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A GRAND idea Denius-UIL Excellence Award to honor contributions made by contest sponsors The UIL is completing plans for the the 10 chosen to receive the awards will creation of a program to make cash receive a $1000 cash award and an awards to 10 outstanding sponsors of appropriate symbolic momento. school activities. The program, called Among the criteria to be considered the Denius-UIL Sponsor Excellence in the selection process are: Award, seeks to "identify and recognize • accomplishments of students as a each year 10 outstanding sponsors who result of the sponsor's leadership over a assist students in developing and 5-year period; refining their extracurricular talents to • indications that the sponsor is the highest degree possible," said Dr. receiving maximum results from Bill Stamps, assistant to the UIL existing resources; director. "We have the large elements • and recommendation of the for the scholarship set, although we sponsor by the principal as an effective have not finalized all aspects of the teacher in non-UIL classroom activities. program." Also, nominees will be required to Dr. Bailey Marshall, UIL director, submit a philosophical statement said the League has been concerned that regarding the role of competitive contest sponsors do not receive the activities in the secondary curriculum. recognition that they deserve. "We The selection committee will recognize that the quality of the benefits attempt to recognize sponsors from each of educational competition for students of the three categories of UIL activities, is directly attributable to theknowledge, Stamps said. Nominations will be values, ability and enthusiasm of the accepted in the spring and winners sponsor, coach or director," he said. announced by September 15,1991. "We wanted to honor teachers with The awards are made possible by a something other than purely symbolic grant from the Effie and Woffard Cain awards, and this program allows us an Foundation. Mr. Frank W. Denius, for opportunity to do so." whom the award is named, has been a Nominations are to be made by director of the Cain Foundation since peers or members of the community, 1955 and Executive Committee Chair­ and nominees may be either athletic man from 1983 to the present. Denius coaches, fine arts directors or academic was also chairman of the board, presi­ contest sponsors. Local nominees will dent and chief executive officer of the receive a certificate from the UIL and Southern Union Company prior to its will be recognized locally. Additionally, sale in February, 1990. Special study committee defeats 6A proposal A special University Interscholastic need for some future relief for schools in League committee voted 7-0 April 17 the lower ranger of conference enrollment, against a proposal to create a 6A confer­ not only in 5A but also in other confer­ ence of schools with larger enrollments. ences," said Dr. Bill Farney, UIL athletic Members of the Reclassification and director. Realignment Study Committee decided 'It is possible that Crawford ISD Supt. against making any recommendations on Kenneth Judy will present to the Policy the matter until they have a chance to Committee of the Legislative Council in Photo by KIRK J. CRIPPENS. review the three team playoff format in June a proposal to alleviate the plight of POETIC JUSTICE. Jennifer Zepeda of Seagraves High School is congratulated by class 5 A that has won approval of the State smaller schools in Conference A," Farney her coach after being named the Conference 2A poetry champion at the UIL Board of Education and will go into effect added. Judy is a member of the Legisla­ State Meet Academic Contests, May 4-5 in Austin. The awards announcement this fall. tive Council representing Region IV, con­ was made in the Lyndon Balnes Johnson Auditorium. For complete state meet "The committee did acknowledge a ference A. academic results, turn to pages 4/5.

•-•-•-•--•-••>*--\vvv/'>A':v^VA^%x>*iX'^^-^''y-KW''';; X"; ' •.•.•••.*. v. •.v.v.v.v..*.*,v:w.;:%x.v.v.., x Ilillli!ll3llfcj.i ^KS changed high school athletics? We now specialize. We make athletes decide the Dollars sport in which they will participate, what coach they like the best, what perks they Moving ahead are to receive, and then tell them they vs. values must give themselves to the program 12 Committee to study UIL housing problems months a year. We practice our athletic EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article teams constantly to keep up with the other The University Interscholastic League is reprinted from the February, 1990 issue coaches and programs. We direct our Legislative Council established a policy in of the Bulletin, the official publication of athletes to summer camps, summer league the early 1970's to maintain a reserve fund BAILEY the Connecticut Association of Secondary play, practice out of season (until some get equal to the amount of budget for the Schools. caught), demand total dedication to our succeeding year. At the end of the 1979-80 MARSHALL phase of life. We have sold ourselves to school year, the UIL reserve funds were By JIM WATKINS victory at all costs. $1,260,167. The reserve reflected about Win — pressure; victory—pressure; When do kids get to be kids? I am not the same amount as the annual budget, choose — pressure; practice, practice, against working hard as a team to develop which was $1,164,112 for that year. practice — pressure. Sound familiar? a winning program and a proud program. Since 1979-80, the reserves have kept These are the words and ideas that we are I am concerned with the method we are pace with the budget increase. In 1989-90, Director's Viewpoint preaching to our high school athletes. using to achieve this end. Families now we began with reserves of $2,462,357 and Today, high school sports are BIG must postpone or even cancel summer a budget of $2,204,187. The Council re­ able. It is possible that The University dollar productions. Victory and winning vacations or Christmas vacations so that duced the membership fees to $5 per school may approve a cooperative purchase or teams mean dollars for the athletic depart­ their sons and daughters can play in tour­ to bring the reserves forthe 1989-90 school construction arrangement to house the ment, new uniforms, travel, prestige for naments or take part in a summer camp. year in line with the budget. UIL within the next two years. The Legis­ community. But where are we going with This has added in breaking down the Since the 1979-80 school year, the lative Council has established a Facilities our athletes and their values? What type family unit. interest income from these reserves has Committee to explore solutions to the of future do we see for tomorrow's play­ Weas athletic administrators have let totaled $1,095,728. This has allowed the housing problem. ers? What have we done to the play for the the universities and colleges and the camp membership dues and other budgeted The University Interscholastic League love-of-the-game attitude? Have we organizers (and now the shoe manufac­ income to be established at an average of annual budget is less than many states changed to a play-for-the-dollar attitude? turers) control our very lives. We pay $110,000 less than budgeted expenditures even though Texas has more activities, Years ago, many young men and money to universities for summer camps each year. more schools, and more students partici­ women played athletics for the pleasure to allow their coaching staffs to view and In 1988-89, the Legislative Council pating in activities than any other state. and the thrill. It was fun, exciting and for recruit our young people at our expense. established a Finance Committee for the One of the primary reasons the costs to the some a little glamour. We loved thegames, We have allowed rating services to exploit UIL. This committee serves as a recom­ schools have been minimal is due to tV\e had fun, celebrated in victory and cried in our young people. In our desire to be mending board to The University of Texas low cost and no cost services that have defeat. Where are we now? What has noticed, we have let others manipulate us administration regarding the UIL budget. been provided by The University of Texas happened to change these innocent games and our programs. It also recommends policy changes to the over the past 80 years. The University to mortal combat? It is time we took a look at ourselves UIL Legislative Council regarding the continues to provide this service to the As our society has evolved, we have and our programs. Our country was built League's budget. The University ad mini­ public schools and the students as a part become a nation of conditional support on dedication, desire and the will to suc­ stration has cooperated well with the UIL of the public service mission of The Uni­ givers, e.g., "if you win we will support ceed. But at what cost is victory? We need Council regarding the Council's sugges­ versity. you." "If you don't we will go on to to let our athletes experience the athletic tions and policies, and this relationship is Students have benefitted greatly from something else." We have replaced cama­ arena forthe fun and pleasureoftheevent. not likely to change. the working relationship between The raderie and team desire with victory and We need to look at the recruiting services, In January 1990, the Finance Com­ University and the public schools that has money. the college programs and the media. mittee voted to recommend a policy resulted in the UIL as we know it today. It Television, sports publications—the Athletics has become big business. As change to the Legislative Council to limit is my hope that school administrators, entire media service has placed all athletic administrators we need to review our the reserves to $2,000,000, and to place all athletic coaches, contest sponsors, and events in a win only mode. If we don't purpose and re-examine the basic goals year ending balances over that amount board members will write The University win, we receive little if any publicity. In for athletic programs. We may have lost into a UIL building fund. of Texas at Austin President William order to receive media attention, we must sight of our original goals — our purpose At present, The University continues Cunningham to thank him for the services produce winners. for becoming athletic administrators. Do to house the UIL at no cost, but the space provided by The University to the schools How has this winning attitude our programs reflect eucational values? is inadequate and other space is unavail- through the UIL program.

