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VOL LXIV. NO. 3 OCTOBER, 1979 AUSTIN, TEXAS 5 states discuss mutual problems Energy conservation, litigation and might arise between states, and within Stop adding trips/travel in all activities. some of these possibilities are seriously calendar coordination between states the respective states as well," he said. Schedule nearby schools more often. Re­ considered," Odle said. "But each state dominated talks held Sept. 17-18 at the duce length of night practice sessions. should begin to take a stern look at the Energy conservation annual National Federation of State District alignment level—Schools in a problem at hand." High School Associations Section VI The worsening energy crunch will have given area or district alightment elimi­ meeting in Austin. a major impact on high school activities nate the same levels of competition. Growing litigation Attending the meeting were represen­ involving travel, said James Odle, direc­ State level—Prohibit scrimmages. Re­ Nowhere was the age of litigation felt tatives of Colorado, New Mexico, Ar­ tor of the New Mexico Activities Asso­ duce maximum number of games per­ more strongly than in Texas, said Dr. kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, which ciation, and each state should begin tak­ mitted. Consider advancing only the Bailey Marshall, League director. served as the host delegation. ing steps to cope with the growing prob­ champion from each district to state (foot­ "Up until last year, we had very little "State associations tend to have similar lem. ball, volleyball, baseball, which is already litigation in Texas," Marshall said. "But problems, dealing with a number of gen­ Odle presented a list of possible alter­ done in Texas). Eliminate districts and last year, the bottom dropped out. We had eral areas, and meetings such as this natives in times of serious energy short­ qualify to state by a point system. Pro­ had 15 cases on our eligibility rules and serve as a forum for the discussion and ages: hibit practice and events during the two concerning penalizing a school. hopefully, the alleviation of these prob­ Local level—Schedule boys and girls Christmas holidays. Schedule meetings of "We won about 60-70 per cent. Of lems," said Dr. Bailey Marshall, League games together. Eliminate one or more schools only every two years (since New course, it never gets in the newspaper director. levels of competition. Eliminate scrim­ Mexico's handbook is effective for two when we win, only when we lose," he said. "Certainly, each state has its own mages. Reduce number of games. Play years). Eliminate state events. Marshall outlined each case, spoke of unique set of circumstances with which to more games per trip rather than sending "Of course, these are but suggestions the inconsistency in rulings and sug­ work, but we've found these meetings to teams on two or three different dates. and I'm sure the energy situation would gested possible defenses state associations be helpful in solving problems which Eliminate all school financed scouting. have to become much more serious before (Turn to FEDERATION, page 5) Paying off Longtime League supporter serving as council chairman Serving as chairman of the League's ter." Legislative Council is almost like repay­ His appreciation for the work of the ing a debt, or so Joe B. Scrivner seems to League grew as a high school coach, think. It's his contention that "The teacher and administrator. League helped me get started some 40 "As a coach, principal and superin­ years ago, and now I'm going to help it tendent in the public schools of Texas, keep moving forward." I have seen thousands of boys and girls "I have been involved either directly provided the opportunity to succeed or or indirectly in University Interscholastic fail in many different UTL activities," League activities since my freshman Scrivner said. "The League has made a year in high school," Scrivner, now an tremendous contribution to the better­ assistant superintendent at Irving, said. ment of our society by providing the lab­ "As a contestant, I gained valuable ex­ oratory for boys and girls to be prepared periences that have contributed to my for the real world they will live in after success in life. graduation from high school." "I learned that one is repaid in propor­ Scrivner will chair the regular meeting CONFERENCE—League state speech director Marilyn Swinton (right) discusses tion to the amount of time and dedication of the League's rule-making panel, Sat­ changes in the various declamation contests with students attending the UIL Central one puts into an endeavor," he said. "I urday and Sunday, November 3-4 in Aus­ Texas student activities conference, held Sept. 29 on the campus of the University of experienced the ecstacy of success and tin. It is a hot seat of sorts, considering Texas at Austin. The meeting was one of nine such conferences, held at host sites the bitter disappointment of defeat, and the appreciable amount of adverse pub- throughout the state during the fall. these experiences helped mold my charac­ (Turn to COUNCIL, page8) Directors urged to follow proposed calendar In order to avoid possible conflicts in 8:15-9:16—Contest 2:00 p.m.—FEATURE WRITING 9:15-10:15—Contest 9:16-9:40—Tabulation of Results, Oral Critiques 2:00 p.m.—SCIENCE—Group Meeting, Questions, 10:15—Tabulation of Results, Oral Critiques in contest scheduling from district to re­ Tour of Laboratories Rooms gional and regional to state, League offi­ in Rooms 3:30 p.m.—INFORMATIVE SPEAKING 8:30 a.m.—DEBATE (Finals) 9:40-10:00—Announcement of Winners to Ad­ (Preliminaries) 8:30-8:45—General Assembly cials and contest directors have devised vance to Finals (Draw, Order) 3:30-3:4B—Group Meeting, Announcements 8:45-10:00—Round III—AA, A, B a proposed schedule for the State Meet. 9:00 a.m — READY WRITING S:45—First Drawing, Five-Minute Intervals 10:00-11:16—Round III—AAAA and AAA 9:00-ll :00—Contest 4:15-6:16—Contest 11:15-12:30—Round IV—AA, A and B District and regional contest managers 5 :15-5:40—Tabulation of Results, Oral Critiques 12:30-1:45—Round IV—AAAA and AAA 4 :00—Winners Announced are urged to study this schedule before in Rooms 9:00 a.m.—SPELLING adopting their own contest agendas. 9:00 a.m.—SLIDE RULE—Group Meeting 5:40-6:00—Announcement of Winners to Ad­ 9:00-11:00—Contest 10:00 a.m.—POETRY INTERPRETATION vance to Finals (Draw, Order) 2:30—Tie Breaker (if necessary) "This schedule does not include the one- (Preliminaries) 4:00 p.m.—EDITORIAL WRITING 6:00—Winners Announced, Awards Given 10:00-10:15—Group Meeting. Draw for Category 5 :00 p.m.—HEADLINE WRITING 9 :00 a.m.—TYPEWRITING act play contests, and meet directors 9:00 a.m.—SCIENCE 10:1B-11:15—Contest 5:00 p.m.—DEBATE (Preliminaries) should be cognizant of possible conflicts 5:00-6 :15—General Assembly 9 :00-11:00—Contest 11:15-11:40—Tabulation of Results, Oral 6:15-6:30—Round I—AA, A, and B 2:00—Winners Announced, Awards Given between one-act play and speech, journal­ Critiques in Rooms 6:30-7:43—Round II—AA, A and B 10:00 a.m.—POETRY INTERPRETATION 11:40-12:00—Announcement of Winners to Ad­ 7:46-9:00—Round I—AAAA and AAA (Finals) ism and ready writing contests, where vance to Finals (Draw, Order) 9:00-10:16—Round II—AAAA and AAA 10:00-10:15—Group Meeting, Draw for Category such problems often occur," said Barbara 12:00 noon—General Journalism Meeting. Attend­ 7:00 p.m.—SHORTHAND—Group Meeting 10:16-11:15—Contest ance urged but not required. 7:00 p.m.—TYPEWRITING—Group Meeting 11:15—Tabulation of Winners, Oral Critiques in Schwarze, League activities director. 1:00 p.m.—NEWS WRITING Rooms' 1:00 p.m.—NUMBER SENSE Saturday, May 3, 1980 Questions should be forwarded to the 10:30 a.m.—SHORTHAND 1:00 p.m.—PERSUASIVE SPEAKING 8:00 a.m.—PROSE INTERPRETATION 10:30 a.m.—INFORMATIVE SPEAKING state office, she said. (Preliminaries) (Finals) (Finals) 1:00-l :16—Group Meeting, Announcements 8:00-8:15—Group Meeting, Draw for Category 10:30-10:46—Group Meeting Proposed Schedule for 1980 Stale Meet 1:16—First Drawing, Five-Minute Intervals 8:15-9:15—Contest 10:45—Draws 1:45~2:45—Contest Friday, May 2, 1980 9:15—Tabulation of Results, Oral Critiques in 11:15-12:15—Contest 2:45-3:10—Tabulation of Results, Oral Critiques Rooms 12:16—Tabulation of Winners, Oral Critiques 8:00 a.m.—PROSE INTERPRETATION in Rooms 8:30 a.m.—PERSUASIVE SPEAKING (Finals) in Rooms (Preliminaries) 3 :10-3 :30—Announcement of Winners to Ad­ 8:30-8:45—Group Meeting 11:30 a.m.—SLIDE RULE 8 :00-8:16—Group Meeting, Draw for Category vance to Finals (Draw, Order) 8 :45—Draws 2:00 p.m.—AWARDS—ALL SPEECH CONTESTS inside Money talks Write-on A friend Elsewhere National high school cham­ Advisers can get a sneak pre­ He's been a major force be­ Editorials page 2 pionships are receiving a lot view of new Texas Education hind the development of the Journalism page 3 of attention, especially by Agency journalism course TILF , scholarship program. Drama _ page 4 those wanting to make a buck guidelines now in the mill. Who is he? Turn to page 8. Music page 5 or two. Page 2. See page 3. Athletics 1 pages 6-7 editorials Page 2

Director's corner Almighty dollar pushing national championships

By BAILEY MARSHALL tivities rather than team or large group be worth the time utilized by the students, pecially in light of past occurrences? activities. coaches, parents and fans or can the costs The Legislative Council of the UIL has League Director We as educators need to consider the above and beyond those paid by advertise­ opposed national championships tradi­ A move to establish national high school values of the national championships be­ ments be justified? tionally, and went on record last year, championships in athletics, music, speech fore we decide whether they deserve our A major question we must ask: Is us­ voting unanimously against competing ing advertisement money to pay for school for national championships. and drill team competition is gradually support. The educational value of these competitive programs educationally The move toward national champion­ gaining momentum. programs must be examined, and then sound? You can see what television has ships is growing. It is important that we Standing firm behind this move are a it must be determined whether the educa­ dictated in many of our activities for col­ begin speaking out against this, or else number of major business companies, tional value—if it exists—equals the leges and professional teams. If high face the possibility of being swept into an who hope to use these activities as a costs. school educators lose control of their com­ means of advertising. There are a number Also, if we allow the big businesses to petitive programs to advertisers, can we uneducational frenzy offered up by those of national music competitions being sponsor these events, will the experience expect to keep it educationally sound, es­ interested only in the almighty dollar. sponsored by private enterprises, and several of these are extending their ten­ tacles into Texas now. We have a few school coaches and con­ Age of crisises test sponsors who favor this competition and are working to see that national UIL sponsors have role to play in improving society championships become a reality in the not-too-distant future. By JOHN COGDELL scores, illiterate high school graduates, ing our consumption. At the same time, there are currently Slide Rule Director dropouts, teacher disenchantment). In the same way, we can attack this some groups which have national cham­ What are the roots of these crisises? crisis of crisises by individually restrain­ pionships, such as golf (PGA), speech This is an age of crisis, or rather, While we could seek their origins in a ing our selfishness. In short, by doing (National Forensic League) and track crisises. Of course, there is an energy number of places—from our public insti­ more for other people and the society as (Amateur Athletic Union). These groups crisis, but we also have an economic crisis tutions (too many bureaucrats), to the a whole. have high school students participating What does all this have to do with the (inflation, unemployment), political crisis media (the mountain-out-of-a-molehill but in most instances, the high school industry), to the church (We need more UIL? Just this: For most of us, our work does not sponsor the students. (Watergate, tax revolt), moral crisis Old Time Religion!)