uatfaa^smaatfo® iaa^aa VOL. XLIV AUSTIN, TEXAS, JANUARY, 1961 NO. 5 No Journalism Debate Areas: TV District Meets Despite a slight increase in the because some regional sites have number of schools signing journal­ expanded and improved their facili­ Education, Voting ism acceptance cards for the 1960- ties for journalism contests. Should mittee on debate and discussion 61 school year, there will be no dis­ some of the more crowded centers Television, education and the I reported League Director R. J. Kidd materials in St. Louis. trict meet journalism contests prove unable to easily handle the method of selecting a president upon his return from a late Decem- Specifically, the three problem scheduled for the coming 1961 anticipated number of contestants, topped the list of proposed problem ber meeting of the National Uni- areas to be considered by the vari­ spring meet. district journalism contests will areas for the 1961—62 debate topic, ! versity Extension Association com- ous state leagues in the United Last year an experimental plan likely be set up again next year on States are: of limited district participation was a limited basis—particularly for the 1. How can television best serve tried, but this year all journalism AAAA and AAA schools. the public interest? contestants will once again begin This year 294 schools submitted NUEA Committee 2. What should be the role of the competition at the regional meet journalism acceptance cards, com­ federal government in education? level. pared with 257 last year and 283 in 3. How should the president of the This does not, however, mean that 1959—the first year the acceptance United States be selected? district meet journalism contests cards were used. The breakdown, by Passes Resolution John R. Holcomb, debate coach at are abandoned forever, for some conferences, with last year's figures Houston's John H. Reagan High regional centers will be dangerously in brackets, shows: conference A resolution endorsing the pro­ his respective state association to School, also attended the meeting overcrowded with journalism con­ AAAA 94 (84); AAA 55 (46) ; AA cedure followed by state leagues in serve on this voluntary council for and served as a member of the word­ testants. The decision to forego dis­ 65 (66); A 38 (32); and B 42 (29). selecting the high school problem the purpose of selecting a suitable high school debate topic, and ing committee. Three debate propo­ trict meets this year was made only Since there are no district meets areas for debate was adopted by the sitions were prepared for each of this year, all journalism contestants "Whereas, the separate state advisory council of the National the problem areas, and after a and alternates, if any, must be certi­ leagues have their executive officers WACO WINNERS—Waco's University High had a number of talented students last year including University Extension Association, nationwide vote to select the prob­ fied directly to the regional meet poll their representative member­ these who won three first places and one second at last May's State Meet. Left to right they are: Earlene assembled in convention in St. Louis lem area, each state league will vote journalism contest director. This ship asking for an advisory vote on Reed, first place in girls' poetry; Margaret Lopez, first in girls' declamation; Principal W. O. Griffin; Ann on the question to be used by its LETTERS TO certification must reach the director on Tuesday, December 27, 1960. topics to be considered, and members. The nine suggested propo­ no later than the Monday preceding Quick, second in girls' extemp speaking, and Robert Dunn, first in boys' extemp. The students were coached The resolution was the result of "Whereas, the NUEA committee TMB EDITOR sitions are: the weekend of the regional meet, by Mrs. Lenora C. Dixon, speech teacher at University High School. some discussion by minority groups has arranged a national meeting of April 17, 1961. which had been criticizing proced­ the respective states for the purpose ures used by the NUEA committee of selecting three proposals for Television and the advisory council in choosing final submission to the respective 1. Resolved: That commercial the debate subject. The advisory state leagues, and television, as presently conducted, After finishing reading your New Type Judging Workshopcouncil , composed of representa­ "Whereas, the procedures used in is detrimental to the best interest of "Speech and Theatre" article in the T Fellowships tives from the various state leagues, the selection of these topics are the American people. November issue of The Interscholas- prepared the following resolution: determined in a democratic pro­ 2. Resolved: That the federal gov­ tlc Leaguer, I was prompted to Will be Awarded cedure of allowing each state one ernment should own and operate a write. Maybe your challenging re­ "Since there has been some dis­ Fifteen