athletic director, Lubbock ISD; Mr. Travis Reyna, Ysleta ISD, El Paso; Supt. Jill Spears, school board president. Level- Shugart, Garland ISD; Supt. Charles land ISD: Ms. Maebelle Yarbrough, Herbert, Houston ISD; Supt. Yvonne Katz, principal. Garrison HS. Harlandale ISD, San Antonio.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr. Bailey Marshall, director; Dr. William The Leaguer (ISSN 0897-4314) Is the One year's subscription is $8. Second Chairman Sam May, Sinton ISD; Vice D. Farney, assistant director and director official publication of the University class postage paid in Austin. TX. Chairman Paul Curtis, Uvalde ISD; Bill of athletics; Janet Wiman. assistant Interscholastic League. The Leaguer is POSTMASTER: Send address changes Graves, San Angelo ISD; Larry Butler, director and academic director; Bobby distributed to Texas public school to The Leaguer. Box 8028. UT Station, Spearman ISD; Richard Cohagan, Gunter Hawthorne, director of journalism administrators, contest directors, Austin. TX 78713. ISD; Eddie J. Little, Kilgore ISD; John D. activities. Leaguer managing editor and coaches and sponsors, the media, and Horn, Mesquite ISD; Bob Hawes, Joshua ILPC director; Richard Floyd, director of to other interested parties. The UIL office EDITOR Dr. Bailey Marshall ISD; Kenneth Judy. Crawford ISD; G. W. music activities; Bonnie Northcutt, is located at 2622 Wichita. Austin. TX MANAGING ED. ...Bobby Hawthorne Maxfield. Gorman ISD: Dan Owen, assistant to the director; Gina Mazzolinl. 78705 (512/471-5883). Letters, inquiries Holliday ISD; James Phillips. Brazosport HS. assistant athletic director; Bob Young, and changes of address should be sent STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Brazosport ISD, Freeport; Robert Ryan. assistant athletic director; Peter Contre- to UIL. Box 8028. UT Station, Austin. TX Dimmitt ISD; Victor Rodriguez, San ras, waiver and public information 78713-8028. Chairman: Dr. Bob Caster. Supt., Antonio ISD; Wayne Schaper, Spring officer. The Leaguer is published eight times Palestine ISD; Alberto Byington, Supt. Branch ISD. Houston; Walter Sears, Mt. Treva Dayton, speech activities yearly by Texas Student Publications. It Is Brooks ISD, Falfurrias; Dr. Marion Czaja. Vernon ISD; Bill Shaver. Bellville ISD; W. V. director; Lynn Murray, one-act play published monthly. September through Supt. Lago Vista ISD; Dr. Teresa L. Long. McAlpin. Sudan ISD; Jerry Whitaker. director; Diana Cardona, spring meet May, with the exception of a combined Austin; Ms. Carrie McAffee, Principal. Cushing ISD; and Bennie Wolff, Stockdale materials director; Dr. B. J. Stamps, March/April Issue. There are no issues in District 9, Houston ISD; Mr. Harry Miller, ISD. assistant to the director; Dr. Rhea June. July or August. coach. Sequin ISD; Mr. Greg Sherwood, At large members: Supt. Mauro L. Williams, TILF secretary.

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"The arts provide A true measure of our success unique ways of know­ As we complete yet another school or special performance experience should ing about the world term, put away music, have the uniforms be one of our greatest measures of relative and should be central or robes cleaned for the last time and turn success or failure. These kinds of revela­ to learning for this in final grade reports, each of us begins to RICHARD tions are the essence of our programs. It is reason alone." reflect on the successes and failures of the crucial that each of us have meaningful past nine months. For some of us, this FLOYD priorities and goals in place for our stu­ evaluation process is often triggered by dents. These expectations cannot focus David Rockefeller, Jr. the inquiry of a friend or colleague asking, solely on "Making a one", "Beating the "How did your year go?" Others in our Music IV/latter' competition", or "Winning the most Coming to Our Senses profession are ushered into this evalu­ medals." Such measures are the results of ation process via that internal yardstick hard work, dedication and commitment. that challenges us to ponder, "Was it all conclusions as "We got lousy ratings at Competitive achievements are not an end Music district worth it?" contest because nobody on the panel in themselves and, above all, they are not alignment correction Regardless of the motivation, this understood our problems" or "My stu­ the ultimate yardstick of musical perform­ period of "taking stock" is a natural com­ dents can't take private lessons so we ance and growth. In the March/April issue of ponent of professional measure and don't have a chance." As each of us assess the merits of the the Leaguer, four counties were growth. Many times, when I hear some­ This form of evaluation has little year, let's be mind ful of the fact that music incorrectly illustrated as being one discuss these issues, the analysis is substance in the true arena of music edu­ education serves no function unless it reassigned to UIL Music District somehow tied to the competition results cation and the meaningful assessment of enhances musical awareness, initiates 1. Parmer, Castro, Brisco and that punctuate our annual schedule. progress in our programs. What does artistic understanding and builds an Hall conties will remain in Music Typical comments that accompany this really matter? Surely we should be more appreciation of music that will last a life­ District 16 for the 1990-91 and form of evaluation include "We made our concerned with the quality of repertoire time. Such an appraisal will surely lead us 1991-92 school terms. 10th Sweepstakes in a row!" or "My stu­ that our students performed and how they to make worthy decisions in terms of Schools in these counties will dents earned more chairs in the All-Re­ grew from the experience. Seeing stu­ repertoire, performances and musical continue their music contest gion Band than any of our competition." dents become aware of key musical in­ priorities. Our students deserve no less participation has they have Negative assessments that are generated sights and be excited about the work of a and our profession will not survive with­ during the current biennium. by this mind-set might result in such gifted composer, a new musical concept out such vision and commitment.

Looking ahead to State OAP, fall activities

I like to finish the year by thanking scheduling events for the past few weeks ture. No, Charlotte is not a regular feature everybody that made the 64th year of and he reports that the information is in in this column! Wonder what I can say OAP a profitable and productive educa­ the mail. about her in September? tional experience. It has been a good year. LYNN Ten of the best high schools teachers We regret to report the death of an No, everybody wasn't happy with the in Texas were honored April 18 as recipi­ old friend and long time TETA and UIL results and there were three communities MURRAY ents of the Fourth Annual Texas Excel­ supporter, Nick Carter. Nick died March that were particularly unhappy about the lence Awards for Outstanding High 11 in San Antonio after a long bout with advancing schools, the judge, and the School Teachers. These awards were given failing kidneys. We will remember Nick contest site. I guess that means they are by the Ex-Students' Association of UT- for his calm and tireless efforts. He was about as normal as the rest of us. Austin, in cooperation with the College of always pleasant. As a regional and area The parents and supporters in those Educational Theatre Education. The award was created in an OAP contest manager or working as TD, unhappy communities do not think one effort to promote public esteem for the exhibits, or local arrangements for several judge is fair and hosting a contest in a published next September. Yes, I know I teaching profession in Texas and recog­ TETA Conventions, Nick was kind, gen­ participating school facility is a lousy way said this last month, but some of you are nizes teachers who help prepare their erous, and always willing to help. Thanks to organize. Perhaps they should encour­ still trying to operate with editions 7th - students for higher education. Our own Nick for coming our way. age building theatre facilities in their 10th. Throw away or bronze all copies Charlotte Brown, theatre director at Gre­ Contributions in memory of Nick community and offer to host. It is not an earlier than the 11th Edition. gory-Portland, was one of the recipients. Carter may be made to: National Kidney easy task and everybody deserves the Any teacher looking for a different The Texas Excellence Award for Foundation of Texas, South Texas Chap­ opportunity. way to spend a productive three weeks Outstanding High School Teachers was ter, 84 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 171, San Anto­ There will be opportunities for sev­ should consider TETA's Teachers' Sum­ funded by the Ex-Students' Association nio, Texas 78216. eral new area sites next year. Some cur­ mer Rep Company June 24 -July 15 at East Foundation for Texas Excellence. Gover­ It is now Tuesday morning a few rent managers do not wish to host any Texas State University in Commerce. nor Bill Clements endorsed the associa­ hours before the 64th Annual State Meet longer and other sites will be lost because Contact Kay Coughenour for details. tion's teaching award last October by OAP crew starts to work. I don't know the of changing conferences or districts. I Wouldn't you really like to act (or at least sending a letter to high school principals 1990 OAP results, but I am certain the haven't started on area organization for perform) again, receive course credit, and encouraging them to participate. There quality will be even better than past years. next year, but a casual look at district have fun with 20 of your colleagues? were almost 300 candidates nominated. I am looking forward to three days of alignments will let you know that changes I have received several calls about the At President George Bush's education positive experiences with super people in must be made. I hope all current area sites Annual TETA Secondary School Theatre summit meeting for governors last Sep­ an educational theatre experience unpar­ will hang on to April 5-6 until I know what Teacher's Workshop. It is set for July 13- tember, Clements listed the awards as one alleled anywhere. I know Texas has the is going to happen. All area meets must be 15 at ETSU, the final three days of Summer of eleven examples of what Texas is doing largest play competition in the world, but held these dates because of the required Rep. The site hosts are Elain Bent, Mes- to strengthen the state's educational pro­ I truly believe that it is one of the strongest testing in all schools April 2-4. quite, and Jan Jones, Tyler Robert E. Lee. gram. positive influences in educational theatre You can look forward to using the Participants in this program will gain a We will all help Charlotte spend the anywhere. I hope you'll be around next Handbook for One-Act Play, 11th Edition forful l measure of theatre ideas in terrific $1,000 cash award and I hope each of you year to help us make it better. another year. An addendum will be programs. John Steele, Piano, has been will ask to see the commemorative sculp­ Have a good summer.

