row Jesse Bozeman, Floyd Harris, Walter the playing court. It relates to the easy and there is no "sure fire" (Houston) 7, South Oak Cliff (Dal­ Union Grove (Gladewater), Car­ Hibbler, Daniel Johnson, Buddy King, Homer Morse, Fred White, Porter Jaushlin, Freddie Stephens, Angel Rodriquez, Enedino Samudio, stands, dressing rooms, parking lots panacea. There are a number of las) 0; Washington (Houston) 22, lisle (Price), Red Oak, Crawford, and the streets in the immediate steps each school can take to help Willie Avery. Ball (Galveston) 9; Reagan (Aus­ Chilton, Rising Star, Calvert, Mont­ area. Here is where trouble can and eliminate such problems and these tin) 36, Wheatley (San Antonio) 6. gomery, Chester, Sheridan, Drip­ most often does arise into an un­ precautions should be taken ping Springs, Brackettville, Runge, desirable situation. Semi-Final Winners: Permian Banquete. whether we expect problems or not. (Odessa) 22, Smiley (Houston) 0; (1) The fans, both students and Reagan (Austin) 31, Washington Bi-District Winners: Lazbuddie Buses 'Rocked' outsiders, should be informed of (Houston) 13. 26, Groom 6; Throckmorton (Bye) ; Although reports are infrequent, proper behavior at athletic contests Jayton 34, Amherst 12; Trent 58, this office is notified occasionally of and of the League rules. Student as­ State Champion: Reagan (Austin) Fort Hancock 6; Muenster 38, Lake buses being "rocked," fist fights in semblies, talks before civic groups tin) 17, Permian (Odessa) 11. Dallas 6; Celina 28, Anna 6; Car­ and around dressing rooms and at­ and meetings with individuals re­ lisle (Price) 24, Union Grove tacks by small groups on individ­ garding exemplary behavior and Conference AAA (Gladewater) 14; Red Oak (Bye) ; uals in parking lots. Some of these League rules are recommended as District Winners: Hereford, Ker- Chilton 16, Crawford 0; Rising Star are provoked while others are not. mit, Estacado (Lubbock), Brown- steps that can and should be taken (Bye) ; Montgomery 14, Calvert 13; Regardless of who does the pro­ to help eliminate improper actions. wood, Azle, Piano, Henderson, Sheridan 39, Chester 0; Dripping voking, incidents such as these are Mexia, Silsbee, Elmore (Houston), (See POSTSCRIPTS on page 3) West Columbia, Alvin, Belton, Re­ fugio, East Central (San Antonio), Mission. High School Hall Of Fame Bi-District Winners: Kermit 21, REPEAT CHAMPS Austin Reagan drove to the Conference AAAA state title for the second consecutive year. Pictured are, bottom row Hereford 14; Estacado (Lubbock) (l-r), Garry Brown, manager, Billy Schott, Emory Ballard, Robert Miller, Chuck Lipscomb, Steve Phillips, Howard Shaw, Pete Huffman, Alan 49, Brownwood 8; Piano 62, Azle Inducts Four Texas Greats Moore, Jackie Linam, Steve Grant and Larry Brown. Second row, Mike Buttler, Jerry Johnson, Donald Ealey, Lester Ealey, Levine Deputy, 20; Henderson 10, Mexia 7; Silsbee 26, Elmore (Houston) 6; Alvin 36, By R. J. KIDD James Hendricks, Morris Hoover, Mickey Vann, Bobby Bacon, Preston Matthews, Hap Feurbacher, Stan McElrath, Glen Swenson, assistant boys all striving for the State ing, 300 of it in a single game. West Columbia 35; Refugio 21, Bel- Championship in the sport of their He was a drop-kicking expert coach. Third row, Randy Day, trainer, Mike Ray, Tobin Haynes, Tommy Moorman, Curt Swenson, Jerry Carpenter, Gary Kipp, Donald Nichols, The first annual Installation Ban­ ton 19; Mission 34, East Central special interest, it necessarily in­ who could kick them from mid- Doyle Bridgefarmer, Troy Schulz, Jimmy Williams, Bill Bluntzer and Travis Raven, Head coach. Back row Roger Roeglin, Tim Harkins, Bobby (San Antonio) 0. quet for the Texas High School volves the largest Interscholastic field. Reynolds, Rusty Campbell, Larry Arrants, Mike Bayer, Rickey Smith, Gary Morrison, Stan Manley, James Cawthon and Carroll Lundin, assist­ Football Hall of Fame was held at League Organization in America; LEO BALDWIN made his fame Quarter-Final Winners: Estacado ant coach. (Lubbock) 35, Kermit 12; Hender­ Breckenridge on Dec. 2, 1968. This the UIL sponsors four state cham­ as the star of Wichita Falls in son 21, Piano 7; Alvin 35, Silsbee first annual Texas High School pionships in football, five state 1923. He had the distinction of championships in basketball, five 13; Refugio 17, Mission 8. Football Hall of Fame was orga­ scoring all but one of the touch­ state championships in track and downs for his team that year. nized and planned by the Texas Semi-Final Winners: Estacado in baseball. CLARENCE (Blue) SMITH Committee Asks End To All-Star Games (Lubbock) 30, Henderson 0; Re­ Sports Writers who have done much put Cleburne on the football High School All-Star Games oc­ since the previous November and in the college that recruited the ath­ letic trainers are opposed to this fugio 55, Alvin 44. to publicize schoolboy athletics in Coaches Association map in 1920. He was a great curring in July and August should just a few short days, approxi­ lete or to his parents. concept of All-Star games, but they Texas. Texas also has the largest