VOL. LXI AUSTIN, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER, 1976 NO. I Nine Student Activities Conferences Planned Schools Amend Five Rules Sessions Designed In Referendum Balloting To Help Students Nine Student Activities Confer­ terested in League academic and In spring balloting, League mem­ been amended regarding the start­ against adding Section 22 to Article ences have been scheduled by the literary contests. ber schools voted by a vote of 479 ing date for practice in Conference VIII, "No League member shall League and host institutions for for and 71 against changing the Vol- B Boys' and Girls' Basketball which sponsor individuals or teams in any this year. Scholarship Data leyball Plan, Rule 28 to read: "The shall be Oct. 15 with the first game contest or school competition on a Host schools for these confer­ "We will have information at all first date for practice for girls' vol- or scrimmage to be played no earlier Sunday in a League contest or a ences are: conferences concerning the Texas leyball shall be two weeks prior to than Nov. 1. contest similar to one offered by the Austin, The University of Texas Interscholastic League Foundation the date for playing the first game. 796 school voted for and 52 voted League." at Austin, Sept. 25; scholarships that go to selected The date for playing the first game Huntsville, Sam Houston State State Meet participants and to some shall be the first Thursday in Sep­ University, Oct. 9; runners-up in regional meets," Dr. tember." Arlington, The University of Williams added. "In June we Rule lie of the Volleyball Plan Texas at Arlington, Oct. 16; awarded more than $196,000 in was also amended to read: "No high Schools Will Elect Houston, The University of TILF grants. We hope to have more school volleyball team shall partici­ Houston, Oct. 23; than that this coming year. All pate in an invitational volleyball Odessa, Odessa College, Oct. 30; State Meet competitors in academic tournament held on a Monday, Four Council Members Kilgore, Kilgore College, Nov. 6; and literary contests, and all reg­ Tuesday, or Wednesday except dur­ Four members will be elected to members are invaluable to the pub­ Canyon, West Texas State Uni­ ional meet runners-up are eligible ing a school holiday season. the Legislative Council this year lic schools. versity, Nov. 13; to apply for these grants." Voting was 703 for and 86 against Wichita Falls, Midwestern Uni­ due to expiration of terms. Ballots were mailed to each public changing Rule 24 of the Football school in the four regions involved versity, Nov. 20; Plan in that contact equipment may Conferences and regions affected in August, and nominations are now Kingsville, Texas A&I Univer­ be fitted and placed in the lockers are III-AAAA, IV-AAA, I-AA, and being received and tabulated in the sity, Dec. 4. Booze Ban the first day teams are allowed to IV-B. League office. The five administra­ "Trial Run" work out. Council members still in the re­ tors receiving the most votes in any All student activities conferences Voting in Conference B was 152 gion and conference may be re- area will be named on the final bal­ are designed to provide a "trial At Contests for and 83 against in the change in and, in fact, often are. Their lot to be mailed about Sept. 20. elected run" on many contests for students Administrators and other offi­ Rule 27 of the Boys' and Girls' Bas­ and advice serves the Those whose terms have expired experience and coaches, and to furnish new cials are not being arbitrary ketball Plans. These plans have constituents in are Principal Joel Sturdivant, Rea­ League and their ideas for training for the competi­ not permit liquor gan High School in Houston; Supt. when they will good stead. The Council is the body tion. Demonstrations and practice upon public school grounds. screens all proposed innova­ Drew Reese of Pleasanton; Supt. A. which tests are planned to give students a House Bill No. 531 forbids the E. Baker of Floydada; and Supt. tions and rule changes, and com­ taste of competition and to build up bringing or carrying of intoxicat­ sense and counsel of council James Kile of D'Hanis. PORTER KINS SCHOLARSHIPS The Texas Interscholastic League Foundation is helping to allocate Humble Ex mon their confidence. ing beverages into any stadium scholarships arising from an $80,000 fund willed to provide aid to Texas students. Six students received confer­ "The student activities or field where high school ath­ ences are training grounds for John Porter King Foundation grants this year. letic events are being carried on. many academic and literary cham­ AAA Champ The Bill is quoted below, for the pions," said Dr. Rhea H. Williams, benefit of all public school offi­ Penal Reform Topic League Director. "I urge students and sponsors to attend the confer­ cials : In Informative 1. It shall be unlawful Porter King Bequest Helps ence nearest to them. We will have "Section Humble High School graduate For 1976-77 Debaters instructional sessions in journal­ for any person or persons to bring or carry into any enclosure, Carl Frickman, son of Mr. and Mrs. The debate proposition for the fleet 1, 2, 3 preference voting, so the ism, drama, ready writing, slide rule, number sense, science, and all field or stadium, where athletic Marvin Frickman, won first place in 1976-77 school year is: lowest score indicates the highest Educate Texas Youngsters events, sponsored or participated preference on the part of Texas' speech events including debate. the State Meet in Informative RESOLVED: THAT A COM­ Some conferences will have sections in by the public schools of this schools. By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS in 1920. He worked for the King are being held, any intoxi­ Speaking in Conference AAA. Larry PREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF in spelling." state, B. Ross was Carl's coach in this PENAL REFORM SHOULD League Director Candy Company in various capaci­ cating beverage in his possession Quarterly Available Information Coming event. BE ADOPTED THROUGH­ ties and in 1946 became the presi­ while in or on said enclosure, field The April Forensic Quarterly, The Texas Interscholastic League linked with pioneer days in Fort dent of the company until his re­ All schools are mailed informa­ Carl participated in Debate, OUT THE UNITED STATES. or stadium. analyzing the penal reform propo­ Foundation is very grateful to Worth and devoted one-half a cen­ tirement in 1970. tion concerning conferences early Ready Writing, Baseball, and was The three proposed topics voted "Section 2. Provided that if sition, is now available from the Porter King of Fort Worth, who in tury of his life to the success of the He was active in other business in September. Approximately three Valedictorian of the 1976 Senior any officer of this State sees any on by member schools centered League office for $1.50. The Sep­ his will directed that approximately King Candy Company, a business activities and served as director on weeks prior to each conference, a Class, a National Merit Commen­ person or persons violating the around penal reform, a code for tember issue will be available soon $80,000 of his assets be devoted to founded in 1906 by his illustrious the Boards of the Texas Electric special invitation will be mailed to ded Student, Outstanding Math Stu­ terms of Section 1 of this Act, he pre-trial procedures and penalties for the same price. Neither the providing scholarships for the father, John P. King. Service Company, Fort Worth Na­ ail school in the area. dent and Captain of the Academic shall immediately seize such in­ for all felonies, and compulsory gun April nor the September issues will youth of Texas. tional Bank, Universal Mills and There is no limit to the number Prep Board. Porter King attended the public toxicating beverage and shall control. be in the Debate Kit. Porter King, who at his death at schools in Fort Worth and gradu­ Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. who may attend from any one within a reasonable time there­ He attended the Bicentennial The penal reform resolution was The Debate Kit selling for $5 will age 74, ended an era irrevocably ated from the University of Texas He was a gifted administrator, a school. There is no registration or after deliver same to the County Youth Debates competition and won adopted by a vote of 1139, which include the May and August issues marketing and packaging specialist, any other type fee. The sessions are or District Attorney." first place in the sectional meet and was the lowest score in preferential of the Forensic Quarterly and about and an untiring civic leader. He was free to all students and teachers in­ participated in the Southwest balloting, while proposition number 15 other publications devoted to the a quiet, unassuming, genteel human United States Regional competition 2 dealing with a uniform code of topic. These packets will be assem­ being. He gave unsparingly of him­ in San Antonio. pre-trial procedures and penalties bled as soon as the materials are re­ Slide Rule Entries self to his many and varied in­ He is attending Baylor University for all felonies received a vote of ceived. They should be ready for terests. where he plans to receive a degree 1253. Proposition number 3, which mailing by Oct. 15. The jfact that in his will he jre- Rule Changes Cited in medicine and in the future to concerned compulsory gun control, membered the youth of this state, practice as a pediatrician. received a vote of 1582. Scores re- Early Preparation Continue To Grow who are our greatest natural re­ "Contestants and coaches can be­ Editor's Note: This article is the re­ operate the slide rule is not now and sources, indicates the true human For Athletic Events gin now to assemble data from li­ sult of a cooperative effort by about never has been the prime goal of feeling Mr. King had for people. Girls' Track and Field: Addition to Nov. 1, 1976.) Note. Check OF­ braries, current publications and a dozen slide rule coaches who this UIL literary event. The Texas Interscholastic League of the mile run and deletion of the FICIAL NOTCES Column for Con­ Grid Finals To Be Broadcast government bulletins for use in the asked to remain anonymous. To most sponsors and individuals Foundation is very grateful for the 60-yard dash with the following stitutional Corrections. debate contests," said League Di­ For the last 20 or more years, one involved in Slide Rule, that sugges­ contribution to the scholarship schedule of events. Football: Contact equipment may fitted and placed in the lockers rector General Rhea H. Williams. of the UIL literary events which has tion of discontinuing it because it is fund and through this fund Porter 1.440-yd. relay 6.880-yd. relay be By Diamond Shamrock Co. continue for first day teams are allowed to "Early preparation is a great aid produced some of the keenest com­ not applicable to adult life is com­ King contribution will 2. 