• Page 3/FINE ARTS: May, 1990 Conference AA News Writing 1. Brent McGuire, Coleman Editorial Writing Accounting Number Sense 2. Jason Moon, Olney Conference 5A 3. Shanna Cleveland, Jacks boro 1. Tim Walker, Midland Lee Conference 5A Conference A Conference A 4. Lynett Henderson, Hawkins 2. Stephanie Smith, Houston Cypress 1. Monica Perales, FJ Paso Coronado 1. Stan Aalbers, Jayton 1. Lance Morrow, Plaines 5. Jo Beth Jimerson, Industrial Fairbanks 2. Clint Mashburn, Rosenberg Terry 2. Eduardo Ramos, San Isidro 2. HiLario Alvardo, San Isidro and Ronnie 6. Efica Riley, Cushing 3. Clint Davis, El Paso Eastland 3. Dan Heath, Houston Clear Lake 3. April Daniels, Gorman Cole, Spring Lake Earth 4. Vincent Aurelio, Sugar Land Kempner 4. Kathy McQintock, Austin Reagan 4. Debbie Rejeck, Abbott 3. Nicole McDonald, Sterling City Conference AAA 5. Beverly SculL Victoria Stroman 5. Kendal Rogers, Nacogdoches 5. TTE: Angie Staggs, Knox City, and 4. Niees Garcia, Plains 5. Robert Taylor, Center Point 1. Charlie Bird, Frisco 6. Sherly Alexander, Sugar Land Kempner 6. Dolly Sarli, El Paso Bel Air Tonya Todd, Rocksprings 6. Nancy Ostermann, Windthorst 2. Laurie Lamb, Canyon 3. Amy Clark, Denver City Conference 4A Conference 4A Conference AA 4. Jeff Kirk, Lake Travis 1. Sesha Kalapatapu, Taylor Katy 1. Marc Schwarz, Big Spring 1. TIE: Bonnie Frerich, Bracketville, Justin Conference AA 5. Noclia Santos, Hondo 2. Marc Schwarz, Big Spring 2. Corin Connelly, San Antonio Alamo Dudo, Overton 1. Heather Jordan, Shallowater 6. Ken Sellers, West 3. Jennie Whitley, Midlothian Heights 3. Jeff Meador, McCamey 2. Thomas Davis, Wall 4. Lee Briggs, Port Neches-Groves 3. Jonathan Jarvis, Azle 4. Rory Cox, Dublin 3. Kevin Lange, Ingram: Moore Conference AAAA 4. Stephanie Bullock, Stephenville 5. Michelle Diener, Rosebud-Lott 4. Jon Jackson, Shallowater 5. Cheryl Peterson, Los Fresnos 1. Marty Seay, Taylor 5. Windy Green, Tyler Chapel Hill 6. TIE: Beth Creech, McCamey, Andrea 5. Chris Gray, Archer City 6. Jennifer GentzyeL Liberty-Eylau 2. Jessie Liu, A&M Consolidated 6. Jennifer Tello, Pleasanton Decker, Celina, Laura Reilly, Moody 6. Jennifer Donald, Hubbard Texarkana 3. Diadra McGregor, Hallsville Conference AAA 4. Stacy Jeffries, Pinetree Conference 3A Conference 3A Conference AAA 5. Shelley Story, Midway 1. Lori Watkins, Quitman 1. John Henning, La Grange 1. John Dorsey, Bishop 1. Elizabeth Eska, Gonzales 6. Jason Monroe, Nederland 2. Kathy Klinsiek, Fredericksburg 2. Tonya Harper, Mt. Vernon 2. David Hyman, Robinson 2. Robert Byerly, Orangefield 3. Larry Eshleman, Devine 3. Shara Stuart, Cleveland Tarkington 3. Craig Rncher, Atlanta 3. Mark Madrid, Friona 4. Lee Jenkins, Bandera and James Warren, Conference AAAAA 4. Lisa Stigler, Caldwell 4. Holly Hirsch, Trinity 4. Shailesh Topiwala, Dalhart 1. Rochelle Hayes, Austin: Johnson 5. Connie McAllister, Cuero 5. Krista Renner, Friona 5. TTE: Phillip McElmuray, Bowie, and Friona 5. Bryce Elliott, M.Belvieu: Barber's Hill 2. Paul Goode, San Antonio: Churchill 6. Paige Bradbury, Bellville 6. Autumn Rives, Hamshire-Fannett Jessica parker, Wylie 6. Mark Lanman, Wylie 3. Brian Martinez, New Caney 4. Bethany Matz, Harlingen Conference 2A * Conference 2A Conference AAAA 5. Sylvia Van, Sugar Land: Clements 1. Casey McGuire, Beckville 1. Patricia Campos, Three Rivers 1. Susan Beavers, Midlothian Conference AAAA 1. Chad Gamble, Wichita Falls: Hirschi 6. Susan Rhodes, Tyler Lee 2. Shannon Hand, Chico 2. Leslie Bayouth, Stamford 2. Danny Morris, Midlothian 2. Harshal Dave, Crowley 3. Kayla Hunt, Clarendon 3. Angelee Couch, Dublin 3. Amy Williams, Rockwall Science 4. Jody Hyatt, Junction 4. Tera Sims, Forsan 4. Tony Fidalea, Burkbumett 3. Anmol Mehra, Friendswood 4. Joe Mata, Lubbock: Dunbar-Struggs 5. Amy Ewing, Rivercrest Bogata 5. Scott Hinshaw, Panhandle 5. TIE: Nicole Mitchell, Rockwall, and Lars Conference A 6. Julie Snyder, Iraan 6. Chris Coker, Malakoff Cross Roads Harding, Dayton 5. Lorin Swint, Paris: Stone and Curtis Daniels, Dayton 1. Debra Whiteman, Avery 6. Robert Utley, Athens 2. Ronnie Cole, Springlake -Earth Conference A Conference 1A Conference AAAAA 3. Jerod Markley, Valley Mills 1. Cindy Albracht, Nazareth 1. Julie Harris, Gail Borden 1. Julia Soccio, Wichita Falls: Rider 4. Lance Marrow, Plains 2. Kelly Spidel, Era 2. Charlotte Heyman, Menard 2. Kevin Crumpton, Duncanville Conference AAAAA 1. Linda Barker, Lubbock: Lubbock; Todd 5. Christi Carpenter, Springlake-Earth 3. Mike Conrad, Groom 3. Beth Dial, Tenaha 3. TIE:Shaunna Lowman, San Angelo: 6. Priscilla Lopez, Holland 4. Lorelea Acker, Nazareth 4. Cody Robinson, Anderson Central, and Meg Wright, Garland: Biesel, Longview; Fernando Rivera, 5. Carol Wilson, Axtell 5. Ricky Trammel, Granger Lakeview Centennial Mission. 2. Tom Aavisca, Lubbock: Lubbock Conference AA 6. Shayla Compton, Celeste 6. Davon Taylor, Ropesville Ropes 5. Eduardo Lozano, McAUen 1. Joe Patterson, Redwater 6. TIE: Jeff Miller, Kingwood, Rahim 3. Rafael Gonzales, Mission; Vijay Pai, Alief: Hastings; Hoang Pham, 2. Alan Holtzman, Van Alstyne Tops in Texas News Writing: Sesha Tops in Texas Editorial Writing: Marc Oberholtzer, Houston: Clear Lake, and 3. Trey Wiederhold, Troy Kalapatapu, Katy Taylor Schwartz, Big Spring Carlo Barrera, Laredo: United Converse: Judson 4. Jonhhy Carter, Wichita Falls: Rider 4. Harlan McMorris, Seymour 5. David Waldon, Elysian Fields Feature Writing Headline Writing Calculator Applications 5. Sameer Savkar, Garland: Garland 6. Antony Parsons, Baytown: Sterling 6. Sam Brown, Iraan Conference 5A Conference 5A Conference A Conference AAA 1. Erin Timmerman, San Antonio dark 1. Chris Shieh, Houston Clear Lake l.TTE: Lance Marrow, Plains and Charles Number Sense Team Event 1. John Dorsey, Bishop 2. David Lemley, Lubbock 2. Aaron Gangross, Spring Westfield Hines, Westbrook 2. Mark Calais, Pt Arthur: Austin 3. Michelle Caballero, Corpus Christi Ray 3. Jenny Garrigues, Mesquite North 3.John Call, Lefors Conference A 3. Jody Bean, Wylie 4. Jung Mi Kim, Irving Nimitz Mesquite 4.Layne Marrow, Plains 4. Paul Hagelstein, Graham 5. Johnathan Briggs, Piano East 4. Jerrell Watts, Odessa Permian 1. Plains - Lance Marrow, Nieves Garcia and Layne Marrow 5. Jeff Newbern, Needville 6. Margaret Tracy, Alvin 5. Brenna Hapes, Conroe Conference AA 6. Tamara Anthony, Van 6. Kit Purdy, Corpus Christi King 1. Keith Taylor, Van Horn 2. Sterling City - Nicole McDonald, L. D. White and Manuel Lujan Conference 4A 2. Heather Jordan, Shallowater Conference AAAA 1. Kerry Drennan, Los Fresnos Conference 4A 3. Jana Muller, Cisco Conference AA 1. Don Priour, Kerrville: Tivy 2. Kara Brandenburgh, Sulphur Springs 1. Ryan Caruthers, West Orange-Stark 2. Lorin Swint, Paris: Stone 3. Kate Mewhinney, Stephenville 2. Heather