VOL. LI AUSTIN, TEXAS, FEBRUARY, 1967 No. 6 Changes in Baseball, Amateur, Spelling, Football, Music Rules Up for School Vote Administrators' LETTERS TO Council Endorses UIL Dr. Morris Davis ILPC Speaker; Votes THE EDITOR State Executive Group Convention Will Be March 17-18 Will Determine Rules Dr. Norris G. Davis, chairman of At its annual meeting in Austin Music Plan At its annual meeting in Austin last fall, the Legislative The University of Texas depart­ last November, the Legislative The Fourth Referendum will per­ Dear Mr. Kidd: Council unanimously adopted the following resolution: ment of journalism, will be featured Council voted to submit five items tain to amending Rules 19 and 28 Whoever wrote the editorial "Rea­ Resolved: That the Legislative Council convey its appre­ speaker at the annual Interscho- sons for Rodeo Rule" in the Inter­ to member schools in the April ref­ of the Music Plan. These rules pres­ ciation of, and express its confidence in, the State Executive lastie League Press Conference ently read: scholastic Leaguer of January, 1967 erendum. Committee, and reaffirm its belief that this group is better Awards Banquet, Saturday, March 19. Membership. All soloists doesn't know much about rodeos or 18. The first ballot will include sev­ the history of the sport. than any other system which could be devised for the better­ competing in approved solo events The convention will open at 3:30 eral changes in the Baseball Plan, must be members of a band, orches­ There was no rodeo or fat stock ment of the students of the Texas public schools. p.m. March 17 with a variety show, show holding rodeo events for high the second the Amateur Rule and tra or choir currently eligible to reception and get acquainted ses­ compete in the regional music con­ school students prior to June, 1947, sion in the Main Ballroom of the Rodeo, the third the continuing of when the first test. high school rodeo ever Texas Student Union Building. All spelling competition to the state held was presented 28. Membership. All member in Hallettesville, day Saturday will be devoted to level, and the fourth the Music Texas. ensembles competing in events list­ After that, many high school business meetings and instructional and youth rodeos sprang up not only Plan amendments proposed, while ed in Rule 34 must be members of State Meet Rebates sessions. The Awards Banquet will in Texas but also over the entire the last involves a suggested change the parent organization currently be the final meeting. About 1400 West. With very few exceptions, eligible to compete. Members of journalism students and teachers in Rule 30 of the Football Plan. they are held only during the sum­ twirling ensembles are not required are expected for the convention. mer months. None of the leading Now Discontinued Baseball Rule Proposals to march in the contest perform­ Dr. Davis, author of The Press professional rodeos and stock shows The Legislative Council at its No­ vided for a rebate of one per cent ance. and The Law In Texas and co-auth­ The four changes proposed for hold rodeo events for high school vember, 1965 annual meeting con­ per mile per contestant to the State The proposed amended rules read or with Miss Sue Watkins of Teen­ the Baseball Plan are: students, and this has never been a sidered whether the League should Meet, providing further that not thus: age Readers for Texas Newspapers, (a) That no team or boy shall practice. increase its membership dues or more than five track and field or 19. Membership. All soloists is a staunch supporter of ILPC ac­ compete in more than twelve (12) You were confused in thinking abolish the rebate to the State Meet one-act play contestants from any competing in approved solo events tivities. He has served as a news­ high school games, exclusive of the that the calf scramble was a rodeo in May. At that time, fees proposed one school would be entitled to re­ must be members of a band, or­ paper critic, consultant, student ac­ games allowed in two baseball tour­ event. University Interscholastic for Conference AAAA and AAA bate. Consequently, the amount re­ chestra, or choir, currently eligible tivities conference speaker and con­ naments and games which count on League first outlawed the calf were $50, for Conference AA $40, turned to each respective school was to-.compete in the regional music stant adviser of the ILPC for years. League standing. scramble but reconsidered and al­ for Conference A $35 and for Con­ a fairly small sum, but the total contest. Signing the Music Accep­ (b) That no team shall partici­ tance Card and having it filed on or lowed this fine event to take place ference B $25, with junior high amount was large. The Council then Annual Newspaper Ratings pate in an invitational baseball before Sept. 1 makes the school without any penalties to partici­ schools, two year high schools, and voted to delete from the Constitu­ At the banquet the ILPC annual tournament held on Monday, Tues­ pants. The calf scramble has never elementary schools to pay 5 each. tion and Rules the section which eligible. Failure of the organization newspaper ratings will be an­ day, or Wednesday, except when (band, orchestra, or choir) to com­ hurt anyone but has benefited many. provided for rebate to the public nounced. The "Top Journalism these fall on a school holiday. pete after having filed a Music Ac­ We cannot see the difference in Rebates Costly schools for state meet contestants. Teacher In Texas" will be named (c) That no organized or formal catching a calf on foot or horseback After considering the amount of ceptance Card, unless excused for and presented with a plaque. The high school baseball practice, for a justifiable reasons, will disqualify as far as the University Interscho­ income which this would provide, Paid Since 1913 newspaper judged "Best in Texas" team or for a contestant, shall be lastic League is concerned. the Council then reviewed the ad­ For the first time since 1913, the that organization (band, orchestra will also be announced and the staff permitted between Sept. 1 and Feb. or choir) for the following school The University Interscholastic visability of eliminating the rebate state meet contestants of 1967 will and sponsor recognized and pre­ 1 of the current school year, and year. League is one of the finest things which the League had for many receive no refund. For years, the sented with a plaque. that no game shall be played prior 28. Membership. All members that could happen to our youth, both years paid to member schools which League was the only organization to March 1. of ensembles competing in approved from an athletic and an academic sent contestants to the State Meet. of its kind in America which paid Variety Show Contest (d) That, in both conference and ensemble events must be members standpoint, and we would not want It was pointed out that this rebate rebates to State Meet contestants. Friday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. DR. NORRIS G. DAVIS, chairman of The University of Texas Depart­ nonconference games, only students of a band, orchestra, or choir, to see it hurt in any way. However, usually amounted to a small amount It is with regret that this practice the annual ILPC officers talent ment of Journalism, will speak at the 40th annual Interscholastic League cur­ in uniform may occupy the coach­ rently eligible to compete in the re­ it should not be dictatorial in its for each school but, when taken as had to cease, but demands made on shown will be given in the Main Press Conference Awards Banquet, March 18, in the Polynesian Room ing boxes. gional music contest. Signing efforts to limit both students and a whole, represented a sizable por­ the League office for additional Ballroom of the Texas Student the of the Villa Capri. About 1400 high school and junior high journalism These four proposed changes are Music Acceptance Card and having their parents in their choices of tion of the League budget. services made it impossible to con­ Union Building. The ILPC officers teachers and students are expected for the convention. to be considered as part of one new it filed on or before Sept. 1 makes sports or activities. I am referring Article XI, Section 2 of the Con­ tinue operating without additional will act as judges, with President rule and must be voted on in toto. the school eligible. Failure of the to the amateur part of it; and if the stitution and Contest Rules pro­ funds or reduced expenditures. Carter W. Pettit presiding and act­ Each school will vote either for or terscholastic Press Association and give a session on newspaper work. organization (band, orchestra, or school sponsors it, it should be on ing as master of ceremonies. The against the entire proposal. the same eligibility rules as the act judged best will be given the former sponsor of many prize-win­ "Mrs. King is the most dynamic choir) to compete after having filed League has set up. "ILPC President's Award". ning yearbooks and newspapers. speaker I have ever heard," said Amateur Rule a Music Acceptance Card, unless If the author of this editorial ILPC Yearbook Sessions Max R. Haddick, ILPC director. excused for justifiable reasons, will could visit some of the high school ILPC Officers Author Will Speak "Her experience is superb and her The second proposed amendment disqualify that organization (band, involves the League's Amateur rodeos, he would be amazed at the ILPC officers are Carter Wayne Miss Hazel Presson, author of enthusiasm is what we all need. I orchestra, or choir) for the follow­ sportsmanship and character-build­ Will Be Greatest Ever Pettit, president. He is editor of the journalism textbooks and historian, am proud to have her on the pro­ Rule, Article VIII, Section 8. It has ing school year. ing phases of the events. Officials Falfurrias High School newspaper, will conduct sessions in yearbook gram." been proposed that the words "ro­ Schools will choose between these are honored and respected by both The Interscholastic League Press Conference in Austin, Heart's Delight. Vice president is and newspaper. Miss Presson, jour­ deo events" be deleted from the sec­ two rules. School administrators contestants and spectators. No po­ March 17-18, will have the greatest offering for yearbook Terry Long, member of the W. B. nalism teacher at Fort Smith, Ark., Top Journalism Teacher ond paragraph. Should the schools should note that, in the proposed Ray High School of Corpus Christi vote in favor of this deletion, it lice escort is necessary for any offi­ sponsors and staffs ever offered, Director Max Haddick re­ and leader in Arkansas High Ralph Chavez, recognized by The change, a school which signs an newspaper staff. The Ray paper is Newspaper Fund of would mean that high school stu­ acceptance card and then fails to cial. Participants are not taught to ported. School Press Association, has lec­ the Wall Street dislike their opponents and to be El Tejano. Nancy Bishop, editor of tured at Columbia Scholastic Press Journal as the nation's finest jour­ dents could participate in rodeo participate in the music contest, unfriendly toward them, as in foot­ Ben Allnutt, Jimmy Paschal, Miss Hazel Presson and other the Texans Talk of Sam Houston Association in New York and many nalism teacher, will give a com­ events in the fall, winter, and sum­ without a valid reason for not do­ ball, etc. Contestants from widely nationally recognized experts in yearbook work will conduct High School of Arlington, is the regional scholastic press meetings. mand session to explain what has mer season and could accept valu­ ing so, is liable for disqualification parts of the country become close the special yearbook sessions. secretary. TCU Professor On Features been the key to his success. He has able prizes and awards, without