—a large part of the with the League is largely a volunteer Nearly all of these national champion­ (crime, decline of the family, violence) problem is selfishness on the part of the effort. An act of unselfishness. As a ship events are individual sports and ac­ and an educational crisis (dropping SAT individuals like you and me. teacher, you might receive a small in­ In the words of the cartoon character, crease in pay for your work with a UIL Pogo, "We have met the enemy and they contest, but probably you do not, or if is us." you do, it could hardly be considered fair compensation for the hours spent in this Equity maintained via Selfishness is one of those antiquated work. words, like sin, that we have attempted Your efforts with your students in the to drop from our active vocabulary. But UIL activities are true labors of love, separate sports teams the practice of selfishness is very much acts of unselfishness. This is bound to with us. help in at least two ways: Your example a few games with little success before By BONNIE NORTHCUTT Doesn't inflation arise from individuals influences the student and your invest­ quitting. Another girl, supported by Asst. Athletic Director trying to get just a "little more" than the ment in your students "beyond the call WEAL and the ACLU, also filed suit chal­ other guy? Don't broken homes come from of duty" greatly enhances their educa­ lenging the rules, but later decided to par­ The Women's Equity Action League the refusal of married couples to put the tional and personal growth. ticipate in the girls' athletic program, (WEAL) and the American Civil Liber­ interest of their partner and children In the latter regard, that of the educa­ and dropped suit. ties Union (ACLU) have taken a position above their own? In other words, behav­ tional and personal benefits of UIL in­ The school people of Texas take great that girls should be allowed to play on ing selfishly. volvement for our students, I wish to pride in and support the girls' athletic boys' baseball teams. They have also indi­ If the cause of our troubles lies with an state that I believe in what we are do­ programs. A national report indicates cated that girls should file suit against individual, so is the remedy. There is no ing. My work as director of the slide rule Texas girls' programs are far ahead of the University Interscholastic League un­ scientific or political breakthrough which and the developing calculator applica­ most other states in both activities and less the rules are changed permitting is going to save us from this one. Just as tions contest is also a labor of love. them to do so. participation. in the energy crisis, we as individuals I enjoy watching students challenged Texas women in athletic adminstra- It is difficult to understand this posi­ have contributed to the problem by con­ in such a way as to develop their poten­ tion, coaching and officiating do not sup­ tion if we are concerned in the true best suming energy needlessly, so we must tial as scholars, citizens and humans. port WEAL or ACLU's positions, but interest of the girls and boys programs. solve the problem by individually reduc­ Won't you join me in that dream? When this stance is applied by everyone, rather the realistic endeavor towards out­ we have girls wanting to play boys' base­ standing programs for boys and out­ ball, and boys trying out for the girls' standing programs for girls. volleyball team. The same is true nationally. Anyone Separate can be equal and at this stage with a small amount of common sense of development, it is the only viable way can readily observe the difference be­ equity can be achieved. When only one tween the sexes, in reference to athletic League official notices team is offered, the vast majority of girls ability. The dichotomy is well-documented would be delegated to sub-varsity teams. and the facts are obvious: Men have At present, only one Texas girl has at­ greater strength, speed and height. These SAN ANGELO CENTRAL WEST RUSK tempted to play on a boys' baseball team. attributes have a great effect on sports The 5-AAAA district executive committee has West Rusk High School of New London has been performance. placed Central (San Angelo) on probation for placed on probation for the 1979-80 school year for Defended in court by the ACLU, she re­ the 1979-80 school year in one act play for vio­ violation of the One-Act Play Plan. ceived legal approval to join the Houston We must educate our public of these lation of the Spring Meet Plan, Item 8. realities. Many of the young women in D'HANIS Wheatley boys' team despite UIL rules ODESSA PERMIAN D'Hanis High School has been disqualified for forbidding girls playing on boys' teams, Texas who presently represent their The 5-AAAA district executive committee has district honors in one-act play during the 1979-80 school varsity teams would lose this val­ placed Permian (Odessa) on probation for the school year for violation of the One-Act Play Plan. and vice versa. 1979-80 school year in one act play for violation The case received considerable national uable opportunity if teams are opened of the Spring Meet Plan, Item 8. SEALY to both sexes. Sealy High School has been placed on probation attention, though the girls played in but ARANSAS PASS in football for the 1979-80 school year for violation The 30-AA district executive committee has of the Awards of Amateur Rule. placed Aransas Pass on probation for the 1979-80 year for violation of Section 18 of the Tennis WILLOWRIDGE HIGH Plan. Willowridge High School of Stafford has been as­ signed to District 10-AAA for the 1979-80 school WELLINGTON year. The The 2-A district executive committee has placed Wellington on probation for the boys' track sea­ BROOKELAND son 1979-80 for violation of Article VIII. Sec. IB. Brookeland High School has been placed on pro­ Leaguer WHITE DEER bation for the 1979-80 season for failure to provide The 2-A district executive committee has placed adequate police protection involving the mistreat­ ment of a basketball game official last year. Spe­ Published eight times per year, each month, from September through April, by the University White Deer on probation for the boys' track sea­ son 1979-80 for violation of Art. VIII, Sec. IB. cifically, a fan from Brookeland struck an official Interscholastic League, Division of Continuing Education, University of Texas at Austin, P.O. in the face at a bi-district game between Brooke­ Box 8028, 2622 Wichita, Austin, Texas 78712. Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Sub­ land and Big Sandy on Feb. 20, 1979. scription : $2 per year. MANSFIELD The Region V music executive committee has Dr. Bailey Marshall - Editor placed the Mansfield High School choir on pro­ CRYSTAL CITY Robert Hawthorne - — - - Managing Editor bation for the 1979-80 and 1980-81 school years The State Executive Committee has suspended for violation of Article V, Section 14, b, of the Crystal City High School for the 1979-80 school Directory Music Plan. year and placed them on probation for 1980-81 school year for violation of the Basketball Plan. State Executive Committee: Dr. Thomas M. Hatfield, chairman: Lynn P. Anderson, William FARWELL Farney, Dr. Bailey Marshall, Dr. Lynn M. McCraw, Betty Thompson, Clifton Van Dyke, Dr. Farwell High School has been placed on proba­ GAINESVILLE Jesse J. Villarreal and Jesse S. Williams. tion in volleyball for the 1979-80 school year for violation of Rule 28 of the Volleyball Plan. The District 6-AAA executive committee has placed Gainesville High School on probation in Legislative Council: C. N. Boggess, chairman; Joe B. Scrivner, vice chairman; Ed Irons, MUSIC, football for the 1979-80 school year for violation W. H. Byrd, Carter Lomax, Bill Vardeman, Gordon Cockerham, M. J. Leonard, J. C. McClesky, of Rule 10 of the Football Plan. Don Whitt. Bill Farmer, Kenneth Flory, Roy Dodds, Jack Johnson, Jerry Gideon, Eugene Stoever, Page 124, Article IV, Section IS, f, of the Con­ James McLeroy, Burton Hurley, R. D. Elison and James Kile. stitution and Contest Rules should read ". . . It shall MUSIC LIST be the duty of the contest chairman to provide an Director —- Dr. Bailey Marshall adequate warning signal at the end of nine min­ On page 45 of the 1979-80-81-82 Prescribed Music utes." List, under Cornet-Trumpet Solos, Class I, "Haynie Director of Athletics - - William Farney —Three Bagatelles.... BH" should read "Tull— Director of Music - - Dr. Nelson Patrick SWEEPSTAKES Three Bagatelles .... BH." Director of Journalism _ _ _ Bobby Hawthorne The following schools should have been listed in QUAIL Director of Drama Lynn Murray the sweepstakes winners published in the August Leaguer: Sundown High School—band—Confer­ Quail High School closed as of the 1979-80 school Director of Activities _ _ Barbara Schwarze ence B ; Rio Grande City High School—band—Con­ year. Students will be attending school at Hedley ference AAA. and possibly at Wellington. journalism Page 3

Scholastic journalism Talk show host scoops spring contest changes By BOBBY HAWTHORNE newspaper? If so, you know that in de­ on my mind since I learned you were go­ hope you can come back and talk to us again sometime real soon. Director of Journalism veloping a news or feature, you speak ing to be doing this show about 30 minutes quite often to a number of persons. More ago. Why the heck can't a kid compete in Bob: For sure. Those guys down at 60 Minutes really often than not, they give you far too much four journalism contests and maybe ready Tom: We're going to break right here blew it. I mean, here I sat with all this information to use. The reporter picks writing and prose interpretation and to sell some facial tissue, but we'll be right and chooses the quotes effectively in de­ spelling too if he wants to? There, I said juicy info, waiting to spill every drop. back with our next guest, a guy who Yet, the phone ringeth not. veloping the article. it. I meant it. NBC has lawyers. Sue me if you like. What the heck. claims he carved the original plans for the Okay, Mike and Morley, Dan and This is what we're expecting the con­ Taj Mahal from a bar of Ivory soap. Stay Harry, that's the way you want it. That's testant to do. He or she must decide which Bob: It is rare that a student can suc­ the way it'll be. I've waited for you long quoted information is relevant, which is cessfully compete in more than two con­ with us. (ha ha ha ha ...) enough. I'm selling this scoop to NBC. unnecessary, and then use it effectively in tests. Occasionally, you'll find a particu­ larly outstanding young man or woman Here goes with the first annual do-it- weaving his contest entry. yourself Tom Snyder-type interview: who'll win three or four contests, but this Tom: Okay. I can buy that. My next is the exception. Tom: Sir. It says here that you've made Books & question to you is this: What the heck We suggest students find a specific area the arbitrary and capricious decision to have ya done to the editorial contest? change the format of the UIL journalism That's a question I just fielded from our of interest—journalism