Loyd, Burkbumett Conference AAA 1. Shallowater - Heather Jordan, Jon Jackson and Karrie Alewine 3. Chris Kao, Saginaw: Boswell 4. Jesaka Long, Pampa 3. Oscar Solis, Mercedes 1. John Dorsey, Bishop 4. Drew Puckett, Dallas: Highland Park 5. Chris Long, Friendswood Clear Brook 4. Hays Porray, Mt. Pleasant 2. Bryan Barrington, Bishop 2. Archer City - Chris Gray, David Foster and Derek Patton 5. Chad Milstead, Carthage 6. Kim Garcia, Los Fresnos 5. Tracy Denton, Crosby 3. Maria Diaz, Carrizo Springs 6. Joseph Philip, A&M Consolidated 6. John Cyr, Freeport Brazosport Conference AAA Conference 3A Conference AAAA Conference AAAAA 1. Orangefield - Robert Byerly, Bryan 1. Paige Bradbury, Bellville Conference 3A 1. Chad Gamble, Wichita Falls: Hirschi 1. Perry Cheng, Houston Memorial Oswalt and Douglas Wilson 2. Kelly Wright, Floresville 1.. Michelle Barnhart, Pearsall 2. Jason Cayman, Azle 2. Amit Patel, Fort Worth Dunbar 2. Wylie - Mark Lanman, David Doyle 3. Michelle Barnhart, Pearsall 2. Kami Tilley, Hondo 3. TIE: Chad Milstead, Carthage 3. Alex Hsia, Lubbock and Jody Bean 4. Bronwyn Reid, Robinson 3. Mike Pisaneschi, Universal City 3. TTE: Bobby Kom, Sulphur Springs 4. Jay Moore, Lubbock 5. Sara Parker, Universal City Randolph Randolph 3. TIE: Omar Salazar, Edcouch-Elsa 5. Chris Bauch, League City Clear Creek Conference AAAA 6. Charlie Bird, Frisco 4. Lynette Porter, Hamshire-Fannett 6. James Reinerk, San Antonio Madison 5. Samantha Evard, Cameron Yoe Conference AAAAA 1. Wichita Falls: Hirschi - Chad Gamble, Stephan Stringer and Phi Tran Conference 2A 6. Andrew Steele, Center 1. Tom Zavisca, Lubbock Science 1. Heath Thomas, Ganado 2. Eduardo Echavarria, Grand Prairie 2. Dayton - Curtis Daniels, Deane Webb and Jacqueline Darneille 2. Wendy White, Alto Conference 2A 3. Anthony Parsons, Baytown: Sterling Top Scorers 3. Josh Bumaman, Groveton 1. Wil Burlin, Clarendon Conference A Conference AAAAA 4. Jana Gilbreath, Stamford 2. John Vermillion, Eastland Calculator Applications BIOLOGY: (tie) Debra Whiteman, Avery, 5. Stephanie Bradshaw, Canadian 3. Melissa Harrington, Woodsboro 1. Mission - Fernando Rivera, Fafael Gonzales and Rene Reyes Michael Connally, Petrolia and 6. Carey Conner, Van Alstyne 4. Paul Jones, Beckville Team Event William Hatfield, Medina 5. Lisa Coston, Wallis Brazos Conference A 2. Lubbock: Lubbock - Linda Barker, Tom Zavisca and Nirjar Sridhara CHEMISTRY: Jerod Markley, Valley Mill! Conference 1A 6. Amy Howell, Seymour 1. Plains: Lance Marrow, Layne Morrow, PHYSICS: Lance Morrow, Plains 1. Beth Dial, Tenaha and Nieves Garcia Ready Writing 2. Amy Lewis, Gail Borden Conference 1A Conference AA Conference AA 3. Rachel Romero, Gail Borden 1. Heather Brown, Groom 1. Shallowater: Jimmy Garrett, Heather BIOLOGY: Joe Patterson, Redwater 4. Misti Hunt, Fruitvale 2. Davon Taylor, Ropesville Ropes Jordan, Lichele Hopson Conference A 1. Wesley Sudham, Chillicothe CHEMISTRY: Alan Holtzman, Van 5. Jenny Partlow, Skidmore-Tynan 3. Misu Hunt, Fruitvale Conference AAA Alstyne 2. Sean Slater, Muenster 6. Melissa Holubec, Skidmore-Tynan 4. Stephanie Byers, Earth Springlake-Earth 1. Bishop: John Dorsey, Bryan Barrington, PHYSICS: Charles Nowicki, Blanco 5. Denise Porter, Lindsay Brad Charles 3. Jason De Fee, High Island 4. Nikki Schoenhals, Follett Tops in Texas Feature Writing: Erin 6. Coy Callison, Rocksprings Conference AAAA Conference AAA Timmerman, San Antonio Clark 1. Azle: Billy Newsom, Jason Cayman, 5. Shatrel Colopetzer, McLean Tops in Texas: Heather Brown, Groom 6. George E. Miles, McMullen County

. Pages 4-5/ACADEMIC RESULTS: May, 1990 BIOLOGY: Jody Bean, Wylie 4. TTE: Tracy Edmondson, Crosby 1. Cristina Rodriguez - San Antonio: Lee CHEMISTRY: John Dorsey, Bishop 6. Joseph Khamo, Gregory: Gregory- 2. Robin Thorner - San Antonio: Lee PHYSICS: John Dorsey, Bishop Portland 3. Shalini Ramanafhan - Carrollton: Newman-Smith Conference AAAA Conference AAAAA BIOLOGY: Lorin Swint, Paris Stone 1. Gina Hicks, Wichita Falls: Rider Persuasive Speaking CHEMISTRY: Drew Puckett, Dallas 2. Elizabeth Nguyen, Houston: Jersey Highland Park Village Conference 5A PHYSICS: Chris Kao, Saginaw Boswell 3. Meera Thakoo, Arlington: Houston 1. John Campos - El Paso: Hanks 4. Matthew Martinez, Donna 2. Michael ODonnell - San Antonio: Lee Conference AAAAA 5. Karl Cheng, Houston: Clear Lake 3. Sara Joyce - Spring: Klein Oak BIOLOGY: David Vu, Houston Jersey 6. Cheryl Hohimer, Garland Village Conference 4A CHEMISTRY: Gene Joe, Fort Worth Prose 1. James Beauchamo - Snyder Dunbar 2. Nicole Fagerberg - San Antonio: Alamo PHYSICS: Chris Bauch, League City ClearT Conference A Heights Creek 1. Casey Hall - Vega 3. Drew Schufletowski - Schertz: Clemens 2. Sheri Epperson - Rocksprings Shorthand 3. Luvenia Sanchez - Thomdale Conference 3A 1. Angie Petree - Abilene: Wylie Conference A Conference 2A 2. Lori Vail - Columbus 1. Lisa Melcher, Ropes - Ropesville 1. Robert Lathan - Big Lake: Reagan 3. Andrea Brannon - Vernon 2. Debi Rawlings, Rule County 3. Stacy Henson, Meadow 2. Jennifer Bricker - Lexington Conference 2A 4. Jeran Ware, Westbrook 3. Wendy Rodgers - Hull-Daisetta 1. Derek Blount-Early 5. Michelle Krasucky, Louise 2. Chad Lewis - Mart 6. Tracy Henson, Meadow Conference 3A 3. Margaret Jones - Ozona 1. Shane Brooks - Breckenridge Conference AA 2. Brandi West - Atlanta Conference A 1. Roxann Reed, Beckville 3. Kristi Kovar - Needville 1. Davon Taylor - Ropesville: Ropes 2. Terri Cousins, Pottsboro 2. Jason Coleman - Meadow 3. Connie Hernandez, Wellington Conference 4A 3. Karla Aldridge - Robert Lee 4. Ronda Tidwell, Hull-Daisetta 1. C. Michael Rodriguez - Gregory- 5. Dayna Ritchey, Early Portland One-Act Play 6. Christine Deadman, Cisco 2. Joe Walters - Gregory-Portland 3. Kendra Doherty - Conroe: Oak Ridge Conference A Conference AAA 1. Thomdale 1. Deena Bibb, White Oak Conference 5A 2. O'Donnell 2. Elaine Robinson, Mt. Vernon 1. Gwen Templeton - Klein 3. Lindsay 3. Paige Bradbury, Bellville 2. Tammi McCall - Houston: Yates Best Acton Kevin Menzel, Thomdale 4. Krissa Steadham, Mont Belvieu 3. Ruben Navarro - Mission Best Actress; Amy Vizena, Thomdale 5. Cindy Hores, Sharyland Samuel French: Courtney Mounce, 6. Monica Baumbach, Columbus Poetry O'Donnell