for the following year. jeopardizing their eligibility or be­ It seems that, in some cases, solo­ friends, and often, man and wife The convention Allnutt on Yearbooks Lewis Fay, professor of journa- made a specialty of making prize- will open at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 17, coming ineligible to take part in ists have been signing up for par­ through these rodeos. The Saturday sessions will be Ism at Texas Christian University winning newspapers under adverse with a reception and variety show. All day Saturday will be other athletic contests. ticipation in the regional solo con­ There are many other fine fea­ conducted by experts in newspaper and successful free-lance feature conditions. Now at Jefferson High devoted to instructional sessions and business meetings. test and that the parent organiza­ tures that I could point out about and yearbook work from all over writer, will conduct two special ses­ in El Paso, Chavez has communi­ Spelling Proposition tion (band, orchestra or choir) has the sport of rodeo for high school the country. sions to help students and sponsors cated a desire and energy to his stu­ The third referendum will be the been, for reasons not fully ex­ students, such as how the love and Already confirmed consultants learn more about proper research dents that shows up in highly su­ proposed continuing of the spelling plained, failing to participate in care of his favorite mount ties a ILPC OFFICERS SAY include Ben Allnutt, nationally rec­ and writing of features. Prof. Fay perior newspapers. competition beyond the district the regional meet. The proposed student closer to his home, how ognized author and expert in year­ is sponsor of the TCU newspaper, Sports Writer Sessions meet through the regional to the change in Rule 19 is to remedy this caring for his horse and keeping book work. Allnutt is chairman of The Skiff, which has won All- Bill state meet. For many years, some situation and to insure that schools himself and horse in shape keeps the journalism department at Be- America ratings consistently and Holmes, sports publicity di­ schools have advocated extending who indicate they are going to par­ him busy after school all year long, Record Attendance thesda High School in Chevy Chase, is now classed as a Pacemaker. rector at Texas Technological Col­ the spelling contest beyond the dis­ ticipate will actually do so. The and how he acquires an education Md. lege, will conduct sessions on sports from caring for his mount. Fathers Mrs. King's Sessions news and sports feature writing. trict level but this is the first time proposed amendment of Rule 28 has spend many happy hours practicing Paschal On Program Mrs. Edith King, chairman of the Bill, formerly sports publicity di­ the Legislative Council has pro­ the same purpose and again in­ vided a opportunity for the member with their children in the rodeo Expected In Austin Also working in the yearbook ses­ journalism department at San An­ rector at McMurray College and volves a penalty for non-compliance. schools to indicate their wishes by arena. We personally know the sions will be Jimmy Paschal, execu­ tonio College and regional director journalism professor at Texas Col- By CARTER WAYNE PETTIT been acquired. The main problem in voting on the proposition. pleasure in roping in father and son tive secretary of the Oklahoma In- of League Journalism contests, will (See DR. DAVIS on page 3) Football Plan ILPC President the ILPC proposed yearbook ser­ This proposal will simply state "I steer team roping. This country The fifth and final proposal has Plans are in full swing for the vices are, to quote Dr. Haddick, favor extending the spelling contest was made by men on horseback. Our to do 40th Anniversary convention of the money and space. The added service to the Regional and State Meets" or with amending Rule 30 of the heroes depicted in marble are men Football Interscholastic League Press Con­ would double ILPC membership and "I vote against extending the spell­ Plan. It is proposed that on horseback. Every boy wants to ference on March 17-18 in Austin. make it necessary for the state of­ 7th Texas Solo-Ensemble Contest the words "football" and "skills" be a cowboy, and it carries a code ing contest beyond district competi­ A record attendance of delegates fice to have an expanded staff and tion." be deleted from Rule 30 of the Foot­ of ethics for him. The television and and sponsors is expected. Several more office space. The League is ball Plan. If the change is ap­ movies most popular are western changes have been made to accom­ considering these problems and Will Be At University, June 5-6 proved, Rule 30 will subsequently plays, and right always wins in the modate the expected attendance. hopes to come up with a solution 7-AAAA Agenda read thus: end. The moves to more spacious quar­ soon. The seventh annual Texas Solo- of music: 1) the music educator; 2) dition. Those who select either a "Accelerated physical education Practically Sonata all rodeos for youth ters and to a greater number of ses­ Ensemble Contest will be held on the college studio teacher; and 3) or Concerto may use their Mislabeled in activities, calisthenics, individual are held during the summer Constitution Proposal the professional musician. This music at the Contest. Also, if they football skills, or conditioning exer­ sions will, I feel, make ILPC un­ The University of Texas campus months; but if they were held dur­ surpassable by any other group of A proposed ILPC constitutional combination of judges has brought need an accompanist for one of cises may be conducted during the June 5-6, 1967, as announced by January Leaguer ing the school year, a contestant its kind on a public school level. amendment will be brought up at an interchange of ideas and stand­ these selections, one will be sup­ school term in the school day, pro­ and his parents certainly should the 1967 Conference to handle the Bryce Jordan and R. J. Kidd, co- ards of adjudication that have im­ plied for them. This will include In the January issue of the vided it does not exceed one period have the right to decide the event 1000 For Banquet rare, but always possible problem chairmen. plications for all facets of the rehearsal time. It has become im­ Leaguer the minutes of District a day. No team skills, plays, or for­ in which they wish to participate if The annual ILPC Awards Ban­ of the resignation, transfer, or dis­ In recent action by the UIL contest. possible to supply accompanists for 7-AAA were cited as an example mations may be taught during this there were a conflict. quet will be held in the Polynesian qualification of an officer. It has Legislative Council, it was voted, The greatest advantage to the all who desire one; therefore, this of excellent planning agenda. This period. This period shall not exceed Sincerely yours, Room of the Villa Capri Motor Ho­ been proposed that, in case an officer "to continue this activity as it has State Solo-Ensemble Contest is courtesy has to be limited to those was in error and the minutes should sixty minutes. Classes before and Claude B. Mullins tel near The University of Texas is unable to serve for any reason, been in the past...." accrued to the young men and wom­ selections having the most difficult have been listed as coming from after school hours or during noon Superintendent campus. Schools must order banquet his school appoint a qualified person In 1966 nearly 5,000 students en who participate. It was believed, piano parts. 7-AAAA. hours are prohibited." tickets as soon as possible. Only to serve in his stead. participated in the largest contest at the beginning, that the standards Entries Dear Rodney: 1,000 can be seated at the banquet. since it was initiated in 1960 by F. were so high that competition would In your letter of December 5 you That number of tickets will be sold Talent Show Winston Savage. It was his desire be killed (17 Division I from 461 Participation in the State Solo- asked that I state my position on on a first-come first-filled system. The ILPC Officers Talent Show ".. . to establish a contest second to participants), but the reverse was Ensemble Contest is limited to Class the two proposed changes to League will be in the Main Ballroom of the none . . . obtaining the finest judges the situation. Each year the stand­ I solo or ensembles rated a Division regulations to be balloted on in Yearbook Service Problems Texas Student Union Building at we can afford.. .." ards have been higher and the par­ I in Regional competition. Deadline April. In talking briefly with Dr. Haddick 7:30 p.m. on March 17. Join the fun. The first complement of judges ticipation has increased. One seems date is May 1, 1967. Obtain entry 1. To delete rodeo events from the about yearbook services I found that Get your talented students to work established a standard of adjudica­ to follow the other. blanks from Regional Contest Amateur Rule ILPC yearbook criticism and rating up acts and compete for the Presi­ tion that will stand for many years. Chairman, or request them from: Quality of Music It would seem that there is the service had been approved by the dent's Talent Plaque. You will get Succeeding judges have followed Office of Music Services Music An­ some justification for removing League Legislative Council, but that entry forms soon. through with their work. Soloists are encouraged to work nex 2, The University of Texas, (See LETTERS on Page 3) funds for the expansion had not yet See you at hte convention. The judges represent three areas on outstanding music for the au­ Austin, Texas 78712. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER February, 1967 High School Press erinlenident now OFFICIAL NOTICES A few schools have gone far afield and employed a fulltime staff of Convention Date coaches who devote 90 per cent of their time to one sport. This can lead to abuses, since these men represent the most aggressive and many Set For March 17 times the most talented men in aspect of the school program. They are dedicated to developing winning teams. They have the boys, the facili­ BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL By DR. MAX R. HADDICK Bryan High School has been suspended in ties, the money and the desire to win. baseball for the 1965 season and placed on probation for the 1966 and 1967 seasons for The time grows short before the 1967 Interscholastic League The young coach is not lazy. He wants something to do. He is am­ violation of the Constitution and Contest Rules recruiting regulations. Press Conference in Austin, March 17 and 18. It will be by far bitious and proud. He wants to win. He may begin to experiment and the finest we have ever had. The sessions in newspaper and look for ways to get his job done better, without violating the letter of BONHAM HIGH SCHOOL yearbook will be conducted by the most distinguished group of the rules. He observes college coaches in action and sees how they get Bonham High School has been disqualified journalists we have ever had. If you doubt the superlatives, for district honors in football for 1965 and results. These are all desirable qualities. In fact, any good administrator placed on probation for 1966 and 1967 for look on page one for a partial listing of the consultants. It is violation of Art. 16, The Awards Rule. looks for these qualities when employing a coach. just plain great. However, the superintendent is busy with the overall school program BLEDSOE HIGH SCHOOL The yearbook sessions will be much more extensive and the securing of faculty and staff, and computing salaries, taxes and Bledsoe High School has been disqualified j better. With Ben Allnutt, Jimmy Paschal, Miss Hazel Presson expenses. He has little time to consider the "weight-lifting program" in