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. Those accepted may of judging and these areas will be Irwin Spear, state science contest director, and schools planning to by a direct vote of the people. and ingenuity. In directing I can­ the competitive program of the also enroll in the regular nine-week covered in general cooperative ses­ participate in this new contest may secure this material by writing to 3. Resolved: That the electoral not keep from thinking in terms of University Interscholastic League Summer Session at the University. sions in which all directors will par­ the League Office. votes for each state should be cast setting and lighting. To me it adds in 1944 with approximately 350 The Wall Street Journal sponsors ticipate. Interested administrators should encourage their district committees in proportion to the popular vote. to atmosphere and mood. I think I students competing. Last year there seminars at several colleges and Specific items of a performance to include the science contest in their district meet schedules, to Jerry Powell, League speech and am backed in my thinking because were approximately 400 schools and universities to encourage excellence peculiar to either band, choir or appoint a science contest director and to undertake their planning drama director, has mailed a ques­ nearly all good theatres today 1,200 students taking part in the in teaching high school journalism orchestra will be considered in early to insure the success of this new activity. tionnaire to all schools participat­ utilize settings and lighting. I can­ activity. and develop more potential journal­ ing in debate to determine which not imagine any high school stu­ special sections to which only those ists for professional work. The problem area is preferred in Texas. dents doing an outstanding job if, persons directly involved will be in­ Newspaper Fund gave six fellow­ YOUNG WINNER—Michael Other states are conducting similar as a director, I must leave out all vited. Tapes of 1960-61 contest per­ ships at The University of Texas surveys, and results of these prefer­ thinking of settings and lighting. Bassham, as a 14-year-old high formances will be available and will last summer for the regular nine- New Tournament-Type TV Program ential ballots are to be submitted to It seems you are doing only part of school freshman at Sulphur Bluff, be audited and discussed in com­ week term. During the past two the NUEA by February 5. a job. last year won the conference B parison with the ratings which the summers, more than 550 persons group actually received in contests. Once the national problem area state championship in number Also and more poignant, in doing have studied as Newspaper Fund The first experimental state solo May Be Helpful to Debate Teaching has been determined, Texas schools (continued on Page 2, Col. 4) fellows. sense at the I960 State Meet. contest will have just been com­ will then vote on which specific de­ pleted and if plans work out, tapes Texas has been selected to initiate The program was originated and cation—Lamar State, aff.; Texas bate proposition is preferred for of typical performances will be the first televised intercollegiate de­ will be produced by Harvey Mar­ A&M, neg. next year. This final ballot will be played and analyzed in the hopes bate tournament, "Young America lowe of Los Angeles, and the format January 29—Capital Punishment mailed to all schools in April, and Henry Baade, Rebecca Frenkil Won that standards of performance typi­ Speaks", according to J. Rex Wier, is based largely on the forensic —-Baylor University, aff.; South­ the 1961-62 debate proposition will cal of the state contest can be re­ the program's associate producer rules and standards of intercol­ west Texas State College, neg. be announced at the 51st Annual legiate debate. Some changes have quired of regional performers. and assistant professor of speech at February 5—Abolish Right to State Meet in Austin next May. The University of Texas. been made to permit better pacing, The judging of music contests Work Laws—University of Texas, Awards for Outstanding League Work greater excitement and a new has never been noted as a very luc­ The 30-minute program got aff.; NTSC, neg. The ready writing (essay) con­ manner of scoring to maintain a From time to time, the Inter- on his entrance examination and, won first place at region in ready rative occupation and most of those underway on Sunday, January 15, test of the University Interscholas­ competitive spirit throughout the February 12—Admit Red China because of this and other qualifica­ writing. educators who participate therein and is scheduled for 13 successive tic League was started in 1915, scholastic Leaguer will feature debate. to UN—ACC, aff.; Texas Tech, neg. tions, was selected to receive the Helena also established herself as weeks. It features seven Texas stories about contestants who were do so out of their desire to be of February 19—Abolish Merit Auto with approximately 300 students Henry Beckman Slide Rule scholar­ a student leader in high school by service in the field. For this reason, members of the Southwest Confer­ The format has been tested ex­ participating. Last year 4,116 ready selected by the board of directors Insurance—SMU, aff.; University ship and is now in The University serving as president of the sopho­ ence, plus seven other Texas colleges perimentally in speech classes and there will be no charge for partici­ of Houston, neg. writers' handbooks were sold, some of the Texas Interscholastic League of Texas studying mechanical en­ more and senior classes, and of the pation in the judging workshops. and universities in an elimination is readily adaptable to classroom 600 schools entered the contest and Foundation to receive scholarships. gineering. drama club, and by being an officer Facilities will be supplied for the debate tournament. use. It should prove especially February 26—Abolish Poll Tax— approximately 1,200 students took valuable in teaching debate to be­ Rice, aff.; Hardin-Simmons, neg. The Interscholastic League office In 1958, Henry was first place in several other student organiza­ 1961 workshop by the Interscholas­ part in the actural competition. Weekly Awards ginning high school speech classes, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, plans to keep a complete record of winner at district and fourth place tions. She was salutatorian of the tic League and the College of Fine The Sinclair Refining Company, Wier said. Marlowe has granted 9—elimination rounds; topics to be these winners during their college winner at region in slide rule. In senior class and received the Langu­ Arts of The University of Texas. sponsor of the series, will award permission to use the program for­ announced. careers and, if possible, their 1959 and 1960, he won first place at age Arts and Mathematics awards. Individuals will be asked however, $1,000 to the scholarship fund of mat in classrooms, but reserves all 85 Debate Kits achievements after departing from district and first place at region. She was on the annual staff, a mem­ to take care of their own expenses the winning school each week and radio and television rights. Participating Stations college. In addition to participating in foot­ ber of the pep squad, the band, and for travel, food and lodging. Added to Stock ball and slide rule, Henry was presi­ the drama club, and the F.H.A. $500 to the scholarship fund of the Henry H. Baade, Jr., was a sec­ The unrehearsed panel proved Stations currently carrying the Here's some good news for dent of the senior class and of the About League participation she losing school. The regular commer­ Program Format ond place slide rule winner in the very successful during the prelimi­ Texas high school debaters and high school band, vice president of said: "I found that participation in cial time will be donated to promi­ new debate series are: 1960 State Meet. He is from Boling, nary workshops conducted in all The program begins with four 3- debate coaches. the junior historians and the stu­ League contests was both enlighten­ areas of the state and this plan will nent Texans who will speak on vari­ minute constructive speeches. The WFAA-TV, Dallas conference AA. Henry scored high In last month's Leaguer it was dent council, valedictorian of his ing and enjoyable, and I do believe be continued in the state workshop. ous topics concerning Texas. second stage, "crossfire", is a 5- KTRK-TV, Houston announced that the supply of de­ class and an Eagle scout, a member that I have benefited from it many If funds permit, a nationally known minute cross questioning period, KTBC-TV, Austin bate kits was exhausted, but now of the Future Farmers of America, ways. Ever since I was in the eighth expert in the field of music judging with questions alternately by the KWTX-TV, Waco enough material has been se­ Boys State, and several other or­ grade, I entered at least one or two will be engaged to act as moderator affirmative and the negative. The KFDM-TV, Beaumont cured for an additional 85 kits, ganizations. events in the school. Fortunately, I for the various sections and add his third stage, "battle royal", brings which are on sale now. was able to advance to district every comments and opinions to those of in questioning from a two-man team KBTX-TV, Bryan Helena Rebecca Frenkil rated Coaches who ordered debate year but one. I will never forget the "native" judges. By doing this in the audience. The debaters are KPAR-TV, Abilene high on entrance examinations and kits and were informed they how left out and forlorn I felt that it is desired that the standards used scored at the end of each construc­ was selected to receive