Conference AAAA Conference 5A Conference AA 1. Niki Marek, Dayton 1. Lisa Aceves - El Paso: Hanks 1. Seagraves 2. Rachel McCain, Calallen 2. Michelle Courtney - Klein 2. Goldthwaite 3. Kim Clark, Monahans 3. Monika Lee - Clear Lake 3. Boys Ranch 4. Leslie Campbell, Levelland Best Acton Gary Haney, Boys Ranch 5. Belinda Garcia, Sweetwater Conference 4A Best Actress: Kara Champion, Goldthwaite 6. Stacy Voorheese, Sulphur Springs 1. Kristi Mize - Snyder Samuel French: Nicole Lancet, Seagraves 2. Michelle Garza - Mercedes Photo by KIRK J. CRIPPENS. Conference AAAAA 3. Kiki Barrera - Gregory-Portland Conference AAA LAST REHEARSAL. Members of the Snyder High School one-act play 1. Sharla Walther, Pearland 1. Mineola troupe practice at the University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts 2. Katey Elias, El Paso: Ccronado Conference 3A 2. Cameron: Yoe 3. Maria Fernandez, El Paso: Irvin 1. Gary Arnold - Bishop 3. Sonora Center prior to the UIL State Meet One-Act Play Contest later than day 4. David Rives, Pearland 2. Gaius Cameron - Waco: La Vega Best Acton Andrew Sundholm, Mineola (May 4). The troupe performed William Shakespeare's The Taming 5. Jennifer Hill, Del Rio 3. Amy Anthony - Atlanta Best Actress: Christi Spain, Sonora of the Shrew, and placed second in the Conference 4A competition, 6. Maribel Morado, McAllen Samuel French: Mona Cash, Cameron Yoe The Snyder High School director is Jerry Worsham. Snyder's Coy Conference 2A Berryman was named Best Actor for his role as Petruchio. The Spelling 1. Jennifer Zepeda - Seagraves Conference AAAA Conference 4A one-act play champion was Gregory Portland. 2. Michelle Tohola - El Maton: Tidehaven 1. Gregory-Portland Conference A 3. Laura Bateman - Gilmer Harmony 2. Snyder Lincoln-Douglas Debate 1. TIE: Virginia Lopez, San Isidro 3. Katy: Taylor 2. Aaron Bos-Lisa Kocian, Gregory 1. TIE: Cindy Brown, Corsicana: Mildred Conference A Best Acton Coy Berryman, Snyder Portland Conference AAAAA 3. Earl Humphreys, Port Aransas 1. Jessica Warner - Spur Best Actress: Ashley Salaway, Katy Taylor 3. Rish Narang-Randy Keenan, Crowley 1. Laney Shannon, Conroe 4. Nancy Garcia, San Isidro 2. Danielle Loller - Harrold Samuel French: Michael Rodriguez, 3. John Beliveau-Kelli Burrus, West 2. Leo Rodriquez, McAllen 5. Aubrey Dunham, Robert Lee 3. Bridget Sharp - White Deer Gregory Portland Orange-Stark 3. Jacqueline Lee, Houston Memorial 6. Jennifer Smith, Yantis 3. Marinda Robertson, Lubbock Coronado Informative Speaking Conference AAAAA Conference AAA Conference AA 1. Conroe McCullough 1. Christopher Duke-Robert Butcher, Conference AAAA 1. Natalie Richter, Wimberly Conference A 2. Arlington Martin Barbers Hill 1. Jason Caldwell, Terrell 2. Mistina Bates, Eddy: Bruceville-Eddy 1. Marcus Dominguez - Austwell-Tivoli 3. Richardson Lake Highlands 2. Kelley Cash-Krista Renner, Friona 2. Justin Waggoner, Conroe Oak Ridge 3. Dorinda Blount, Joaquin 2. Starla Whitaker - Knox City Best Acton not available at presstime 3. Keith Bullard-Chad Edwards, Crane 3. Wendy Atkins, Gregory-Portland 4. Nikki Robinett, DeLeon 3. Bryon Cox - Grandfalls-Royalty Best Actress: not available at presstime 3. Jake Wall-Derek Einkauf, Sealy 3. Yvonne Setser, San Antonio South San 5. Bethany Douglas, McGregor Samuel French: not available at presstime 6. Tana Sims, Overton Conference 2A Conference AA Conference AAA 1. Patricia Campos - Three Rivers Cross- Examinat ion Team Debate 1. Kevin Franta-Duncan Sczepanik, Kames 1. Tanya Rieke, Mission Sharyland Conference AAA 2. Andy Justus - Boys Ranch City 2. Darwin Archer, Breckenridge 1. Delaine Foss, Dcvine 3. Ben Connell - Lytle Conference AAAAA 2. Alan Milles-Angela Baker, Wall 3. Chad Waggoner, Vemon 2. TIE: Alison Terry, Clyde 1. Nicholas Montfort-Daniel OBrien, San 3. Jason Smith-David Shoemaker, Boys 3. Stefanie Boullion, Orangefield 2. TIE: Helen Sulc, Princeton Conference 3A Antonio Lee Ranch 4. Sunshine Ogden, Orangefield 1. Lance Cobb - Premont 2. Matthew Stanton-Jason Levin, San 3. Christy Schabach-Amy Lawrence, Conference AA 5. Trino Maldonado, Altair: Rice 2. Stephen Wilson - Sealy Antonio Lee Woodsboro 1. Derek Blount, Early 6. Bhavesh-Patel, Waco: Connally 3. Serena Simmons - Atlanta .3. Jason Patomson-Kurt Shelton, 2. Jon Calvert, Ingram-Moore Carrolllon Newman-Smith Conference A 3. Eric Knustron, Clifton Conference AAAA Conference 4A 3. Kamran Karimi-Greg Press, San 1. Austin Camp-Kevin Menzel, Thomdale 1. William Fisher, San Antonio: Alamo 1. Justin Waggoner - Conroe: Oak Ridge Antonio Clark 2. Sarah Aquirre-Heather Hatton, Conference A Heights 2. Matt Mcintosh - Bay City Austwell-Tivoli 1. Kristi Wuensche, Thomdale 2. Kristi Jones, Sulphur Springs 3. Rita Setser - South San Antonio West Conference AAAA 3. Andy Williams-Justin Emerson, Knox 2. Bryan Cox, Grandfalls-Royalty 3. Reshma Jaqsi, Waco: Midway 1. David Haworth-David Kim, West City 3. Leanora Bessire, O'Donnell 4. TIE: Andrew Passons, Sulphur Springs Conference 5A Orange-Stark 3. Wendy Biehle-Karen Weise, Thomdale 3. Amy Conner, Corsicana Mildred "fl^BL M :.:...^:. ° ^/«, 1990 Student Activities Conference Dates/Sites

solving component. Consideration will • September 29 UT Austin be given to adding other conferences and • October 13 Sam Houston State possibly adding the problem solving • October 27 UT-Pan American See you in September component at the regional level as interest • November 3 University of North warrants. The rules will be in the 1990-91 Texas • November 10 Texas Tech It's never too early to get information C&CR and are available upon request by for the 1990-91 school year. The student sending a self-addressed stamped enve­ activity conferences are set. lope marked CS to the League office. Literary Criticism The conferences are free and registra­ JANET Several rule changes will be in effect readings selected tion is not required. Watch for the specific this fall. The interp categories and L-D times in September. Since the UT confer­ WIMAN topics will be reduced from three to two. By DR. FRED TARPLEY ence is so early, the program will most Spellers will be permitted to print. Substi­ Literary Criticism Director likely be generic with a detailed program tutions will be permitted on calculator For literary criticism competi­ available at the conference. Fewer areas applications and number sense teams. Academically Inclined tion next year, contestants will be will offer AAT credit this year. Two big changes will affect the aca­ reading a novel by Robert Penn The dates for invitational meets for demic contestants. One is that a team Warren All the King's Men, a play by which you will have tests prepared by cial studies buffs. It will be scheduled in champion will be named at district, re­ Henrik Ibsen A Doll's House, Peter UIL contest directors are: Session I on the Academic Conflict Pat­ gional, and state. All events will be in­ Watts translation, and poems by Invitational A February 2 tern. This eliminates C-X and L-D de­ cluded, but points have been revised so Robert Browning. Questions over Invitational B February 23 baters, readywriters, number sense and one event cannot dominate the program the reading list will comprise the Invitational C February 23 (A+ elem/ calculator applications competitors and as the competition moves