Extemporaneous Speech, and Track and Field for 1966-66 school year and placed on ! and others, it will be a valuable time for all yearbook sponsors the coach may have started, or to note the use of "soccer shoes" in the probation for the 1966-1967 school year for violation of Art. 8, See. IS. and staff members. physical education class, or to observe that the coach has a double * * * Don't write to me now about hous­ physical education class to improve the skills of his football or basketball PICTURE MEMORY ERROR ing, tickets and the other details the ILPC tick. Conference, elected boys. Summer physical fitness programs may sound good on paper, until Picture Number 25 is incorrectly listed as JOURNALISM ORGANIZATION OFFICERS Officers of Interscholastic League Press about the convention. I am prepar­ "Boyhod of Raleigh" in the official list. It ing a mailing with housing reser­ Variety Show Contest the superintendent discovers that only football or basketball players should be "Boyhood of Raleigh." at the March 24 convention in Austin, are left, Terry Long, W. B. Ray High School of Corpus Christ!, Vice- vation blanks, ticket reservation are attending and that a local booster club is financing the program. * * * president; Nancy Bishop, Sam Houston High School of Arlington, secretary; Carter Pettit, Falfurrias High The variety show will kick off the blanks, program and all other de­ cnovention at 7:30 p.m. Friday so involved in other MUSIC LIST CORRECTION School, president. These officers will assist the ILPC officials in planning the year's activities and in conduct­ The superintendent can, too easily, become tails. You will be better served if night, March 17. I hope many Correction: Prescribed Music Supplement ing the 1967 convention, to be in Austin March 17-18, 1967. shcool matters that he has no time to look in on any classrooms or to Band List. you use the forms, fill them out schools will enter acts. If you sing, Class AAA ; Edgar-Slocom—"Enigma promptly, and back to "audit" his physical fitness sessions, much less oversee the summer Variations, Op. 37," should read: rush them dance, recite, pantomime, or tell Class AAA ; Edgar-Slocom—"Enigma this office. the act. President physical fitness program. Consequently, the superintendent may find Variations, Op. 36" (Variatino VI—Finale) jokes get into himself suddenly faced with a local athletic situation which has de­ Registration Fee Approved Carter W. Pettit will award the top Awards Banquet act a plaque. No charge for enter­ veloped with all good intentions but not actually in the direction pro­ ELYSIAN FIELDS I am delighted to have Dr. Norris ing. The more the merrier. Just vided by the rules. Elysian Fields High School has been dis­ qualified for district honors in Football for Davis for our Awards Banquet send me a description of the act and The superintendent must exercise due caution not to let his school's 1966-67 and for 1967-68 and has been placed speaker. He is one of the soundest the names of the actors and you are on probation for the same period because Administrators Plan of mistreatment of trame officials. School athletic program wander too far afiield. journalists I have ever known. He on the program. speaks the language of the com­ If I am a bit late with your criti­ BASEBALL municator so well that we will all cisms and answering your letters, 1. Under Rule 1, Section 1, Article V, de­ Convention for Sept. 24-25 profit from his talk. We owe him please be patient. The office is now lete the words "and runners" in the first tence. This means that it is mandatory for and all the faculty at the UT flooded. Critics are working long Ljctame on the batter to wear a head protector, but it is The convention program of the required in a and with the latest media equip­ journalism department much. They hours. Your criticism will come to not mandatory for the runner to wear a head myriad of details protector. Texas Association of School Boards smooth functioning convention pro­ ment and material on exhibit. serve in hundreds of ways to make (See CONFERENCE on page 3) 2. Under Rule 3, Section 1, Article III, the Often adult spectators are so unfamiliar with the educational goals and Administrators held each fall gram. Convention rental arrange­ League will use the original modification to Interest Welcome permit re-entry. is considered rather outstanding by ments, sale (accompanied by con­ of high school competitive athletics that they do not understand why The two associations are glad to superintendents and board mem­ tracts) of booths to 125 exhibitors, they are allowed to attend high school athletic events. and to see the CONSTITUTION CORRECTIONS bers. Evidence of this feeling is arrangements to feed 1,400 persons hold the convention great interest in it as evidenced by In certain places, the conduct of a few spectators has been so lacking Final paragraph on Page 13 under Art. borne out by the fact that 1,950 per­ at the banquet and again at the Audience Flees IV, Constitution and Contest Rules, should growing attendance. in sportsmanship and courtesy that it may be necessary to exclude adult sons registered at the 1966 conven­ luncheon, ticket reservations for the the constantly be carried as SECTION B. Non-members of the TASB and fans from the high school stadium. All public school administrators and tion and 842 of these were school meals, etc. are just some of the been free to attend in personnel. things that are done because many TASA have coaches should take the lead in keeping the general public informed of Section 19, Page 121, should read: Mem­ with no registration fee. berships :—All soloists competing in ap­ The convention is planned by the school boards and superintendents the past If Plays Delayed the place that high school athletics occupies in the school's educational proved solo events must be members of a It is hoped the programs will con­ band, orchestra or choir that has entered officers, committees and executive join their association and pay their regional music contests. merit the attendance of program. The public needs to be advised that poor sportsmanship on directors of the two organizations, dues annually, thus making possible tinue to BY ROY M. BROWN would not object to providing trans­ more and more superintendents and the part of fans may result in closing the gates to all except the local and the executive directors imple­ this highly professional meeting State Drama Director portation. You will never know 'til Section 28, Page 124, should read: Mem­ board members. The questions arise, student body. berships :—All ensemble members competing ment the program and attend to the meeting with outstanding speakers (On leave 1966-67) you ask? in events listed in Rule 34 must be mem­ "Is this a fair arrangement for the With as many football games as are now played each week in the bers of a band, orchestra or choir (parent organization) that has entered the regional faithful dues-paying member?" or, (The present State Drama Di­ Audience Flees state of Texas, including semi-pro or completely professional contests, it music contest. Members of twirling en­ "Is it more profitable at present for sembles are not required to march in the The University Interscholastic League rector agrees totally with this Several times I have been asked if is understandable that the average fan may have difficulty in distinguish­ contest performance. an administrator or a board mem­ article. Ten years of judging it is a recommended procedure at a ing between games staged for money and those scheduled as a part of ber NOT to join his association?" OPA contest as a critic judge will One-Act Play Contest for shows to Page 113, Under Classification, add:A— ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT It would seem some believe the make you a believer in establish­ be produced on the hour, every hour. the school's educational program. People are unaware that the goals of High schools with an average membership of 115-224 students, inclusive, in grades 9, latter since there are 300 to 400 ing a rule against productions Certainly not! This is instant sui­ the high school athletics are not the same as those of college, university, 10, 11, 12. September 1, 1965 August 31, 1966 heads of school districts in Texas every hour on the hour.) cide for an audience and dampens and professional teams. who have not been paying annual much of the enthusiasm of student BALANCES: The following statement, published in 1963 by the Division of Men's SCIENCE CONTEST DATES Re-appropriated Balances Brought Forward: dues to TASA. Is it any wonder that Many high school administrators participants. Dates for Spring Meet district Science General Fee Account...... $10,945.71 many public school education as­ Athletics of the American Association for Health, Physical Education 9,331.29 believe it is just as important to run No one but the critic judge will Contests are: March 31-April 1, April 7-8 Football Account ——————...... sociations in the state have gotten and Recreation, might be circulated locally to enable people to under­ and April 14-15. Press Conference Account ...——.—.——..—..—...... 286.90 buses to the District One-Act Play sit for eight hours to see eight plays. District executive committees should con­ Total ...... ———— $ 20,563.90 ahead of TASA in membership and Contest as it is to take students to An audience will leave after the first stand the place high school athletics occupies in the program of the sider these dates when planning their dis­ Total Balances —.—————..——.—...-.—...——...._. $ 20,563.90 trict meet competition. in funds with which to operate their football games. I wish more of them two or three shows. Remaining casts public schools: RECEIPTS: Membership Fees ———..————.-...--...... ;...... -._.___ 30,543.00 association programs ? felt the same way. will perform only for the critic "Athletics, when utilized properly, serve as potential educational Bulletins & Materials Sales ...... 35,539.72 Some One-Act play directors la­ judge and drama director. The critic SPELLING LIST ERRORS Gate Receipts, Broadcasting Rights & Concessions 107,520.02 Many Yet to Pay growth physical, mental, emotional The correct spelling of the last word in Miscellaneous Sales ...... 16,996.18 ment that they perform to almost there media through which the optimum Of the 598 superintendents who judge probably wouldn't be column 6 (page 16) in the third group of ILPC Criticism & Membership Fees -——....-..-...... 6,075.62 empty houses at contests. This is re­ either if he weren't being paid. and moral of the participants may be fostered. words is: inaccessible. Total Receipts ...... $195,674.54 attended the convention last Sep­ It is incorrect with only one "s". grettable. This is not a contest for Many plays will run from 25 to 30 "During the many arduous practice sessions and in the variety of The correct spelling of the next to last TOTAL to be accounted for ...... $216,238.44 tember, 97 or 16.2% have not yet word in the second group, column 20, on the eyes of a critic & judge only. to sit paid their 1966-67 TASA member­ minutes. No one wants situations that arise during the heat of the contests, the players must page 19 is: millennium. DISBURSEMENTS: This is theatre. Much of it is first through six or eight 30- to 35-minute Maintenance, Supplies & Equipment ...... 36,701.17 ship dues. The records indicate that repeatedly react to their own capabilities and limitations and to the Rebate & Travel paid to Member Schools 45,972.19 class theatre and should be viewed intermissions...... _....— these superintendents brought with repeated reactions and the psychological con­ TRACK AND FIELD Services not appropriated 60,899.07 by an audience. behavior of others. These Printing --..-.-...... _.___..____....._...___.__._...... 