or whatever— magazines contest. My question to you is this: What technical director, Jerry Lucini, a really and work to develop that talent because the heck have ya done to it? his chances of winning in one or two con­ TELEVISION AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR — beautiful person. I love ya Jerry. What George Comstock, Steven Chaffee, Natan Katz- Bob: Well, it was hardly arbitrary. I about it? tests are far greater than if he attempts man, Maxwell McCombs and Donald Roberts. Columbia University Press, New York, N.Y, discussed the change with TAJD officials Bob: Glad you asked, Tom. We've done to compete in three or four. long before implementing the change. But 1978 basically the same thing as we've done Thus, his chances for winning at re­ A discerning; look at the nation's television pro­ in the past, the contest information was with the news and feature contests. That gramming, its audiences and its affects on the provided in a narrative form. Granted, gional and qualifying for a Texas Inter- American way of life the past 25 years. Exhaustive is, we've provided information on a situa­ in its research, the text puts forth in a provocative the lead of the story might have been tional, point-by-point basis. scholastic League Foundation scholarship manner the social and behavioral effects of televi­ hidden somewhere near the middle of the sion viewing—the predominant leisure time activity Another major change is making the are greatly enhanced. contest, and there was quite a lot of ir­ in America. contest subject matter timely and rele­ We also urge advisers and students to relevant information tossed in. But what Detailed and comprehensive, the book would make vant, so that the contestant will probably consult the UIL's suggested state meet a valuable addition to a communications or jour­ often happened, especially on the district nalism library. have an opinion on the subject himself. calendar, so that conflicts will not arise. level, was that contest entries would Also on the contest sheet will be argu­ Due to the number of contests, it is im­ ON PHOTOGRAPHY — Susan Sontag. Farrar, greatly resemble the contest sheet handed possible to avoid certain time conflicts, Straus and Giroux. New York, N.Y., 1977. ments for and against the subject. Susan Sontag examines a wide range of prob­ out. but the proposed schedule goes a long way The contestant will read the material. lems, both aesthetic and moral, raised by the pres­ What we've attempted to do is provide ence and authority of the photographed image in Decide on a stance, then write his edi­ toward eliminating conflicts between con­ full quotes and information in a precise the lives of everyone today. The work considers torial, structuring it around an introduc­ tests where overlap is traditional, such the relation of photography to art, to conscience point-by-point manner, so that the con­ tion to the problem and stated position of as journalism and ready writing; slide and to knowledge. testant is forced to find the lead and de­ the writer, development of the argument rule and number sense. Too difficult for most high school readers, but velop the story from the situational recommenled for advisers interested in photogra­ for the stance taken, a look at the argu­ I can assure you we are going to follow phy theory. points and available quotes. that schedule at the state meet to the ments against the stance taken, and a INVESTIGATIVE AND IN-DEPTH REPORT­ Tom: Okay. Fair enough. But I just conclusion reiterating the writer's point letter, so it is paramount that students ING—Judith Bolcfa and Kay Miller. Hastings wonder if—well, imagine for a second of view. and advisers consult it before making House, New York, N.Y. 1978. that I was the contestant, and having final decisions on which contests to en­ Instead of news writing, the text realistically Tom: Speaking for the crew here late- comes to terms with the problems and thrills of been in the news business a few years, I ter. news gathering. Using the case history method, night, I can say with no fear of future can easily imagine that (ha, ha, ha, ha,) Tom: Well, ya've certainly done an the book examines each step of the news gathering contradiction that it sounds like an okay process and shows through numerous examples —would I be forced to use all the quotes formitable job explaining the program. drawn from the experiences of professional report­ or just some of them or what? idea, right guys? Now, let's move on to I'm impressed with your command of in­ ers, the procedures to use in tracking down and developing a story. Bob: Tom, have you ever worked for a another topic that's been weighing heavy formation and wealth of knowledge and I Written for the student or novice reporter who has mastered the fundamentals of journalism and wishes to pursue stories requiring more advanced reporting skills. MAGAZINE WRITING: THE INSIDE ANGLE —Art Spikol. Writer's Digest Books, Cincinnati, Two hailed for press rights stance Ohio. 1979. Written by an award-winning magazine writer. Kudos to Tom Prentice and Jackie Mc- dent, who claimed such behavior to be Prentice said parents often are un­ Candid, outspoken and honest. Filled with more than just information about why articles do or Gee, publications adviser and principal "dirty laundry" not fit to be "aired in aware of the changes in yearbooks the don't sell. Spikol teaches not only how to write a respectively at Stephen F. Austin High public." past few decades. better article but how to write a better anything. School in Austin, for their stances in a re­ Many parents suggested that McGee "I think its a First Amendment issue Easy to read and highly enjoyable, as well as cent controversy surrounding coverage of review the book before it is printed, lest and what it boils down to is should a high informative. student alcohol and drug use at the school. such atrocities occur again. She declined school yearbook report only the good ON REPORTING THE NEWS—William E. Bur­ the offer. rows. New York University Press. 1977. A two-page spread in the yearbook de­ things . . ." he said. "As a journalism A fresh approach to the age old problem of picts students drinking beer and smoking "This is why we have faculty sponsors teacher, one of my principal duties is to learning basic reporting. Burrows uses a light ... It would not be appropriate in my teach the value of a free press and critical and humorous touch to help illustrate the basics of marijuana, within the section "A Time news reporting and the problems reporters face. opinion for a sponsor to run down to my thinking and its role in a free society and More importantly, he teaches the reporter to go to Party". Though the subject was han­ office each time he had a page finished," to teach student responsibility. I believe beyond the surface level facts to the plane where dled realistically and intelligently, it she said. "I certainly don't see myself as we've done that." the real news exists. a censor." Excellent reading for the advanced student re­ invoked the anger of the local PTA presi­ Bravo! porter or adviser. TEA journalism course framework in-the-mill

In passing a law mandating the return that's always a possibility, we expect to semesters," she said. "Also, journalism is responsibility of the individual schools to by public schools to the semester system have them approved in the November now available for grades nine through 12 establish prerequisites, if they desire to no later than the 1980-81 school year, meeting and, allowing six weeks for while the old system allowed just for do so, and to set sequences. the Texas Legislature threw a sizeable printing, to have them distributed in Jan­ Journalism I and II." "And again, we urge that they set up a wrench into the journalism workings. uary or February." Courses outlined in the proposed frame­ sequence plan," she added. "If I were Hardly fresh off the presses were Texas Advisers wishing a sneak preview may work are: Reporting; specialized writ­ setting up the program, I think I'd make Education Agency course descriptions for order a draft by writing Betty Gray at ing ; advertising; graphics design layout; beginning reporting a prerequisite for journalism, set up for the quarter sys­ TEA, Division of Curriculum Develop­ editing; photojournalism; magazine jour­ any of the more advanced courses, but the tem and hailed as a great improvement ment, 201 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas nalism production; newspaper produc­ final decision to do so is strictly in the over the previous Journalism I and Jour­ 78701. tion; broadcast journalism; and inde­ hands of the local administrator, acting nalism II structure. "At the moment, we're operating under pendent study. upon the advice of the journalism All are available to students grades adviser." But then, enter the Legislature and journalism guidelines approved January 9-12, except independent study, which is Districts are not forced to offer all the make way for the return of the semester. 13 of this year," Gray said. "At present, What was TEA to do? open only to seniors having one full year journalism courses available and all jour­ each school district has an option of stay­ of journalism credit. nalism courses are offered for elective "We took the quarter system, which ing with the quarter system or going to Reporting, magazine journalism pro­ credit only. Nor can journalism be of­ had been approved by the State Board of the semester system. However, state law duction, newspaper production and broad­ fered in lieu of English, as was done on Education, but never distributed, and ex­ cast journalism each have a possible one- an experimental basis in El Paso and panded it into the semester system," said mandates that they return to the semester half to one unit credit. Specialized writ­ Austin, Gray said. Betty Gray, TEA journalism consultant format by the 1980-81 school year. ing, advertising, editing, independent and former high school publications ad­ "If all goes according to plan, we'll "Of course, these set of guidelines are study, and graphics/design/layout are viser. have the guidelines out far in advance so not meant to be exhaustive," she said. half-unit courses. that districts will have time to make prep­ "Additions to the framework may be "Everything found in the (quarter) Photojournalism has been expanded so made, but, if passed, every school district other document can be found in the new arations for the implementation of the program," she said. that a student may take up to three se­ must use the course title and follow the framework, with some additions," she mesters for credit. general guidelines." said. "The new guidelines must survive The proposed draft before the state While TEA mandates no prerequisites, This insures, Gray added, that a stu­ three readings before the State Board of panel is an expansion of the journalism it is advisable that the individual districts dent taking a course in reporting in Dal­ Education. program rather than a condensation, do so in order to properly adjust the stu­ las may transfer to Houston, resume the "They were submitted and given first Gray said. dents in the journalism program. course without suffiering major disorien­ reading at the September reading," she "Whereas the old system consisted of "What we're setting forth are broad tation in that course due to the locale said. "So, unless complications arise, and 18 quarters, we now have 15 and a half general guidelines," said Gray. "It is the change. drama Page 4