one of the KDUB-TV, Lubbock were "out of stock" should re­ spring. in judging Texas groups will be on tive speech and at the end of stages Jesse Jones-Texas Interscholastic KTRE-TV, Lufkin place their orders immediately. League Foundation scholarships. "I feel that I have been very a par with those in other states . . . two and three. The timing of each KRBC-TV, Abilene When these 85 kits are gone, or, perhaps the standards used in session may be varied to meet class­ She is now at The University of fortunate in having attended four there will be no more. Texas and anticipates a career in districts, one area, one regional, Texas can permeate other states! room time needs. KVII-TV, Amarillo government foreign service. and one State Meet. I still come In either event, participants in the Any high school debate coach who Helena made a fine record in across some of the fine people I met workshops will become familiar wishes to examine a copy of the various League contests. She won through the League meets and, if with the practices and standards actual television script, along with first place in 1960 in district and for no other reason than that, I will employed by interstate judges. an explanatory letter, should write fifth at region in slide rule. In always remember those contests. I It is not an objective of the judg­ to J. Rex Wier, director of forensics, number sense she won first at dis­ believe that Texas is indeed fortu­ ing workshop to create a certified Department of Speech, The Univer­ trict in 1956 and third in 1958. In nate to have such a program that and approved list of judges al­ sity of Texas, Austin 12. 1959 and 1960, she received second recognizes merit not only in ath­ though tentative plans include the The schedule of debates (all times place in poetry reading at district letics, but also in learning, and I presentation of a certificate of com­ 5 p.m.) is: and in 1958 third place. In ready would like to express my sincere pletion to all participants who com­ January 15—Sales Tax—S. F. writing, she won first at district in appreciation for all that the Inter­ plete the course successfully. This Austin, aff.; TCU, neg. HENRY BAADE, JR 1958 and 1960; also, in 1960, she scholastic League has done for me." certificate can be shown or adver­ REX WIER January 22—Federal Aid to Edu­ Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC ^Debate KJrowth OFFICIAL NOTICES NUMBERING JERSEYS Committee of the University Interscholastic League rule on whether or not their pro­ LEAGUE This year's basketball rules provide that posed pre-enrollment applications, which the SPEECH AND THEATRE The current demand for debate materials has exceeded that no digit greater than 5 may be used In other members of the Southwest Confer­ numbering jerseys. The rules also provide ence schools have agreed to abide by, would BY JERRY ROLLINS POWELL of any previous year in the history of the League. Not only that no jersey may be numbered 1 or 2. Of course, 1 and 2 may be used as a digit in be in violation of Article VIII, Section 8, Annual Financial Recapitulation in Texas but all over the nation schools are becoming more in­ another number (such as 12), but they may the Amateur Rule of the League. terested in debate, according to reports at the recent meeting not be used alone. The rules also provide This pre-enrollment application is an ap­ that violation >f this rule is a technical foul. plication whereby a high school athlete files September 1, 1959—August 31, 1960 of the NUEA debate committee in St. Louis. The rules recommend that even numbers be his application to enroll in a specified in­ us*d on light jerseys and odd numbers on stitution of higher learning. After a student A very interesting letter from Carl Marder appears in this No doubt this renewed emphasis is due to an increased de­ dark jerseys. has filed his application to enroll in a par­ ticular institution, the other Southwest Con­ issue and you are invited to read it. Besides the fact that Carl's mand for speech making in our modern society. Modern liv­ During the transition period this rule BALANCES: will not be enforced in League play. When ference schools mutually agree to respect his Re-appropriated Balances Brought Forward: letter is intelligent and to the point, it is printable—which is decision and not contact him relative to ing requires more and more public speaking on the part of school* purchase new jereeye they will be General Fee Account $ 8,763.51 something that cannot be said about one that I received. This expected to have them numbered in keeping enrollment in their respective institutions. both men and women. Today we have more political meetings, with the rule. However, echoole will not be This pre-enrollment application involves no Football Account 36,727.40 one, from a teacher - turned - superintendent, began, "Dear required to purchaee new uniforms in order financial remuneration whatsoever, as it is Judas . . ." and then proceeded to detail some very explicit more organizational conferences, more club gatherings, more to comply with the rule. When ample time only an application to enroll in an institu­ Total $45,490.91 tion of higher learning. hae elapeed to enable all echoole to comply Total Balances $45,490.91 viewpoints. But at least this individual wrote and expressed business conventions—and all of these have helped create a with thie eyetem of numbering, the rule will On November 14, the State Executive Committee of the League made the follow­ local reaction to the one-act play restrictions on sets and scen­ be enforced. RECEIPTS: greater need for speaking ability. ing interpretation, "That the pre-enrollment ery and I am delighted. Wish you could read it—it was very * * * Public school administrators and debate coaches are to be application presented to the State Executive Membership Fees $27,697.00 compelling. TULIA Committee by the Southwest Conference Sales of Bulletins and Supplies .._. 17,331.62 commended for the support they are giving this phase of the Tulia High School placed on probation Committee on October 26, 1960, shall not be Gate Receipts, Broadcast Rights As you are surely aware, the interest seems to be the new TEA construed as a violation of the Amateur League program and for realizing that debate is the "game" in girls' basketball for the 1959-60 and the and Concessions 81,316.36 1961-62 rules (not the 1960-61— proposals which appeared in a some­ 1960-61 seasons for violation of Rule 33 Rule." It should be noted that the signing what abbreviated form in last of the "letter of intent" or the signing of Miscellaneous 4,501.28 the present rules) concerning one- which develops those special skills and abilities necessary to (all-star game rule) of the Girls' Basket­ month's Leaguer. You should look ball Plan. an "application for financial aid" is con­ Appropriations from The Uni­ act play have been "adjusted" and present one's point of view and thoughtful conclusions to strued by the State Executive Committee versity of Texas 38,525.00 over these course descriptions and * * * as a violation of the Amateur Rule and that now forbid the use of scenery or sets then if you have any suggestions others. LAMAR(ROSENBERG) any high school player who signs such a which are not available at the eon- to make contact Miss Dorothy contract is ineligible when this is proven be­ Total Receipts $169,371.26 Lamar High School (Rosenberg) sus­ fore the proper committee. test site. That means, naturally, Davidson, consultant in secondary pended in track for the 1959-60 school * * * education, Division of Curriculum year and placed on probation for the 1960- Total to be Accounted for $214,862.17 that directors may not build and Development, Texas Education 61 school year for using an ineligible con­ JOURNALISM CONTESTS transport sets to the contest but testant under an assumed name in a track There will be no district meet journalism Agency. The complete tentative and field meet. contests scheduled for the 1961 spring meet. DISBURSEMENTS: must utilize whatever facilities are descriptions, by the way, can be ob­ » » * All journalism competition will begin at the Appropriated Salaries $38,524.80 offered by the host institution. tained from your superintendent. I regional meet level. MULESHOE Maintenance, Supplies and Equipment 20,493.65 have little comment to give concern­ Muleshoe High School placed on proba­ Rebate Paid to Member Schools and Travel 42,813.35 List Provided ing this because it would seem ad­ 30,490.30 tion in girls' basketball for the 1959-60 and Services not Appropriated The thing works this way: An visable for you to make up your eyDistrict KJraanization the 1960-61 seasons for violation of Rule Printing 18,325.40 own mind. One remark I will make 33 (all-star game rule) of the Girls' Basket- LETTERS... announcement will appear in the Postage, Express and Miscellaneous 4,660.02 is that the whole project seems sen­ ball Plan. (Continued from Page 1, Col. 1) September issue of the Leaguer (or sible and proper; Miss Davidson • • * in the Constitution and Contest All school administrators should refer to the League calen­ Interscholastic League work we Total Disbursements $155,307.52 and the committee (composed of STAMFORD Balances Re-appropriated: Rules) in which will be detailed the dar on page 4 of the Constitution and Contest Rules and note Disqualified for 1959 conference AA state have no assurance of what kind and many fine people from all over the General Fee Account $10,320.15 that February 2 is the last day for organizing spring meet championship in football, ordered to return conditions of theatres we will be sets, scenery, and lighting that will state and representing such organ­ state championship trophy (championship working in during district and re­ Football Account 49,234.50 be available at the State Meet in izations as TETA and TSA) did an districts. The State Office cannot accept contestants from any awarded to runner-up Brady), disqualified gional competition. To say we can excellent job. for any district honors in football for 1960 Austin. Only that which appears on use only sets and lights available Total Re-appropriated $ 59,554.65 district organized after that date. and placed on probation in football for the the list may be furnished by the Thanks to the many teachers who 1960 and 1961 seasons for using ineligible is to say a great deal. I, for one, sent Christmas cards—they were It should also be noted that districts may combine for the Total Disbursements and Re-appropriations $214,862.17 host school both in district and at player and violation of recruiting rule, have worked more than once—more much appreciated. I hope everyone * • * the regional contests. The list will purpose of providing better balanced competition for literary times than not—in high schools Series A, U.S. Treasury Notes in had a pleasant holiday. I did. At my and academic contestants, provided the League Office is noti­ FOOTBALL DATES where district meetings were held Investment Reserve Fund Number 6810 $ 40,025.00 be long enough and comprehensive mother-in-law's. And no remarks, The earliest starting dates for fall football that had no dimmer equipment, no enough to include all that is neces­ please. fied at once. Many districts have already consolidated in order practice for the 1961 season are: conference spotlights, no available stock of AAAA, August 25; all others, August 14. sary for a contest. Contest directors Not too many of you have re­ props and the cyclorama looked like to provide "stiffer" competition for their students before they The earliest dates for playing first football should experience no difficulty for quested copies of the new rules con­ games in the 1961 season are: conference a remnant left over from army cerning one-act play and the speech reach the regional meets. AAAA, September 8 ; all others, September they are expected to furnish only surplus. This type of theatre could events; there are plenty of copies 1. In conferences AAA, AA, A, B, six- and kill any performance. But if we the items on the list which they have Be alert; don't get caught by the deadline. eight-man football no interschool scrim­ Tournament Financial Reports available and you should send for mages shall be held prior to August 21. can use our own equipment and in their auditoriums and stages. In­ yours. Nothing to it: just send us a * * * ingenuity, we can transform the (Included in General Report) cluded, certainly, will be a eye set, stamped, self-addressed envelope gymnasium type auditorium into a MUSIC RULES tables and chairs, and related items. (legal size) and we'll do the rest. In the Constitution and Contest Rules, de­ theatre. They can say the school Because of the questions that lete the last five words of the first para­ that does not have money cannot BOYS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT have been directed to this office by a More On Rules graph of Rule 17, page 95, which read ". . . have this equipment to use and declared ineligible for music competition." few teachers, it would be a good On the subject of rule changes, bring, but with ingenuity of creative RECEIPTS: Alter the sentence to read "A school that idea to state once more, in italics, by this time you should be aware of accepts ratings or awards other than those imagination, for little money you Gate Receipts $21,792.50 that the rule changes in one-act play herein provided for shall be subject to sus­ the changes which do go into effect can build and make your own. If Broadcast Fees 822.86 and the speech events will not be in pension upon recommendation of the Re­ you cannot do this, then why not for this year's contests. Obtain a ^Jardu 11lemberd gional Executive Committee to the State Program Sales 421.50 effect during the upcoming spring reward the director who can. Once copy of the Constitution and Contest Executive Committee." meet. The new rules become effec­ Rules from your principal's office Also, delete Rule 24-e, page 98, of the we limit talented and interested Total Receipts $23,036.86 tive in 1962. Many schools, for no apparent reason other than simple rules for music contests. people in the theatre, we might also and read carefully the sections that The final count of schools which * * * limit or kill interest in the contest. apply to the event which you spon­ procrastination, are a little tardy each year in paying their DISBURSEMENTS: have entered the one-act play event SPEECH RULES My desire is that possibly others sor. Among the more obvious items: Tournament Expenses: now totals 530. This number is some Interscholastic League membership fees. Administrators in In the Constitution and Contest Rules, de­ might feel as I do and maybe some Under "Timekeeper and Signal Services and Utilities $ 4,346.42 32 or 33 more than last year and lete the first paragraph of Rule 12, page 40, alterations could be made before Standards" note the manner in these schools are reminded of Article III, Section 5 of the of the Rules in Declamation, which reads Trophies 890.60 indicates a pretty good sized chunk 1961. At least, I can live with my­ which time signals are to be given. League Constitution and Contest Rules. It says: "Panel judges shall be secured to judge all Supplies 780.96 of growth. Seventy-six are entered speech contests; three or any larger odd self because I am not one who only Note also that similar signals will that were not entered last year. As "Any school that enters any of the contests of this League number of competent judges shall be used." sits back and complains—after the be used in all of the other speech In its place, insert "It is specifically recom­ Total Expenses $ 6,017.98 is always the case, several schools contest is over. I believe in Inter­ events. On page 47, in the extem­ without having paid its membership fee shall be disqualified mended that a good critic judge be secured Rebate to Schools: failed to send in their entry card on poraneous speaking rules section, to judge all speech contests. If one cannot scholastic League work and want Lodging $ 1,488.00 time and unfortunately were turned for the following school year, unless a satisfactory excuse for be secured, three or any larger odd number us to challenge through competition note that the minimum time limit Mileage 1,108.80 down. Many teachers also wrote to of competent judges shall be used." and develop better and better has been reinstated. It is five min­ such failure is presented to the State Executive Committee." This rule is also applicable to the poetry Balances Apportioned 14,422.08 ask if they were "in" and indicated theatre. utes. Also in the same section you reading, original oration and extempora­ that they had received no reply from may see that the contestant will neous speaking contests. Carl Marder, drama director Total Rebate Paid to Participating Schools $17,018.88 us. In most of these cases they were keep the topic he has chosen and will * * * Robert E. Lee High School officially entered in the event and we not return the slip to the receptacle. ONE-ACT PLAY SUSPENSIONS Tyler, Texas Total Disbursements $23,036.86 developed a sort of standard reply Junior declamation time limit has The following schools are suspended from to the effect that if a Basic List of one-act play participation for the 1960-61 * * * been changed from five and one-half school year for failure to participate in the About seven or eight years ago I Plays was received by the school to six minutes. 1960 spring meet after indicating intentions along with a cover letter which was wrote you concerning an idea to in­ One-act play rules remain pretty to do so (Rule 7, one-act play rules, page headed, ONE ACT PLAY ENTRY 50-51, Constitution and Contest Rules) : crease the interest and enjoyment much the same but one point should NOTICE and followed by: "Please Albany, South Park (Beaumont), Goodrich, of fans at high school basketball GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT be noted. The timekeeper should be Jhe lyfnli/erditu ^rnterdckoladtlc inform your administration of the Hamlin, Lamesa, Mirando City, Morton, games as well as increasing the in­ behind the curtain and preferably Poth, Queen City, Northside (now John receipt of this notice," all was ful­ centive of the players for fair play RECEIPTS: near the curtain pull so that if for Marshall) (San Antonio), Timpson and filled. Vera. and stellar performance. You ex­ Gate Receipts $ 6,020.50 any reason time is used up, notifi­ pressed an interest in the idea and Broadcast Fees 91.75 cation by the timekeeper can be cJLeaaue oijirectoru requested . . . permission to publish Program Sales 209.90 Contests Dates made at once. No one should ever TULOSO-MIDWAY my letter in the Leaguer. And speaking of such things, I Tuloso-Midway High School suspended be disqualified for going overtime Organization Agency: Extension Division, The University of Texas Bu­ in baseball for the 1960-61 school year for In talking to dozens, or possibly Total Receipts $ 6,322.15 recently received some information at a one-act play contest; if forty failure to complete its regular baseball reau of Public School Service. schedule. hundreds, of fans I have never about the popular Baylor Forensic minutes are used up, pull the cur­ Tournament. The date set is Febru­ State Executive Committee: Dean James R. D. Eddy, chairman; Dr. H. A. found one who was not for the in­ DISBURSEMENTS: tain. Simple. ary 3 and 4 and if you wish