28,478.04 them 57 assistant superintendents, For the 1967 track and field season, it Postage, Express & Miscellaneous ...... _—. 4,505.15 What to do? The contest manager 20-Minute Rule ditioning that accompanies them inevitably result in changes, mental as should be noted that the 330-yard intermedi­ Encumbrances Carried Forward .....—...... 3,772.45 81 other administrative personnel, will be run in all League meets. should publicize the contest in the League rules allow 20 minutes be­ well as physical, in the players. ate hurdles Total Disbursements ...... —.... $180,328.07 31 principals and 46 business man­ This event will replace the 180-yard low press, radio and television. In most tween performances. The rule al­ "Because each contest is usually surrounded by an emotionally hurdles. The 330-yard intermediate hurdles Balances Ee-appropriated: agers. Of this group of 215 assist­ will be run over eight (8) hurdles (height General Fee Account ...... —..._...... 12,133.62 instances members of the news lows each company 10 minutes to set charged atmosphere and the players are vitally interested in the out­ —36 inches), 49.213 yards to the first hurdle, Football Account ...... 23,481.46 ants, 45 are members of TASA and 88.272 yards between hurdles and 12.833 Press Conference Account ...... —...—.—...... 295.29 media are happy to plug League their show and 10 minutes to strike. yards from the last hurdle to the finish line. 170 have not paid dues for 1966-67. are more pliable and, hence, more sub­ Total Re-appropriations .....—_——.....—. $ 35,910.37 One-Act Play Contests. Drama directors train companies come of the game, the players Exactly one third of the school per­ TOTAL Disbursements & Re-appropriations $216,238.44 Each drama director should pub­ to execute the set up and strike with ject to change than in most educational endeavors. sonnel attending the convention GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL licize the contest in his local paper precision. If this is taken away from "To ensure that these changes are educationally desirable, all phases were not members of the sponsor- Garland High School has been placed on even though the contest be 75 or 100 the company, the work of the direc­ of athletics should be expertly organized and conducted." probation in football for the 1967 football season for mistreatment of game officials. TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL REPORT Registration Fee miles away. Many parents and other tor and students is to no avail. Much The administrator, as well as the general public, will find that this ing association. drama supporters will travel far to of the excitement of competition is statement gives a deeper insight into the intent and objectives of the TENNIS MATCH LIMIT (Included in General Report) To improve the financial condi­ see the plays. generated in the set up and strike Each drama director should en­ high school athletic program. All high school tennis teams should note tion and the service programs and time. Even though there is a 20- and observe Rule 7 of the Tennis Plan which courage students to attend the con­ minute allowable, contest managers * * * * reads as follows: to overcome some of the inequities "No player or team shall play more than Boys' Basketball Tournament related above, a registration fee tests. If enough interest is aroused, are encouraged to run contests as two matches per day and there shall be a The coach who controls his own team and his own temper helps of­ minimum of one hour rest for a team or RECEIPTS: will be charged at the 1967 conven­ ask your principal to provide buses. fast as possible. In most cases 10- player between the close of one contest and Gate Receipts —.—____—_.—...... „..._.... 30,239.00 Surely since this is a one-time affair shows is more than ficials to control the game. Broadcasting - tion, Sept. 24 and 25. Members of minutes between the beginning of another." Radio & Television 728.11 schools, the administration * * * * Program Sales ...... _ 1,000.25 TASA and/or TASB will be charg­ for most adequate. Total Receipts $ 31,967.36 ed $3 each. Non-members will be The kid who is working like crazy to become the best Number Sense JOURNALISM CONTESTS registered as "guests" upon the District journalism contest will be con­ DISBURSEMENTS: competitor in the state isn't going to be interested in getting into ducted in the 1967 Spring Meet in these Tournament Expenses: payment of an $8 registration fee. districts: Districts IB, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Services & Utilities 6,121.24 State Meet Track And Field trouble. AAAA; Districts 13, 14, IB, and 16 in AAA ; Trophies & Medals ...... 830.50 Every effort will be made to com­ * * * * and Districts 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Supplies -———.-...... 2,454.46 plete registration for all by mail and 42 in B. $ 9,406.20 This will The student who wins in honest competition, be it literary or athletic, prior to the Convention. Rebate to Schools: likely be done in conjunction with Special Information Listed parents, school and community. ONE-ACT PLAY Lodging —...... „..... 2,304.00 reflects credit on his teachers, Mileage ..———..„___...__._. 987.80 ticket reservations and one check DISTRICT CHANGES Receipts Apportioned 19,269.36 * * * * can be made to cover tickets and The 1967 State Track and Field Meet in Austin will be These Transfers APPLY TO ONE-ACT $ 22,561.16 PLAY ONLY and do not affect other Total Disbursements ...... $ 31,967.36 registration fees. (Very likely this carried out as follows, and schools should make their plans Good students need competition in literary and academic contests contests. Region II-AA would be paid from school funds accordingly : to spur them on to do their best work. Transfer: Dist. 13—(TEXARKANA) which would be in line with what Liberty-Eylau 1. All races around one or more turns will start and finish To: Dist. 14—with Daingerfield, is often done in the case of the Gladewater, Hughes Girls' Basketball Tournament at a distance 20 yards from the conjunction with the curve Spring, Jefferson, coaching school, band clinics, etc.) (NEW LONDON) RECEIPTS: Extra help will be mobilized and of the straight-a-way. This is recommended for all cham­ West Rusk, and Gate Receipts ...... 10,001.00 Fittsburg Radio & Television Broadcasting 190.12 organized to expedite registration pionship meets under Rule 39, Section 3, of the NCAA Of­ University Interscholastic League Region II-A Program Sales —...... ___..____...... _...... 424.50 Transfer: Dist. 10—Baird Total Receipts ..... $ 10,615.62 at the Convention. ficial Track and Field Rules. To: Dist. 9—with (BROWNWOOD) Directory Early, Cross Plains, 2. Discus and Shotput The meet will furnish instru­ Goldthwaite DISBURSEMENTS: Results Cited State Executive Committee: Dean James R. D. Eddy, chairman ; Dr. H. A. Calkins, R. J. Region III-A Tournament Expenses: Frankly, this action is to do two ments, but each contestant may use his own if it meets speci­ Kidd, Dr. Lynn Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford. Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Jerre S. Transfer: Dist. 24—Lexington, Rogers, and Service & Utilities $ 1,270.06 Williams, Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson. Thorndale Trophies & Medals ...... 720.16 things: fications, but it must then be in the pool for any contestant Legislative Council : Jim Barnes, Chairman; W. C. Andrews, Vice-Chairman; Harlan To: Dist. 22 with Lorena, Mart, Supplies —.—...... 967.80 Refer Andrews; Kent Appleby; Jim Barnes; G. M. Blackman; Sam T. Bryan ; Foster Cook ; Rosebud and (WACO) $ 2,958.02 1. To get more money to operate to use. A rubber discus is not legal for outdoor meets. C. E. Davis ; Lionel Duncan; W. O. Echols ; Horace Francis; Marley Giddens; Charles Robinson Rebate to Schools: Harris; Roy Johnson ; W. M. Johnson ; Bill Lafferty ; James R. Phillips ; G. R. Price ; Region II-B Lodging ...._—__.._...„.______„. $ 1,764.00 an improved program of serv­ to Rule 33 in the NCAA Track and Field Rules. Fred Sailing ; L. B. T. Sikes; George Thigpen ; G. E. Thompson. Transfer: Distrs. 10 & 13—Lingleville (10) Mileage ———...... 923.80 and Hico (13) Receipts Apportioned .. 4,969.80 ices, and 3. Pole Vault A tartan surface runway will be used with Director ...... —..._..._....__.._...... Rodney J. Kidd, To: Dist. 14 —with Chilton and Director of Athletics ...... _..__...._..._.._...... _...... -—....—...... Dr. Rhea H. Williams. Riesel $ 7,657.60 2. To narrow the gap between a rubber foam landing in the pit. Only short spikes or rubber Director of Music Activities...... _...... _.._...... _—.————..——....Dr. Nelson G. Patrick. Region III-B Total Disbursements $ 10,615.62 dues and the registration fee, Director of Journalism ...... _.._.______...... _...... „-.-.-._..-_...... Dr. Max R. Haddick. Transfer: Distrs. 19 & 21—Lake Dallas (19) shoes may be worn. Director of Drama Activities ...... _...... -..——————...... Lynn Murray and Celina (21) thus encouraging membership To: Dist. 18 —with Coppell 4. Broad Jump A tartan surface runway will be used Transfer: Dist. 23 — (SULPHUR in the association. SPRINGS) Baseball Tournament This does not seem unreasonable and only short spiked or rubber shoes may be worn. North Hopkins To: Dist. 22 —with Lone Oak and it is hoped that an increased 5. 440 Yard Run This event will be run in lanes all the INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER and RECEIPTS: Gate Receipts ——_...... ______$ 4,270.00 membership will result. Either in­ way. Published eight time* a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau (QUINLAN) Broadcasting Rights ...... 239.38 of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, Boles Home ...... creased membership or added funds Austin 78712. Region V-B Program Sales 275.20 6. 880 and Mile These events will be run in lanes around Transfer: Dist. 34 —Milano and Total Receipts $ 4,784.58 from the registration fees should (TEMPLE) the first turn and then break at the pole. R. J. Kidd ...... Editor Academy result in improved Association pro­ To: Dist. 3S —with Florence, DISBURSEMENTS: grams and services. 7. 220 Dash This event will be run around the curve. Max R. Haddick ...... Assistant Editor Jarrell, Tournament Expenses Liberty Hill Services —.——...... __ 379.60 Your understanding and your 8. The 330 yard intermediate hurdles will replace the 180 S*eood class postage at Austin, Texas, Subscription: $1 per year plus 2 cents tax. Supplies .———...... 247.46 Rental & Utilities ...... 372.00 cooperation are invited. Your re­ yard low hurdles. The intermediate hurdles will finish at the Trophies & Medals ...... 397.48 actions will be received with in­ $ 1,396.54 same place as other races around the curve. Corsicana High School Rebate to Schools: terest. Corsicana High School has been placed on Mileage .—.