880-yd. dash 7.100-yd. dash the For 1976 and for the eighth con­ in bringing the broadcasts of foot­ to contestants and coaches. Orders petition has been Slide Rule. In parable to suggesting that many many generations to come. 3.440-yd. dash 8. One-mile run work out. were Volleyball: Practice may begin secutive year the Diamond Sham­ ball championship games in Confer­ for debate kits received before the spite of many predictions to the .athletic events be discontinued be­ The following students 4.220-yd. dash 9. One-mile relay scholarships two weeks prior to the first playing rock Company will broadcast all ences AAAA and AAA to thousands kits are ready will be filled immedi­ contrary, statistics for the past cause they are not played by adults awarded Porter King 5. 80-yd. hurdles year: date (Aug. 19). The date for play­ AAAA football games from the re­ of fans over the state," said Dr. ately upon completion of the kits. three or four years show that inter­ after leaving high school and col­ for the 1976-77 school Plains High Girls' Cross Country: Distance ing the first game or scrimmage is gional through the state champion­ Rhea H. Williams, League director. "The Debate Kit is a real bar­ est in the event, as well as the cali­ lege. James D. Bean of has been changed from one mile to the first Thursday in September ship playoffs. "This is a most worthwhile activity gain," Williams added. "It will con­ ber of competition, has been on the New Emphasis Asked School; pamphlets, gov­ Louis M. Christa of Poth High one and one-half miles. (Sept. 2). Volleyball tournaments Diamond Shamrock has an exclu­ and we hope that we will have many tain many books, increase. The number of contestants In fact, a majority of the slide School; Conference B Boys' and Girls' may be played on Thursday (must sive contract for the 1976 Confer­ more years of continued cooperation ernment publication lists, and in major practice contests around rule and number sense sponsors with Diamond Shamrock in provid­ the question. I highly Mary E. Lackey of Robert Lee Basketball: The starting date for play at least one match on Friday ence AAA final championship game. studies of the state and in district competition throughout the state seem to feel High School in Robert Lee; for practice is Oct. 15, with the first to be considered a tournament). "The League is proud to cooperate ing this great service to Texas citi­ recommend that schools submit has continually risen. that the present UIL focus on with Diamond Shamrock Company zens." as possible." Ann Marie Schmidt of Fayette- game or scrimmage to be no earlier All Activities (Athletic and Non- orders as soon mathematics and science is too ville High School; than Nov. 1. (This is in this year's Athletics): No League member Developement of Skills limited and is out of balance com­ Nettie C. Simpson of Sidney High Constitution, page 9, as all rule school shall sponsor individuals or UIL slide rule competition re­ pared to other areas. It is felt that School; rule changes are, and schools must teams in any contest similar to one quires the contestant to examine the this focus should, in fact, be expand­ James W. Smylie of Snyder High. cancel games or scrimmages prior offered by the League on a Sunday. problem to be worked, decide how ed to include additional mathematics Billy E. Johnson New Member to approach it, and then make the events, particularly a general math­ proper settings in the correct se­ ematics test comparable to the pres­ quence on his slide rule. During ent UIL science test. these operations he must mentally Marie McCown Cited For Service Of UIL Executive Committee keep up with the decimal point until Slide Rule Contestants At Billy E. Johnson has been ap­ Executive Committee and know that a final answer is reached and writ­ Typical Practice Meets pointed to serve on the State Execu­ he will be an asset to us and will be ten down in a legible fashion. Thus, University of Houston In Teaching, Coaching For UIL tive Committee for the 1976-1977 of great value in the various prob­ the event trains the contestant to 1971-2 = 111 1974-5 = 176 school year. He currently is Coordi­ lems which the State Executive coordinate his thinking with precise 1972-3 = 182 1975-6 = 183 Miss Marie McCown, now com­ Pettus Independent School District, three participants who were nator of Minority Student Services Committee is called upon to hear manual operation of the slide rule. 1973-4 = 104 pleting 37 years in the teaching pro­ has coached participants in both the awarded second, fifth and twelfth in Slide Rule in Conference at The University of Texas at Aus­ throughout the year." The concentration required to do Lamar University fession, 23 of which have been at Slide Rule and Number Sense con­ places tin. 1973-4 = 89 1975-6 = 100 tests. She was awarded $300 in A. the manipulations and keep the de­ years past for her outstanding work Miss McCown is a dedicated pro­ Johnson came to The University cimal point at the same time, along 1974-5 = 99 of Texas from California, having Daingerfield in this area. fessional teacher who has affected with the mental discipline needed to Since 1964 she has sponsored the lives of many young people. She graduated from Pepperdine Univer­ Director take from two to five tests a day, 1971-2 = 54 1974-5 = 74 sity with a Masters of Public Ad­ UIL 1972-3 = 42 1975-6 = 70 competitors at the District Meet has been, as her record indicates, a which is necessary to effectively level and in eleven out of twelve supporter of League activities. ministration degree, and has attend­ compete in the event, results in the 1973-4 = 66 ed the University of Texas at Aus­ Will Serve years has had competitors in the "The League program is effective development of good study habits Thomas Jefferson (PA) Regional Meet. Since 1972 Miss Mc­ when a professional like Miss Mc­ tin Graduate School of Business which are valuable in continuing 1971-2 = 38 1974-5 = 65 where he is working on a Ph.D Cown has had a competitor, or com­ Cown invests time and effort in Associations both high school and college work. 1972-3 .= 54 1975-6 = 90 petitors, at the State Meet each challenging young people," says program in management. Dr. Rhea H. Williams, director Disciplined Concentration West Orange year. Dr. Rhea H. Williams, director gen­ He has served in many areas of general of the League, has been ap­ 1973-4 = 56 1975-6 =58 At the 1976 State Meet she had eral of the League. school administration as a teacher, pointed to two national offices for Thus, the slide rule competition 1974-5 = 40 dii'ector and coordinator in both cur­ the coming year. develops concentration, coordination Roosevelt (SA) riculum and research development. He will serve as a vice president and mental discipline, along with 1972-3 = 87 1975-6 = 110 He brings a background in partici­ of the National Federation of State fostering a spirit of competition 1974-5 = 102 pation in athletics and academic ac­ High School Associations, the gov­ and sportsmanship. tivities and through his experience erning body for 50 state activities Slide rule sponsors throughout Longview will be able to make great contribu­ 1971-2 = 43 1974-5 = 59 NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER associations. the state have been surprised when tions to the functions of the State He has also been appointed chair­ the 1972-3 = 68 1975-6 = 62 Billy E. Johnson, UT Coordinator of asked if they plan to discontinue Executive Committee. man of the Committee on Discussion event now that slide rules are not 1973-4 = 52 Student Services, has been ap­ League Director General Dr. and Debate, the body which selects used as extensively in college and Sherman pointed to the UIL State Executive Rhea H. Williams said, "I am de­ the national debate topic for each industry as they were a few years 1972-3 = 40 1974-5 = 62 MISS MARIE McCOWN Committee. lighted to have Johnson on the State scholastic year. ago. Obviously, simply learning to 1973-4 = 43 1975-6 = 86 ... Coach of Champions. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER SEPTEMBER, 1976 Uhat _Xr/t il/lau Compete Official Notices Scholastic Press In September, the League began its sixty-seventh year of service to PORT NECHES-SROVES shall be no organized OP formal basketball practice for a contestant or a team, before the public schools in Texas. Once again the best competitive inter- Port Neches-Groves High School has been or after school, prior to Oct. 16, 1976, or be­ placed on probation for the 1976 77 school fore or after school, after March News, 12, 1977. Features school program in the nation will be available to thousands of young year by the district executive committee for No interschool scrimmages or games shall violation of Rule 7 of the Track Plan. be played prior to Nov. 1, 1976, or after people in our public schools. THOMAS JEFFERSON March 12, 1977. It is our hope that every BROWNWOOD JUNIOR HIGH Fill school administrator will allow and will pro­ (PORT ARTHUR) First Papers Brownwood Junior High School Band has vide adequate opportunities for the students under his jurisdiction to Thomas Jefferson High School of Port been suspended for the 1976 Calendar year By DR. MAX R. HADDICK Arthur has been placed on probation for the for violation of Article VII, Section 32, d., participate in League activities. Some part of this progarm will meet 1976-77 school year by the district executive of the Constitution and Contest Rules, by State Journalism Director committee for violation of Rule 7 of the action of the Region VII Music Executive the needs of practically every talented boy and girl in Texas. But they Track Plan. Committee. NEDERLAND The first high school newspaper to arrive at the ILPC office have no chance of participating unless the administration provides the HIGH LAKE WORTH HIGH Nederland High School has been placed on this year was the Cuero High School Turkey Talk, dated Aug. opportunity. probation for the 1976-77 school year by the SCHOOL (FORT WORTH) district executive committee for violation of Lake Worth High School Band is placed 20. It is a four-page, five-column tabloid, crammed with news Practically all schools enter the music events and the athletic activi­ Rule 7 of the Track Plan. on probation for the 1976-77 school year VIDOR HIGH for violation of Article V, Section 14, a., of as usual. The Cuero journalists do not have a monopoly on ties. But does your school provide an opportunity for the student to the Constitution and Contest Rules, by ac­ The 22AAAA district executive committee tion of the Region V Music Executive news coverage, but they certainly do set a standard for others participate in drama, journalism, speech, essay writing, or mathematics has declared Vidor High School ineligible Committee. for district honors for the 1976-77 school to strive for. They believe in news, and so do I. such as slide rule and number sense? If it does not, then you are not year in basketball for violation of Rule 8, HOGG JUNIOR HIGH Section a of a Boys' Basketball Plan. The San Marcos High Rattler, dated Aug. 24, came in a being fair to those students in your school who have abilities in these SCHOOL (HOUSTON) STEPHENVILLE HIGH Hogg Junior High School (Houston) very close second. Also a five-column tabloid, the Rattler's first fields, nor are you meeting the needs of many talented teachers. The state executive committee has placed Choir is disqualified for the 1976-77 school edition was a very Stephenville High School on suspension in year for violation of Article V, Section 14, good eight-pager. They are doing great May we urge that every school administrator provide the opportunity the One-Act Play Contest for the 1976-77 b., o fthe Constitution and Contest Rules, work, especially school year for violation of Rule l-f-2, page by action of the Region IX Music Executive in features with excellent photo coverage. for all of his school's talented students to participate in whatever area 73, CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST Committee. 50 Years of RULES. Service WORTHING (HOUSTON) This will be the they wish, in addition to those interested in music and athletics. OAP AREA MEETS ILPC's 50th year to be satisfied with less than your HIGH SCHOOL of service to Texas publications. We One-Act Play contest area meets are cur­ best effort. You have to do your very rently required in all conferences and Worthing High School (Houston) Choir are proud of the record and will do best on every issue. regions, except Regions I, III and IV in is disqualified for the 1976-77 school year for Conferences AAA. The area meet schedule violation of Article V, Section 14, b., of the our best to maintain and improve it. I am hoping to see much more will be mailed by the State Office to all Constitution and Contest Rules, by action of schools as soon as possible following the the Region IX Music Executive Committee. The only reason there is an ILPC is good, original humor in the school l Nov. 1 OAP entry deadline. SEALE JUNIOR HIGH o be of service to members. newspapers this year. Humor can CRYSTAL CITY HIGH Convention Plans add much to reader interest. Try to League rules and regulations are not arbitrarily decided upon by the (ROBSTOWN) Crystal City High has been placed on sus­ The 50th Anniversary Convention make it all fresh and related to your League office, but are formulated by democratic pension in the One-Act Play contest by the Scale Junior High School (Robstown) process. Members of state executive committee for the 1976-77 Band is placed on probation for the 1976-77 vill be the finest we can manage. We readers. Be careful not to use humor the Legislative Council, school year for violation of Rule l-f-2, page School year for violation of Article VII, presently composed of 20 elected adminis­ 73 of the CONSTITUTION AND CON­ Section 32, d., of the Constitution and Con­ re already getting speakers lined as a means of hurting anyone. It is TEST RULES. test Rules, by action of the Region XIV trators representing each conference and region, meet annually and Music Executive up, arrangements made, and some a deadly weapon when misused. CRYSTAL CITY HIGH Committee. review all proposed changes in the CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST HIRSCHI HIGH SCHOOL special awards designed. It should Photo Essay Contest Crystal City High School has been dis­ be about the best ever. If you have TAJD is RULES. This includes amendments of present rules or inclusion of new qualified for district honors by the District (WICHITA FALLS) again sponsoring a photo Executive Committee in boys' basketball for any suggestions for sessions, timing, essay contest. The theme this year rules, which are in turn included in the referendum to member schools. the 1976-77 basketball season for a viola­ Hirschi High School (Wichita Falls) tion of the Boys' Basketball Plan. Choir is placed on probation for the 1976- speakers or anything else, write and is "Classy Comments: A Look at the Only by a majority vote of member schools can a rule be removed from, 77 school year for violation of Article V, HAWLEY HIGH Section 14, a., and b., and Article VII, Sec­ let me know. We will do our best to Classroom Situation." Photos may amended, or added to the CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST RULES. Hawley High School was tion 32, c., and d., of the Constitution and get what you want and need. placed on pro­ Contest Rules, by action of the Region II relate to any aspect of learning, bation by the state executive committee in Music Executive In these days when disregard of, if not disrepect for, all rules seems boys' basketball for the 1976-77 and the Committee. TAJD Membership teaching, student life or any aspect 1977-78 seasons for violation of the Ath­ WILMER-HUTCHINS (DALLAS) The TAJD is our Texas Associ­ commonplace, it is imperative that every one support the rules. Once a letic Code of the League. of school life. Deadline is Feb. 16. The Region III Music Executive Commit­ ation of Journalism Directors. Rules are simple. Entries must be rule receives majority approval, all League members should abide by it, COMMERCE HIGH tee has disqualified Wilmer-Hutehins High School of Dallas from any UIL Music activi­ Through it, we can help our profes­ submitted from publications whose even though the administrator of that particular school The State Executive Committee has ties for the 1976-77 may have voted placed Commerce High Schoo Ion probation school year. sion to grow in all ways. I hope that advisers are TAJD members. against it. This is not always easy to do but it for the 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons in VIVIAN FIELD JUNIOR HIGH is the only way the League Boys' Basketball for violation of the Ath­ you will all fill in the membership Photos, black and white or color, can maintain and carry on its program. letic Code of the League. (CARROLLTON) application sent in our first mailing. must be mounted on 18" X 24" CLARKSVILLE HIGH The Region III Music Executive Com­ THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Schulenou.-g . i, y ,. School Send your application and check to cardboard. The Frequently and regrettably, superintendents and coaches hide be­ mittee has disqualified Vivian photo essay must The State Executive Committee has Field Junior made its placed High School of Carrollton from any UIL fifteenth appearance at the State OAP Contest in 1976. Their TAJD. Please do not send it to have no fewer than three and no hind some such statement as: "This is a League rule and we have got to Clarksville High School on probation participation in music during the 1976-77 for the 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons in Boys' school year. production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST directed ILPC. If you include TAJD mem­ more than six pictures. They may follow it." The administrator or coach who does this uses the League as Basketball for violation of the Athletic Code by of the League. FERRIS JUNIOR HIGH (FERRIS) I. E. Clark won first runner-up in Conference bership fees in your check to ILPC, have been published or not. Each a crutch. He should be strong enough to say: "This is OUR A. Debbie Frank and rule, and the RIVERCREST (BOGATA) The Region we will have to return it. We are not publication may send one entry to: III Music Executive Commit­ Eddie Winkler are pictured above. Named to the All-Star cast were League is the instrument through which it is enforced." The State Executive Committee has placed tee has placed Ferris Junior High School permitted to handle money for any Peggy Collins, Hays High School, -River-crest (Bogata) High School on pro­ Band on probation for the 1976-77 school Debbie Frank, Eddie Winkler and Robin Clark. The coach who tells a boy he cannot accept theater tickets for being bation in Boys' Basketball for the 1976-77 year, but they will be eligible to participate other organization. Route 2, Box 20, Buda, Texas 78610. season for violation of the Athletic Code of in all UIL music events. "Player of the Week" only because the League rule will make him