more Calkins, R. J. Kidd, Dr. Lynn Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford, SOMERVILLE stallation of this contraption in all Tournament Expenses: One error appears in the rules information about this rather large T. A. Rousse, Grady Rylander, Jerre S. Williams, Dr. Rhea Williams. Somerville High School placed on proba­ gyms in Texas. Services and Utilities $ 1,727.94 and indicates that panel judges shall tion in football for the remainder of the tournament write to Glenn R. Capp, Legislative Council: Joe Barnes, Chairman; Nat Williams, 0. W. Mar- 1960 season and for the 1961 season for It is simply a roster board to list Trophies 571.70 be used to judge all speech contests. violation of the Football Code. tournament director, Baylor Uni­ corn, Noel Johnson, R. W. Standefer, Jr., Bert Ezzell, Howard A. the names and numbers of all play­ Supplies 129.31 This is, as Thomas P. Sud would Allen, H. A. Hefner, E. D. Cleveland, Fred Covin, Randell Simpson, ers. The size of the name boards versity, Waco. And while I have the say, a result of bad typing in the STINNETT time and space, the Trinity Univer­ O. T. Jones, Harlan Andrews, George Thigpen, P. J. Dodson, E. 0. Stinnett High School has been placed on (would be) standard throughout Total Expenses $ 2,428.95 serial version, and should not be probation in football for the remainder of sity Speech Festival needs to be Martin, A. W. Norton, John S. Gillett, J. L. Buckley, W. C. Andrews, the state. When a team goes visit­ Rebate to Schools: followed from the mandatory stand­ the 1960 season and for the 1961 season for mentioned. The dates for this one Garland P. Ferguson, W. C. Underwood, D. A. Swope, C. H. Evans, violation of Rule 19 of the Football Plan, ing, it takes its name boards along Lodging . $ 1,032.00 point. Either critic judges or panel are March 3 and 4 and Mrs. Frances D. C. Moore. as part of the team equipment, and Mileage 808.40 judges may be used—it's up to you JOSHUA these name boards will fit the roster Swinny of the speech department to choose. Director: Rodney J. Kidd. Joshua High School placed on probation Receipts Apportioned 2,052.80 board slots in all gyms. there is in charge of particulars— Mrs. Angus Springer brought up Director of Athletics: Rhea H. Williams. in football for the 1961 season for violation write for information. of the Football Code. I enjoy from 60 to 75 basketball Total Rebate Paid to Participating Schools $ 3,893.20 a very interesting point the other Director of Speech and Drama Activities: Jerry Rollins Powell. games every season and in prac­ The time is barreling by and you day at San Marcos. She wondered if Director of Music Activities: F. W. Savage. GODLEY tically every game I wonder who Total Disbursements $ 6,322.15 are likely to be experiencing the the poetry reading contest—the new somewhat empty feeling that sus­ Director of Journalism Activities: J. Roy Moses, Jr. Godley High School suspended in football some player is and have to hunt up one—might have a weak spot in it for the 1961 season and placed on probation the scorer to learn his name. . . . tains until contests are over for you and then went on to suggest that for the 1962 season for violation of the Foot­ either at district, regional, or at ball Code. Our Mt. Pleasant school officials five poets are too few; that students * * # are going to suggest the installation state. Selected your play? Extemp will have a tendency to choose the SAM HOUSTON of this board in all 6-AAA member BASEBALL TOURNAMENT speakers reading enough? Debaters same poems and the contests are Sam Houston High School, San Antonio, gyms for the coming season, and it have their card files fat and formid­ likely to result in a maddening repe­ suspended in football and disqualified from able? Declaimers declaiming their is my hope that other districts may RECEIPTS: tition of the same poem. It was sug­ district honors for the 1960 season and dis­ speeches? Orators written theirs? qualified from district honors for the 1961 want to do the same. The boards Gate Receipts ... $ 2,796.00 gested that perhaps some way could Poetry readers still trying to choose Published eight times a year, each month, from September to April, season for violation of the Football Code and costs but a few dollars and (can be) Broadcast Fees 63.94 be worked out that would provide, Rule 18 of the Football Plan. made in any school shop. between Vachel Lindsay and Dylan say, ten poets (instead of the five) inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of Exten­ Program Sales 62.16 * * * Just the "thump-thump" of a Thomas? and the student could work on five sion, The University of Texas. UVALDE round ball will get a rabid fan to Deadlines coming up, too: Organ­ of his choice. Then at contest he Uvalde High School placed on probation Total Receipts $ 2,922.10 in football for the 1961 season for violation a game, but this addition to a gym izing date for spring meet districts would indicate these choices to the of the Football Code and Rule 18 of the Foot­ should lure more lukewarm fans DISBURSEMENTS: is February 2 and if you haven't director of the event who would ball Plan. who can take basketball or leave it Tournament Expenses: had your planning meeting by this allow the student to draw one of the * * * alone, depending on the TV star Services $ 319.00 time, better hurry. Then, of course, five he has prepared. REGIONAL MEETS who is doing the riding and shoot­ Supplies 66.20 don't forget that title deadline for Because the normal weekend for regional Not a bad idea. We could even R. J. KIDD Editor meets coincides with the Easter weekend in ing on game night. Rentals and Utilities 255.50 one-act play comes up one month do it with a permanent list of some 1962, the League calendar has been adjusted If this suggestion engenders any Trophies and Medals 310.54 later on March 3. We will send title 30 or 40 poets; the student would ROY MOSES, JR. Assistant Editor to set 1962 regional meets for April 13-14, interest, I would be glad to furnish cards to you in February so that simply select five to prepare and 1962, instead of April 20-21. a copy of the plans to anyone re­ Total Expenses $ 951.24 you may conveniently fill in the then at contest would draw one of (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927, at the post office information and the card will serve SPELLING CORRECTION questing it . . . Rebate to Schools: the five to read. at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24, 1912.) In the League spelling bulletin, page 4, With best wishes for the con­ Mileage $ 158.70 also as a reminder. And then, If you note any other possible Subscription rate is $1.00 per year. column 6, 12th werd from the top, the word tinued success and growth of the Balance Apportioned 1,812.16 good heavens!, district meets begin weaknesses (no one has assumed should be "wiener" instead of "weiner." March 17. * * * Interscholastic League, that the new contests are perfect) Warren F. Swan Total Rebate Paid to Participating Schools $ 1,970.86 why not write and share them with AMATEUR RULE TEA Topics Vol. XLIV JANUARY, 1961 No. 5 The Southwest Conference on October 26, Box 905 Total Disbursements $ 2,922.10 others? Will you do that? Okay? 1960, requested that the State Executive Mt. Pleasant, Texas But the most current topic of Okay. NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3

HIGH SCHOOL PRESS Plans Made for Determining MUSIC MATTERS BY F. W. SAVAGE BY J. ROY MOSES, JR. Boys' and Girls' Cage Titles Every music director in the public schools of Texas which What a way to put a damper on a fellow's leftover Christ­ Plans for determining state Four teams each from conferences following Saturday, February 25. Odessa College, Odessa; L. E. Mc- are affiliated with the Interscholastic League should have re­ mas spirit. Being faced with putting together a column—of champions in Interscholastic AAAA, AAA, AA and A. and eight For the girls there will be a one- Colloch, r-egional chairman. ceived a package of material from the State Office. This pack­ sorts—the first day after Christmas holidays is only a little League boys' and girls' basketball teams from conference B. game playoff on February 27 or 28, Conferences A-AA age contains a number of items, all of which are important more preferable than being faced with the blindfold and cig­ for 1960-61 have been announced In boys' competition, AAAA and to determine which teams will by Dr. Rhea Williams, athletic di­ AAA will play through regional qualify for the regional tournament in the administration of the spring contests. Perhaps the most arette bit before a dawn firing squad. In fact, about the only Region I—districts 1-8, Texas rector. eliminations to determine repre­ to be held the following Saturday, Technological College, Lubbock; important is the requisition form which may be used to order difference is you don't have to get up quite so early. At any In boys' basketball, 24 teams will sentatives to the state tourney. March 4. This will mean only four Gene Gibson, regional chairman. official entry-evaluation blanks for all contests. Directors rate, here goes with some closely unrelated bits of info, varied be brought to the state tournament. From the 32 district champions in teams will be represented at the Region II—districts 9-16, North should fill out this form and return it to the State Office just comments on nothing, instructions, excessive verbiage and conferences AA and A will come regional tournament in conferences Texas State College, Denton; Pete four regional champions in each A and AA for boys and girls. as soon as possible to insure receipt of the official blanks prior what have you. Shands, regional chairman. to the entry