—...... This action approved unanimous­ It is urgently requested that all track coaches take note probation in football for the 1967 and 1968 Receipts Apportioned 3,054.24 on how these events will be run in the State Meet and make FEBRUARY, 1967 No. 6 football seasons, for violation of the League $ 3,388.04 ly by the TASA Executive Com­ Vol. LI Amateur Rule and Rule 25 of The Football Total Disbursements $ 4,784.58 Plan. mittee, Jan. 4, 1967. their plans in accordance with these procedures. February, 1967 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters Reporters Need Enthusiasm Educational Theatre Director Praises Title Card Sent Convention Officials Morale Of Newspaper Staff Each Director By NELSON G. PATRICK By LYNN MURRAY Congratulations to Harry Lantz, Joe Lenzo and the division State Drama Director chairmen for the excellent convention. This has been one of the Built On Hard Work, Pride The Official One-Act Play TITLE ENTRY CARD has been best. The section meetings have had increasing attendance for By MAX R. HADDICK Dead Beats Bad find something good about every tends to make reporters strive more. mailed to the drama directors of all schools enrolled in the several years, but this year topped them all. The attendance Director of Journalism The student who is assigned to a story. After giving the pat on the Some teachers use "Reporter of the One-Act Play Contest. If you have not received this card, con­ of school administrators culminates more than ten years of A common complaint of journal­ dead beat will soon lose all interest back I do some heavy kicking in Week" awards as a spur to make ism teachers is, "How can I inspire tact the State Office at once. The pink Title Entry Card must planning and work on the part of each past administration. in reporting. One student lamented, another area, but I find the re­ students work. One teacher makes my staff to really work hard?" porters willing and eager for real be completed and returned to this office on or before Friday, Congratulations "I like to write, but I was given the it a point to mention to every re­ to all who had a part in presenting the 1967 The answer is not simple. The in­ Art Club to cover. They haven't met criticism if they have first received porter that she saw his story in the March 3. The card provides the State Office with all the addi­ meeting. spiration that drives a staff to su­ all year. The sponsor says that it recognition for their good points." paper. This makes it important to tional information needed to complete files. Print or type the perior efforts comes from many will not be active this year, but I'm the writer. information requested. Receipt of the Title Entry Card will Music Advisory Committee will always be a problem until we things. still stuck with it. I can't write Justified Complaint Proper use of rating services and The whole atmosphere of the not be acknowledged unless you return it with a stamped, self- The Music Advisory Committee adopt judging standards based on about something that doesn't even "She has turned back every story criticism can help a staff to attain school affects staff morale. If the addressed post card. will meet June 17 with Paul Stroud, musical performance, style, and in­ exist. I asked for a new assignment I ever turned in," a reporter la­ a professional attitude toward their school is a good one and the stu­ Special consideration should be chairman. To date this office has not terpretation. We are doing this and can help to assure that all mented. "The only mark ever put o paper. One sponsor has ordered the dents take pride in it, they will given to cutting of scripts. Many 1. All directors entering received a single item for consider­ more and more in concert contest; given out." a story is 'NSFP.' That means Not ILPC criticism each year for the the dis­ want to reflect their feelings in publishers will not allow major edit­ trict contest should ation. If you have any suggestions why not in sight reading? The beat system is convenient Suitable For Publication. I never past ten years. The marked papers send their eligi­ their work. They will want their ing of their play scripts. There are bility notices to the district director or recommendations for improve­ and can help to assure that all know why. I want to get some and the criticisms are bound and Composers Needed newspaper or yearbook to measure a few that will not allow any editing general. ment of the contest, be sure to con­ areas of news development are as­ stories in the paper, but I never available to all students. When a tact your regional representative, We have made arrangements up to the reputation of the school. signed, but it often works against new criticism is received the spon­ for any reason. Payment of royalty 2. The winner of the district con­ with a publishing know what I have done wrong." does not necessarily or Paul Stroud of Longview. company to print The amount of work that stu­ the teaching of journalism. Some sor has enough copies made so that give a director test should send his notice to the our sight readign This is a justifiable complaint. permission to edit We need the names of repre­ music if we can dents have to do will show in their argue that the beat system assures each staff member has one. That a play as he regional director general. find a composer who The rejected story should be re­ wishes. Each drama sentatives from the even-numbered will write it ac­ efforts. If they are not given enough that a given club or office will al­ paper has rated in the top category director must 3. Regional winners send their cording to the guide lines. We can­ jected for cause. The reporter have written approval to present Regions. assignments they will tend to relax. ways be covered by one who knows in all competition for the past six notices to the State office. not pay for this, but we can GUAR­ should know that cause. Many scenes or cuttings from long plays. A student who has to turn in a story the background information. This years. Ten years ago it was at the Music Selection Committees ANTEE PUBLICATION, IF AC­ teachers "bleed" copy before turn­ Publisher permission must be ac­ Accredited List of Critic Judges each month will probably turn in a is true but it also leads to a dullness bottom. The Solo-Ensemble music selec­ CEPTED BY THE COMMITTEE. ing it back. They use sinful red complished before the Title Entry One name was left off the pub­ bad story. A student who has to and lack of stimulation. There are tion committee members are Now is the chance for all of those pencils and write corrections and Card is submitted. lished Accredited Critic. Judge List re­ turn in at least one story per week few areas in a school so complex Seek Professional Help quested to have their lists in by who have a yen to write to have comments right on the story. Then recently mailed to all drama direc­ will usually do much better. that a reporter can not learn quick­ Contact with professional news­ Consider Time April 1. It is our goal to have this their music in print. It is also an the reporter knows where he has Limit tors. Let me express my regrets and ly what he needs to know to write a men is an aid to engendering spirit Don't press your list processed and proofed before opportunity to incorporate your Assignments Important fallen short. luck with long add C. A. Jennings, The University good story. and pride. The journalism teacher one-acts or cuttings. If you are pro­ we start on the large ensemble lists. ideas of what a sight reading selec­ The assignments should be clear­ of Texas, Austin, 78712-IV. should know the local newsmen. ducing a one-act or a cutting from The band, choir, and orchestra tion should contain. DEADLINE is ly stated, preferably written, and of Pride Necessary Variety Is Needed They can contribute advice that will i three-act play for contest that Roy Brown Elected committees will meet in Austin, May 1,1967. real value. The student who is told The student must have pride in to turn in a story on the number of Some papers used a "Beat and help. Bringing good newsmen to the ixceeds 35 minutes, be careful. Don't Congratulations to Roy Brown. June 13-17, to finalize their work. his work if he is to be enthusiastic He State Music Festival squares of linoleum in the main hall Special Assignment" method that classroom helps to make students forget the 40-minute time rule. "No has been elected to a three-year We are making every attempt to about it. If the standards of the term This spring Texas people will will probably turn in a silly story. has all the advantage of beats plus realize the serious nature of news play shall exceed 40 minutes in per­ on the Governing Board of the have the bulletin ready for distribu­ paper are low, the best student's Secondary witness one of the largest and most He should. The assignment is ridic­ giving the reporter a chance to reporting. It may also help students formance time." Leave yourself a School Theatre Confer­ tion by Sept. 1. With your coopera­ work will sink to those standards. ence extensive music festivals the world ulous. The student who is given the work on a variety of stories. Under to find employment after they have safety margin. Many plays do ex­ of the American Educational tion, we will make this deadline. If the paper is good, the poorest Theatre has ever known. There will be over task of writing about the new sys­ this system each reporter is given a graduated. ceed the time limit, even at the state Association, Inc. student will learn to strive to meet The good journalism teacher will meet. Sight Reading a half million boys and girls per­ tem of teaching mathematics will standing assignment or beat to be (Remember the 1966 State Single Critic Judge the standards. keep abreast of the developments in Even though we are purchasing forming every weekend, except five, probably do much better. covered for each issue. In addition a Meet?) A late entrance, a late cue, The State Office continues to en­ The attitude of the sponsor will the field. There are new books, pro­ a slow scene, or the music on the open market this from February 9 through June 6, If the student's story vanishes special assignment sheet is made up a long scene change dorse the use of single expert Critic affect the students. If the sponsor fessional publications, pamphlets can make year, it looks as though we will somewhere in the State. This is not when he hands it in, he is likely to for each issue and each reporter the difference. Contest Judges in One-Act play competition. shows that he doesn't care about the and other sources of information managers have have some very fine selections. Inso­ the end, because from June through let down on subsequent assign­ gets something different to cover. been instructed to Each drama director and contest publication, the student will care about journalism. The teacher enforce the time far as possible, the committee is fol­ August, there will be twenty-five ments. Something should happen to It works very well. limit. Don't put manager has received a copy of the even less. If the sponsor shows that should read as much as possible them in a position lowing the guide lines established music camps throughout the State. every story that is turned in, no Some journalism teachers, in of having to tell Accredited Critic Judge List. There he considers the paper important, about journalism. you the sad news. by the Music Advisory Committee. Let's face it we are a musical peo­ matter how bad the story may be. their desire to teach good writing are 108 single expert critic judges the student will reflect this. A student said, "My journalism There will be However, sight reading materials ple; we believe in music education. If it finds its way to the waste- skills, become too critical. There are no area contest in available to you. There are enough Enthusiasm is contagious. If the teacher doesn't care anything about one-act play basket, the writer should know and few stories that do not have some competition for 1967. to serve every district and regional sponsor and editor of a paper journalism. She has sponsored the The area meet listing should know exactly why. If the good points. One sponsor said, "I on the Inter­ contest. If you can't seem to find one are sincerely enthusiastic about the paper for four years and still scholastic League MUSIC THEORY NOTES story is rewritten, the author never discuss a story with a re­ Calendar for on the date you desire, let me know. publication, the entire staff will doesn't know much about it. She 1966-67 has caused some confusion. should be consulted. He shouldn't be porter without finding some good I will see that you get one. have a lively and interested