Educational theatre Only above average plays listed in handbook By LYNN MURRAY mittee are added to the ineligible list. early October. A second mailing to all This is especially important for new di­ State Drama Director Remember to arrange with the pub­ schools not responding is in the mail. rectors or teachers. We cannot send plays lisher of your OAP entry for potential Acknowledgment letters have been to your home address. Your school is re­ When you write copy for The Leaguer performances from zone in March mailed to drama directors of schools en­ sponsible for plays lost or late fines. Do a month in advance, there is necessarily through the State Meet in May. This rolled to date. If you have not received not include money or letters in a library considerable guessing about where we are agreement should be validated upon pay­ an acknowledgment, we may not have rate play package. The U.S. Postal Ser­ in the OAP process. ment of agreed royalty. your card. Check to make sure. Schools vice frowns on this violation of postal If you read the August issue (in Sep­ All you should need for each perform­ enrolled last year can save the State Of­ regulations. tember), you know I promised the new ance level is the original agreement and fice time by responding now! A collect We are having the usual amount of HANDBOOK FOR ONE-ACT PLAY, evidence of royalty payment. A xerox of phone call will go to all 1978-79 entries trouble with mail service. Plays may be Ninth Edition would be available by early the check or letter from your administra­ not enrolled by November 1, unless we October. I lied. My best intentions were tion should be sufficient. have some record of whether or not you kept for a period of two weeks from the not realized and the new OAP HAND­ The single critic judging workshop this wish to participate. date mailed from the library to the date BOOK is just now in-the-mill. If you year is set for February 2, during the Phone calls seem to be appreciated by received back in the library. Most play haven't ordered the new ninth edition, January 31-February 1-2 convention of most administrators and have served to packages take three or four days in tran­ now is the time! the Texas Educational Theatre Associa­ keep many schools eligible for OAP, but sit each way. This allows about a week There have been numerous additions to tion in Dallas at the North Park Inn. it takes a great deal of time and the cost the long and short play list in the new Details of this workshop and the conven­ is unnecessary. Mail the green One-Act for reading. HANDBOOK. The OAP appraisal com­ tion will be published next month. Play Enrollment Card now! Notify us if your play order is in the mittee tries to approve as many plays as Quality judges are always needed. Col­ A list of the 967 actual participants in mail too long (Check the postmark.) and possible, but adds to the approved lists lege, university and community theatre the 1978-79 OAP Contest is available. return plays three days before the date only those considered above average. professional staff people receive notifica­ Copies are distributed free at each Stu­ noted as the due date on the packing slip. Directors may still receive permission tion. If you know any trained theatre dent Activities Conference site. If you If it is necessary to keep plays past the to produce plays that are not added to people that would make quality critics, would like a list and are unable to attend due date, send the fine due in a first class the lists, but they should be aware of let me know. We will be happy to send a SAC, send fifty cents for postage and letter the same day you mail the plays. questionable quality or other problems. information. we will send a copy. When plays are delayed in the mail we Many scripts require extensive editing to OAP enrollment mailings were sent to Library business is booming as usual will allow you one week for reading, pro­ comply with OAP rules. Plays of poor administrators in September and drama for this time of year. Directors should vided you notify us upon receipt of the quality repeatedly rejected by the com­ directors of schools not responding in send play orders on school stationary. plays that they were delayed. Accredited drama critic judges list released By LYNN MURRAY each play produced. One-act play officials Linda Giss Donahue, 6524 17th St., Lubbock 79416 Aurand Harris, The University of Texas at Austin, are encouraged to capitalize on the educa­ I. 806/793-4631 Austin 78712 IV, 512/471-5341 State Drama Director Richard A. Dotterer, 1508 Marie Terrace, Arling­ Elizabeth A. Hedges, Panola Junior College, Car­ tional benefits of the contest and use a ton 76010 II, 214/337-5749 thage 75638 III, 214/698-8886 single expert critic judge, rather than a Mavourneen Dwyer, Baylor University, Waco 7670$ James Henderson, McLennan College, Waco 76708 The 1979-80 Accredited List of Critic II. 817/755-1861 II, 817/766-6561 Judges is published for the benefit of panel. Millard F. Eiland, Prairie View A&M University, Thorn Hendrix, 2106 Fawn Glen, San Antonio 78232 zone, district, area and regional per­ The League specically DOES NOT rec­ Prairie View 77446 III, 718/857-2356 IV, 512/494-2846 Phyllis Lynn Elms, 5708 15th Street, Lubbock 79416 Jennie Louise Hindman, 4207 University Avenue, sonnel making choices of critic judges for ommend the use of a panel. (Refer to I. 806/792-9093 Wichita Falls 76808 II, 817/692-2562 the one-act play contest. Rule 3,c,2,b.) C. K. Esten. 1200 Dominik Drive, College Station Barry C. Hoff, Bee County College, Beevilie 78102 Darrel Baergen, Southwest Texas State University, 77840 III, 713/693-8102 IV, 512/858-7081 Only the judges on this list may be used San Marcos 78666 IV, 512/246-2166 C. L. Etheridge, The University of Texas at El Jo Lynn Hoffman, Lacuna Gloria Art Museum, to adjudicate University Interscholastic John P. Banvard, Frank Phillips College, Borger Paso, El Paso 79968 I. 915/747-5146 P. O. Box 5568. Austin 78763 IV, 612/458-8191 79007 I, 806/274-5811 David L. Evans, Dallas Baptist College, Dallas Richard Holcomb, Southwest Texas Junior College, League one-act play contests (refer to •J. G. Barefield, Box 2143, South Padre Island 78697 75211 II, 214/331-8811 Uvalde 78801IV, 512/278-4401 Rule 3,c,l in the current Constitution and IV, 612/948-2020 Robert Everding, The University of Houston at C. L. Holloway, Shreveport Regional Arts Council, Contest Rules). David C. Barnes, 7713 Vernon, Lubbock 79428 I, Clear Lake City, Houston 77068 HI, 713/488-9264 700 Clyde E. Fant Memorial Parkway, Shreve­ 806/745-6926 Mark C. Feltch, 6911 Old Lodge Dr., Houston 77066 port, La. 71101II, 818/221-1776 This list includes only those responding John Benjamin, Brookhaven College, Farmers III. 713/444-4519 Forrest Holloway, Angelo State University, San Branch 76234 II, 214/746-5130 Mike Firth, 104 N. St. Mary. Dallas 75214 II, 214/ Angelo 769011. 915/944-2344 by October 1 who indicated a willingness Maurice Berger, Southern University, Baton 827-7784 Douglas Lewis Hoppock, Kilgore College, Kilgore to serve as a single critic judge, who have Rouge. La. 70813 III, 504/771-3190 •Rex R. FleminK, Houston Baptist University, 75662 III, 214/984-8581 Houston 77074 m, 713/774-7661 educational or professional theatre train­ Sidney L. Berger, The University of Houston, John H. Houchin, Victoria Arts Council. P. O. Houston 77005 III, 713/749-1420 Beverly J. Floto, The University of Texas at EI Box 1758, Victoria 77901 III. 612/576-1817 ing and background, and who have at­ E. Robert Black, Northwestern State University, Paso, El Paso 79968 I, 916/747-5184 Paul A. Hutchins, Cooke County College, Gaines­ tended a League-sponsored critic judge Natchitoches, La., 71457 III, 318/357-6196 Tricia B. Gallaher, Southwest Texas State Univer­ ville 76240 II, 817/668-7731 Georgia Anne Bomar, East Texas State University, sity, San Marcos 78666 IV, 512/245-2147 Ronald Ibbs, Incarnate Word College. San Antonio workshop. Commerce 75428 II, 214/886-5844 Michael G. Gerlach, Midwestern State University, 78209 IV. 612/828-1261 These judges are familiar with the •Alice Katharine Boyd, Box 1226, Alpine 79880 I, Wichita Falls 76308 II, 817/692-6611 •Philip H. Jackman, Brookhaven College, Farmers 915/887-2604 Elyn M. Gersh, North Texas State University, Den­ Branch 75234 II, 214/746-5183 League judging standards and are vitally- Robert Boyd, West Texas State University, Canyon ton 76208 II, 817A88-2211 Jay Jennings, Southwest Texas State University, concerned with the promotion and im­ 79016 I, 806/656-3248 Jim Goodhue, 1512 South Bryan Street, Amarillo San Marcos 78666 IV, 612/245-2166 'John W. Brokaw, The University of Texas at Aus­ 79102 I, 806/378-7701 Emmalie J. John, Sul Ross State University, Al­ provement of the one-act play contest and tin, Austin 78712 IV, 612/471-6341 Robin McKenzie Goodhue, 1512 South Bryan Street, pine 79880 I. 916/837-8908 educational theatre. Additions to this list James E. Bruce, Jr., North Texas State University, Amarillo 79102 I, 806/378-7701 F. C. (Bill) Jordan, P. O. Box 2488, Amarillo 79106 Denton 76203 II, 817/788-2211 Fred R. Goodson. Southwestern University, George­ I, 806/365-1240 will be published in November and March Randall J. Buchanan, Texas A&I University at town 78626 IV, 512/868-6511 Joseph B. Kaough III, North Harris County Col­ following the workshop to be held during Kingsville, Kingsville 78363 IV, 512/596-3041 John S. Gordon, 9923 Southport, Houston 77089 III, lege, Houston 77073 III, 718/448-6640 the Texas Educational Theatre Associa­ Anthony J. Buckley, East Texas State University, 718/946-4252 Clayton Karkosh, University of New Mexico, Albu­ Commerce 75428 II, 214/886-5346 Mac Groves, East Texas Baptist College, Marshall querque, New Mexico 87181 I, 605/277-2417 tion, February 2. Richard F. Butler, Sam Houston State University, 75670 in, 214/988-3911 Ray E. Karrer, Paris Junior College, Paris 75460 Huntsville 77841 III, 718/206-6211 Nik Hagler, Houston Baptist University, Houston II. 214/786-7661 The League believes that the educa­ Raymond H. Caldwell, Kilgore College, Kilgore 77074 III, 713/774-7661 Stanley K, Hamilton, North Texas State Univer­ Suzanne L. Keeler. The University of Texas at tional function of the one-act play con­ 75662 III, 214/984-8531 Austin, Austin 78712 IV, 512/47il-6341 test is incomplete unless a critic judge is John M. Callahan, University of Texas at Tyler, sity, Denton 76203 II. 817/788-2211 Tyler 76701 m, 214/666-1471 •Henry E. Hammack, Texas Christian University, Stanley A. Keilson, Laredo Junior College, Laredo used and delivers an oral evaluation of Vera Campbell, Lamar University, Beaumont Fort Worth 76129 II, 817/921-7000 78040 IV, 612/722-0621 77710 III, 718/888-7123 Barney Hammond, Lon Morris College, Jackson­ James D. Kemmerling, West Texas State Univer­ Margaret E. Card, 150 Clairemont, El Paso 79912 ville 76766 III, 214/586-2471 sity, Canyon 79016 I, 806/666-4611 I, 915/584-4030 Sheila Hargett, Southwest Texas State University, Nancy Keyton, Texarkana Community College, James W. Carlsen, Corpus Christi State University, San Marcos 78666 IV, 512/245-2147 Texarkana 75601 II, 214/888-4541 Corpus Christi 78412 IV, 612/991-6810 W. Patrick Harrigan. Ill, Lamar University, Beau, OAP planning Marion Castleberry, Cisco College, Cisco 764S7 II, mont 77710 III, 718/888-7123 (Turn to ONE ACT, page 5) 817/442-2567 Susan Gail Christoffel, Stephen F. Austin State meeting urged University, Nacogdoches 76962 III, 718/569-4004 Alan G. Clay, Box 8958, N.T. Station. Denton Now is the time for holding the district 76203 II. 817/788-4274 On-site evaluation possible John E. Clifford, Southwest Texas State Univer­ OAP Planning Meeting. October 15 was sity. San Marcos 78666 IV, 512/245-2147 the first day for organizing Spring Meet Terry Cochran, 9898 Club Creek Dr., #207, Hous­ ton 77036 III, 713/772-6172 districts and the time for director's plan­ •Art Cole, Midland Community Theatre, Inc., Mid­ via TETA special program ning meetings. OAP director's recom­ land 79701 I, 915/682-2644 •Gaylan Collier, Texas Christian University, Fort The Texas Education Theatre Associa­ are difficult to evaluate from an appli­ mendations must be in the hands of ad­ Worth 76129 II, 817/921-7626 ministrators prior to the time Spring Bill G. Cook, Baylor University, Waco 76708 II, tion secondary school "Institutional" cation. Meet is planned. 