deadlines. conference to the State Tourna­ In conference B there will be Region III—districts 17-24, order) : personals, humor, fashion, ment. Don't expect miracles after your Deadline Past eight teams in the regional meet in Texas A&M College, College Sta­ however, the contest is not to be letters to the editor, sports-music- Conference B -will have eight Regions I, II, III and IV, five teams requisition is filed, however. Secre­ considered an "official" League af­ First of all, the January 15 ILPC cartoons (tied), news-editorials- tion; Barlow Irvin, regional chair­ regions, and each regional tourna­ in Region V, and four teams in man. tarial assistance is limited and the fair. It is purely an invitational membership deadline will be a thing creative writing (tied) and news ment will certify a champion to the Regions VI, VII and VIII. influx of a thousand or so orders meet sponsored by the College of of the past by the time you receive briefs. Region IV—districts 25-32, Vic­ State Tournament. As an illustration, in Region I, each requesting up to 150 entry- Fine Arts of the University and this issue of the Leaguer, and soon toria College, Victoria; Hester March 2, 3 and 4 are the dates conference B boys' basketball, the evaluation blanks places a severe based, as nearly &s possible, upon thereafter all members will receive No District Meets Evans, regional chairman. for the State Tournament for boys. winner of district 1 will play the strain on our capacities. League standards and methods of a bulging envelope containing all You'll note in a page 1 story that The girls' tournament will be winner of district 2, 3 vs. 4, 5 vs. 6, 7 procedure. sorts of goodies. Some of the items The University Interscholastic there will be no district journalism March 9, 10 and 11. Both will be in vs. 8, etc., with the respective win­ Most educators believed that a to look for: League, which observed its golden Nominate Judges meets held this year—which will Gregory Gym, The University of ners going to the regional tourna­ second or state final contest would anniversary during the 1959-60 1. 1960-61 ILPC membership list. probably come as welcome news to Texas, Austin. ment. This same pattern is followed Another item of importance in do much to establish uniform stand­ school year, inaugurated a number 2. List of schools eligible for a number of you. This decision was in each region in each conference the package of information is the ards of performance and eliminate District championships must be sense contest in 1924 for an esti­ spring meet journalism contests made with some misgivings, but for both boys and girls. Sites of request that each music teacher many of the variations in procedure decided two weeks earlier in each mated 750 participants. Last year (those submitting acceptance cards). here's hoping things work out as playoffs for boys' basketball are: nominate judges to be selected for which have prevented the regional case, the boys' deadline date in all almost 600 high schools entered 3. Rules for Individual Achieve­ well as anticipated. the upcoming experimental state contests from becoming contests conferences being February 18, and more than 1,500 contestants in the ment Awards Contest. It's always a delight to see the final solo contest. Teachers who are which produced bona fide state the girls' February 25. Regional Conference B number sense contest while prob­ 4. "Such Glorious Callings . . ." numerous colorful Christmas issues champions for the boys must be involved in music competition are winners. Therefore, it is hoped that Region I—districts 1-16, West ably an equal number of students —an attractive booklet published of school papers that find their way decided by February 25, and for certainly aware that the success or all music educators will cooperate Texas State College, Canyon; participated in the elementary di­ recently by the UT School of Jour­ across the desk, but on the other the girls, March 4. failure of the contest as a motivat­ in seeing that the experimental nalism containing the addresses hand it is pretty discouraging (and Frank Kimbrough, regional chair­ vision. For the 1960-61 school year, each ing device in music education de­ contest is given a fair test. made at last year's ILPC State Con­ at times downright sickening) to man. region in conference AAA and pends primarily on the caliber of If it appears that the solo contest vention by Turner Catledge and see the same old tired, stale Christ­ JOURNALIST— Bartlett High Region II—districts 17-32, How­ AAAA boys' basketball has a re­ the officials who are engaged to will aid in achieving the goals which William E. Matthews. mas features and pathetic parodies. School senior Demetrice Moore, ard Payne College, Brownwood; gional chairman appointed to serve, evaluate the performances. are presumed for music competition This year there was at least one Bennie Williams, regional chair­ 5. Some information about sum­ was the conference B state cham­ with the district winning schools, Once personal friendship, social and this achievement can be proved, bright spot, however (and there man. mer fellowships for journalism pion in journalism at the I960 in determining which method will ambition or any factor other than then League officials will endeavor teachers available at UT (see sep­ may be more, I haven't read all the Region III—districts 33-48, Aus­ State Meet. Despite the fact that be used in selecting a regional judicial ability creeps into the to see that a state final contest in Christmas issues yet)—a parody tin College, Sherman; Ralph arate story this issue). champion. selection of judges, the objectives instrumental and vocal solos is pro­ 6. Anything else I can find lying that showed tinges of near brilliant she is a consistent member of the Hester, regional chairman. The regional committee may elect of the activity are doomed. Please posed for inclusion in the regular around in the office that I don't have originality. honor roll, she isn't strictly a "book­ Region IV—districts 49-04, Kil- to play a tournament at a site and be cognizant of these facts when League structure at the earliest room to store or file. worm," for she is a cheerleader this gore College, Kilgore; Joe Turmer, To me, parodies at best are not time determined by the regional you are nominating judges for the possible date. regional chairman. earth-shaking entertainment, but year, has been a Future Home- committee, or they may elect a re­ final solo contest. The prescribed music bulletin is Mimeo Workshop Region V—districts 65-74, Blinn " 'Twas the Week Before Christ­ maker for three years, a Blue Belle gional playoff series. The regional Also included in the package of due for its biennial overhauling College, Brenham; Walter C. An interesting note arrived in the mas", which appeared in the playoff series must be paired and information is a sheet outlining during the summer of 1961 and the for four years, in the Press Club Schwartz, regional chairman. post-Christmas mail from Mrs. ROUND-UP of Garner Junior played under the following sched­ some of the details concerning the selection committees have already for two years, on the annual staff Region VI—districts 75-82, Bessie Mayes, CORRAL adviser, High, San Antonio, was as good as ule. In region IAAAA, as an illus­ state final solo contest. Although begun their work. The choral selec­ for two years, worked in the library Southwest Texas State College, San Franklin Junior Hi, Abilene, in anything I've seen along those lines. tration, the winner of IAAAA most of the details are tentative, tion committee convened for the Marmos; Milton Jowers, regional which she told of a special junior for two years, etc. After graduation plays 2AAAA and 3AAAA plays dates have been established and are first time during the convention of More Deadlines chairman. high mimeo workshop sponsored she plans to attend Southwest 4AAAA in a one-game playoff to final. The contest is to be conducted the Texas Choir Directors Associa­ Please, please: There are a fistful Region VII—d i s t r i c t s 83-90, there in early December by the Texas State College and prepare be played either on February 20 or at The University of Texas on tion which was held in San Antonio Abilene Junior High Press Club. of annual reminders that need to be Texas College of Arts & Industries, Thursday and Friday, June 8 and for a teaching career. Her journal­ 21, at sites to be selected by the last August. This group, chaired by Not only did the Abilene junior gotten out of the way, so now is as participating teams. Kingsville; Stewart Cooper, re­ 9. All entries must be postmarked Carl Best of Abilene, studied the good a time as any. ism coach at Bartlett last year was gional chairman. highs attend, said Mrs. Mayes, but The winners in each case would no later than May 1, 1961. music which was presented during First of all, don't forget the Feb­ Stanley A. Schwertner. Region VIII—districts 9 1-98, several neighboring schools re­ then play a one-game series, Feb­ University officials who were the convention and laid plans for ruary 1 FINAL DEADLINE for sponded to the invitations. The ruary 24 or 25, at a site to be de­ OUTSTANDING—One of the charged with the responsibility of the procedures to be followed dur­ submitting issues for criticism. If thing was so successful, she said, termined by the two participating The popularity of the University most outstanding literary winners at establishing these dates were faced ing the remaining months it would you have ordered a criticism, but that it continued until 2 p.m., al­ schools. Interscholastic League's two math last year's State Meet was Jerry with many problems. First of all, be active. Haven't sent in the issues