re­ doesn't even know the difference You have more subjected to the humiliation of point about it to mention first. than one weekend The League has sponsored eight sponse. If the publication of the between copyreading and proofread­ for district one-act opening the paper and there finding Sometimes I have to fall back on play contests. Critic Judging Workshops this year Entry paper is drudgery to the sponsor ing marks." The weekends available Information that his story was completely re­ 'You have a good idea here, but. . .' are March in order to ensure the availability of and editor, the staff will come to The teacher who keeps learning 25 (Easter Week), done. He should be called in to re­ I find that criticism is much more April 1, 8, and critic judges to all areas of the detest the work and will do as little will never lose the respect of stu­ write, or to assist with the rewrite, effective if preceded by a bit of 15. Four (4) weekends are available. state. The persons on the Accredited as possible. dents. A teacher who fails to learn If you are Given For Teachers so that he will know why. praise. Make the praise honest, but still confused about pos­ Critic Judge List are professionals journalism will not be able to im­ sible dates for holding the one-act By Ben Branch Recognize Good Work who have attended workshops and part anything of value to journal­ play contest look carefully First, my sincere thanks to Mrs. at the have indicated they are interested quests for "information about the Recognition of superior work ism students. UIL calendar. If you need addition­ Janet M. McGaughey for writing in judging as a single expert critic Theory Contest" lately. If you know al help or want further clarification, the Theory Column for January. judge. anyone in this situation, you might U.S. Crime Topic let me know. Those of you who are using her tell them that the November, De­ The State Office is going to make Practical Ear Training to help pre­ cember, January, and February is­ e=JLetter6 to trie Editor District Winners Note every effort to send each critic judge pare your team for the contest have, sues of The Leaguer contain col­ (Continued from Page 1) If you win the district OAP con­ copies of their Critic Judge question­ I'm sure, already found her sugges­ umns entitled Music Theory Notes test, a winner's envelope which in­ naire with the sources deleted. This tions For '67-68 Debate from the list of games or sports further his contesting. action has been overwhelmingly en­ to be an invaluable guide to its which can tell them most of what cludes an Eligibility Notice will be most efficient use. they need to know, and that I'll "Crime in the United States" will from the National Debate Center in listed under the Amateur Rule Thank you very much for your given you by the contest manager. dorsed by both critic judges and This office has had requests from gladly answer by return mail any be the problem area of next year's Oregon. other games or sports in which time and your consideration. Please complete the notice and send drama directors at the Student Ac­ coaches of theory teams for infor­ specific questions they might have. national high school debate topic, In Texas voting, it was a close the University Interscholastic Sincerely, it to your regional director general. tivity Conferences this year. mation concerning the mechanics of according to a telegram received race between the "crime" proposi­ League does not sponsor contests. Mrs. Jean Boles Under no circumstances should If the One-Act Play Contest is to entering one's team members in the Music Teachers Busy tion and the "courts" proposition, In other words, if rodeo events are Co-ordinator for UIL Contests district OAP winners send the no­ fulfill its educational potential, a to be stricken from these pro­ at Sam Houston High School Critic Judge must be used. Without 1967 State Music Theory Contest. While the rules of grammar might with the ranking for "crime" being tice to the State Office. This has hibitions, bowling, swimming and the critique of the single expert This is what you should do: hold that "music teacher" (noun 441 and for "courts" 454, while happened in the past, so I am told, Track, Field diving, weight lifting, and wrest­ Dear Mr. Kidd: critic judge, its greatest educational 1. Obtain official entry forms for with modifier) and "busy" (adjec­ "poverty" accumulated 505 votes. and causes unnecessary delay. If ling might just as well be deleted The League should be commended benefit is lost. the 1967 State Solo Competition. tive) cannot be synonymous, the The three actual debate proposi­ there happens to be any delay in the You'll need a separate form for each tions also. I would oppose the deletion for consideration they have given to mail, this facts of life argue otherwise to those under the problem of crime error could cause disquali­ Few Panels Used theory team member being entered. 8 Meet Rule and criminals are: of one without also striking out taking spelling to State Meet for fication of a one-act of us who are, or have been, in music play company Of the 149 District one-act play You may get these forms from your the other non-University Inter­ the past several years. Doing so because they did education. We believe that saying, not meet the re­ contests during the 1965-66 school Region Solo and Ensemble Contest 1. Resolved: That the manufac­ scholastic League contests. If the could be of tremendous help in gional entry deadline. "that person is a music teacher" is year, only 11 were judged by panels Chairman, or from this office by Limit Cited ture and use of surveillance de­ Legislative Council would recom­ pioneering a much-needed return to The following is the same as saying, "that person is the order for of judges. In almost all of the 11 sending a card or letter to me, tell­ For the 1967 track and field sea­ vices should be further regu­ mend the deletion of these as a the study of words before acquiring forwarding eligibility busy." This means that all the the­ notices: cases there were complaints written ing how many entry forms you need. son, there are two rules that should lated. group, I would vote "yes." For a mastery of their use becomes a ory teams in the state of Texas are to the State Office. These 11 districts Send it to Ben Branch, Office of be kept in mind. One is Rule 25 of the deletion of one in isolation I lost art. being coached by very busy people! 2. Resolved: That Congress did not receive the full benefit of Music Activities, University Inter- the Track and Field Plan which would vote "no." As tremendous a challenge as this It would be well to check up care­ should establish uniform regu­ OAP competition. scholastic League, Box 8028, Univer­ reads as follows: 2. To delete "football" from the might be, I would like to issue a Conference... fully right now to be sure that you lations to control criminal in­ The greatest number of com­ sity Station, Austin, Texas 78712. "No student nor team represent­ paragraph that defines football word of warning give only a very (Continued from page2) have not been so busy that you have vestigation procedures. plaints received by this office last Your order will be filled promptly. ing a member school shall partici­ equipment and "skills" from the qualified approval at this time. you just as soon as we can make it. fallen into either of two rather ser­ 3. Resolved: That the federal year concerned contest judges by 2. Fill out the form, writing pate in more than eight indoor and paragraph that defines "football Going to State Meet before making I will answer your questions just as ious traps in the preparation of government should regulate critics not on the Approved List. "Music Theory" in the blank which outdoor track and field meets (ex­ practice or training" in Rule 30. some major revisions in the spelling quickly as I can. your students for the contest. They the possession and use of fire­ Let me urge us not to accept any­ calls for "Solo Event in which quali­ cluding cross country) during a sea­ It is my opinion that the present contest from the ground up could The 1967 convention is to be edu­ are these: arms. thing less than the best. The judges fied." You, or whoever is coach of son, exclusive of League district, rule is too restrictive and not prove disastrous. Spelling's first trip cational and fun. We have tried to A. Neglecting or omitting one or on the Approved List have made the theory team, should sign where regional, and state outdoor meets. These three propositions will be workable. The prohibition of a to State could well be its last. arrange for as many sessions as more of the areas of theory to be an extra effort to learn about the the signature of the music director No student nor team representing on the final debate ballot, which will football makes it hazardous for Would the State of Texas give needed in all phases tested. of yearbook and UIL OAP contest and from the let­ is called for, and the principal or a member school shall participate in be mailed from the State Office in the use of a football in a physical those who would revise the program newspaper work. B. Spending valuable time work­ Come prepared to ters sent to this office they are the superintendent must sign the blank a track and field meet on a day other April. In voting on this preferential education program other than the academic freedom to make these get new ideas, ing on one or more areas which will learn new ways, gain ones doing the best job of judging which certifies the student's eligi­ than the last day of school for that ballot, member schools should mark during the football season. The necessary changes? Could the more enthusiasm. not be included in the contest. This is to be a for you. week or Saturday, the topic which, in their opinion, is prohibition of organized instruc­ bility. To avoid both of these pitfalls, unless that day is ground rules thus formulated be convention to remember. a school holiday. This the most "debatable" with a "1," tion in skills could reasonably be spelled NOTE: The requirement for hav­ please review the November and De­ rule does not out and disseminated to the Best of everything to you. I hope Meetings Vital giving the second choice a "2" and interpreted to ing received a Division I in the Re­ cember Theory Notes in the Leaguer apply to League district, regional, prohibit running, extent that nobody could be left in to see many of you in Austin for the Let me urge all drama directors the remaining topic a "3." The state weight lifting, wrestling, or gional Contest does not apply here, .. . carefully! or State Meets." body doubt as to the procedures to be March 17-18 sessions. See other to request a group meeting with the obviously; there is as yet no theory Each track coach should plan his office will tabulate these votes and development activities; hence I followed ? ILPC items in this issue. critic judge before the beginning of competition at the regional level. schedule so that no student or team will announce results of the final would vote for this amendment to The spelling contest has always the contest. This meeting might Still, if it makes you feel better, you will participate in more than eight preferential voting at the State the Constitution and Rules as been plagued by having officials who very well offer the opportunity for may mark out the part which says ILPC Office indoor and outdoor track and field Meeting of Delegates in May. recommended by the Legislative could neither pronounce, define, nor 732 Schools all directors to discuss with the in­ "by earning a Division I Rating meets (excluding cross country) Member schools should be weigh­ Council. spell the words themselves. Taking dividual contest critic UIL judging in Class I solo competition in the Will Help during a season, exclusive of League ing and considering these topics The position that I have taken on the contest to State Meet would in­ standards and how they are to be Regional Contest," before signing district, regional, and state meets. now, preparatory to voting in April. these two proposals is without the tensify this problem. How could this Registered treated. your name to it. The "A" track and field teams The State Office would be pleased benefit of the discussion in the Leg­ problem be met ? 