817/756-1861 membership application forms are now The completed application, the Visita­ Clayton Cook, Box 57, Vega 79092 I, 806/267-2240 available from Bill Cook, theatre director, The State Office has requested the name Kay Cook, Vernon Regional Junior College, Ver­ tion Committee report, and recommenda­ Baylor University in Waco. This mini­ of a planning meeting host from the di­ non 76884 II. 817/552-6291 tion of the Committee on Academic and Clyde C. Coombs, 616 Young Street, Longview III, mum criteria program and on-site eval­ rector general or organizing chairman of 214/768-4004 uation should be greatly beneficial to all Production Standards will be presented to each district and the person named is Kay L. Coughenour, East Texas State University, Commerce 75428 II, 214/886-5340 developing secondary school theatre pro­ the full membership of TETA. Institu­ sent an agenda and recommendations. J. Peter Coulson, Southwest Texas State Univer­ tional Membership will be valid for a pe­ sity, San Marcos 78666 IV, 612/245-2147 grams. Advisers are urged to obtain a Information needed for the district Jan Courtney, Pan American University, Edinburg copy of the application and complete it riod of four years. Before membership ex­ OAP planning meeting may be found in 78539 IV, 612/381-8586 as soon as possible. pires, a renewal application will be sent the OAP HANDBOOK, the current Con­ Josh Crane, Texas A&M University, College Sta­ tion 77848 III, 713/845-3461 Your application is first reviewed by to Institutional Members. Renewal appli­ stitution and Contest Rules and this David Wright Crawford, Tyler Junior College, Leaguer. The area meet schedule will be Tyler 75701 HI, 214/597-1884 the TETA Committee on Academic and cations do not necessarily require another Jane Ann Cram, Odessa College, Odessa 79760 I, Visitation Committee trip. sent to all schools as soon as posisble after 915/887-6381 Production Standards. A trip to the cam­ the November 1, One-Act Play Contest Doug Cummins, Pan American University, Edin- pus by members of a Visitation Commit­ Your signature and the signature of enrollment deadline. burg 78589 I, 612/881-8586 your Superintendent or Principal will •David Deacon, Texas A&I University at Kings­ tee will be arranged if your school quali­ serve as a request for a Visitation Com­ The responsibility for the planning ville. Kingsville 78868 IV, 612/595-3403 fies on the basis of the application. They meet for OAP rests with the directors Ruth Denney, The University of Texas at Austin, mittee to come to your campus. Further Austin 78712 IV, 612/471-7644 will examine your entire program, but participating in the district contest as per Bobbie Dietrich, Blinn College, Brenham 77833 details about the visit will be determined OAP Rule 3.a. Any director may initiate III, 713/886-9988 will concentrate on such areas as the li­ at the earliest date convenient to all con­ Dorothy Dodd, 5806 Parkwood, Austin 78735 IV, this meeting. 512/892-2995 brary and theatre facilities since these cerned. music Page 5

Music matters List panel aims for quality music, performance By NELSON G. PATRICK own thinking concerning what music it is difficult to say how successful this The inclusion of Class VI is a giant should contribute to the contest. policy was. There is no way of accessing step forward, an innovation long overdue. State Music Director Although the band committee was the the values. It was the opinion of some This additional element offers a challenge If we could reduce the purpose of music only group to express its objectives in educators that the easier selections on to directors and music groups to enlarge contests to minimal terms, we probably the book, the vocal and orchestra commit­ the lists gave some directors an easy out their musical perspectives. would have two elements left: Music and tees made every attempt to achieve simi­ whereas other directors were able to ad­ I want to congratulate the committees performance. All other parts of the con­ lar goals. The first objective the band just the difficulty of music to suit the who have achieved a long sought goal in varied degrees of performance skills that test procedures lead to these two. committee layed out for itself was not an music selection. We all owe a debt of occur from year to year. In music, we try to screen through easy one: (1) To provide music, both new gratitude to the following for their many myriad of selections available to choose and old, that would enable any band in a There is still a third viewpoint, how­ hours, days (2 years) of work to bring that which we think most contributing to particular classification to present an ac­ ever, that might be considered and that is us this revision: the musical growth of our students. ceptable and educational music perform­ the quality of performance. If the music Band: James Vanlandingham, Chair­ In performance, we bring music alive ance. To achieve this goal, the difficulty is technically easy for the group, one man—Portland; Howard Dunn—Rich­ to assist our students in developing mu­ level in each classification has been broad­ should expect a superbly musical rendi­ ardson; Bill Woods—Seagraves; Lee sical tastes and to become musically ened. For the mature group there will tion—which is certainly more desirable Boyd Montgomery—Austin; Barbara knowledgeable citizens. Both factors are still be challenging selections. In addi­ than a selection technically difficult Prentice—Arlington; and Don Hanna— necessary to a successful contest pro­ tion, there will be technically less de­ played less musically. Fort Stockton. gram. They are interwoven and locked manding music for the less mature or­ Choir: Milton Pullen, Chairman— into each other, mutually supporting. ganization; (2) The creation of Grade VI After reviewing these lists I believe that the present committees have Abilene; Ken Mills—Monahans; Dan To a great extent, the music lists ex­ provides a repertoire encompassing major achieved their objectives in that the easier Corbin—Austin; Lu Anne Fugler—Long- press a philosophy of music in education compositions, both transcriptions and music placed on the list is just as mu­ view; and John Woicikowfski—Pampa. much better than most of us can say it in original wind and percussion works, sically demanding as the more technically Orchestra: Karrell Johnson—Dallas; words. But again this statement cannot which are representative of the first and difficult selections. The lists also provide stand alone, because what one does with Jane Barton—Richardson; and Dean most challenging literature for band. for a variety of styles and textures of­ the performance of the music either sup­ Fishburn—Beaumont. ExOfficio: Charles fering a broad base from which the direc­ ports or negates one's own philosophy. The above quote was the objective of Schwobel—Austin and Clyde Roller— two earlier committees, but in retrospect, tor may choose his music. Austin. In the new lists, 1979-1982, we have tried to bring together both music and its performance in a viable manner while also trying to achieve the goals set for those who served on the committees. Music participation figures increase These goals were: (1) Identify that By CHARLES SCHWOBEL orchestras. There were 32,859 solos en­ semble his teaching time is reduced con­ music which the music educators believe tered at regional contests, and 9,473 en­ siderably at no loss to the student's should be studied and performed by our Assistant Music Director sembles, representing 79,667 students. education. students; (2) provide for the develop­ ment of musical tastes and technical We began this school year with 1,594 There were about 11,000 students en­ At the same time, many of the problems skills which will aid the young of the so­ schools returning music acceptance cards, tering the State Solo-Ensemble Contest encountered with the large organization ciety to become musically responsible as which is seven more schools registering of whom 38 soloists were named outstand­ are eliminated, thus it seems the student ing performers. they become mature citizens. than in the previous year. and the director are making maximum Participation in region solo and en­ use of their available time and efforts. In addition to the above, each commit­ Last year we had 783 marching bands, semble contests was less than in previous 1,633 concert bands, 1,249 choirs, and 194 tee was given freedom to include their years. This decline can be attributed to Executive Secretaries Meeting fewer Class III entries in most cases. One On September 14, regional executive comparison that throws a wrench into the secretaries met in Austin to review their From page 1 logical interpretation of statistics is that responsibilities and discuss general policy Federation although Class I vocal solo entries were guidelines. It appears contests are being down 80 students at the region level, vocal can take in court. "Our school people stood behind us real conducted in a uniform manner across solo entries at TSSEC rose by 206, or 24 the state. It is no easy task to provide "Our best defense is pointing out that well this past year, but I'm certain that percent. a uniform administration for so many participation in extracurricular activi­ the best defense is not to get in court at The largest increase in region entries contests across a state this size. Please ties is not a right but a privilege, and all," the UIL director added, "If you get occurred in medium and experimental en­ take time to commend your region secre­ that there is no due procecss in the ad­ the local school people in the community sembles. Entries in these large ensembles tary for the fine work he/she is doing! more than doubled this past year. Evi­ ministration of these programs," he said. behind you, most potential cases will Legislative Council dently more directors are learning to util­ "We've come to find that despite the never go to court." ize this category as a teaching aid. The first Sunday in November is the preponderance of law, it all goes back to meeting date for the Legislative Council. Federation programs For some reason, the size of medium what the judge feels. He can find a law to ensembles is extremely efficient and Recommendations from the Music Ad­ support the decision he wants to take," National Federation executive director makes maximum use of the director's visory Committee have been forwarded to the chairman. Our recommendations will Marshall said. Brice Durbin said progress was being time. A greater number of students are be given to the Music Subcommittee for learning at one time what would take A successful tactic employed is stack­ made in the area of football helmet in­ review and recommendations. ing the courtroom with local school people spections, expansion of the NFSHSA much more time to teach if they were in several small ensembles. A director usual­ In the general meeting, each item will supportive of the rules, as well as utiliz­ speech/debate clinic, and with the devel­ ly must repeat a lesson for each small be discussed and voted upon and the re­ ing local lay people who will stand up for opment and distribution of educational ensemble, whereas if the same number of sults will be published in the December the rules. video-cassettes. students are combined in a medium en­ issue of the Leaguer.