in­ the League. TAJD is now working to improve A permanent engraved plaque JEFFERSON-MOORE (WACO) McKINNEY HIGH SCHOOL the points awarded in League jour­ will be given by TAJD to the win­ eligible is ducking his professional responsibility and failing to make The Region III Music Executive Commit­ The Executive Committee of District tee has placed the McKinney High School Slide Rule Meets Held nalism contests, Individual Achieve­ ning entry to be displayed in that amateur athletics the training tool it should be. He might well explain 8AAA has placed Jefferson-Moore High Choir on probation for the 1976-77 school ment Awards Contests, and all our school for School (Waco) on probation for the 1977 year, but the group will be eligible to par­ one year. Back of entry that, if the boy is allowed to take theater tickets one week, then he might Baseball season for violation of Article VIII, ticipate in all UIL events. services. Join and have a part. It must show student's Section 13 of the CONSTITUTION AND name, school wish to accept a hat the next week, and the following week a suit of CONTEST RULES. FLOUR BLUFF HIGH By 44 Schools In 75-76 is your organization. and district. clothes, and so on, indefinitely. What, then, happens PORT ISABEL HIGH The Executive Committee of District Start Off Right Personal Comments to his "amateur" 15AAA voted to place Flour Bluff High The District Executive Committee of Dis­ School Three universities and 41 high tion-only meets, some limited to You are now setting the stand- Please get your memberships standing? The boy could understand that a line must be drawn some­ trict 32AA has placed the Port Isabel High on probation for the 1976-77 and in School on probation in football for the 1976- 1977-78 school years for violation of Rule schools held tournaments in slide certain conferences only. dards for your publications year. If as soon as you can. Be sure to read where. 77, 1977-78 school years for violating the 24 of the Football Plan and that suspension Athletic Code of the League. from the League be recommended to the rule last year. These meets were State Slide Rule Director Jack you work hard to get the very best the directions. Do not send in cash; Administrators should remember that the League is a voluntary State Executive Committee should Rule 24 or­ MIAMI again be violated by Flour Bluff High School planned to help League competitors Lenhart reported that a number of into your publications now, you will send checks. Do not send any money ganization, set up because administrators wanted an organization to The State Executive Committee has placed during the said probation period. to improve their skills and gain schools had expressed interest in have great ones all year. Do not let to ILPC for any other organization. Miami High School on probation for the LINDSAY control athletics and maintain the athletic program on an educationally 1976-77 school year in Girls' Basketball for contest experience. holding such meets this year. first of the year doldrums cause you Be good, and have a great year. violation of Article VII, Section 19 of the The District Executive Committee has The University of Houston, La- sound basis. League rules. placed Lindsay High School on probation PICTURE MEMORY BULLETIN in football for the 1976-77 season for viola­ mar University of Beaumont and If rules seem inadequate or out of date, if they fail to meet the de­ tion of Article VIU, Section 8. the Awards Tarleton University of Stephenville Page 4 of the Picture Memory Contest Rule. Scholarship sires of the member schools, then there are very definite democratic pro­ Bulletin, under item 2, Representation. held meets. Eligibility Earned should read as does page 80 of the CONSTI­ cedures by which rules can be changed. If changes are desired or TUTION AND CONTEST RULES: . . . High schools holding meets were Thus, if the total enrollment in the eligible needed, let's change them in the fashion outlined in the CONSTITU­ grades is 10 or less than 10, the team is Abilene, Alice, Andrews, Archer composed of two pupils; 11 through 80 pu­ Drama Library City, Boerne, Daingerrteld, TION AND CONTEST RULES. pils, inclusive, the team is composed of three Edin- No Winner Guaranteed pupils; 31 through 50 pupils, the team is burg, El Paso Schools (five meets), Meanwhile, let's all support League rules, and not hide behind them. composed of four pupils. I PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST Lists Plays Goliad, Harlingen, Hebbronville, Page 17 Delete asterisk on "Dondo in D- Hereford, Ingleside, Longview, minor" by Mozart. These new plays have been re­ Cooper (Lubbock), Coronado (Lub- Grant From TILF or UIL Page 30 Add asterisk on "Concerto" by Rimsky-Korsakov/Simon. ceived by the Drama Loan Library. bock), Monterrey (Lubbock), North "The Texas Interscholastic students in school Page 34 Add asterisk on "Senate in g- who qualify to go to State and community activities. minor" by Eccles. Directors should request these plays Mesquite (Mesquite), McAllen, Mis­ League Foundation will probably Meet. All State Meet literary and "There can be no guarantee that Page 37 Add asterisk on "Sonate" by Hindemith. in accordance with published Drama sion, Pecos, Pittsburg, Plains, Jef­ never have enough money to give academic compeitors and all run- any student will get a scholarship, Page 54 Add asterisk on "Sonate for Loan Library procedures. ferson (Port Arthur), Quanah, The League would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Tuba" by Hindemith. scholarships to all eligible stu­ tiersup at regional meets are eligible no matter what the record in UIL Page 66 Should read "Sinfonico Quar­ Walter H. Baker Co. Edgewood (San Antonio), John Jay dents," Dr. Rhea H. Williams, to appliy for grants." competition. The TILF board con­ schools for their fine presentations at half times during the last football tette" by Reicha (pay one). A FLURRY OF BIRDS; REMEMBER WHEN. . . ; THE IMPORTANCE OF (San Antonio), Roosevelt (San An­ League Page 178 PERFORMANCE REQUIRE­ BEING EARNEST. director, said. Williams said that the board con­ siders all applicants and picks those season by drill teams, pep squads, and bands. We have in Texas one of MENTS, first paragraph should read: "All tonio) Samuel Clements (San An­ Class I and Class II vocal solos will be sung Dramatic Publishing Co. "We will not stop trying, but siders the applicants' records of it believes meet the criteria best." the finest music programs in the nation. Our hats are off to the hundreds in any published key." BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON; tonio), San Angelo (2 meets), Sher- scholarships for all would just be competition in UIL contests, high Page 124, Article III, COBBLER, STICK TO THY LAST; DEAR TILF is a non-profit organization Section 5., should MISTER NOAH; THE HAUNTED man, of directors, student assistants, and participants who worked long and read: AUDI­ Stanford, Boswell (Saginaw), impossible," he added. "We give ap­ school grade records, college ent­ with no funds of its own. All of the AAAA High schools with an average TORIUM ; MR. WINKLER'S BIRTHDAY West Orange, Zapata and Alvin. hard to prepare our first-rate halftime musicals and marches. membership of 1220 or more students in PARTY ; THE OPEN WINDOW ; SILENT proximately 165 scholarships. This rance examination test scores, finan­ scholarship money is donated grades 9-10-11-12. SNOW, SECRET SNOW; VIOLETS, There were many smaller invita^ is only a fraction of the number of cial need and record of participation These drill teams are a vital part of our football pageantry. Their prac­ AAA High schools with an average GLADIOLAS AND ARTHUR'S BREAK­ through TILF by interested founda­ membership of 550-1219 students, inclusive, FAST ; WHERE HAVE . ALL THE tions and individuals. The ticed routines and precision add much color and enjoyment to our in grades 9-10-11-12. GHOSTS GONE? board ad­ AA High schools with an average mem­ Performance Publishing ministers the funds, subject to the games. Students who take part in these activities have to be just as bership of 240-549 students, inclusive, in BOTTOM'S DREAM. grades 9-10-11-12. Samuel Frnch, Inc. conditions set by the donors. Some hard-working and as disciplined as the athletes. They spend many hours A High schools with an average mem­ THE AMEN CORNER; BALLS AND doners require that recipients major bership of 125-239 students, inclusive, in OTHER PLAYS; BLACK FIRE; DUET; Contests Ease Tensions, in practice and make many sacrifices to be members of their respective grades 9-10-11-12. ELIZABETH I AND OTHER PLAYS; in specified subject matter areas and RECOMMENDED FIVE PLAYS BY ED BULLINS; FIVE organizations. MUSIC PLAYS BY SAM SHEPARD; FOUR others that students attend certain JUDGES DYNAMITE PLAYS; FOUR MOKE colleges or universities. The League has always maintained that, to be truly educational, its SHERLOCK HOLMES PLAYS; The following name should be added to GALILEO; GAMES AND AFTER Build Community Unity TILF policy is always program should involve every one in high school in some way. While a the 1976-77 Recommended List of Judges LIVERPOOL; THE GREAT AMERICAN to adhere for League Music Competition: Ross Hay, LIFE SHOW; THE MOD DONNA AND to the requirements set by the don­ limited number of students participate on the field as athletes, thousands P. O. Box 396, Van. Texas 75790. SCYKLON Z; NEW AMERICAN PLAYS, By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS tensions are as high as they are. Students should be advised ors. BOYS' AND GIRLS- VOL. I; THE NEW LAFAYETTE THE­ League through assembly, through more are active in the bands, the drill teams and the pep squads; many ATRE PRESENTS ; NEW PLAYS FROM Director Supervision Essential local "I wish we had much more BASKETBALL PLAN RULE 27 THE BLACK THEATRE; organiations, radio, and television others attend and cheer for their teams; thousands of interested parents NEW THEATRE IN AMERICA: The League has for many years It must be kept in mind that for