732 In Housing schools have registered for Handbook for One-Act 3. On or before the entry deadline, could participate in eight meets and to receive comments from debate islative Council meeting. Had I None of these problems would be the OAP contest. Of the 1100 plus Play Directors May 6, 1967, send your entry forms, The Interscholastic League Press a freshman track and field team coaches or administrators on these been there and heard the discussion, insurmountable if the State of Texas high schools belonging to the Uni­ The State Office is running very along with the $4 entry fee for each Conference state office will again could participate in eight meets pro­ three propositions, to be included in I might have taken the opposite really wanted a worthwhile contest versity Interscholastic League, 732 low on one of its most popular pub­ student entered, to the address assist delegates to the March 17-18 vided no student or team partici­ next Month's Leaguer. position. one that would be worthy of the or 66 per cent have enrolled in the lications, Handbook for One-Act shown on th eentry blank. convention in obtaining housing in pates in more than eight meets. Yours truly, challenge this competition could 1967 One-Act Play Contest. This is Play Directors, 1965 67. Please do That's all there is to it! Austin. Coaches should plan for the "A" Nat Williams present. But these problems would the highest high school enrollment not order copies if you have one Housing information blanks, res­ team to participate in only seven Superintendent of Schools require long-range planning and ever in the OAP Dr. Daw's ... contest and the available. This handbook will be re­ State Contest Only ervation forms and a tentative pro­ meets if they intend to participate Lubbock, Texas could only be done if those who 1-argest drama contest in the nation. (Continued from page 1) vised and reprinted for 1968-70. If There has been confusion in some gram will be mailed to all schools in a meet after the regional meet make decisions would be willing to Conference B, the largest divi­ you need only the rules of the con­ quarters about how students qualify within a few days. It is now ex­ which is usually only for qualifiers lege of Arts and Industries, brings Dear Mr. Kidd: follow such a courageous under­ sion, has 417 member schools, but test, they are available in the Con­ for participation in the State Theory pected that about 1400 students and to the State Meet. a wealth of talent, knowledge and The UIL Spelling Contest is a taking. has the lowest per cent participa­ stitution and Contest Rules. Copies Contest. May I stress again that publications sponsors will come to The other is Article VII, Section energy to bear on his subject. challenging event for our students Some day Spelling will go to tion with only 39 per cent taking of this publication are readily avail­ they do not compete at either Dis­ Austin for the sessions. 27, which defines a track and field A number of other specialists in the district meet. It does seem State. But will it work? Or will the part in OAP. In Conference A there able from the State Office at 60 cents trict or Regional levels. They are "I urge that schools plan their meet. will take part on the program. "I inconsistent, however, that students, whole thing collapse because of lack are 214 member schools, with 145 or per copy. entered directly in the state contest trip to Austin as soon as possible," "Any meeting of three or fewer think we will have the finest jour­ who win the district meet, cannot of planning now? The answer to 67 per cent participation. Confer­ in the manner outlined above. Max R. Haddick said. "We will get schools without loss of any school nalism program, both for yearbook continue to the regional and state these questions is why I hesitate to ence AAA has the highest percent­ Official Eligibility Notice Although it is now a little bit to housing for all who wish to attend, time for track or field activities is and for newspapers, that has ever contests. give more than a qualified approval age enrolled in One-Act Play com­ The Official Eligibility Notice will late to begin from scratch to pre­ but we must have the reservations not defined as a Track and Field been assembled," commented Had­ Hence, it is my suggestion, sup­ at this time. petition with 112 of 122 schools be mailed to each drama director on pare for the Theory Contest, human as soon as possible. All sponsors Meet. Any meeting of four or more dick. "I never expected to be able to ported by the prompting of many Yours very truly, entering. This is a 90 per cent par­ March 7. nature being what it is, it is clear should fill out housing reservation schools for track or field activities get so many of the nation's top others, that our district spelling (Miss) Nell R. Tucker ticipation. Conference AAAA has Remember You never get unless that some music people are doing blanks and return them as soon as is defined as a "Track and Field journalists together for one pro­ winners continue in competition. It Hartman Jr. High School 150 of 166 schools enrolled or a 90 you ask. just that. We have had several re­ possible." Meet." gram." would be a honor to the student to Houston, Texas per cent participation rate. Good Show! Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER February, 1967 El Paso, Abernathy, Cooper, North Hopkins To Be Honored at State Cage Tournaments '41 Boys'/58 Girls'Teams POSTSCRIPTS ON ATHLETICS 6Y DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS To Be Guests at Tournament The 1941 Tiger basketball team Abernathy defeated Rockdale, 63- 20-7 lead in the first quarter. In of El Paso High School will be 59. They won the title by beating the second quarter Collinsville top The philosophy of the League has always been that each honored at the Boys' State Basket­ Brewer of Fort Worth, 64-53, in the point maker, Marsha Scoggin, fouled sport should have a specific season, and that all boys should ball Tournament in Austin, March final tilt. Rockdale defeated Clear out and North Hopkins led, 54-19 at have an opportunity to partake in a well balanced athletic 2, 3 and 4. Creek of League City, 63-62, to win half. In the second half Collinsville The 1958 Abernathy, Cooper and third place honors in AA play. went into a stall to protect its high program. It further has been the philosophy of the League North Hopkins of Sulphur Springs scoring record of 83 points in a | that there should be ample time for "life-time" sports to be girls' teams will be honored at the Cooper Won 35, Lost 3 game. In the final two quarters Col­ included, as only about 1 per cent of the boys and girls par­ Girls' State Basketball Tournament In A competition the Cooper High linsville scored only 9 points, all on ticipating in high school athletics will ever play on a college in Austin, March 9,10 and 11. These School Bulldogs Girls' team brought free tosses, and tried only one field or professional team but will participate in "life-time" sports three teams won the AA, A and B a 33 win, 3 loss record to the meet. goal. It was all in vain as the North basketball titles in that year. They defeated Central of Pollok, 68- Hopkins quintet bucketed 86 points for the rest of their lives. The El Paso boys opened their 59. In the finals the Cooper girls won to set a new scoring mark for the The remaining portion of the column is turned over to an state tournament play by defeating over Moulton, 59-53, to win the Con­ tournament. editorial from the Tennessee State Athletic Association pub­ Mount Vernon, 68-28. Mount Ver- ference A state title. lication which presents this same philosophy in a most inter­ non had brought a perfect no-loss All-Tourney Honors record to the state tourney. In the North Hopkins Scored High Margie Guinn and Leonora Man- esting and logical fashion. second round the Tigers beat Jeff The Conference B champions, ley of Abernathy were named to the Why Game and Practice Limits? Davis of Houston, 37-22. In the North Hopkins of Sulphur Springs, Sportswriters 1958 All-Tournament if there must be restrictions most of Many of our TSSAA coaches and final game the Tigers beat Abilene, won over Rankin, 83-39, in the first AA Team. Bab James and Brenda 1958 CONFERENCE B STATE CHAMPIONS The North Hopkins of Sulphur Spm ^ ,. .,' basketball us would prefer to make them our­ the semi-final game they of Cooper won A All- principals are strongly opposed to 27-20, to win the title. round. In Holmes team won over Collinsville, 86-28, to win the A title and set a new high schoring record. Team members selves rather than have them made placing any limits on the amount of Jeff Davis won third place honors beat Sugarland, 80-76. They out- Tournament honors. Miss Holmes by others. 86-28, to win won All-Tournament honors in are: FRONT ROW (seated) Charlene Minty (Mrs. Quinn Parker, Garland); Lou Withrow (Bryan Adams practice and the number of games by winning over Waco, 50-35. scored Collinsville, also the title in a battle that saw Collins­ 1957. High School of Dallas Teacher, Garland); Mamie Jo Gamer (Mrs. Jerry Don Moss, Garland) I child; Patsy that can be played. They ask, and Administrators Favor Limit Abernathy Record Perfect ville go into a stall at half time to Lou Jane Jones, Mary Parish and Orr (Speech Pathologist, Dallas); Ann Parish (Mrs. Jerry Don Willis, Garland) 2 children; Edith Estes (Mrs. sincerely so, "What is wrong with Your Executive Secretary, mem­ The Antelope girls' basketball try to stop North Hopkins from Shirley Gibby of North Hopkins Pat Neal Died in 1963); Team Captain Shirley Gibby (Mrs. Robert Evans, North Hopkins) 2 children; a boy learning that he must put in bers of your Board and Council and long hours of work to be successful team of Abernathy High brought a breaking a tournament record held won B all-tournament team berths. BACK ROW (standing) Gail Milligan (Mrs. Ross, Sulphur Springs) I child; Jo Marie Palmer (Mrs. W. C. many principals and superintend­ in any activity? What is wrong with perfect 37 win, no loss record to the by Collinsville. Lou Jane Jones won it for the third Neal, Sulphur Springs) I child; Patsy Ferrell (Mrs. Sherman Morris, Sulphur Springs) 2 children; Janey ents know that many of our boards state tournament. In the semi-finals North Hopkins jumped off to a time. a boy taking the time and making of education feel that there should Lawson (Mrs. Jerry Wayne Titsworth, North Hopkins) I child; Lou Jane Jones (Mrs. Max Drummond, North some sacrifices to perfect his skill in be some limit on the amount of time Hopkins) 2 children; Mary Parish (Mrs. Thurman Littlefield, Sulphur Springs) twin sons; Peggy Goldsmith football, basketball or other sports?" spent in practicing and playing (Mrs. Jerry Don Gibby, North Hopkins) 3 children; Coach Freeman J. Parish (Social Studies teacher and Probably the best answer is that some of our high school sports. high school is not the place for spe­ girls' coach a't Fannindel High School in Ladonia). These boards have let it be known cialization. A boy should not be that they would much prefer that forced directly or indirectly to coaches, principals and superintend choose one sport and pass up the ents through TSSAA adopt uniform hance to play and enjoy others. We rules in regard to the time devoted