One-act play critic judges . From page 4

Susan Dianne Kins;, 4804 48th, Lubbock 79418 I. Houston 77004 III, 713/749-1596 Pat Rucker, Eastern New Mexico University, Por­ Glynis Holm Strause, Bee County College, Beeville 806/799-6359 Ann Hudson Muiioz, 4306 Renault, San Antonio tales, New Mexico 88180 I, 605/662-2711 78102 IV, 512/358-7031 Cherald Ellis Kocurek. St. Mary's University, San 78218 IV, 612/666-6192 Rose-Mary Rumbley, 1838 Dolores Way, Dallas Charles G. Taylor, University of Mary Hardin- Antonio 78284 IV. 512/436-3545 Charles Myler, St. Mary's University, San Antonio 75232 II, 214/224-2436 Baylor, Belton 76513 IV, 817/939-5811 Susan J. Krider, 1180 H. D. Anderson, Houston 78284 IV, 612/436-3646 Virginia W. Russell, Eastland Civic Theatre, East­ Eddie Thomas, El Centra College, Dallas 75214 II, 77030 III, 713/795-0047 W. D. (Dub) Narramore, Austin College, Sherman land 76448 II, 817/629-1141 214/746-2354 Milton Leech, The University of Texas at El Paso, 75090 II, 214/892-9101 Lester Schilling, Southwest Texas State University, Dennis W. Thumann, 17050 Imperial Valley, #127, El Paso 79968 I, 915/747-5117 George N. Oliver, Henderson County Junior Col­ San Marcos 78666 IV, 512/246-2166 Houston 77060 III. 718/820-4544 Roth Lemming, 2202 Hayes Rd., No. 3913, Houston lege, Athens 75761 III, 214/675-6317 Charles A. Schmidt, Sam Houston State University, Jimmy L. Tinkle. Angelina College. Lufkin 75901 77077 III, 713/789-1325 Mary Ann Pawlik, Star Route 1, George West 78022 Huntsville 77341 III, 713/295-6211 II, 713/639-1301 Jerry L. Lone. Texarkana Community College, IV, 512/449-1768 Greg Schneider, Wharton County Junior College, Wayne I. Toone, Temple Jr. College, Temple 76501 Texarkana 75508 II, 214/838-4541 Ramona Peebles, San Antonio College, San Antonio Wharton 77488 in, 713/532-4560 IV, 817/773-9961 Ron Lucke, San Antonio College, San Antonio 78284 IV, 512/734-7811 Ronald Schulz, Texas Tech University, Lubbock *J. Henry Tucker, The University of Texas at El 78216 IV. 612/734-7811 R. Boyce Pennington, Mountainview College, Dallas 79409 I, 806/742-3601 Paso, El Paso 79968 I. 915/747-5146 Martha C. McDaniel, 2505 W. Kings Highway, San 75211 II, 214/746-4132 John R. Schwander, College of the Mainland, Texas C. Lynn Vancil, 8517 North Hills. No. W203. Antonio 78228 IV, 612/738-7974 Jerry S. Phillips, Henderson County Junior Col­ City 77590 III, 713/988-1211 Austin 78731 IV, 512/845-0483 Pam McDaniel, Tarrant County Junior College— lege. Athens 75751 III, 214/675-6384 Deborah E. Waddell, Theatre Midland, 2000 Wadley, Cecil Pickett, The University of Houston, Houston Coy L. Sharp Permian Playhouse, Box 6713, Odessa Midland 79701 I, 915/682-2544 NW. Fort Worth 76179 II, 817/232-2900 79762 I, 915/862-2329 Joe Ed Manry, Angelina College, Lufkin 75901 III, 77004 III, 713/749-1420 J. Richard Waite, Eastern New Mexico University, 713/639-1801 •Neita Pittman, Texas Southern University, Hous­ Victor L. Siller, San Antonio College, San An­ Portales, New Mexico 88180 I, 605/562-8612 Frederick J. March. Southwest Texas State Uni­ ton 77004 ni, 713/627-7366 tonio 78281 IV, 512/734-7311 W. K. Waters, Jr., Stephen F. Austin State Uni­ versity, San Marcos 78666 IV. 512/246-2147 Marilyn M. Pool, 2410 Teckla, Amarillo 79106 I, Charles D. Simpson, 405 N. St. Mary, Carthage versity, Nacogdoches 76926 III, 718/669-4003 Sherri Marrs, 2317 8th St., Lubbock 79401 I. 806/ 806/352-7129 75633 III, 214/693-9148 Billy W. Watson, Richland College, Dallas 75243 II, 747-1361 Curtis L. Pope, East Texas State University, Com­ Gary O. Smith, San Antonio College, San Antonio 214/746-4681 Terry Marrs, 2317 8th St., Lubbock 79401 I, 806/ merce 75428 II, 214/886-6836 78284 IV, 612/784-7311 •Jerry P. Watson, Midland College. Midland 79701 747-1861 I. 915/684-7851 Jerry Rollins Powell, San Jacinto College, Pasadena Lawrence Ray Smith, Texas A&I University, Bill Watts, Angelo State University, San Angelo Brenda DeVore Marshall, North Texas State Uni­ 77505 III, 713/476-1828 Kingsville 78368 IV, 512/595-2677 76901 I, 915/942-2081 versity, Denton 76203 II, 817/788-2211 Bculah Pruett, 10351 Chevy Chase, Houston 77042 V. A. Smith, Texas A&I University, Kingsville Richard A. Weaver, Texas Tech University, Lub­ Beverly Ann Maynard, 658 Harter Road, Dallas III. 713/772-3525 78363 IV, 612/595-3401 bock 79409 I, 806/742-8601 76218 II, 214/321-3415 Jim Rambo, Western Texas College, Snyder 79549 Thomas F. Soare, Sam Houston State University, Lisa Weeks, 2704 Charlotte St., Texarkana 75501 I, 915/678-8611 Huntsville 77340 III, 718/295-6211 III, 214/838-4887 Dan Mendoza, Lee College. Baytown 77621 III, 713/ Sherri Ryan White, North Harris County College, 427-6611 Alex Reeve, 2509 Elizabeth Drive, Brownwood 76801 Richard Sodders, Texas A&M University, College Houston 77073 III, 718/443-6640 Larry Menefee, West Texas State University, Can­ II, 916/646-3032 Station 77843 III, 713/845-2621 John Wilson, Corpus Christ! State University, yon 79016 I, 806/656-3248 Bob Rigby. Baylor University, Waco 76710 II, 817/ George W. Sorensen, Texas Tech University, Lub­ Corpus Christi 78412 IV, 612/991-6810 755-3718 Jean H. Miculka, The University of Texas at EI bock 79409 I, 806/742-3901 •Nathan R. Wilson, East Texas State University, Commerce 75428 II, 214/886-5839 Paso, El Paso 79968 I, 915/747-5146 Helen S. Roberts, South Plains College, Levelland Sharon Spalding, 7230 Learaeadow Drive, Dallas 79336 I, 806/894-9611 75248 II. 214/661-5325 •Gifford W. Wingate, The University of Texas at Mary Jane Minerus, Tarleton State University Ste- El Paso. El Paso 79968 I, 916/747-5146 Allan S. Ross, San Antonio College, San Antonio Orville Starnes, Houston Baptist University, Hous­ Steve L. Wood. 3000 W. Illinois. #9, Midland 79701 phenville 76402 II, 817/968-9131 ton 77074 III, 713/774-7661 •Marian Monta, Pan American University, Edin- 78284 IV, 612/734-7811 1, 915/694-7741 Judi Rucker, Eastern New Mexico University, Gary Stephenson, McMurry College, Abilene 79697 John P. Wright, Odessa College, Odessa 79760 I, burg, Texas 78689 IV, 612/888-6887 I, 915/692-4130 Portales, New Mexico 88130 I, 605/662-2711 512/337-5381 'Josephine B. Moran, University of Houston, athletics Page 6 Punish coach? It sounds better than it works Editor's note: These short articles were mailed to administrators in a 9.3 timing could compete against a Conference AAAA sprinter, also September as one in a series aimed at better explaining the Texas Inter- timed at 9.3. What would this do to the team championship concept? Would scholastic program. this not cause the coach to abandon the team concept in favor of develop­ ing fully one particularly outstanding athlete ? Why punish the kids? Why not put the coach on probation? One sportswriter pointed out that six or seven of the state's best times This is a common question posed to Texas high school administrators in the mile run were posted in the Houston area, although only two quali­ and athletic directors. The answer is simply, "When a coach affiliates fied for the State Meet. It must be pointed ou that those Houston area with a team and then breaks a rule, the team is then punished. No one milers—who posted times record times during the year, competing in has found a better, more efficient way of arresting the tide of various relatively pleasant weather—finished second and fifth at the State Meet. athletic illegalities." Besides, if this logic is without flaw, why is it not used at the Olympics? Only in the professional ranks are the coaches penalized, and this comes Were it the case, the United States would certainly have more representa­ in the form of financial losses. No amateur athletic association in the tion than Paraguay or Costa Rica. The fact is that the current State Meet structure is consistent with the world—National Collegiate Athletic Association, Amateur Athletic Union overall League program of equal competition—athlete against athlete, or Olympics—punishes the coach directly. team agains team. The winners at district advance to the regional and the Indirectly, the coach whose team is on probation loses the esteem of his winners there advance on to state. peers and disqualification could cost him his specific job. In light of today's This is the system used in the literary and academic program and in the "win at all costs" mania, many school administrators and other sports other UIL sponsored sports. Track and field should not be set apart from experts feel that penalizing the coach would not be a suitable deterrant to the program as something special. athletic abuses. Unsafe avocation? Qualifying for state Abusing sports officials has become a favorite pastime of some fans. It The weather in Texas between February and May generally ranges from is more important than the game itself. This unhealthy trend must be sub-freezing in the Panhandle, to hot and humid in portions of the South reversed. and far West Texas. Of course, there is a generous and unpredictable por­ The official is a specialist in his field. Officiating contests is not a vocation tion of rain, hail, thunderstorms and other natural catastrophes tossed in but an avocation, a hobby. He does not benefit financially but enjoys the for good measure. All this occurs during the track and field season. Consequently, different hobby for what it offers: A chance to assist young people in a program of athletes are forced to participate under varied conditions, and the respec­ educational athletic competition. tive times and distance reflect these weather vacillations. There has been Most officials are former athletes themselves, and update themselves on talk of bringing the best "10 or so" times and distances to the State Meet, trends and changes by attending clinics and conventions. Most allocate whether they qualify for it at regional or not. This is not a good idea. four to six hours weekly preparing themselves to officiate one game. Very For one, you'd be penalizing those kids participating without good often neglected is the fact that the referee knows more about the game weather. Secondly, there would be a question of what qualifying times to than the average fan, and is in a much better position to make judgment use. If times and distances from invitational meets were used, the result would be some of the fastest individual times ever, week after week. calls. Finally, if you had an open State Meet, which is what some are ap­ Officiating to these dedicated men and women is a serious business. They parently advocating, would athletes participate against others solely on are an integral part of our sports structure and we owe them all a debt of the basis of qualifying times. In that case, a Conference B sprinter with gratitude.