to state. second portion of the three-part junior high) students in shorthand, prose and poetry. The second major change has to do competition, which also includes a Materials for the invitationals may be UIL coordinators should look for Current with the Awards Rule. This is hard to tie-breaking critical essay. used only on these dates. Set your date Issues and Events sponsors among the paraphrase, but in general contestants in The poems by Browning are My early, and you can save yourself a lot of social studies teachers. academic contests other than UIL district, Last Duchess, The Pied Piper of Hamlin, energy. You may host a meet on other Conferences 4 A and 5 A will be a part regional, and state will not be restricted The Lost Leader, Andrea Del Sarto, A dates if you write your own materials or of an exploratory program in computer from accepting prizes. For details on this Grammarian'sTuneral, Rabbi Ben Ezra, purchase materials from individuals who science. Atall three levels, the contestants change, wait for the 1990-91 C&CR and The Bishop Orders His Tomb at Saint write tests. will have a written exam with questions read section 480. Praxed's Church, The Statue and the Two new events will have their debut pertinent to computer science, Pascal lan­ The UIL coordinator will receive the Bust, The Last Ride Together, and next year. One is Current Issues and guage, and programming logic. At the customary mailing in late August. Watch Prospice. Events which should be attractive to so- state level, there will also be a problem for it. The first part of the competition will continue to be questions over literary history and literary terms taken from A Handbook to Literature, Changes, good and bad 5th ed., and valued atonepointeach. Questions over the reading list are assigned two points each. The The trick here is to cram as much Frankly, I fail to understand the need for third portion of the test asks critical information as possible into this small _ x . themes. Most staffs select the theme questions over short selections not corner of the page, while allowing D\J D D Y during a summer workshop and then previously seen by the contestants. myself time to edit it later. Those of you H AWT H O R N E~ Pra^tnat 4^e scno°' doesn't burn down Each question is valued at two points. with particularly keen eyes may have lest their theme — let's say it is 'Too The tie-breaking question, required noticed that last month's column Good To Be True" — becomes a of all contestants, but scored only for contained somewhere in the vicinity of mockery. those involved in a tie, calls for a 25 typos of every conceivable nature. It Scholastic journalism Advisers and staffs can best short focused essay on a specific criti­ was not a test. It was an accident. determine content based on reader cal aspect of the short selection of In the rush to finish the Leaguer by tee of the Legislative Council at its June needs, staff talents and interests, publi- poetry or prose. 4:30 p.m. on the Friday prior to the ILPC 7 meeting in Austin. The last two will cation format and timely events and To make works on the reading spring convention, I failed to edit my be implemented next year as adminis- issues. So long as the total package — list more readily available to con­ column once in Pagemaker. For those of trative procedures changes. the whole — is journalistically sound, testants, campus book stores at the you who aren't up on Macintosh lingo, RATINGS UPDATE tnen Press association critics need not be sites of the fall superconferences have it can be translated thusly: I screwed up ILPC will update its newspaper and concerned with the individual parts. been asked to keep the titles in stock. but my heart was in the right place. The superconferences are scheduled yearbook ratings forms this summer. I SALUTE Hopfully, this wno't happin againn. at the University of Texas at Austin, am concerned that rating forms are too Col. Joseph Murphy, the late University of Texas-Pan American, HEADLINE CONTEST restrictive, too narrow. They often director of the Columbia Scholastic Texas Tech University, Sam Hous­ The Texas Association of Journal­ penalize staffs for what they're not Press Association, made it his tradition ton State University, and the Univer­ ism Educators will recommend changes doing rather than rewarding them for to conclude activities with a salute to sity of North Texas. As in previous in the headline writing contest that what they are doing. I frankly don't publications advisers, "the finest people years, the University Bookstore at promise to improve it considerably. A care that a newspaper staff has a we know." East Texas State University in Com­ TAJE advisory committee met in Austin predetermined percentage of short item Each year, my appreciation for the merce is prepared to fill mail orders April 7 to study the contest, and news, news features, in-depth news, and wisdom of his words grows. To the for titles on the reading list, as well as approved the following recommenda­ personality profiles. It is more impor­ hundreds of wonderful friends and for A Handbook to Literature. tions: tant that the content of the publication colleagues here and across the nation, I (1) To allow students to enter four be timely and relevant, and written salute you, "the finest people I know." Titles for the reading list were journalism contests. (2) To expand the journalistically. If the staff chooses to Thanks for everything. recommended at the fall supercon­ headline writing contest to 45 minutes. write more personality profiles than And finally, John Cutsinger of ferences and reviewed by an advi­ (3) To change the count system so that news-features, then it should not be Austin Westlake is resigning at the end sory committee of some of the spon­ each letter — however large or small, penalized for doing so. of the year in order to accept a position sors whose students had advanced upper or lower case — will count as one Concerning yearbooks, a way must with Jostens Yearbook Company. to regional and state meets last year. The final selection was made by Dr. unit. (4) To remove the word limitations be found to minimize the effect of I am reminded of John Didion's The Fred Tarpley, state contest director on the news, editorial and feature trends. The rating should emphasize White Album, in which she described the for Literary Criticism, in consulta­ writing contests. journalistic writing, photojournalism, roar of the Hoover Dam turbines as "so tion with several teachers of English. The first two recommendations will structured design and sophisticated explicit as to suggest nothing other than be presented to the Academic Commit- graphics. All else is superfluous. itself." All the best, John.