money," Williams said. "TILF has Change dates in first paragraph to read: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS; PIRAN­ League activities to produce how they can use their talents in the and citizens participate vicariously In Conference B girls' basketball, there DELLO'S contended that one of the best "re­ the had a steady growth and we expect in this program. Through them, we ONE-ACT PLAYS; SARAH B. various fields of League activities. shall be no organized or" formal basketball DEVINE AND OTHER PLAYS; SCRIPTS lease valves" for student tensions maximum benefits, they must be it to continue to grow, but I doubt if are reaching our goal of maximum enjoyment. practice for a contestant or a team, before 4 ; SIX FLAYS BY SLAWOMIR MROZEK ; carefully planned Further, proper recognition must or after school, prior to Oct. 15, 1976, or be­ THE TOOTH OF CRIME AND GEOG­ and emotions is extracurricular ac­ and supervised to there will ever be sufficient money Thanks again to every one who has worked so hard to make the fore or after school, after Feb. 26, 1977. No RAPHY OF A HORSE DREAMER; THE see that the students are encour­ be given to all contestants, and not interschool scrimmages or games shall tivities, properly directed and con­ for all eligible be UNSEEN HAND AND OTHER PLAYS: to athletes only. students to be grant­ Leagues' fall football season so memorable. Each group depends upon played prior to Nov 1, 1976, or after Feb. WELCOME TO ANDROMEDA; THE trolled. aged and directed into desirable ed scholarships. 26. 1977. WHITE LIARS AND BLACK COMEDY: channels. Furthermore, the other; without the cooperation of any of the groups, team, pep In Conference B boys' basketball, there WHO'LL SAVE THE PLOWBOY? It is gratifying to see that most if we are to Social Values "We started in 1959 with only one channel these drives, we must pro­ squad, drill team, or marching band, our great competitive school boards, school administra­ The "cathartic value" of League $250 grant. We are proud of the program vide wider representation in tors, and coaches are now firmly all activities means that pent-up ten­ growth and the records earned by would lose some of its vigor and appeal. Again, our congratulations. League activities. Not only athletes ***** convinced that it is important to sions and emotions will be expended our scholars. We will never cease _xL/ aaazineA carry on a sound educational pro­ should have a chance to take part in in debating, in acting, or in march­ working to increase the grants." If the world laughs at you, laugh right back. It's just as funny as you gram which provides students them, but also students interested ing or singing, rather than in mis­ EFFECTIVE EDITORIAL WRITING by Good book for any school journalism library an are. Rod Vahl. Quill and Scroll Foundation, and a great help for novice and experienced opportunity to participate in such in music, drama, speech, journal­ chievous acts, in fighting, or in School of Journalism, State University of yearbook advisers. MRH. ism, other Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242. $1 per copy. activities. Especially is this now contests; not only golf destruction of property. In addition $.75 per copy for five or more. SIMPLE & DIRECT by Jacques Barzun. true in these days when schools are and tennis, but also math, science to the "cathartic" benefits, students Quill and Scroll's newest publication Harper & Row Publishers, New York, should be of great value to all newspaper 1975. being integrated, when students are and spelling should be made avail­ participating in contests act as staffs. It is an interesting and instructional No matter how much native talent and able to students. University Interscholastic League treatise on editorials that should improve training a writer may have, there conies a being moved from one part of the catalysts to bring the community the opinion pieces of any staff. Recom­ time when he needs help in making his work city to another, and when social Let Students Know together. League activities have mended for all journalism classrooms. MRH sparkle. This book can give that help. It Directory .qer9.)RWBK. jmendriinmfs mf wgfm b provides no pat formula for good writing. probably breached more racial and but gives examples of good and bad, along social and State Executive Committee: Jerre S. Williams, YEARBOOK PLANNING, EDITING AND with excellent discussion of problems in economic barriers than Chairman; Lynn F. Anderson, Dr. Bailey PRODUCTION by N. S. M. Marshall, Dr. Lynn W. McCraw, Dr. A. R. Schrank, Miss Betty Thompson, Dr. Patterson. The written communication. Highly recom­ any other phase of the educational Iowa State University Press. Ames, Iowa mended for advanced students and teachers Johnny Baitz Jessee J. Villarreal, Billy E. Johnson, Dr. Rhea H. Williams. 50010. Legislative Council: Ed Irons, Chairman; Glenn Reeves, Vice Chairman ; W. H. Byrd, in need of extra instruction in the art of program. On the athletic field or Joel Sturdivant, C. N. This is a book that every yearbook staff written communication. MRH. Boggess, Bill Vardeman, M. J. Leonard, Drew Reese, A. E. member, editor, and adviser should read, j drama stage or music platform, Baker, A. C. Newsome, Charles Evans, Kenneth Flory, Kenneth Sams, Jack John­ "CLICK" THE YEARBOOK PHOTO­ study and ponder. It is characterized by GRAPHIC SYSTEM by Mike Sullivan. son, Horace Francis, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Earl R. Tate, R. D. Elsom, sound, B Champion students soon learn they must work James solid discussion of the whole spec­ J osten 's/American Yearbook Company. Kile. trum of yearbook problems. The examples 1975. together to succeed, regardless of Director General ...... Dr. Rhea H. Williams are well chosen and the photography section Once a yearbook adviser who took ^up Director of Athletics ...... _...... Dr. Bailey M. Marshall valuable. Highlay recommended for all photography to get the book out, Sullvian their background. This cooperative yearbook staffs and school libraries. MRH. Director of Music ...... _...... _...... Dr. Nelson G. Patrick has put together an easy-to-follow plan for attitude is carried over into I BELIEVE by Grant Teaff and Sam Blair. organizing and producing good yearbook In Persuasive the Director of Journalism ...... Dr. Max R. Haddick Word Book PPublishing Company, Waco- photos with a minimum of hassle. community when they observe the Director of Drama ...... ^...... ^...... Lynn Murray Texas, 1975. The 47-page booklet, generously laced Johnny Baitz I Believe is primarily the story of Grant with descriptive illustrations and sample won first place in students of various races and cul­ Teaff his career, his beliefs, and his rela­ pictures, covers everything from basic staff Conference B Persuasive Speaking tures working together in order tionship with his family, his team members, organization, darkroom and camera sup­ to his staff, his friends, his fans, and his God. plies and set-up, procedures from assign­ contest at the 1976 State Meet. Son achieve a specific goal. There is no INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER A very inspirational book for anyone and ment to finished print and suggestions for not a book just for coaches. The book of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Baitz of greater opportunity to cement our Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau is adequately covering the school year in pic­ more inspirational and does not present tures. Of special help are his common sense Sagerton, Johnny was coached b\ society than in properly controlled of Public School Service, The University of Texas, Box 8028, 2622 Wichita,, Austin 78712. coaching methods or techniques in any de­ suggestions for getting the correct ex­ Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription : $1 per year plus 5 cents tax. lineated form. The book does point out posures, the best types of supplies and gen­ Bobby Robison of Sagerton High. extracurricular activities. RANDOLPH CHAMP Richard Teaff's thoughts on motivation, which coin­ eral rules for good development of negatives cide with Maslow's Theory of Motivation. and prints. Johnny participated in Oral Read We urge every school board, Anderson placed first at the 1976 Rhea H.Williams...... Editor EVERY KID CAN WIN by Cal Botteril and THE YEARBOOK WORKBOOK by Lindy ing as a freshman and in the Edi every administrator, coach, and di­ Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Terry Orlick. Nelson-Hall, Chicago, 1975. Conference AA State Meet in in­ Editor Wagy. Josten's/American Yearbook Com­ An excellent book for fans, coaches, pros­ toral Writing contests of 1974 and rector of League contests to en­ pany. 1975. pective coaches, administrators and par­ formative speaking. Currently, An­ Second «lus pootaz* paid at Austin, Texu. Subseriptiom: f 1 per year phu ( eenta tax. A fine instructional workbook, with a ents. Authors point out ills in athletic activi­ 1975. He won second in regional in courage and motivate our students very good teacher's manual. It contains in­ ties when proper supervision at home and Editorial derson is attending Baylor Univer- struction in all phases of yearbook work and on the field is not provided. They also sug­ Writing in 1975. to participate in League activities VOL. LXI SEPTEMBER, 1976 NO. 1 tests to help the teacher measure staff un­ gest ways to start children right so they will He participated in football, tennis JOHNNY BAITZ to achieve the objectives siyt in Waco. (See his story on page derstanding of the materials. It is well- enjoy sports and receive proper benefits mentioned organized, extensive, and very well done. from their participation. and basketball at Sagerton High. ... Speech Champion. above. 