Dallas serving as host Famed speaker to keynote tenth AD convention tours of various Dallas-area attractions has several times rated Wilson "Best 11 will feature Charlie Plumb. Plumb flew Featured speakers have been selected and a Texas-style barbecue on Decem­ Speaker in America," and the leadership 75 combat missions in Southeast Asia for the tenth National Conference of ber 10. of the Colorado Athletic Directors Asso­ before being shot down in 1967 and serv­ High School Directors of Athletics, De­ The National Federation of State High ciation reports that he was the best ing nearly six years in North Vietnam­ cember 9-12, 1979, at the Anatole Hotel School Associations sponsors and con­ speaker ever to address its annual meet­ ese prisons. On March 4, 1973, he was in Dallas, Texas. ducts the national conference, which will ing. awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Heartsrill Wilson, often referred to as Star. His banquet presentation will be be attended by approximately 1,000 ath­ The conference luncheon speaker for "America's Number One Speaker," will entitled "Your Hidden Strength." letic directors from across the United December 10 will be Don Newbury, vice- stake his reputation when he keynotes The four-day conference will also States. The National Intercollegiate Ath­ the opening general session on December president of Tarrant County Junior Col­ letic Administrators Association holds lege in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Newbury focus on practical aspects of athletic ad­ 9. Dr. Wilson will talk about "The World ministration. There will be a dozen work­ its annual meetings in conjunction with of the Uncommon Leader" as he ad­ has been an educational public relations the conference. director for more than 15 years. During shops on specific topics or for particular dresses the leaders of high school ath­ The registration fee is $40, with a five college, he worked regularly reporting school situations, such as private schools, letics who are helping to prepare the dollar discount for athletic directors sports and news for the college radio junior highs or large city districts. future leaders of the United States— holding a 1979-80 NIAAA membership station and newspaper, officiating high There will also be sessions on legal lia­ the high school students. bility and sports medicine. card. Room rates at the Anatole will be school basketball games, and editing a $30 (single) and $39 (double). Regis­ Wilson is a superb motivator, combin­ weekly newspaper. Later, he served a Local hospitality will include attend­ tration materials will be sent directly to ing humor, good taste and a keen sense six-year stint as public relations director ance at the Southern Methodist-Colorado athletic directors who are members of of the art of communication. The annual for the Lone Star Athletic Conference. basketball game on Saturday, December the NIAAA or who have attended past survey of communications personalities The conference banquet on December 8, a hospitality party on December 9, and conferences. Other directors can obtain materials by contacting the National Federation at 11724 Plaza Circle, P. O. Box 20626, Kansas City, Misouri 64195 All-state recognition (Telephone 816/464-5400).

Coaches asked to nominate deserving football players District swim Got a fullback who rushed for 600 Conference AAA—Bill Hart, Abilene downs scored, number of passes completed deadline set yards last week? Reporter-News, Box 30, Abilene, Texas and attempted, interceptions, yards gained per carry, punt returns, kickoff There will be no district swim­ How about a linebacker who answers to 79604. returns and any other statistics available. ming meets after February 16, said the name "Kong" and has a temperment Conference AA—Mike Lyons, Waco Bill Farney, athletic director. to match? Herald-Tribune, 900 Franklin St., Waco, Nomination of linemen should include Texas 76703. "It was omitted from the calen­ If so, you might like to nominate him speed, quickness, number of tackles, quar­ Conference A—Robert Cessna, Bryan dar in the Constitution and Contest for a spot on the respective Texas Sports terback sacks, blocked punta or passes, Eagle, Box 1073, Bryan, Texas 77801. Rules, but the last day for holding Writers Association all-state team. Dead­ Conference B—Les Giles, Amarillo etc. district swim meets is February line for nomination of players is Decem­ Globe-News, Ninth and Harrison Sts., "It is a great thrill for a youngster to 16," he said. ber 2 and all nominations should be sent Amarillo, Texas 79166. be named to an all-state team," said Bill The regional swim meets are to the TSWA all-state chairman for each Along with nominations, coaches should Farney, athletic director. "Coaches should scheduled February 29 and March respective conference. include all vital statistics such as size, not deprive the deserving player from an 1, and the state swim meet will be Chairmen are: Conference AAAA— weight, class, position and past honors. opportunity of being selected to one of held at the Texas Swim Center in Jesse Miller, Brazosport Facts, P. 0. Box Nomination of backs should include the teams merely because he failed to sub­ Austin, March 14-15. 547, Clute, Texas 77531. yards gained, number of carries, touch­ mit a nomination." athletics Page 7

Postscripts on athletics Educational excellence goal of athletics By BILL FARNEY is during the time a student is taking a Everyone needs to "get on the ball" and students not living nor going to school in course, not after he has failed. place education and academics first in the the school districts they reside, and thus Athletic Director Schools would find it advisable to run school program, where it belongs. not receiving the benefit of parental guid­ The primary goal of athletics is aca­ grade checks weekly on all students who ance. 18-year-olds demic achievement. plan to participate the following year in Recruiting could become an acute prob­ Though this may sound confusing, any League activity. This method could Often, this office receives a call regard­ lem because of the easy mobility of these many times school administrators, teach­ prevent some of the sad dramas that con­ ing an 18-year-old student changing students. front many of our students in September. ers, coaches, and sponsors tend to over­ schools without his parents making the Please remind all your school personnel look a very important aspect of the inter- corresponding move with him into the Students should be reminded constantly of this particular area of concern. It scholastic competition program. The state new district. of the requirements of "passing" their would be well to remind them also that office gets a number of calls each year courses. This should be done, not for ath­ School officials sometimes feel that he all rules and regulations governing UIL that proceed as follows: letic purposes alone, but also for the pri­ is eligible for varsity under the senior activities are made and changed by a ma­ mary goal of attaining a high school "We have a student who only passed transfer rule. All schools are to be re­ jority vote of the member schools. two courses last year, for a total of two education with a diploma as evidence of minded that the 18-year-old does not ob­ credits. Is he eligible the first semester such attainment. tain exemption from any UIL rule. New conference designations this year for football?" Students should be reminded that it is One could easily visualize a veritable Beginning in 1980-81, there will be no No one shall take part in any contest in their obligation to pass. If they do not, plethora of programs if any 18-year-old Conference B. In its place will be Con­ who changed schools without his parents this League who did not attend a major they are letting down themselves, their ference A, AA, AAA, AAAA and were to be eligible for varsity competi­ portion (51 percent) of the preceding family, and their classmates who depend AAAAA. quarter and who did not pass at least on their contributions on all competitive tion. three one-credit courses, or the equiva­ teams and activities. Study now, pass the The state would soon have a problem of Schools are reminded of this change so lent, including at least two separate number of courses needed to graduate, students changing schools without their that confusion will not result when noti­ courses, during the quarter. not the number which compose minimum parents making the corresponding move. fication is received in November of this Special education students who meet standards for eligibility. This would result in a large number of year. the standards of the Texas Education Agency for assignment to special edu­ cation classes and who have been enrolled in special education classes for a major Respect of intent of rule necessary portion of the preceding quarter and who passed three one-credit courses or the equivalent in the preceding quarter are to minimize risk of athletic injury considered eligible under this rule. In any school operating on a trimester Participation in sport requires an ac­ better understood than qualitative rhet­ for emphasis, and then remind them of the or quarter program, with class periods of ceptance of risk of injury. Athletes oric (e.g., purchase a helmet manufac­ essentials periodically during the season: 80 minutes or more, a student must pass rightfully assume that those who are tured in accordance with NOCSAE 1. Serious head and neck injuries, two courses to be eligible under this rule. responsible for the conduct of sport have standards instead of purchase the "best leading to death, permanent brain dam­ If class periods are only 50 or 60 minutes, taken reasonable precautions to minimize helmet possible"). Some safety prob­ age, or quadriplegia (extensive paralysis the student must pass three courses, or the risk of significant injury. Periodic lems remain problems because of ques­ from injury to the spinal cord at the the equivalent, to be eligible under this analysis of injury patterns continuously tionable compliance with the legislated neck level), occur each year in football. rule. lead to refinements in the rules and/or solutions (e.g., dental mouthguards). The toll is relatively small (less than "Isn't there something you can do to other safety guidelines. Using football head/neck injury pre­ one fatality for every 100,000 players, make him eligible? I'm afraid he will drop However, to legislate safety via the vention as an illustration with current and an estimated two to three non-fatal out of school if he doesn't get to play rule book and equipment standards, significance, it is impossible and should severe brain and spinal cord injuries for football. It seems like a harsh penalty while often necessary, is seldom effective be unnecessary to expect the game offi­ every 100,000 players), but persistent. since this is his last year in school, and in and by itself. To rely on officials to en­ cials to examine each helmet of the They cannot be completely prevented due now he can't play." force compliance with safety guidelines. squad before the game to ensure that to the tremendous forces occasionally en­ Yes, it is harsh. But we, in our sym­ By compliance is meant respect on every­ each helmet has met the NOCSAE stand­ countered in football collisions, but they pathy, tend to forget a very important one's part for the intent and purpose of ard. can be minimized by manufacturer, fact. We, as teachers, coaches, sponsors, a rule or guideline, not merely technical Respect for the approved safety coach and player compliance with ac­ and administrators cannot make a young­ cepted safety standards. satisfaction by some of its phrasing. standard alone would insure that nothing ster study. If students were allowed to Some sport safety problems lend them­ 2. The NOCSAE seal on a helmet in­ participate without some academic stan­ but NOCSAE helmets are available to dicates that a manufacturer has com­ dard, then the total program would not be selves readily to identification and solu­ be worn. Optimal effectiveness, more­ piled with the best available engineer­ grounded in educationally-based values. tion (e.g., heat stroke and the adminis­ over, will come only from the athletes' ing standards for head protection. By Young people could move in and out of tration of liquid freely during early foot­ informed compliance with all basic prin­ keeping a proper fit, by not modifying schools at will, participating as they ball practice). Some safety problems ciples of head/neck injury prevention. its design, and by reporting to the coach wished without any thought of passing may be less clearly identified (e.g., head or failing. What lessons would they be The committee therefore encourages or equipment manager any need for its learning? Would there be any purpose in injuries), and solutions may be devel­ football coaches to discuss safety infor­ maintenance, the athlete is also comply­ the program? The time for a youngster oped on selected assumptions and the mation with their squad at the onset of ing with the purpose of the NOCSAE and school officials to worry about grades premises that measurable standards are the season, put it on each player's locker standard. Realignment process assures equal competition The League Office has been receiving this time. in the state per conference to allow for After schools are assigned to confer­ calls concerning reclassification for the Enrollment cutoff figures are derived an organized and progressive playoff ences, the athletic office of the League 1980-81 and 1981-82 school years. Most by using the average daily membership system without prohibitive travel; assigns each school to a district within of the inquiries are concerned with the of each school for the previous two years (3) The minimum number of schools their conference. We try to have between enrollment cutoff figures for each confer­ (in this case, 1978-79 and 