you want contests—number sense anl slide though it was originally scheduled In case there is a tie vote as to the Legislative Council of the Other members of this committee criticized, better do it now. If they rule is evidenced by the sale of Gibson, a I960 graduate of Breck- to be concluded at noon. what procedure shall be used, the League specified that its endorse­ who have accepted their appoint­ arrive after the deadline we can't practice contest material. Last year enridge High School. Jerry, More activities of this type spon­ chairman will break the tie by cast­ ment of the idea of the experimental ments are Mrs. Aurelia Scogin of guarantee we'll be able to get to the League sold more than 105,000 coached by Luther Walker, won sored by individual schools, city ing his vote. Conference AAAA and contest would be valid only if the Corpus Christi, David Jones of them—at least not early enough to individual number sense tests, 6,000 press clubs or regional press associ­ AAA regional chairmen are: first place in AAA boys' declama­ activity was scheduled on time Carthage, Al Skoog of Borger and do this year's staff much good, if at ations could prove very beneficial— number sense bulletins, 42,000 slide tion and, in addition, was active in other than regular school hours. Robert Buchanan of Brownsville. not only in solving common prob­ all. rule tests and 800 slide rule man­ Due to the magnitude of the project, Conference AAAA dramatics, chorus and athletics. As The band music selection com­ lems but in stimulating interest, too. Secondly, March 1 is the FINAL uals. this limitation made it mandatory mittee has been appointed and met Region I—districts 1-4, Minton quarterback on the 1959 state DEADLINE for submitting file * * * that the contest be conducted dur­ briefly during the convention of the Outstanding Dailies copies for rating purposes. If you White, principal, San Angelo. championship football squad, he The popularity of the University ing the summer vacation period. Texas Bandmasters Association, haven't been sending in your issues Region II—districts 5-8, Walter Did you ever find yourself in the Interscholastic League's two com­ won all-district, all-area, all-state The University of Texas also has also held in San Antonio last regularly as they are published (as J. E. Schiebel, principal, Crozier position of recommending to stu­ mercial contests—typewriting and and all-American honors. He grad­ some problems of scheduling inso­ August. Bryce Taylor of Three stipulated in ILPC regulations), Technical, Dallas. dents that they make a study of two shorthand—is evidenced by the sale uated third in a class of 93 with far as buildings and staff are con­ Rivers heads up this committee better tend to it soon. Once the Region III—districts 9-12, Clyde or three good newspapers, and then, of practice contest material. Last cerned and these factors were con­ which consists of Russell Griep of deadline comes and goes we separate M. Gott, principal, Thomas Jeffer­ a 94.96 average and his wife, whom after suggesting perhaps the Neiv year the League office sold ap­ sidered in setting the dates as they Lincoln Junior High School in the papers on hand into their proper son, Port Arthur. he married 18 months prior to York Times, the Christian Science proximately 40,000 individual type­ are. Dormitory and cafeteria space Abilene, J. W. King of Plainview, categories, send 'em along to the Region IV—districts 13-16, Lips­ V Monitor and the Inter scholastic writing contests and more than 16,- graduation, was valedictorian of would not be available if the contest Karl Wadenpfuhl of Kirbyville and comb Anderson, principal, Austin judges and that's that. For those was set either too early or too late Marion Busby of Weslaco. Leaguer, find yourself at a loss for High School, Austin. 000 shorthand contests. his graduating class. other names? If so, read on. members with no papers in the file, in the summer. Dale Brubaker of Wichita Falls no rating. In a poll conducted by Scholastic Conference AAA Officials were also cognizant that nominated the members of the magazine, reported a recent issue of Also, unless we have three or an early summer date would prob­ orchestra music selection committee Region I—districts 1-4, Omer Linotype News, more than 335 edi­ more issues we won't do a rating. ably conflict with the multitude of and will act as chairman of this ORATOR—Pat Eakins, a I960 Douglas, superintendent, Brown- tors in cities of more than 200,000 It would hardly be fair to rate one local music schools and clinics which group. Members who have accepted field. population were asked to pick the member on the basis of one issue graduate of Tom S. Lubbock High are held during the first weeks of their appointments are La Falco Region II—districts 5-8, Thomas dozen best papers in the United (which might be exceptionally School, Lubbock, was the I960 the summer. This conflict would be Robinson of O. Henry Junior High Justiss, superintendent, Paris. States. Balloting was so close that good), and rate all others on the minimized by the ability of the in­ in Austin, Harry Lantz of Houston, state champion in girls' original Region III—districts 9-12, F. W. 15 were named. They were: basis of the entire year's issues. dividual student, in some instances, Chester Parks of Abilene and oration. She was coached by Knox Allenson, superintendent, Brenham. New York Times And finally, PLEASE read care­ to come to Austin, play his solo and George Robinson of Lubbock. Williams. Throughout her high Region IV—districts 13-16, Christian Science Monitor fully (and heed) the instructions return to his clinic within a 24 hour Culminating meetings for all Archie Roberts, superintendent, Milwaukee Journal and rules for the Individual school career she was extremely period. these groups will be conducted as Beeville. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Achievement Awards Contest when active in a number of organizations, The relation of the Interscholas­ usual during June and July of 1961 The following schedule for select­ Washington Post you get them. Submit material only including student council, FTA, tic League to the experimental solo and the bulletin which results from ing regional champions in confer­ Louisville Courier-Journal in the categories listed—don't make contest is most peculiar in the their work will be effective during National Thespians, band, French ences B, A, and AA, for both boys Wall Street Journal up additional categories. Provide all history of the League. Both the the 1961-62 and 1962-63 school necessary information. Submit only Club and others. She was also a and girls, has been authorized by Atlanta Constitution Legislative Council and the State years. If you have selections which the proper number of entries in each majorette, a cheerleader and a the State Executive Committee for Chicago Tribune Executive Committee authorized you desire to see included in the category. Mount all entries as the 1960-61 season: There will be Des Moines Register- member of Who's Who for three officials of the League to "cooper­ lists, please correspond directly specified. In short, READ THE a one-game playoff for the boys on Kansas City Star years. She planned to attend South­ ate" with the University in setting with either the chairman or the COTTON PICKIN' RULES. February 20 or 21 to determine Baltimore Sun west Texas State College and major up this contest. At the same time, members of these committees. Hope you all had a good holiday which teams will qualify for the Miami Herald in speech and drama. regional tournament to be held the Chicago Daily Neivs and are now successfully surviving Los Angeles Times finals. Thanks to all who sent And where were all of our Texas Christmas cards; they were appre­ dailies when this poll was made? ciated. But remember, when Christ­ mas comes, can State Meet be far Survey Revisited behind? Back in October, some of you may recall, mention was made of a reader interest survey conducted by the AUSTIN PIONEER of Austin High, El Paso. The returns, a recent p QVESTIOHS | PIONEER story said, were not too 'tj * ANSWERS good, but the results might provide fi£ van ;•»• A- »i»•»»• .« »_» some vague ideas of what the aver­ age reader likes or wants. Preferencewise (how's that for a Q. May a boy accept a §15 award Madison Avenue word), the ballot­ from the school for lettering in foot­ ing went something like this: per­ ball and then receive a trophy from sonality sketches 80%; features an outside organization for being 62%; cartoons 40%; editorials the best blocker, sportsman, etc.? 40% ; sports 33% ; and news 29%. A. In my opinion, under the Surprising? Award Rule, Article XVI, it is a Students were asked to check violation for a boy to receive any TYPING WINNERS—Martha Neterville, left, French High, Beau­ what they read most frequently, and amount in excess of $15 for letter­ WINNING DEBATERS—Betty Lois Gaines and Robert Allen Moore mont, was the I960 conference AAA state champion in typewriting it came out like this (in descending ing in football. Football is not a made up Rankin High School's conference B state championship debate and Anne Bartlett, Fort Stockton, won the AA typewriting title at last order) : personality sketches, fea­ tournament activity and, therefore, tures, editorials, club news and is not included in the same category team at last year's State Meet. Betty, a junior this year, is a member of May's State Meet. Martha, coached by Mrs. Marjorie Hardy, has been columns (tied), sports and news as basketball tournaments. By ac­ the annual staff and the National Honor Society and likes to read, swim in the band for five years and has consistently won a superior rating. stories (tied) ; and