3.) SEPTEMBER, 1976 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters 1975-76 Choral Sweepstakes Winners Educational Theatre Region I Region II (Abilene), Ron Hardin; Lincoln (Abilene, (San Antonio), Mary Ann Winden; Boys— AAAA—Mixed: Pampa, John Woici- AAAA—Mixed: Cooper (Abilene, 2nd 2nd Group), Ron Hardin; Mann (Abilene), MacArthur (San Antonio), Virginia Flood. Conrad Bratton; Mann (Abilene, 2nd OAP Handbook kowf ski; Treble—Amarillo, George Biffle ; Group), Bobbie Sumerlin. Region XIII New Pampa, John Woicikowfski; AAA—Mixed: Iowa Park, Darrell Dick; Group), Conrad Bratton; Boys—Mann Year Boys—Pampa, AAAA—Mixed : Calhoun Begins ( Port Lavaca) , John Woicikowfski. Snyder, Bill Lyon. (Abilene), Conrad Bratton. John Williams. AA—Mixed: Phillips, Randy Talley; CCC—Mixed: Glenn (San Angelo), Mary Region III CCC—Treble: Travis CPort Lavaca), Treble—Phillips, Randy Talley. Ann Roberson; Lincoln (Abilene), Ron AAAA—Mixed: Irving, James Moore; Sonya Holesovsky. Will Be Out Soon CCC—Mixed: Bonham, Jeff Ingham; Hardin; Madison (Abilene, 2nd Group), Lake Highlands (Richardson), Marjean Region XIV Treble—Dumas, Joan Weber. Era Jo Lester; Mann (Abilene, 2nd Edgar; MacArthur (Irving), Danny Hart; AAAA—Boys: Jones (Beeville), Jerry With All NewStaH CC—Mixed : Perryton, Tommy Simmons. Group), Conrad Bratton. Treble—Lincoln North Mesquite, Jim Casey; South Garland, Neuenschwander. ByLYNN MURRAY Carol Barnes; Treble—Highland Park AAA—Mixed: Bishop, Carolyn Casper; By NELSON G. PATRICK (Dallas), Don Waugh; Irving, James Calallen (Corpus Christi), Sandra Glover; State Drama Director Moore; MacArthur (Irving), Danny Hart; Gregory-Portland, Melva Sebesta. State Music Director Mesquite, Rosemary Heffley; North Mes­ CCC—Mixed: Adams (Alice), Rick quite Jim Casey; Pearce (Richardson), Harding. The golden year is past and a new era is beginning. The Wade Bennett; Boys—Mesquite, Rosemary Region XV It's that time of year again: marching bands, football games Heffley. AAAA—Mixed: Edinburg, Bill Gorham ; 50th Anniversary was a great year, but we can't afford to AAA—Mixed: Berkner (Richardson), Hanna (Brownsville), Robert Cruhm; Har- and half-times, choirs, what to sing or play, what happened to J. T. Hightower; Treble—Berkner (Rich­ lingen, Robert Irby; McAllen, Ed Haw- stand still. I expect a continued growth in enrollment and a ardson) , J. T. Hightower. kins; McAllen (2nd Group), Edward the violin and a thousand other questions and problems. But CCC—Mixed: Lake Highlands (Richard­ Byrom. major growth in quality. Our numerical goal this year is 950 son ), Woody Christman; Richardson North, CC—Mixed: South (Edinburgh), Sampy all of these will be resolved probably not as well as you Glenda Caddel; Richardson West, John Kil­ Wall. entries, with major emphasis on increased participation in gore ; Treble—Richardson North, Glenda Region XVI wanted them to, but better than you thought they would be. Caddell. AAAA—Mixed: Coronado (Lubbock), inferences B and A. There is no reason why other confer­ CC—Mixed: McDonald (Mesquite), Fred- Ken Fulton; Coronado (Lubbock, 2nd We've had our problems, too: Mrs. Burch has retired, Jerry erica Braidfoot; Travis (Irving), Teresa Group), Ken Fulton; Coronado (Lubbock, ences should not participate 100 %. Bledsoe ; Treble—McDonald (Mesquite), 2nd Group), Ken Fulton; Monterey (Lub­ Taylor has taken a job in San Angelo, and I'm about six weeks Frederica Braidfoot; Travis (Irving), bock), 2nd Group, Marjore Newton; Treble Our major goal for the 51st year is the continued improve­ Teresa Bledsoe; Boys—McDonald (Mes­ —Monterey (Lubbock), Marjore Newton. late with office work and procedures. But in time, these adjust­ quite) , Frederica Braidfoot. AAA—Mixed: Lamesa (2nd Group), ment in the quality of our program. The 50th Anniversary C—Mixed: Houston (Garland), Beverly Larry Wesson. ments will be made. Russell. CCC—Mixed: MacKenzie (Lubbock), State OAP Contest was ample proof that secondary theatre in Region IV Jeffrey Berta. AAAA—Mixed : Longview, Naomi Short; CC—Mixed: Hutchinson (Lubbock), Texas can be of professional quality, and I urge all directors to Mrs. Burch Missed Lufkin, Don Hutson; Lufkin (2nd Group), Rubyetta Cain. Mrs. Burch has been music secre­ caught short for lack of informa­ Don Hutson ; Nacogdoches, Barbara Reid ; Region XVII strive for the standards of quality demonstrated during the Treble—Nacogdoches, Barbara Reid. AAAA—Mixed: Alrin, Elva Ulbrich. tary for the past 17 years. She prob­ tion. AAA—Mixed: Henderson, Imogene AAA—Mixed: Brazosport (Freeport), State Meet. Holmes, Jacksonville, Danny Hensley; Kil­ Lucille Levine. ably knows more about the music Not only was Jerry an excellent gore, Michael Rogers;' Pine Tree (Long- Region XVIII New Handbook contest manager. This new contests than anyone else, as well as assistant, he is a personal friend, view) , Dennis Boyter ; Treble—Henderson, provi­ Imogene Holmes. AAA—Mixed: Round Rock, Phyllis Hen- The HANDBOOK FOR ONE- sion in Rule 3,b does not reduce the knowing most of you by voice or Jerry played in the Austin Maroon CCC—Mixed: Pine Tree (Longview), Lu- derson. FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON The first runner-up in the 1976 Confer­ anne Fugler; Pine Tree (Longview, 2nd A A—Treble: Westlake (Austin), Mal­ ACT PLAY DIRECTOES, JUDGES ivork load of some directors in the name, though seldom seeing you ex­ band at the time I was director. He Group), Luanne Fugler ; Treble—Foster colm Nelson. AND CONTEST MANAGERS, cept on rare occasions. Mrs. B. de­ is an excellent horn ence B OAP Contest was scenes from FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON (Longview), Carolyn MeClain. C—Mixed: Round Rock, Karen Gruber; district, but it does note that direc­ performer, or­ CC—Mixed: Lufkin West, Treble—A&M Cons. (College Station), ighth Edition, is at the printer's directed by Mrs. Kathryn Hagins of Fort Worth's Masonic Home High James Queen ; tors should not serve as the "Official veloped a personality for each of ganist and pianist, reads and speaks Treble—Lufkin West, James Queen ; Boys— Ellen Fearneyhough. and should be available by early Lufkin West, James Queen. Region XIX Contest Manager." This new rule you through your letters, telephone German well and has an excellent School. The production was the school's third consecutive appearance Region V October. This HANDBOOK super- AAAA—Treble: Arlington, Dan Rash. AAAA—Mixed: Clear Lake (League will likely create the necessity of conversations and associations. For background in music literature far at the State OAP Contest. Pictured above are Konnie City), Milton Pullen ; Clear Lake (League Clarke, Bill CCC—Mixed: Bedford, Cathy Dalrymple ; cedes all previous issues and old considerable education on the part example, she maintained a complete above the average. I predict that Central (Euless), Cherrie Rose; Harwood City, 2nd Group), Milton Fullen; LaPorte, Becker and Donald Hines. Hines received the Samuel French Award for (Bedford). Bobbie Douglass. Fred Ratliff ; Treble—Dobie (Pasadena), handbooks should be filed away or of some interested record for each judge. From these, Jerry will become one of our out­ C. J. Leslie; Boys—Clear Lake (League and dedicated ad­ Most Outstanding Performer in Conference B. Bill Becker was named to Region VI City), Milton Pullen. discarded. A special order form will ministrator or teacher. Neutral di­ she would build images and person­ standing music educators. AAAA—Mixed: Big Spring, Jack Bow­ AAA—Mixed: Humble, Judy Williams. CC—Mixed: se mailed to all schools the moment rectors from ality traits from the written com­ the Honorable Mention All-Star Cast. ers; Lee (Midland), Douglas Browne; Parkview (Pasadena), Mar- other conferences or Treble—JBig Spring, Jack Bowers; Boys— garet Cavenagh; Seabrook (League City), the OAP HANDBOOK becomes districts ments. There was hardly a contest Welcome, Ike Lee (Midland), Douglas Browne. Martha Card; South Houston (Pasadena), would make very good con­ AAA—Mjxed: Monahans, Ken Mills; Suzanne Jackson; Webster (League City), available. Order your copy as soon test managers for OAP. action that she missed. Ike Nail, formerly of Midland, has Treble—Monahans, Ken Mills. Clydene Miles. as you get the order form. This new Mrs. CCC Mixed: Edison (Midland), Debbie Activities Conferences B. was a people-centered taken over Jerry Taylor's responsi­ Pope; Hood (Midland), Barbara Acreman. publication reflects changes made in person. In her small office sur­ bilities. Ike has been teaching 12 CC—Boys: Alamo (Midland). Debbie Numerous changes have been Director Releases Pope. ;he past three years and should be made in all sections of the HAND­ rounded with files of correspond­ years in Texas public schools. Most Region VII Cage Rule considered a major revision. ence, telephone logs and minutes of AA—Mixed: Brownwood, Dorothy Mcln- BOOK and future columns will focus of you know him for his outstanding tosh ; Treble—Brownwood, Dorothy Mcln- A number of changes have been meetings, Mrs. B. constructed per­ contest record and the musicianly tosh. on some of the changes. Drama di­ Region VIII On Fouls made in the Eighth Edition. One im­ sonalities of all her contacts and performances of his fine bands. Drama Deadline rectors' sessions at each of our nine AAAA—Mixed: Killeen, Nick Boltz; portant change is the return of student activities conferences this was surprisingly accurate. Nail, as with Mrs. Wilson, had to Lynn Murray, state drama direc­ March 28-April 2 Only week for Temple, Dwayne Marshall; Treble—Kileen, Dramatists Play Service Nick Boltz; Richfield (Waco, 2nd Group), as a par- fall will be directed toward this re­ Yes, we will miss Mrs. B. She take over at a time when I could not tor, has released the following district One-Act Play contests, ex­ Donald Balmos ; Boys—Killeen, Nick Boltz. Approved ;icipating and approved CCC—Mixed: Manor (Killeen), Linda publisher. vision. was a friend to the music people be in the office, but this did not slow schedule for schools participating in cept in Regions I, III, and IV in Pennington; North (Waco), George Uland. All scripts that appeared on the C—Treble: Bonham (Temple, 2nd All committees of the UIL have The thrust of most changes in the and a devoted secretary every­ him down