fellowships are available vote on each of the propositions, and television network. marks about not expecting any mail Planned July 3-8 in Music cussion on the proper function and for a summer seminar for high 3. Resolved: That a system of pay because drama teachers do not write relationship of the advisory council "Whereas, such a plan does offer school journalism teachers of Texas television should be established. or join professional organizations By F. W. SAVAGE League has conducted them in all tised as evidence that the holder to the NUEA, the following resolu­ and provide for a free discussion of and adjoining states, Dr. DeWitt C. sections of the state, they are to be thereof has at least made an effort tion is offered: all the individual state proposals, are the reasons behind this letter. Reddick, University of Texas School Director of Music Education I think that possibly I would have continued, but under a different to become thoroughly familiar with "Whereas, the advisory council is "Now, therefore, be it resolved of Journalism director, announced 1. Resolved: That the federal gov­ written under any circumstances. Since the workshops for judges plan of operation. the techniques of judging junior composed of official representatives that the advisory council so as­ last month. The first workshops were de­ high and high school music groups. from the state high school leagues, sembled on this date, December 27, ernment should provide additional I have no complaints about the proved to be very popular and ap­ Applications should be requested signed to improve the judging of Regional Executive Committees can and 1960, go on record as approving the aid for public school facilities. changes in organization in the parently achieved considerable suc­ from the Newspaper Fund, 48 Wall bands. Workshops were conducted thus be guided to some extent in "Whereas, each member of the existing procedure for selecting the 2. Resolved: That the federal gov­ speech contest. Actually, I feel they cess during the three years the Street, New York, N.Y., and re­ in this area for two years and dur­ employing the judges who officiate advisory council has been named by national debate topic." ernment should guarantee an oppor­ are logical and long needed changes, turned before Feb. 15, Dr. Reddick ing the third year the emphasis at regional contests tunity for higher education to quali­ but I do disagree with the restric­ said. was placed on choral judging. In addition, lists of these "gradu­ fied high school graduates. tions placed on the one-act play To qualify, applicants must have ates" will be made available to 3. Resolved: That the federal gov­ contest. I feel definitely these new one or more years' experience teach­ executive committees by the League Rules for Science Contest ernment should equalize educational amendments do penalize the Consolidation ing high school journalism or spon­ Office and will thus become pros­ opportunity by means of grants to talented and only give help to the soring high school publications. The new plan calls for an exten­ pects for employment. the states for public elementary and director who has limited ability. Being Readied for Mailing Fellowships will cover transporta­ sive workshop to be conducted in secondary schools. True, the contest is one of acting Specific information and enroll­ tion costs, room and board, tuition Austin during the week of July 3-8, District chairmen are reminded that the League's newly-approved and directing, but to me, directing ment forms for this workshop will and fees. They will range from $207 1961. All choral, band and orchestra science contest is an immediate addition to the League program and Presidential Selection is much more than disciplining be mailed to all interested parties for Texas residents to $244 for out- directors and others who desire to will be a part of the upcoming 1961 spring meet, and they should so 1. Resolved: That the United actors, blocking action, and cleari- later in the year. All directors are of-state residents, plus transporta­ participate in judging Interscholas­ remind all members of their districts. States should adopt a parliamentary fying interpretation and charac­ encouraged to be on the alert for tion to and from Austin. tic League contests will be invited to Detailed contest rules are being printed and in the near future will system of government. terization. My definition of a good this information. The three-week seminar, June 12- attend. Certain factors and phases be mailed to each member high school of the League. Also, a limited 2. Resolved: That the president of director is a clever, imaginative, July 1, will carry three semester of judging are common in all types amount of science contest practice material has been prepared by Dr. the United States should be elected creative person with technical skill A slide rule contest was added to hours of credit.