1979-80). which can be placed in a conference to six and nine schools in a district. (There ence. The policies involved in reclassifi­ This information is keypunched and our justify state playoffs. are some exceptions to this because of cation described below should explain computer programmer obtains a rank It is impossible to completely equal­ travel problems.) why these figures cannot be obtained at order print-out by enrollment, starting ize competition within a conference, since This allows schools to play approxi­ with the largest school in the state. there are hundreds of variables that af­ mately the same number of district For Conference AAAAA, we go down fect how well schools compete in an ac­ games while scheduling schools not in the list to the 240th school and make this1 tivity. This is true in Texas as well as their district or conference for non-dis­ Good news, the cutoff point. The same procedure is any other state. Most variables affecting trict games. followed for Conference AAAA, AAA, a school's athletic teams are subjective The procedure for assigning schools to bad news and AA. All remaining schools are as­ and almost impossible to gauge for as­ districts is as follows: Map pins are signed to Conference A. signment purposes; e.g., school spirit, placed on a Texas map at the site of ability of players, and community pride. Bad news: Your school will be Many schools in Conference A do not each school in a conference. Rubber moved into a higher conference next compete in football, volleyball, or base­ The number of students in a school is bands are used to encircle the proper year. ball. Consequently, it is important that the only objective and logical variable number of schools in the required num­ that can be used effectively for assign­ ber of districts (16, 32 or 64) within Good news: So will everyone there be enough total schools in Confer­ ment purposes. Consequently, the num­ each conference. else's. ence A to allow adequate scheduling for ber of students enrolled in the top four It is inevitable that some schools will The League's realignment will be these activities. All schools participate in basketball. grades (9-12) is the factor used when feel they should be put in a district other released to schools and be available arranging schools into conferences. than the one to which they are assigned. What information is considered when for release to the public via the An appeal to the State Executive Com­ The League office and the State Execu­ determining upper and lower enrollment press the week of November 5. mittee may be made regarding confer­ tive Committee must be concerned with cutoff figures for each conference? First, Due to action by the Legislative ence assignment, but it is doubtful that the entire state and a composite picture we have to determine the number of Council last fall, the Conference B the committee would approve a change which will facilitate an orderly sequence schools to be placed in each conference. status will be eliminated, being re­ at the request of a school if the enroll­ of competition. To determine this, the following things placed by Conference A. Each of ment figures submitted by the school In arriving at the total picture, some must be considered: the traditional A conferences will were correct. If other factors, such as individual schools are forced to travel make the corresponding move up­ (1) The minimum number of schools previous win-loss records, were consid­ more than others; however, regardless ward, giving the League a confer­ that can be assigned to a conference ered as a reason for changing confer­ of occasional problems, the system has ence structure of AAAAA, AAAA, without creating an extreme travel prob­ ences, the committee would constantly proven over the years to be the most AAA, AA, and A. lem; be hearing appeals on conference assign­ effective method of perpetuating inter- (2) The minimum number of districts ments. scholastic competition. Page 8 news Competition key to TILF success UIL participants represent a superior brand of student, Col. Kerbel says

In 1967, Col. Walter Kerbel was named Kerbel, who now sits as TILF board di­ tin, and secondly, through this competi­ that this program be perpetuated. I know executive secretary and trustee of the rector. tive process, it gives them a superior in­ of no other program of its kind in the Dallas-based Clark Foundation. One of The key to the success of the endeavor, sight on what is required of them to be nation and Texans should be proud of it his first tasks was to inquire into scholar­ he insists, is the competitive nature of the successful, and what this country is all and willing to work to see that it is con­ ship opportunities for particularly out­ League program as a qualifying factor about." tinued." standing high school students. for financial aid. With the TILF program firmly estab­ Kerbel's work with TILF is just the He then approached a Dallas Inde­ "You hear a lot of negative talk about lished, it would be easy to sit back and latest in a long line of national and local pendent School District administrator, education and today's youth, and I sup­ watch it run its course. But with the eco­ service. who steered him to Rodney Kidd, director pose some of it has merit," Kerbel said. nomic sphere being what it is today, that He retired from the Air Force in 1962, of the University Interscholastic League. "But I can say this without fear of con­ would be a risky act. Consequently, having completed 32 years accredited Kerbel and others are drawing up plans service. He is a member of the Rocky The rest, as they say, is history. The tradiction that the kids we're involved to insure the future availability of funds Mountain football, basketball and base­ Clark Foundation became one of the pri­ with through the UIL contests represent for talented high school graduates. ball officials associations, and holds mem­ mary donors to the scholarship program a superior brand of student. bership in the American Legion, Kiwanis, sponsored by the UIL, known as the "We've experienced less than one-tenth "At the moment, TILF is embarking on a fund drive to set up a permanent en­ Air Force Association, Masonic Lodge Texas Interscholastic League Founda­ of one per cent failure rate among our dowment which will insure the continua­ and Air Force Historical Association. tion, and Kerbel became one of TILF's scholarship recipients, and I attribute tion of the program which has proved so staunchest supporters. , this to the competitive aspect of the pro­ He graduated from the University of gram," he said. valuable and vital to Texas," he said. Denver and studied for masters degree "I was fortunate to get involved in the "First, it allows these young people to "We'll be soliciting contributions into in management at Texas Tech University program and it's been my pleasure to compete against their peers in the process this permanent endowment in the near and George Washington University. watch it grow these past 12 years," said of qualifying for the State Meet in Aus­ future," he added. "It is highly important "The public school people and students of Texas appreciate greatly the outstand­ ing services Col. Kerbel has provided this past year as TILF director," said Dr. Council chairman , From page 1 Rhea Williams, TILF secretary. "He's been a firm supporter of the UIL licity a few League rules have received "There are critics of the UIL who say goal of equal and fair educational com­ during the past year. But it is a position that we are an undemocratic organiza­ petition and has worked diligently to se­ he is comfortable in, having faced the tion," Scrivner said. "Unusually the cure scholarship funds for the many suc­ public eye since 1948, when he first began persons who make such statements are cessful high school participants in UIL coaching at Mertzon High School. totally unfamiliar with the operations activities," Williams said. Since, he has been a coach and admin­ of the League. istrator at Rankin, Goliad, Dumas, Tay­ "The League has always provided all lor and now Irving. people involved in educational extracur­ A graduate of Piano High School, ricular activities an opportunity to ex­ Scrivner received degrees from McMur- press an opinion," he said. "Some opinions ray College and Hardin-Simmons Uni­ are adopted and become a part of the versity, and has finished post graduate League rules while others fail for lack of work at Sul Ross University, West Texas support from the League membership." State University, the University of Colo­ "This is how a democratic organiza­ rado and Southwest Texas State Univer­ tion works. I urge all school people who sity. value the League and its work to make JOE B. SCRIVNER Speaking of critics, he has few kind special efforts to inform the people we Legislative Council Chairman words for those who attack the League's serve of the goals, objectives and the rules. functions of this great organization." June meet results in speech rule changes By MARILYN SWINTON ductions, and suggestions concerning points of coaches and students across bodily action. Texas. Speech Activities Director Also resulting from the June meeting Attend a conference Coaches of speech events should check are revised critique sheets for prose and Confused about the changes in poetry the 1979-80 League Constitution and poetry interpretation, as well as persua­ and prose interpretation? Attend the stu­ Contest Rules for changes made in their sive and informative speaking. These BECK—Genelle Beck discusses the num­ respective contests as a result of the June sheets will be reviewed at the student dent activities conference in your area ber sense contest at the Austin student meeting of the Prose and Poetry Inter­ activities conferences and implemented and read the most recent Constitution for activities conference. pretation revision committee. at the spring preliminary meets and the information and suggestions. Maj or changes include: State Meet. Prose—Additions and deletions of au­ Attendance by coaches and students at thors, category C change (legends, myths, these conferences will help clarify these fables and tales), requirement of an in­ revisions. troduction, and suggestions concerning Slide rule contest tricks' bodily action. Thanks! Poetry—Additions and deletions of Members of the Revisions Committee involve practice, dedication poets, category C changes ("program" of for Prose and Poetry Interpretation selected poems and published authors not should be congratulated for their compe­ By JOHN COGDELL you can manage. It will pay off. on A and B lists), requirements of intro­ During this period when we are devel­ tent and cooperative input into the 1979- Slide Rule Director 80 revisions. oping the new calculator applications Members of the committee, which met When I first became involved with the contest, invitational meets will assume an slide rule contest, I heard about the important role. This year we have only June 30th at the League office in Austin, "tricks" which certain coaches used to one UIL sponsored calculator applica­ were Pat Jurek, Calhoun HS, Port La­ produce winners year after year. When I tions contest and this is unofficial, at the vaca; Lanny Naeglin, Jefferson HS, San met some of these famous coaches, I district level, and optional. The only way Antonio; Rita Harlein, Eastland HS, El asked them what their tricks were, and you can get practice is to get it at the Paso; Rex Poland, Brazosport HS; Mary their candid answers were forthcoming— invitational meets. Many of these meets Aikman, Kilgore HS; Ray von Rosen­ the trick is mainly hard work. will offer calculator contests modeled berg, Taft HS; Kay Calaway, Smithville They spend enormous amounts of time after the UIL format. HS; and Larry Preas, Luling HS. with their students encouraging them, Now a word to those who will be spon­ teaching them, giving them practice, soring an invitational meet. First, please Also, Jack Meares, Jr., Roscoe HS; Art practice, and more practice. let me know the date and place of your Miles, Lago Vista HS; Virginia Haral­ meet so that I can make this known to Another "trick" is going to invitational son, Colmesneil HS; Guy Bizzell, McCal- people who inquire. I would like to put a meets. These are unofficial practice con­ lum HS, Austin (retired, special advis­ list in the Leaguer so that everyone er) ; Luann Preston, University of Texas tests sponsored by individual schools or knows about your meet. at Austin (student, special adviser); groups of schools. These are held on Secondly, I would like to encourage you Eloise Weisinger, McCollough HS, Con- weekends throughout the year and at to have a calculator contest in your meet. roe (special adviser); Dr. Lee Hudson, many locations. Often several invita­ After the fall activity conferences, you UT-Austin Speech Communication Dept. tional meets are being conducted simul­ will know what the format of the UIL (special adviser); and Dr. Betty Sue taneously in different parts of this vast contest is going to be. You can make your Flowers and Dr. Karl Ames, both from state. own contest along the same lines. In fact, the UT-Austin English Dept. The benefits of taking your students UIL may be in a position to offer you In addition to recommending changes to these meets are obvious, as are the masters of a contest form, minus the in categories, poets and authors, the com­ costs. The practice competition with peers stated problems. If we offer this service, mittee also discussed revisions in the under realistic conditions is invaluable all you have to do to have a one-of-a-kind Constitution and Contest Rules, and the preparation for the official UIL competi­ contest is to make up your own stated judging critique sheets. The committee tion in the spring. So I urge you to try problems. Watch for future Leaguer ar­ represented well the wide range of view­ to take a group to every invitational meet ticles about this service.