in the least. Ike moved in the League One-Act Play Contest: Conference AAA, which do not re­ 1973 Approved Group), Debbie Tidwell. approved the girls' and boys' bas­ Lists have been re­ director's section is toward clarifica- thing that an administrator could and immediately picked up the work Oct. 15 First day for organizing quire area meets. Region IX turned and directors ketball rule that players must raise intending to ;ion of administrative procedure. I ask for from keeping up with birth­ where Jerry left off, starting perpa- Spring Meet districts. OAP plan­ April 11-16 Area One-Act Play AAAA—Mixed: Cy-Fair (Houston), select plays John Scarcella; Treble—Cy-Fair (Hous­ their hand after fouling. This rule not on the Approved ipoe it is a little more understand­ days to driving me to complete or ration for the new year. ning meeting time. contests. Last week for Regions I, ton), John Scarcella; Lee (Houston), Lists may consider those published Elearnor Grant. was widely accepted by the girls' able. The revisions in contest man­ to study unpleasant tasks. Not only Ike will be answering most of Nov. 1 Last day for filing One- III, and IV in Conference AAA, AAA—Mixed: Huntsville, Patty Davis. and boys' basketball coaches. The jyy DPS. Directors must remember agement and guides for the critic will I miss her, but so will you. your questions by telephone; he Act Play Enrollment Cards and which do not require area OAP C—Treble: Arnold (Houston), John Hemmenway. main criticism was that the officials that DPS will not allow "cuttings" iudge should further air communi­ For you and myself, we wish Mrs. has already started memorizing the double representation notification meets. Region X did not enforce this rule as they of long plays. They will usually cation. Contest management con­ B. a happy and long retirement. C & CR, an essential prerequisite, to the State Office, under the pro­ April 18 Last day for filing en­ AAA—Mixed: South Park (Beaumont), Bill Simmons. shoud have. rant permission for a scene, act, or tinues to be the key to an effective Vickie Wilson and helping to organize the Execu­ visions of OAP Rule l,a, Represen­ tries in regional One-Act Play con­ CC—Boys : Vidor, Lorene Sowell. group of scenes more or less in play C—Mixed: MacArthur (Beaumont), Nan All coaches, school administrators contest. We must continue to focus Replacing Mrs. Burch is Mrs. tive Secretaries Workshop, as well tation. District OAP participation tests. Lee. sequence, preserving continuity. Region XI and the League office should urge on ways to improve administration Vickie Wilson. Of the some 40-50 as making preparations for the list, district OAP transfers and area April 18-23 Only week for er- AAA—Mixed: Tivy (Kerrrille), Billy the officials to enforce this rule as Drama Loan Library and management of OAP. applicants, there was no doubt as mataehing contests. organization mailed to all schools. gional One-Play contests. Morris. The Drama Loan Library has all Region XII well as all other playing rules, said Area Meets Again to which was the most likely succes­ We welcome Ike to the UIL office Feb. 1 Last day for organizing May 3-7 51st Anniversary State AAAA—Mixed: Roosevelt (San Antnio), Bailey Marshall, League athletic iitles on the Approved Lists, but it Directors must be aware of area sor to this most important post. staff. Spring Meets including OAP. Title Mary Ann Winden; Treble—MacArthur will likely take some time to come One-Act Play Contest. (San Antonio), Virginia Flood; Roosevelt director. OAP meets again this year. The Vickie is organized, both as a Entry Cards mailed from the State bo an agreement with DPS concern­ concept continues to work well, but thinker and as a doer. Other Matters Office to drama directors. ing other plays published since 1969. ;here will be a few structural and Mrs. Wilson is an excellent typist, Space does not permit the discus­ Feb. 2 Last day for requesting We will publish a list of new plays ocation changes because of increas­ high grades in spelling (a necessary sion of several rules and regulations additions to basic set and submit­ received from DPS as they become ed enrollment and changes in sites. quality in whoever does my typing) that have been a source of problems ting plays NOT on Approved Lists Forty Companies Competed available. April 11-16 will be the Area OAP and makes certain of the facts be­ this past year. I suggest that you for consideration as One-Act Play The rule changes in the new week this year. Do not schedule your fore speaking in other words, de­ review the C & CR for the follow­ Contest entries. A $5 fee is required HANDBOOK and CONSTITUTION district play contest that week un- pendable. ing: Article III, 7, Additional Com­ for each request. AND CONTEST RULES are few, ess you are in Regions I, III, IV in Although I was out of the office petition, and Article V, 13, (4) (c), Feb. 23 Last day for filing One- In 50th Drama Contests aut important. When you submit a "lonference AAA. during her first month on the job, twirling competition limitations. Act Play Title Entry Cards with Forty companies of over 500 stu­ other WIZARD OF OZ, Mr. George Keith, Direc­ state in the nation or play request for additions to the basic Enrollment cards have been mail­ Vickie spent the time studying the These are several rule changes. I the State Office. Eligibility Notices dents produced the 50th Anniver­ contest tor. 8. Crowley, sf ANDROCLES AND THE in the world can compare LION, Mrs. Nancy Poynter, Director. set, Rule 2,a,2), along with a play ed to the superintendent (B, A, AA) files, names, state organizations, suggest that you obtain a 1976-77 mailed from the State Office to sary State OAP Contest in Austin with the number of UIL play en­ Conference AAA 1. Snyder, sf BLOOD WEDDING, Mr. not on the Approved Lists, the set or principal (AAA, AAAA) of each procedures and the rule book. These C & CR and review these items. drama directors. last May. tries and few theatres, professional Jerry Worsham, Director. 2. Sweetwater, sf fee is covered by the $5 reading fee. ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN school that was a League member things were so well familiarized that Next issue, we'll try to discuss some March 21-26 Zone One-Act Play "The professional quality of State or educational, have demonstrated ARE DEAD, Mr. Clay Freeman, Director. An additional $5 evaluation fee is last year. The entry deadline this my first day back in the office was of them. Contests allowed in districts with Meet shows made Austin the center finer quality. Nationally known the­ 3. Sinton, sf TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Mr. Slater Loughlin, Director. required for additions to the basic year is November 1. Why not save almost like a continuation, rather Best wishes for another success­ eight or more entries. District OAP of Texas theatre," said Lynn Mur­ ater experts visiting the State Meet Conference AAAA set requested at a later date. 1. Richardson, sf THE COMEDY OF ER­ us both a great deal of time by re- than a first meeting with a new ful year! may not be held this week. ray, League drama director. for the past several "No years have ex­ RORS, Mr. Barney Hammond, Director. 2. Eligible Substitutes ;urning the card now? secretary. pressed amazement at the profes­ Houston Williams, sf THE WIZARD OF OZ, Mr. C. Lee Turner, Director. 3. Mid­ Items 8 and 11 of the "Spring Critic Judging Workshops We welcome Mrs. Wilson to our sional quality," Murray said. land, sf THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF AR- Meet Plan" have always made it staff. You will find her pleasant, TURO UI, Mr. James Buchanan, Director. Two Critic Judging Workshops Winners in Drama All-Star Cast members received UIL Silver possible to find substitutes for the The winners of the 60th Annual State Medals and International Thespian Certifi­ are planned for this year. The first easy to talk with and efficient! 7975-76 Orchestra OAP Contest and recipients of the Texas Sweepstakes Winners cates of Recognition. Best Actor and Best play entry, but students available will be during the Student Activities Jerry's Career Educational Theatre Association and Inter­ Actress received International Thespian to the play director after the eligi­ Region I: AAAA—Amarillo, Eon Wells; CCC—Bailey national Thespian Society Certificates of Certificates of Recognition and UIL Gold Conference at Jerry Taylor has taken a job in (Arlington), Linda Huff; Anne Bonnington ; CC—Hutchinson (Lub­ Excellence, the UIL Plaque and a year sub­ Odessa College, Oct. Hereford, C. U. Nixon; Palo Duro (Ama­ Nichols (Arlington), Linda Huff; Shakel- bock ), Barbara Stack. Medals. The Outstanding Performer in each bility notice deadline are restricted San Angelo assisting Gary Wiley, rillo), David Hinds; Taseosa (Amarillo), ford (Arlington), Linda Huff. scription to DRAMATICS magazine or the conference was awarded the International 30. The drama sessions of this con­ Bill Porter; CCC—Austin (Amarillo), Ira Region XVII: AAAA—Brazoswood UIL Certificate of Recognition were as Thespian Certificate of Recognition and the to those entered in other literary Region VI: AAAA—Odessa, Bill Dean; (Freeport), Kelly Martino; AAA—Brazos- ference are being held in conjunc­ supervisor of music. Most of you Wall; Bonham (Amarillo), David Mc- Permian (Odessa), Charles Nail; CCC— follows: Samuel French plaque. The three top indi­ port (Freeport), Richard Montgomery; CC Conference B contests. A new provision Cutchan. Hood (Odessa), Marvin Wilkins. vidual award winners were eligible to apply of Rule tion with Southwest Theater Con­ know Jerry primarily through the Region II: AAAA—Central (San —Lake Jackson (Freeport), Richard Mont­ 1. Penelope, THE SMALL WORLD OF for UT Austin Department of Drama An­ Region VIII: AAAA—Temple, Harold gomery. $500 2,b,3) allows four company under­ gelo), John Hammerle; Cooper (Abilene), Meehan . MILLIE MC IVOR, Mrs. Janice Trompler, awards. ference, and the critic judge work­ adjudicators' workshops, but these Region XVIII: AAAA—Anderson (Aus­ Director. 