have already reached the place in to each sp-rt; however, they have ome of our schools where a boy been frank to say that in case iiust choose between football and TSSAA does nothing about it they jasketball or between football and intend to make their own regula­ pring sports and in some schools tions. Some of them have already le has no choice other than basket- done so in regard to football prac­ iall for the entire school year be­ tice, and some of them are coming cause basketball is the only sport into the basketball picture also. offered. If we let this happen, we shall One Sport Limit eventually have a "hodge podge" of regulations. There will be no un- There are too many schools where formity which places all schools on the basketball coach, the football the same level; and our member coach, or the coach of spring sports schools will have lost the privilege if the school is offering a spring of running their own program. It program lets a boy know that he is suggested that those who feel this will not have time to spend with is a wild, far-fetched idea, talk to a ither sports if he expects to play on few city and county superintendents : iis team. In some schools there is a and to the chairman or other mem­ lotable lack of harmony between bers of their boards of education. caches because of this type of com­ petition for the services of a good Reasons For Limits athlete. Why is a limit needed on the EL PASO HIGH SCHOOL 1941 STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS The El Paso Tiger team defeated In March 1965 the TSSAA Leg­ amount of time spent in practice the team are, FRONT ROW Bobby Goldfarb, insur­ islative Council adopted a regula­ Abilene, 27-20, to win the state title. Members of and in playing our high school tion which sets a starting time for ance, El Paso; Francisco Salas-Porras, motor cycle dealer, El Paso; Bob Hoover, cotton farmer, El Paso; sports? It is needed: practice and an opening date for the Mike Izquierdo, electronics, El Paso; Steve Minas, Treasury agent, New Orleans; Ralph Marmolejo, killed 1. To allow high school students first game in both football and bas­ time enough to engage in many in line of duty as a detective; Yvon Rechy, shipping foreman, El Paso; BACK ROW Reuben Carrol, ad­ ketball. The regulation makes it activities, both athletic and non- dress unknown; Milton Cherno, clothing business, El Paso; James Alien, plumbing business, San Francisco; possible for the boy who wants to athletic. contractor, El Paso; Mario Palafox, orthopedic surgeon, El Paso; Gordon Brandon, 1958 CONFERENCE A STATE CHAMPIONS The Cooper High School girls' basketball team defeated play both football and basketball to Buddy Ward, building 2. To keep down competition Moulton, 59-53, to win the Conference A Title. Team members are: FRONT ROW (seated) Fredda New- has no rule against basketball prac- police lieutenant, El Paso; Fernando Palafox, druggist, El Paso; Coach Jewell Wallace, educator, Texas and ill feeling between coaches in Horton, 530 Rockingham Lane, Apt. 22, Richardson); Martha McMillian (Mrs. Wil­ do so. Despite the fact that TSSAA Christian University, Fort Worth. man (Mrs. Earl Delbert the same school that comes as a tice in the spring and during the liam M. Holmes, 3736 Sidney, Mesquite) 2 children; Joyce Lovelady (Mrs. Benny Lowell, Rt. 2, Monticello result of a coach encouraging ath­ summer months, some of the coaches Dr., Paris, Texas); Nprma Cauley (Mrs. Travis Skidmore, 405 Rosewood Hill, Garland) I child; Team Cap­ letes to devote full time to one sport. and principals have been very un­ 3. To keep our athletes from being tain Bab Janes (Mrs. David Edward Coble, 5136 Del Monte #6, Houston); Betty Miller (Mrs. Wendell Sla- happy about the regulation. Girls' State Cage Title Tourney key, Cooper) 2 children; BACK ROW (standing) Coach Davis Floyd; Laquita Day (Mrs. Don Lawrence, burned out physically and emotion­ Complaints In Abundance ally by overly long practice and 335 SE 25th St., Paris, Texas) I child; Linda Harris (Mrs. Joe Mills, 2870 Dowdy Ferry, Dallas) I child; Some schools have complained playing seasons. Jane Gregory (Mrs. Charles Davis, 4679 Wisteria, Dallas) 3 children; Charlene Garrison (Mrs. Larry Laven­ that the October starting date 4. To keep for the member schools Will Be In Austin, March 9-10-11 der, 9 Broadmoor, Texarkana, Ark.) I child; Brenda Holmes (Mrs. Herbert Manes, Mesquite) 3 children. (second Monday in October) has the privilege of making uniform on Monday or Tues­ hampered their physical education regulations to govern our sports February 25 is the last date for game playoff Canyon; Mr. Hatcher Brown, Mrs. 27 or 28, to determine Ivey Terry, co-chairmen. program; others say the regulation program rather than by default certification of district winners in day, Feb. which team will qualify for the re­ Region II: Districts 13-24, in­ is being ignored by some member passing this responsibility to local girls' basketball, conferences AAA, gional tournament to be held the clusive; John Tarleton College, schools, yet they decline to say boards of education. AA, A, and B. Regional tourna­ Saturday, March 4. The Stephenville; Dr. Clarence Flory, which schools are violating the following ments in these conferences must be first-round game must be played on Miss Linda Sue Hearn, co-chairmen. regulation; others say the rule puts either February 27 or 28. Region III: Districts 25-36, in­ the small school at a disadvantage held by March 4. Crane Scored For an illustration, in Region I, Austin College, Sherman; in competing with the large schools Regional champions qualify to the clusive; Conference AA, the winner of Dis­ Mrs. Ralph Day, Mr. Ralph Mc- that they need to practice basket­ 17th Annual Girls' Basketball State play the winner of Dis­ Cord, co-chairmen. ball while the big school plays foot­ trict 1 will Double Win Championship Tournament to be vs. 4; etc., with the respec­ Region IV: Districts 37-50, in­ ball. trict 2, 3 held in Austin at Gregory Gymna­ going to the regional Kilgore College, Kilgore; Over the years it has been inter­ tive winners clusive; Ruth Green, Mr. James Parks, esting to see how many of these sium on March 9, 10, and 11. tournament. Mrs. In Journalism pattern is followed in co-chairmen. small schools do win early season The following schedule for de­ This same each region in each conference. Region V: Districts 51-64, inclu­ games over the schools that start termining champions in conferences When Jimmy Harrison won first sive; Southwest Texas State Col­ later, but how few of them are place in the AA Journalism Writing AAA, AA, A, and B has been au­ B Participation around when the state tournament lege, San Marcos; Mr. Frank Gins- Contest last spring, he was the sec­ thorized by the State Executive Mrs. Cleo Broxton, co-chair­ is played. The writer is convinced This will mean that there will be berg, ond consecutive winner from Crane men. that many of our smaller schools are Committee for this season: six Conference B teams in the re­ High School. In 1965 this same high VI: Districts 65-74, inclu­ playing too much basketball and gional meet in Regions I, II, and Region mark was made for the school by Conference AAA sive; Howard County College, Big that their teams are reaching peak Jeff Barton. III; seven teams in Regions IV and performance in early January ra­ In Conference AAA, Regions I, V; with five teams in Region VI. Spring; Dr. Dawson DeViney, Miss After placing first in District VI Anna Smith, co-chairmen. 1958 CONFERENCE AA STATE CHAMPIONS The Abernathy High School Antelope girls' basketball ther than at tournament time. This competition at Lubbock, Jimmy III, and IV, for girls, there will be If the two schools involved in the first round of the regional play-off team defeated Brewer High School of Fort Worth, 64 53, to preserve a perfect season record and win is, of course, debatable, but those went on to Austin to score 270 points a bi-district game played on Feb. 27 who have never checked this out cannot agree on a site to play the Conferences A and AA the AA girls' basketball crown. Team members are: FRONT ROW (seated) Barbara Turner (Mrs. Tommy in the five contests. He took first or 28, with the bi-district winners might be interested, and in some place in Editorial Writing and Fea­ game, a coin will have to be tossed Region I: Districts 1-8, inclusive; Linda Shipman (2304B 62nd St., Lubbock); Joan Ann Phillips (Mrs. Albert playing each other for the regional Lamb, Box 56, Abernathy); cases surprised. Steak and ice cream ture Writing, with a third in Head­ to determine where the game is to Texas Technological College, Lub- Rand, 11920 Katherine St., Golden, Colorado) 2 children; Paula Apperson (Mrs. William F. Greene, 1610 are fine, but if this is the only food lines and a fourth in newswriting. championship on March 3 or 4. be played. First-round games are bock; Mr. Edsel Buchanan, Miss Eutica, Plainview) I child! Donna Linton (Mrs. Donna Robinson, c/o Ray Linton, Wilcox, Arizona) 2 chil­ served there comes a time when Jimmy, now a freshman at The Please note that in Region I, the not to be classified as bi-district Betty Tevis, co-chairmen. District 1 winner is automatically games. dren; Evelyn Lyles (Mrs. Carroll Teeter, Rt. 3, Lubbock) I child; Bette Struve (Mrs. Thomas Pettit, 1712 Ave. something else would taste better. University of Texas, has a double Region III: Districts 9-16, inclu­ None of us likes restrictions, but bi-district champion by virtue of a In the regional tournament, Con­ sive ; North Texas State University, I, Levelland) I child; Coleen Bradley (Mrs. Oris J. Cecil, Box 731, Abernathy) 2 children; BACK ROW major English and physics re­ flecting his love of writing and of bye, and in Region IV, District 11 ference A and AA will not be Denton; Mr. Kenneth Bahnsen, Mrs. 2 children; Lera (standing) Coach Pete Wilson; Laree Abney (Mrs. A. D. Massey, Box 323, Shallowater) science. winner is automatically a bi-district merged. Each conference will cer­ Agnes Cannon, co-chairmen. Johnson (Mrs. Billy Beard, 1801 Woodrow Ave., Wichita, Kan.) 4 children; Lenora Manley (Mrs. Marshall Winning Speaker Jeff, also a science enthusiast, at­ champion due to a bye. In Region II, tify a regional champion to the state Region IV: "A" Districts 25-32, Teaff, 211 Dickey Drive, Euless); Billie Houston (Mrs. Richard DuBose, Rt. I, Painview) 2 children; Linda Vivian Shook, junior at Hirschi tended Rice University his fresh­ there will be a regional one-game tournament in Conferences B, A, inclusive; Victoria College, Vic­ playoff between the winner of Dis­ AA, and AAA. Monk (Airman l/c Ty Koch, Box 669, APO 09127, New York, N.Y.) 2 children (now stationed in England); High School in Wichita Falls, won man year and wrote for the Rice toria; Mr. Hester Evans, Miss Es­ tricts 5 and 6, with this game being Regional playoff sites are: ther Etzel, co-chairmen. Margie Guinn (Mrs. Lane Tannehill, 403 E. Garfield, Morion) I child; Brenda Shipman (Mrs. Freddy Apper­ the AAA prose reading contest at Thresher. the 1966 State Meet. Both boys were seniors when they played on March 3 or 4. Region IV: "AA" Districts 25- Abilene) I child; Carolyn Northcutt (Mrs. Phil Guinn, Box 235, Ropesville) I child; Conference B son, 1934 Sandefer, She was coached by Mrs. Patsy took journalism, which is a one- 32, inclusive; Texas A & I College, Conference AA, A Sherley Oswalt (Mrs. Ken Foster, Petersburg) I child; Gwen Sanders (Mrs. Wendell Howard) 2827 64th St., Horn. She plans to major in religion year course in Crane. It is taught by Region I: Districts 1-12, inclu­ Kingsville; Mr. Stewart Cooper, Lubbock) 2 children. at Hardin-Simnions University. Mrs. Evelyn Stroder. In conferences AA and A, a one- sive; West Texas State University, Mrs. Dorris Binnion, co-chairmen.