polls (could cepting any amount more than $15, and play the piano. She plans to be a pediatrician. Robert, a senior, She is a senior this year and is tentatively planning to be a music account for the poor response). a boy violates the Awards Rule and was in debate for the first time last year. He takes part in football, RECORD BREAKER—Steve Guynes of Grand Prairie High School, teacher. Anne, coached by Mrs. Mary Helen Jordan, is also musically Students were also asked what forfeits his eligibility. Any school or tennis and track as well as the activities of the annual staff, school news­ established a new conference AAAA and state pole vault record of inclined; she plays the piano for the school stage band, has won five they would like to see more of in the school official who assists directly or first division ratings in twirling and one in student directing. She, too, current year's issues of the paper-; indirectly in the violation of the paper staff and science club. His future plans include a career in either 13' 7 3/4" at the I960 State Meet last May. With this form he erased the results (again in descending (Continued on Page 4, Col. 6) law or dramatics. the old standard of 13' 5 1/2" set by Fred Hansen of Cuero in 1959. is a senior this year and is planning to be a nurse. Page 4 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER [Brownwood, Denver City, Ray Albany Win Football Titles When the smoke cleared away 6; White Oak 36, Wills Point 6; Conference B Somerville 40-0; Region VIII: after the close of the 1960 state Shelbyville 20, Alto 12; Clifton 21, District winners: Groom, Laz- Magnolia over Colmesneil 30-16; football title battles last month not Mart 8; Thrall 27, Weimar 14; buddie, Anton, New Deal, Clint, Region IX: Pflugerville over Char­ a single champion from last year Crosby 20, Sour Lake 6; Waller 22, Hermleigh, Baird, Eden, Matador, lotte 26-8; Region X: Agua Dulce was in the winners' circle, although Industrial 0; George West 7, Boerne Rochester, Newcastle, Era, Anna, over Sharyland 31-14. in one conference—AAAA—t h e 6; Rio Hondo 2, Ingleside 0. Wolfe City, Everman, Ferris, Car­ Six-Man Conference crown merely moved across town Regional playoffs: Stinnett 33, lisle (Price), East Mountain (Gil­ from Corpus Christi Ray to Miller Farwell 0; Plains 50, Wink 16; mer), Tenaha, Mabank, Dawson, District winners: Cotton Center, Weinert, Sierra Blanca, Balmorhea, High. Albany 12, Crowell 8; Mt. Vernon Valley Mills, Crawford, Chilton, Flower Grove (Ackerly), Black- In the AAA division darkhorse 30, Honey Grove 20; White Oak 22, Somerville, Garwood, Orchard, Iola, well, Wall, Mozelle (Fisk), Gustine, Brownwood won the honors, with Shelbyville 0; Clifton 12, Thrall 0; Magnolia, Colmesneil, Hamshire, Oglesby, Iredell, L u e d e r s, Blue Denver City taking the title in con­ Crosby 28, Waller 3; George West Lometa, Pflugerville, Medina Valley 36, Rio Hondo 0. Ridge, Thornton, D'Hanis, Harper. ference AA and Albany in confer­ (Castroville), Charlotte, Nixon, Bi-district winners: Cotton Cen­ ence A. The complete season sum­ Quarter-final games: Stinnett 57, Agua Dulce, Riviera, Sharyland mary, by conferences: ter, bye; Weinert, bye; Balmorhea Plains 8; Albany 28, Mt. Vernon (Mission). 6; White Oak 21, Clifton 6; Crosby 44, Sierra Blanca 14; Flower Grove CONFERENCE A CHAMPIONS—Members of the Albany High Corby Larance, Roy Hogan; THIRD ROW—Head Coach Carl Speene- Conference AAAA 30, George West 14. Bi-district winners: Groom 34, 82, Blackwell 48; Wall 46, Mozelle Lazbuddie 12; Anton 38, New Deal School squad, left to right, are: FRONT ROW—Bill Morrell, Gene more, Darrell Scott, Don Mitchell, Sherman Thompson, Johnny Agan, District winners: Ysleta, Per­ Semi-final games: Albany 9, Stin­ 18; Oglesby 48, Gustine 25; Lueders nett 6; Crosby 14, White Oak 6. 12; Hermleigh 58, Clint 0; Baird 64, Iredell 22; Blue Ridge, bye; Gray, Kenneth Baker, Byron Maxwell, G. E. Gore, Paul Mac Woodfin, Bill Stapp, Ronnie Badley, Mike Coulter, Rocky Hill, Coach Luther mian (Odessa), Borger, Wichita Finals: Albany over Crosby, 30, Eden 25; Matador 25, Rochester Thornton, bye; D'Hanis 46, Harper T. G. Wilie, Robert Cauble, Raymond Taylor, Earl Jones; SECOND Thomas; BACK ROW—Jack Lynch, Gary Don Hise, Billy Priest, Martin Palls, Paschal (Fort Worth), Samuell (Dallas), Garland, Lufkin, 20-0. 14; Newcastle 26, Era 0; Wolfe City 25. Vann, Coach Elvin Hill, Jim Wood, Ronnie Harrison, Wayne Balliew, ROW—Horace Ray Freeman, Johnnie Ray Woodward, Ronnie Jones, Milby (Houston), Bellaire (Hous­ 18, Anna 14; Everman 8, Ferris 8 Regional winners: Region I: Dennis Tucker, Bud Leech, Jackie Mitchell, Bear McCain, Pete Atwell, Willard Boyett. Not pictured: Jonnie Spurgin and Larry Shelton. ton), Thomas Jefferson (Port (Everman won on penetrations Weinert over Cotton Center 54-13; Arthur), Galena Park, Waco, Miller 2-1) ; Carlisle bye; East Mountain Region II: Flower Grove over Bal­ (Corpus Christi), Thomas-Jeffer­ 24, Tenaha 6; Dawson 32, Mabank morhea 31-20; Region III: Wall son (San Antonio), Burbank (San BOOKS AND 17; Crawford 20, Valley Mills 14; over Oglesby 54-30; Region IV: Antonio). MAGAZINES Somerville 6, Chilton 0; Orchard Lueders over Blue Ridge 55-20; Bi-district winners: Ysleta 31, 14, Garwood 8; Magnolia 48, Iola Region V: D'Hanis over Thornton Permian 21; Wichita Falls 28, 6; Colmesneil 22, Hamshire 13; 90-44. Borger 8; Paschal 13, Samuell 12; Pflugerville 20, Lometa 0; Charlotte Eight-Man Conference Lufkin 7, Garland 6; Bellaire 18, 21, Medina Valley 6; Agua Dulce ATHLETIC TRAINING AND CON­ District winners: Borden County Milby 7; Thomas Jefferson 14, 13, Nixon 0; Sharyland 32, Riviera DITIONING by O. William Dayton; (Gail), Miami, Jayton, Sterling Galena Park 7; Miller 27, Waco 7; 0. The Ronald Press Company, 1960; City, Harrold, Woodson, Allen, Thomas Jefferson 38, Burbank 0. Regional winners: Region I: An­ $6.00. High Island. Quarter-final winners: Wichita ton over Groom 34-6; Region II: Falls 51, Ysleta 0; Paschal 28, Luf­ One of the most practical hand­ Hermleigh over Baird 40-22; Bi-district winners: Miami 19, kin 0; Port Arthur 27, Thomas books for trainers, coaches and Region III: Matador over New­ Borden County 6; Jayton 20, Sterl­ Jefferson 15; Miller 26, Thomas physical education teachers who castle 36-8; Region IV: Wolfe City ing City 6; Woodson 26, Harrold Jefferson 6. need a ready reference book is Day­ over Everman 12-0; Region V: 14; Allen 34, High Island 26. Semi-final games: Wichita Falls ton's "Athletic Training and Con­ Carlisle over East Mountain 10-8; Regional winners: Region I: Jay­ 18, Paschal 0; Miller 6, Thomas ditioning." The wordage is such Region VI: Dawson over Crawford ton over Miami 28-0; Region II: Jefferson 0. that it is understandable to the 16-14; Region VII: Orchard over Allen over Woodson 22-20. average trainer and coach as it is Finals: Miller over Wichita not couched in medical terminology Falls, 13-6. which is unfamiliar to most people working in the everyday athletic Conference AAA programs. The coverage is very District winners: Levelland, comprehensive, ranging from POSTSCRIPTS ON ATHLETICS Monahans, Snyder, Brownwood, proper diets and physical condition­ Carrollton, Greenville, Jacksonville, ing to common problems in training, BY DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS Corsicana, Cleburne, Huntsville, types of athletic injuries and physi­ Bay City, La Marque, Seguin, Cal­ cal therapy. Each separate body houn (Port Lavaca), Pharr-San area is discussed thoroughly in re­ Juan-Alamo (Pharr). CONFERENCE AA CHAMPIONS—The championship Mustang Moorhead, Wesley Sewell, Alton Sossaman, Dale Bradley, Tommy gard to injuries, and there are Bi-district winners: Monahans The Southwest Conference on October 26, 1960, requested squad of Denver City High School included, left to right: FRONT ROW Jones, Charles Phipps; BACK ROW—Coach Buford Emler, Marcell sound suggestions listed for the 32, Levelland 14; Brownwood 29, treatment of each specific injury. that the State Executive Committee of the University Inter- —Manager Jimmy Townsend, Pat Hubbard, Jerry Grant, Craig Fox, Dorethy, Johnny Fulbright, Jerry Cox, Bert Gravitt, Troy Martin, Snyder 20; Greenville 33, Carroll- An interesting addition to the scholastic League rule on whether or not their proposed pre- Larry Rawls, James Childers, David Bruton, Don Kinder, Kim Freeman, George Curtis, Bill Gravitt, Mike Hubbard, Gilbert Coats, Bucky ton 6; Jacksonville 7, Corsicana 7 overall training facts given is a (Jacksonville won on penetrations enrollment applications, which the other members of the Joe Esparza, Manager Eugene Wallace; SECOND ROW—Victor Johnson, Head Coach Don Orr. suggested list of equipment needed 2-1); Cleburne 26, Huntsville 7; Southwest Conference schools have agreed to abide by, would Spivey, Thurman Williamson, Justin Dewbre, Jimmy Mobley, Scott for a training organization and La Marque 22, Bay City 8; Calhoun be in violation of Article VIII, Section 8, the Amateur Rule suggested ways in which a trainer 22, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo 8. may contribute to the success of an of the League. This pre-enrollment application is an applica­ Quarter-final winners: Brown­ athletic team. This book is one of tion whereby a high school athlete files his application to en­ wood 37, Monahans 16; Jacksonville the most roncise, informative and roll in a specified institution of higher learning. 