• Page 6/ACADEMICS: May, 1990 Duncanville, Grapevine win soccer crowns Duncanville rallied three times sending the game into a shootout. against San Antonio Madison to win the Duncanville scored on two of five 1990 University Interscholastic League attempts in the shootout while Madison state girl's soccer championship while scored once, allowing Duncanville its Grapevine used a strong defense to coast second state soccer title in the eight years to the boy's title over Tyler Lee. of the sports. In 1987, Duncanville de­ Duncanville (23-3-1) fell behind 2-0 feated Piano. against San Antonio Madison (19-2-3) after In the boy's final, Grapevine (24-3-1) goalsbyJackie Karam and Kim Partin, but shutout Tyler Lee (23-2) 3-0 for its first with just under 10 minutes cut the lead state soccer championship. Tyler Lee, with an Ashley Hayden score with 9:37 committing 30 fouls to only 17 for Grape­ left in the match and then forced an over­ vine, attempted only a dozen shots on time period after Niki Paulus scored with goal, as Grapevine was able to control the just 1:30 left. midfield area all game long. In overtime, Karam again placed San In the girls' semifinals, Duncanville Antonio Madison as she scored a header nipped Klein and Madison edged Allen. from an assist by Partin with 7:32 left in In the boys' semifinals, Lee trimmed AFTER THE FALL. Eduardo Sanchez is consoled by Brownsville Hanna cheerleader the extra period to give the Lady Maver­ Brownsville Hanna in a shootout, and Lorraine Martinez and Tyler Lee's goalkeeper Charlier Hellmuth in the moments after icks a 3-2 margin. But Duncanville again Grapevine knocked off Klein. Remarka­ Lee's 2-1 victory in the semifinals of the UIL state soccer tournament. Lee fell to would not die as Jenny Ermish tied the bly enough the score in all four semifinals Grapevine in the finals. 2-1. Photo by Frank Ordonez. game at 3-3 in the second overtime period, was 2-1. Finding an acceptable niche School activities must be seen as an educational solution, not problem

It has been a year of transition for UIL Committee hearings. Although students, cation is life. All education does not occur athletics. During the fall, students were fans, coaches, and schools were penal­ in the classroom. In fact, some of the most able for the first time to play on non- BILL ized, it is obvious to even the casual ob­ valuable experiences happen in inter- school baseball, soccer, and basketball FARNEY server that something more must be done school activities. When life needs (i.e. teams. After volleyball and football sea­ to insure safety and sanity at events. The education needs) arediminished by cross- sons, those participants were able to play Legislative Council will hear strong pro­ purposes of activities, life needs must on non-school teams. During the school posals for new rules which tighten secu­ prevail. For this reason, all school activi­ season in all of the five team sports (soc­ rity and levy stricter penalties to violators. ties must contribute to the educational process. cer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, and Postscripts on Athletics The general consensus is that not only football), students in grades 7-12 were sports officials, but everyone involved at a The financial reality of educating an restricted from playing on a non-school 1990-91 and 91-92. There were fewer sports contest must be assured that the ever-changing population for a produc­ team in the same sport. appeals than in other reclassification years, contest will be safe to attend, free from the tive tomorrow hangs in the balance of our New rules allow for all students to but smaller schools in each conference threat of verbal and physical abuse to state's judicial and legislative leaders. In play in non-school teams after their school strongly indicated that they feel disad­ anyone. order to find an acceptable niche in the season and during the summer. Early vantaged competing against larger schools Increased substance abuse shared future, school activities must continually indications are that these activities are in the same conference. A special study national headlines as school authorities evaluate, adjust, and be seen as part of the progressing without too much difficulty. committee in April surveyed the continu­ wrestled with the growing concern over overall solution. Currently, most of the However, school coaches should be a ware ing concerns of realignment as well as both recreational drug use and the ugly state's legislators recognize activities as of the regulations which place limits on proposal for six conferences. It was de­ threat of anabolic steroids. The National having a rightful place in the schools. the number of students from the same cided to postpone any recommendations Federation has determined that the best The challenge of member schools in school, school coach involvement, and about realignment until after the new preventive approach to all substance abuse 90-91 and beyond is to be innovative in especially the athletic amateur rule. Stu­ football play-off involving three winners must begin with a solid educational pro­ finding ways to offer meaningful activi­ dents or parents must pay the entry fees. from each 5A district had been given an gram which stresses ethical values while ties which enhance development of youth. Any equipment not paid for by the fee experimental season. Conference A reminding students of the harmful effects A delicate balance is needed to protect must be returned to the organizers at the schools may have an opportunity to look of steroids. This job is an uphill battle overemphasis of one activity over others. end of the season. Students can receive at a new way of forming districts in future against misinformation, parental attitudes, It is apparent that school years are an medals, trophies, plaques, etc. provided years, if a study proposal from the ad hoc and the lure of fame and financial gain so optimum time, if not the only time, that the items do not ha ve monetary value and committee is approved by the Legislative avidly sought by an achievement-con­ certain experiences can be obtained. Many are not valuable items. For example: a Council in June and October. scious public. of these experiences are offered outside simple plaque is not an item of valuable In March, another committee ad­ As another school year has passed, the classroom in extracurricular format. consideration, but a desk set or engraved dressed the continuing problems of sports we are reminded of the privilege school To deny these opportunities may coffee mug would be in violation. Stu­ officials. The year prior to the meeting activities offer. This privilege comes with prevent certain students from ever enjoy­ dents should be made aware of the regu­ had been a negative showcase for un­ the awareness that these activities cannot ing the benefits and challenges of compe­ lations to protect themselves from league sportsmanlike acts at school athletic con­ be taken for granted. It is only if they can tition. Surely, educators can work collec­ sponsors who either do not know the rules tests. More and more school authorities remain or become strong positive addi­ tively to insure a future df full educational or, in rare cases, choose not to abide by are having to deal with a public that sees tions to the basic education that their value experiences for students who seekan extra them. officials as fair game to abuse. Violent is needed. If the emphasis detracts from dimension of self-improvement through Reclassification was accomplished in incidents (some involving injury to play­ the academic mission of the student, the activities. February and schools were reassigned for ers) marked the agenda of State Executive activity must be altered or deleted. Edu­

• Page 7/ATHLETICS: May, 1990 POSTMASTER: Send changes of addresses to THE LEAGUER • Post Office Box 8028 University Station • Austin, TX 78713-8028

February 25,1991 for violations SPLENDORA ISD was assessed as a result of the Port Isabel High School has of the state law limiting The District 23 AAA Executive reprimand for violation of the school district, rather than appeal by Carter High School been suspended from all UIL schools to one 60-minute Committee has issued a public Athletic Code and placed on being assigned to a school of the decision of the district activities through November athletic period within the reprimand toSplendora ISDand probation through May 31, according to attendance executive committee. 