High runner and punt returner, as mately nine or 10 months after his "Many states do not allow this still persist. It would be our desire State Champion: Estacado (Lub­ Putt Powell, sportswriter for the School Coaches Association in well as a defensive standout. be discontinued according to a reso­ bock) 14, Refugio, 0. regular season is finished, expect exploitation of the recently gradu­ to have the state high school fed­ Amarillo Globe, a long-time advo- America. It has been this organiza­ He led Cleburne High to 10 lution adopted by the Joint Com­ the aims and goals of the High him to go into a competitive contact ated seniors from their high school erations, as well as the NCAA, to Conference AA tion that has developed and trained straight victories and got CHS mission on Competitive Safeguards condition. and they are much the wiser and critically evaluate this entire prob­ School Hall of Fame. the fine high school athletic talent into the state championship District Winners: Phillips, Iowa Claude Gilstrap of The Univer­ and the Medical Aspects of Sports. "This is not wise from a. sound safer for this policy. lem and concur with us on this Park, Olton, Denver City, Big Lake, for the many Texas colleges and game played at Austin, Janu­ sity of Texas at Arlington, was the The resolution submitted by the conditioning viewpoint. Prom the "It is paradoxical to note that matter of phasing this unhealthy Alpine, Stamford, Granbury, San universities in addition to the talent ary 7, 1921. principal speaker. that has been recruited by educa­ Ad Hoc Committee on Medical and standpoint of injuries that occur, it most collegiate coaches, athletic di­ form of exploitation out of the Saba, Decatur, Kirkpatrick (Fort BUSTER MILLS was Mr. tional institutions from every sec­ has been the policy not to allow rectors, team physicians and ath­ sports scene." Worth), Forney, DeKalb, Dainger­ Great at Ranger High School Athletic Training Supervision and Ratlif f Supported tion of the nation. the college athletic trainers who field, Mt. Vernon, Kaufman, Troup, in 1926. A great runner and Obligations of High School All-Star Harold Ratliff, long-time Asso­ are the most capable available, to McGregor, Georgetown, Columbus, The founders of the Texas High passer, he was an excellent ciated sports writer and a strong Games stated the following: participate in the care of All-Star Fidelity Manor, Dunbar (Lufkin), School Hall of Fame are to be con­ drop-kicker and is considered Basketball Playoffs... supporter of schoolboy athletics, gratulated on this "Idea." It is a "Be it resolved that the Joint teams. Woodville, East Chambers, Klein, the best punter in the history was one of the "founding fathers" recognition of Texas high school Commission on Competitive Safe­ "Many times good athletes are in­ (Continued From P. 1) Clarence M. Flory and Miss Susan Boling, Goliad, Taft, Randolph, of the Texas Interscholastic of the High School Hall of Fame. athletic achievements that was long jured and prevented from ever play­ Baker, Regional Directors. Hondo, San Diego, Lyford. League. guards and the Medical Aspects of ing a down of college football due Conference B Regional Sites Region III, Districts 33-48, Kil- Bill Whitmore, a native of Brecken­ overdue. BOYCE MAGNESS known as Sports feels that the High School to the misfortunate injury occur­ Boys and Girls gore College, Kilgore, Mr. Joe Tur­ Bi-District Winners: Iowa Park ridge, and presently publicity di­ The first group of former high the greatest of the Buckaroos. All-Star games occurring in July ring during such an All-Star affair. Region I, Districts 1-16, South ner, Mrs. Ruth Green and Mr. 34, Phillips 12; Denver City 6, Ol­ rector for Rice University, served school stars to be inducted were: He was a great triple-threater and August in many states should Many times the sponsoring agencies Plains College, Levelland, Mr. Bill James Parks, Regional Directors. ton 0; Big Lake 14, Alpine 0; Stam­ as Master of Ceremonies. Bill was JOHN DREW (Boody) JOHN­ in 1929. He ran 83 yards for be discontinued. From a medical have not provided adequate and Powell and Mrs. Mary Shea, Re­ Region IV, Districts 49-64, ford 25, Granbury 12; San Saba 9, also instrumental in getting the new SON a standout on the 1922 one touchdown, then passed 50 point of view, it is very unsound to competent medical insurance for gional Directors. Southwest Texas State College, San Decatur 3; Forney 8, Kirkpatrick recognition program underway. Waco High School state cham­ yards for another to personally take a high school football player these injuries that occur and the Region II, Districts 17-32, Tarle- Marcos, Mr. Milton Jowers and Mrs. (Fort Worth) 7; Daingerfield 27, Since Texas high school athletics pionship team. He scored 231 beat Cisco to get Breckenridge who has not participated in football follow-up care has fallen to either ton State College, Stephenville, Dr. Cleo Broxton, Regional Directors. DeKalb 12; Kaufman 36, Mt. Ver­ involves thousands of high school points, gained 1,907 yards rush­ in the state race.