13, Greenville 6; Cleburne 6, La readable books on athletic training Marque 6 (Cleburne won on pene­ After a student has filed his ap- , relative to the signing of the "letter which is available; and it is recom­ trations 3-1); Calhoun 49, Seguin plication to enroll in a particular of intent" or an "application for mended for all trainers, coaches 14. institution, the other Southwest financial aid", as these are specific and physical education teachers. Semi-final games: Brownwood Conference schools mutually agree contracts for valuable considera­ R.H.W. 12, Jacksonville 6; Calhoun 20, to respect his decision to enroll in tion, in the opinion of the State Cleburne 0. this particular institution of higher Executive Committee. Finals: Brownwood over Cal­ learning, and will not contact him houn, 26-6. Questions... relative to enrollment in their re­ No Contract spective institutions of higher learn­ The pre-enrollment application is Conference AA (Continued from Page 3, Col. 2) ing. This pre-enrollment application not a contract for any remuneration involves no financial remuneration District winners: Dimmitt, Olton, but is merely a procedure which the Awards Rule places the school in whatsoever, as it is only an applica­ Denver City, Crane, Perryton, An­ Southwest Conference has promul­ violation of the Awards Rule. These tion to enroll in an institution of son, Coleman, Dublin, OIney, Azle, gated to allow a boy to state his awards may not be presented at higher learning. Lancaster, Commerce, Hooks, Dain- school-sponsored functions, as then preference by making application to gerfield, Terrell, Gilmer, Gatesville, the school is indirectly assisting in a school for entrance with the other Committee Rules Brady, A&M Consolidated (College evading the Awards Rule. members agreeing among them­ Station), Taylor, Bellville, Crockett, It is suggested that in all cases On November 14, the State Exec­ selves not to interfere with the boy Liberty, Kountze, West Columbia, where outside organizations desire utive Committee of the League after this choice has been made. Sweeny, Hallettsville, Kenedy, De- to present trophies or plaques these made the following interpretation, The League is not in any way a vine, Freer, Sinton, Donna. be given to the school, with the boy's "That the pre-enrollment applica­ party to the pre-enrollment appli­ CONFERENCE AAA CHAMPIONS—Members of the Brownwood Thompson, Mike Greer, Dale Wheelis, Ronnie Moore, Lawrence Elkins, Bi-district winners: Olton 15, name engraved on the trophy, and tion presented to the State Execu­ cation, and the State Executive High School championship squad are, left to right, FRONT ROW— Roy Bailey, Ben Elledge, Max Emfinger, Ronnie Davis, Eddie Daniel, Dimmitt 12; Denver City 27, Crane then placed permanently in the tive Committee by the Southwest Committee has merely given its Conference committee on October James Bunnell, David Smith, Denny Smith, Bobby Staudt, Donnie Gers- Ray Bledsoe; BACK ROW—Dale Middleton, Dan Kelly, Mickey Haw­ 0; Anson 7, Perryton 0; Coleman school trophy case. Possession must opinion at the request of the South­ 26, 1960, shall not be construed as west Conference as to whether or bach, Terry Dummer, Ronnie Roberts, Gerald Pitts, Jimmy Herman, kins, Ronnie Middleton, Ralph Willingham, Don Howard, John Gilger, 16, Dublin 0; Olney 31, Azle 13; remain with the school. The school Lancaster 28, Commerce 22; Dain- cannot hold the trophy until the boy a violation of the Amateur Rule." not this particular application, A. D. Carnes, John Cadenhead, Tommy Womack, Doug Young; John Sweet, Thomas Herndon, Dan Gary, Larry Mallow, Eddie Freeland, gerfield 14, Hooks 14 (Daingerfield is graduated and then present it to It should be noted that the sign­ would be in violation of Article SECOND ROW—James Crow, Terry Southall, Grayson Wetzel, Jim Ronnie Jones, Carlos Robles. won on penetrations 4-2) ; Gilmer the boy without violating the ing of the "letter of intent" or the VIII, Section 8, the Amateur Rule 34, Terrell 6; Gatesville 16, Brady Awards Rule. signing of an "application for finan­ of the University Interscholastic 14; Taylor 32, A&M Consolidated Experience has shown that it is cial aid" is construed by the State League. 14; Bellville 39, Crockett 8; Liberty much better to have the trophy pre­ Executive Committee as a violation 54, Kountze 8; Sweeny 8, West sented to the school, with the boy's of the Amateur Rule and that any Recruiting Problem Columbia 0; Hallettsville 16, name on it, so that it can be seen high school player who signs such In the opinion of this writer, the Kenedy 13; Devine 43, Freer 13; for years. If the trophy is given to a contract is ineligible when this is matter of recruiting will never be Sinton 12, Donna 0. the boy, often it soon rests in the proven before the proper committee. solved to the satisfaction of the high Regional playoffs: Denver City attic and gathers dust. school people who believe very 58, Olton 0; Anson 6, Coleman 0; Most organizations will readily Reduce Visits strongly in the amateur philosophy Olney 50, Lancaster 0; Gilmer 30, agree to presenting outstanding The Southwest Conference has a of athletics until the institutions of Daingerfield 8; Gatesville 15, awards in this way. This presenta­ rule that no high school athlete shall higher learning operate on the same Taylor 14; Bellville 54, Liberty 28; tion does not violate the Awards be signed to a "statement of finan­ basic philosophy. As long as it is Sweeny 18, Hallettsville 6; Devine Rule and, at the same time, gives cial aid" until he has completed his necessary to operate an athletic pro­ 27, Sinton 0. the boy educational recognition for high school eligibility. This is the gram in an institution of higher Quarter-final winners: Denver his ability. instrument which guarantees the learning solely out of gate receipts, City 43, Anson 0; Olney 41, Gilmer Q. May a boy accept a $15.00 athlete valuable consideration in the then the pressure will always be 6; Bellville 41, Gatesville 8; Devine award from the school for lettering form of room, board, tuition and there for a college to recruit the 23, Sweeny 12. in football and then receive a trophy incidentals. The Southwest Confer­ most desirable prospective athletes Semi-final games: Denver City from an outside organization for ence rules also provide that no paid from the high schools. 40, Olney 0; Bellville 8, Devine 0. being the best blocker, sportsman, visits by an institution of higher As long as our colleges and uni­ Finals: Denver City over Bell­ etc.? learning to a college will be per­ versities continue to pay all salaries ville, 26-21. A. In my opinion, under the mitted until the student's high of coaches, purchase all game equip­ Award Rule, Article XIII, Section 5, school eligibility is finished. The ment and subsidize athletes by pay­ Conference A it is a violation for a boy to receive Conference has adopted legislation ing for tuition, room and board and District winners: Stinnett, Le- any amount in excess of $15.00 for to reduce visits by coaches to the incidental expenses, the pressure fors, Farwell, Idalou, Plains, Mer- lettering in football. Football is not athlete and visits by the athlete to will always be there to have a win­ kel, Wink, Sonora, Copperas Cove, a tournament activity, and there­ the college. ning team to produce revenue to Albany, Crowell, Keller, Honey fore, is not in the same category as The League now has a rule to the operate the program. Grove, Forney, Mt. Vernon, Hawk­ basketball tournaments. A boy, by effect that any athlete who receives Until the time comes when the ins, Wills Point, White Oak, Shelby- accepting any amount over $15.00, transportation, room or meals while amateur philosophy permeates the ville, Alto, Mart, Clifton, Thrall, violates the award rule and forfeits visiting an institution for the pur­ CONFERENCE AAAA CHAMPIONS—Members of the Roy Miller Buddy Neubauer, Victor Gonzalez, Edmund Garza, Arturo Delgado, collegiate atmosphere again, there Weimar, Sour Lake, Crosby, Waller, his eligibility. Any school or school pose of securing an athletic scholar­ will always be recruiting problems, Buccaneer squad, left to right, are: FRONT ROW—Louis Rodriguez, Stephany Lott, Albert Villarreal; FOURTH ROW—Johnny Roland, Industrial (Vanderbilt), Boerne, official who assists directly or indi­ ship is ineligible under Article VIII, regardless of whatever rules you Phillip Gonzalez, Ramon Gonzalez, Bobby Muniz, Bill Walker, Don Larry McLaughlin, Johnny McDonald, David Falcon, Ramsey Muniz, George West, Ingleside, Rio Hondo. rectly in the violation of the award Section 8, the Amateur Rule, if this may have. The League will continue Gardner, Dan Harrison, Diego Martinez, Johnny Jones, Mauro Gon­ Lynn Kelley, Allen Lee, John Ruthinger, Morris Wilson; TOP ROW— Bi-district winners: Stinnett 42, rule places the school in violation be proven before the proper com­ to do everything within its power zalez, Leonard Lytle; SECOND ROW—Lonnie Taylor, Marvin Kennedy, Manager Larry McMillan, Coach Gilbert Herrera, Coach Dusty Sim­ Lefors 0; Farwell 14, Idalou 12; of the award rule. These awards mittee. There has been no change in to maintain the principle of ama­ may not be presented at school- this interpretation. It should be Tommy Martin, James Johnson, Jerry Wheatley, Gabriel Riveria, Ray mons, Manager Buck Jones, Head Coach Pete Ragus, Coach Bill Plains 8, Merkel 7; Wink 13, Sonora teur athletics in the high school pro­ 12; Albany 27, Copperas Cove 0; sponsored functions, as then the noted that Article VIII, Section 8, gram as we believe only by such a Donaldson, Herbie Williams, John Erickson, Robert Hinson; THIRD Hooper, Manager Bob Hawkins. Crowell 42, Keller 0; Honey Grove school is indirectly assisting in evad­ the Amateur Rule of the League, is philosophy can you justify athletics ROW—Richard Perales, Robert Robinson, Ray Tamez, Willie Adams, (Forfeit); Mt. Vernon 38, Hawkins ing the award rule. interpreted exactly as previously in our high school curriculum.