30.1989. and placed on school day. placed them on probation in 1990. zones, are eligible at the football through the 1990 sea­ school they first select. If a probation through October son. The penalties were issued ROMAHS student subsequently changes DEBATE 31.1990, for incorrectly SAN ELIZARIO ISD for failure to file correct eligibil­ Roma HS Coach Robert to another school within that The following schools and certifying a student's eligibility The SEC has issued a public ity forms and allowing students Naranjo has been issued a school district, he is not eligible sponsors have been issued a for the 1988-89 academic reprimand to San Ellzario HS to participate, and failing to public reprimand for violation for varsity athletic competition public reprimand for failure to district meet. and placed it on probation submit physical examination/ of the Athletic code and until he has been enrolled in notify the regional and/or Virgil Lee of Port Isabel High through February 25,1991. medical appraisal forms prior to placed on probation through and regularly attending that . state director that a qualifier in School has been suspended The terms of the probation allowing students to practice. May 31,1990. school for at least the previous debate was not going to from all UIL activities through Include requring the calendar year. compete at the next higher November 30,1989, and superintendent to be involved level: placed on probation through WESTWOOD ISD BROWNFIELD HS Section 1014 (c) prohibits a in overseeing UIL participation Mineola HS, Kay lin Burleson, October 31,1990. for falsifying Westwood High School, Pal­ Brownfield HS baseball student from entering the and developing a plan of Debate Sponsor; Houston records which resulted in estine, has been given a public coach Les Schubert has been Keyboarding Contest more action for crowd control. The Lamar HS (no sponsor incorrectly certifying a reprimand for violations of the issued a public reprimand and than one time, regarless of committee suspended coach delegate); Houston Beltaire HS. student's eligibility for the residence rule by a football placed on probation through how many school years that Mary Lou Corral, San Elizario David Johnson, Debate 1988-89 academic district player, and all games in which the 1989-90 school year for student is enrolled in first-year HS, from coaching any UIL violation of the Athletic Code. typing. Sponsor; Houston Sterling HS, meet. activity through February 25, the ineligible player partici­ Yvonne Dupree, Debate pated have been forfeited. The Section 1220 (b) (8), in the 1991. A player on the San Sponsor; Shamrock HS, Oleta SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO penalty was issued by the Dis­ MARTIN HS (LAREDO) boys' baseball plan, should be Elizario HS junior varsity girls' Martin HS band director Mercer, Debate Sponsor; The State Executive trict 18 AAA Executive Commit­ deleted from page 310 of the basketball team has been Juan Valenciano, has been 1989-90 C&CR. See Section North Dallas HS, Madelyn Hart, Committee has assessed a suspended by the commitee tee. Debate Sponsor. suspended from UIL activities 1209 (h) (2) on page 308 for public reprimand to Coach for the first two games of the through school year 1990-91 current restrictions on Dan Neuse. placed him on 1990-91 basketball season. WEST-ORANGE COVE ISD for violation of Section 1111 MANSFIELD ISD probation through the 1989-90 The State Executive Commit­ participating on a non-school (c). prior knowledge of The State Executive school year, and suspended tee has issued a public repri­ baseball team. GALENA PARK HS sightreadlng music. Section In order to consider a Committee has suspended him from attending the first The SEC has ptaced coach mand to Coach Dan Hooks, home football game of the 1101 (a) (4) (A), the Music guardianship under Section John Parnell from working Glynn Black, Galena Park HS, West Orange-Stark High School, 1988-89 season for violation of Code, and Section 560 (a) (3). 442 (b) and (c), the guardian­ with students in preparation on probation through and has placed him on proba­ off-season practice rules. Assistant band directors Nick ship must be legal, recorded for any UIL activities during the February 25. 1991 for violations tion through December 12. of the Athletic Code. Balli and Thomas Aguilar, in its regular order in the office 1989-90 school year, and he 1990, for violating the Athletic SAVOY ISD Laredo ISD, have been of the District or County Clerk, has been placed on Code. Coach Billy Coburn, Savoy MCMULLEN COUNTY ISD suspended from UIL activities and of at least one year's probation through the 1989-90 High School, has been issued The SEC has suspended through school year 1989-90 standing. If no legal school year for violation of MUNDAY ISD for violation of Section 1111 a public reprimand and coach Jim Voightof McMullen guardianship has been taken practicing on sightreading The State Executive Commit­ (c) and Section 1101 (a)(4) placed on probation through County ISD (TUden) from out, three years' residence music. tee has issued a public repri­ (A). In addition, the State October 31.1990. for violation coaching any UIL activity with and support of a mand to Munday High School Executive Committee issued a of the Athletic Code. through February 25,1991 for contestant establishes HAMSHIRE-FANNETT HS and placed the school on pro­ public reprimand to Martin HS Also, Savoy High School violations of the Athletic guardianship within the The State Executive bation for violating the Athletic and placed it on probation has been placed on Code. meaning of this rule. Committee has assessed a Code. The terms of the proba­ through the 1989-90 school probation in football though Section 1206 (c): Schools public reprimand to Coach tion include presenting an ac­ year in music. Terms of the October 31.1992, for violation CLEBURNE HS may use non-traditional systems Claude Tarver. probation ceptable plan to the State probation include close of the Athletic Code. The SEC has suspended two for length of classes provided: through June 30,1990, and Executive Committee to resolve supervision and monitoring of Cleburne HS soccer players 1. the classes meet within suspended him from the situation and to see that it UIL music activities by the high from the next two soccer the regular school day; attending the first home MUSIC NOTICES doesn't occur in the future. school principal. games for violations of the 2. classes are alternated football game of the 1988-89 Prescribed Music List - Page season for violation of off­ 107, Russell: Buffo Set (play Athletic Code. PORTER HS (Brownsville) throughout the semester and C&CR OFFICIAL season practice rules. one) is published by G. Coach Bud Mounts has meet on Monday-Wednesday- INTERPRETATION Schiermer. PALMER HS been assessed a public Friday one week and Tuesday- The State Executive ANTHONY HS Prescribed Music List - Page The SEC has issued a public reprimand, probation through Thursday the next week; Committee issued the The District 5-A Executive 117 - Miscellaneous String Trios - reprimand to coach Joe May, 1990, and suspended 3. the total time for the alter­ following interpretations of the Committee has assessed Class 2 Rodriguez of Palmer HS. from attending or participat­ nate period in any give five- C&CR: Anthony HS a public Tartini - Two Trio Sonatas in D suspended him from the first ing in the first two home day school week does not Section 400 (d), the 15-day reprimand and probation Major (2 violins, cello or viola) three games of the 1990-91 football games of the 1987-88 exceed 300 minutes; rule: Section 400 (d) would through the 1989-90 school football season, and place season for violations of off­ 4. the school has Texas Edu­ allow a student to be year in football for violation of MEDIUM ENSEMBLE CONTEST dhlm on probation until season practice restrictions. cation Agency approval of the considered in regular Subchapter M. Section 400 (g) Section 1109 (d)(5) on February 25,1991. The penalty was assessed by plan; attendance at the participant regarding academic eligibility page 270 of the 1989-90 the State Executive Commit­ 5. the schedule is mandated high school even though the of a student. Constitution dnd Contest Rules RICHARDSON ISD tee. at the beginning of the semes­ hospitalized student had been should read: The SEC has issued a public Abo, Porter HS has been ter and is not changed to allow transferred to another school's WESTLAKEHS(EANSISD) (5) Limitation. A student reprimand to coach Bryan assessed a public reprimand, for more time during an abbre­ home bound program Westlake High School, may enter two medium Spruill of Richardson North Jr. probation through May, 1990 viated school week. provided: the student's class Eanes ISD, has been issued a ensemble events provided High School, suspended him and forfeiture of one win in Section 402. For the purposes work assignments are public reprimand and placed they are different events as from the first three games of football district standings for of eligibility, persons are con­ determined by the home on probation in all UIL listed in Section 1109 (a), (b) the 1990-91 basketball season, the 1987-88 season for sidered high school graduates school; the student continues activities through the 1990-91 and (c) in addition to the and placed him on probation violation of off-season if they received an equivalency to use textbooks from the school year. The penalties limitations stated in Section through February 25, 1991. practice restrictions. credential based on the Gen­ home school; the hospitalized eral Education Development were assessed by the district 1108(g). student never attends a class exeuctlve committee for SOMERSET ISD Testing Program. held in a regular classroom of violation of the Athletic PICTURE MEMORY Somerset ISD has been the home bound ISD; the DALLAS CARTER Codes. David, Jacques - Louis or issued a public reprimand for student's physician certifies Carter High School. Dallas David the 1989-90 school year for that he may return to the ISD. has been disqualified from MUSIC MEMORY French Interior (correct in violation of the Athletic Code. home school and is able to district football honors for the The Bass Clef Book contains Bulletin). participate; the student's 1989-90 school year, and the only official Music Memory MILLSAP HS grades are transferred back to placed on probation in List for the 1989-90 school GREGORY PORTLAND Millsap HS has been issued the home school with him. football through the 1990-91 year. The SEC has Issued a public a public reprimand for school year, for playing an reprimand to Gregory- violation of the Athletic Code According to Section 440 ineligible student in a district PORT ISABEL ISD Portland HS and placed it on and Millsap Coach H.E. Brown (b). students who have an football game. This penalty Jacqueline Pederson of probation in football through has been issued a public option to attend more than one high school within a