2. Fort Worth Masonic Home, sf Paul Kelly ; Wichita Falls, David Holcomb; Region Outstanding Performer, Best Actor. Best studies to be certified as eligible. were a small part of his work. CCC—Jefferson (Abilene), Linda Bratton; IX: AAAA—Spring Woods tin), Gail Dunham; Lanier (Austin), Eliza­ FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON, Mrs. Actress and All-Star Cast members in the shop will allow qualified theatre peo­ (Houston), Barbara Corkins; Stratford beth Dick; CC—Lamar (Austin), Anne Kathryn Hagins, Director. 3. Meadow, sf various conferences were: These substitutes may be used Lincoln (Abilene), Paul Gilehrist. (Houston), Griffith Miller; CCC—Mem­ ple from Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Jerry supervised the office, an­ Region III: Highland Park (Dallas), Ar­ Ivy ; Murchison (Austin), Jerome Brill- THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, Mrs. Noyce Conference It only to replace members of the cast lington Judeflnd ; Kimball orial (Houston), Larry Bush; Northbrook- hart; Pearce (Austin), Danny Knox. Burleson, Director. Danny Fleming, Meadow, Best Actor; Mexico and Louisiana to swered your telephone questions, (Dallas), Carla Spring Oaks (Houston), Patricia Purcell; be certified Wright; Lake Highlands (Richardson), Region XIX: AAAA—Dobie (Pasadena), Conference A Karen Fabian, Penelope, Best Actress ; Don­ or crew and may not be used at the Larry Gebhardt; Richardson, Joe Frank, Spring Branch (Houston), Venita Mac- ald Hines, Fort Worth Masonic Home, Out­ to judge in Texas. collected and organized data and Gorman; Spring Forest (Houston), Kay Barbara Eads ; Pasadena, Alex Pancheri; 1. Coppell, PLAZA SUITE—ACT III, contest site unless someone is re­ CCC—Browne (Dallas), Carla Wright; Miller. Rayburn (Pasadena), Jay Dunnahoo; Mrs. Rosemary Morff, Director 2. Schulen- standing Performer and winner of Samuel Pat Hingle, star of television, mo­ materials for my meetings (a task Northwood (Richardson), Phyllis Giflord; South Houston (Pasadena), Karen Pitts; burg, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING French Award; Mary Beth Macik, Penel­ moved. Directors must be very care­ most difficult to do since we seldom Marsh (Dallas), Chris Xeros; CC—McDon­ Region X: AAAA—Beaumont-Charlton- CC—Deepwater (Deer Park), Jim Guidry; EARNEST, Mr. I. E. Clark, Director. 3. ope; LuAnn Macik, Penelope; Charlene tion pictures, and Broadway (J. B., ald (Mesquite), Mary Butler; Vanston Pollard, Charles Lisnian; CC—Austin Miller (Pasadena), Karen Pitta; San Ja- Rogers, sf THE RAINMAKER, Mrs. Viola Simpson, Sidney ; Jeanne Link, Channing ; ful to use these people as intended. knew just what was needed). But (Mesquite), Carolyn Vandiver; Walker (Beaumont), Pat Chaffin; C—Crockett cinto (Pasadena), Alan Carpenter; South Cornelius, Director. Kenny Lenart, Penelope; Toby Matula, Pe­ CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, (Beaumont), Pat Chaffin; C—Crockett nelope ; Unit Set Change (Dallas), Jane Barton. Houston (Pasadena), Elizabeth Pritchard; Conference AA John Pfaff, Alba-Golden; Ronnie GLASS MENAGERIE, THAT Jerry was a good guesser, and be­ Region IV: AAAA—Longview, James Region XVI: AAAA Coronado (Lub- C—Baker (LaPorte), Charles Jones; 1. Winnie East Chambers, sf A COM­ Baxter, Barksdale Nueces Canyon. Directors who have been trans­ cause of his work, I seldom was Snowden; AAA—Kilgore, Jane Huffstetler. bock), George Robinson; Lubbock, Boyce Queens (Pasadena), Alex Pancheri; PANY OF WAYWARD SAINTS, Mrs. Conference A CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON, THE Region V : AAAA—Denton, Carold Nunez Wyrick; CCC—MacKenzie (Lubboek), Jo Thompson (Pasadena), Barbara Eads. Cheryl Alien, Director. 2. Devine, sf THE Larry Goddard, Cooper, Best Actor ; Janis porting elements of the League- Wilson, Coppell, Best Actress: Michael ODD COUPLE, etc.) will be a spe­ Jackson, Coppell, Outstanding Performer Approved Unit Set will be delighted and winner of Samuel French Awards cial guest at one of the SAC ses­ Debbie Frank, Schulenburg; Kim Tarrant, that the Legislative Council made a sions. Morgan Woodward (television Roscoe; Barbara Green, Rogers; Robin slight addition to the first para 7975-76 Band Sweepstakes Winners Clark, Schulenburg; Eddie Winkler, Schu­ bad guy) and Tom Jones (FAN- lenburg ; George Darsey, Grapeland; Kevin graph of Rule 2,b,5). The addition TASTICKS, 110 IN THE SHADE, Region I: AAAA—Amarillo, Ron Wells; Kileen (2nd Group), John Brewer; AAA— Region XII: AAAA—Churchill (San An­ Weems, Rogers ; Kevin Alley, "Cooper. notes that the approved unit set Fampa, Jeff DoughteD; AAA—Canyon. Copperas Cove, William Marocco; Mexia, tonio), Tony Esquivel; Holmes (San An­ Conference AA CELEBRATION, I DO! I DO!, etc.) J. W. King ; Perryton, Tom Knighton; AA John Ivie ; AA—Hillsboro, Barry Johnson ; tonio) . Charles Vanderhider; Jay San An­ Charlie Gentz, Winnie East Chambers, should be provided at the contest —Panhandle, Gerald Smith; Tulia, Larry West, Bob Nelson; C—Mexia, Steve Flem­ tonio), Dan Schreiber; MacArthur (San Best Actor; Nancy Gill, Winnie East Cham­ will be special guests at the SWT, Prather; A—Sanford-Fritch, Tim Youree; ing. Antonio), Bill Lebergern; McCollum (San bers, Best Actress; Lori Hankins, Winnie site. This provision does not make it Oct. 28-30. Details of this confer­ Stratford, Gary Laramore; B—Miami, Fred Region IX: Klein (Spring), Bob Blanton; Antonio), Carl Lobitz; Marshall (San An­ East Chambers, Outstanding Performer and mandatory that all entries use the Pankratz; CCC—Pampa, Joe Di Cosimo. Stratford (Houston), Doug Sylva; West- tonio) , Charles Kuentz: Roosevelt (San winner of Samuel French Award; Trish ence will be made available later, Region II: AAAA—Abilene, Bill Spencer; chester (Houston), Tom Bennett; AAA— Antonio), Ken Turner; AAA—East Cen­ Hart, Childress; Lesley Wachendorfer, unit set, but it does suggest that it Cooper (Abilene), Warren Thaxton; Min­ Huntsville, Richard Wuensche; Spring, tral (San Antonio), Bobby Kunz; Fleas- Katy ; Linda Phillips, Clyde ; Lydia Spencer, but plan now to attend! eral Wells, Norman Deischer; AAA— J. W. Sedatole; A A—Katy, Fred Fassino; La Joya; Ken Rector, Devine; Matt Hales, be made available. anton, Doug Williamson; AA—Karnes City, This suggests The second judging worshop will Snyder, Don Eiring; Sweetwater, Pat Pat- A—Royal (Brookshire), Tom Burns. Dan Frels; Randolph (Universal City), Devine ; Ken Hopkins, Crowley. that there should be at least one terson; Vernon, Larry Kingsley; A— Region X: AAAA—Forest Park (Beau­ John Bridges. Conference AAA be during the annual convention of Archer City, Lonnie Dooley; Crowell, James mont) , Robert Janecek ; Nederland, Blanton John Schultz, Gregory Gregory-Portland, League-Approved Unit Set (com­ Streit; Haskell, Wendell Gideon; Holliday, McDonald; AAA—Cleveland, Jim Black, RegionXIII: AAA—Calhoun (Port La­ vaca), Edward Zamora; Victoria, Best Actor; Junanne Brock, Snyder, Best the Texas Educational Theatre As­ Dwade Reinsch; B—Bronte, Louis Thorn- shear; Stark (Orange), Don Miller, Wood- Fred Actress; Dane Witherspoon, Snyder, Out­ plete) in the district and it should be ton; CCC—Madison (Abilene), ville, Jerry Brown; AA—Buna, Anthony Junkin ; AAA—Columbia, David Shepherd; sociation, Feb. 3-5 at UT Austin. Joe Mack Sweeney, Fred McDonald; AA—Industrial standing Performer and winner of Samuel Hill; C—Iowa Park, Greg Miller. Michalsky; Kirbyville, Karl Wadenpfuhl; French Award ; Michelle Barrow, Spring ; available at the contest site, avail­ Region III: CCC—Wilson (Nederland), Curtis Newton. (Vanderbilt), J. H. Castellano; A—East Make plans to attend now or you AAAA—Irving, Lee South; Bernard, Jeff Stone. Samye May, Sinton ; Liz Harnden, Gregory able for both rehearsal and perform­ Lake Highlands (Richardson), Eddie Region XI: AAA—Fredericksburg, Wil­ Gregory-Portland ; Sarah Coleman, Snyder ; will miss twelve shows and many Green; MacArthur (Irving), Larry Colvin; liam Brady; Tivy (Kerrville), Avie Telts- Region XIV: AAAA—Alice, Bryce Tay­ Mike Dragoo, Sinton; Greg Baldwin, ance for all entires. It does not nec­ North Mesquite, Tony Anderson; Richard­ chik ; Uvalde, Richard Gibby ; AA—Devine, lor; King (Kingsville), Terry Anderson; Spring; Todd Smiley, Sweetwater. quality workshop sessions in three son, Howard Dunn; South Garland, Daniel E. W. Hallford, Hondo, Billy Harrell; B— Martin (Laredo), Robert Botello; AAA— essarily have to be the property of Falfurrias, Solomon Banda; Conference AAAA days. Bitza; White (Dallas), Gordon Collins; Charlotte, Gerald Bronstad. Gregory-Port­ Stephen Olson, La Marque, Best Actor; the host school, but the host should AAA—Berkner (Richardson), Bob Floyd; land, James Vanlandingham; Tuloso-Mid- Ruth Denney is now way (Corpus Christi), Cheryl Dyer, La Marque, Best Actress; Te­ a Professor AA—Van, Ross Hay. Mike Olson; AA— resa Cook, Waco Richfield, Outstandini be responsible for making it avail­ Region IV: AAAA—Longview, John Hebbronville, Humberto Gonzalez; Odem, Performer of Drama at UT Austin. Ms. Den­ Mike Robinson ; Refugio, Darrell Burditt. and winner of Samuel Frencl able. This change may make it pro- Kunkel; Lufkin, Waymon Bullock; AAA— Award; Debbie Anderegg, Richardson; ney, formerly Director of the Hous­ Atlanta, Charles Herring; Carthage, Region XV: AAAA—Weslaco, Larry Jeanette Taylor, Houston Williams; Clara fiitable to host OAP in the best fa­ Raymond Thomas; Daingerneld, Bill Good- R. Anderson Jones; AA—La Feria, Don Fleuriet; CC— Phillips, Houston Williams; Mark Godden, ton High School for the Pefroming son ; Hallsville, Bobby Goff; Jacksonville, Hoge (Weslaco), Albert Reposh. Richardson ; Gary Davis, Richardson ; Mark cility available and where the unit Val Rose; Mt. Pleasant, Albert Neal; Pine and Visual Arts, joined the Drama Region XVI: AAAA—Coronado (Lub­ Folger, Midland; Steve Wilkerson, Ama­ set can be provided. Tree (Longview), Dee Hood; AA—De- bock), Phil Anthony; Monterey (Lubbock), rillo ; Doug Tow, Amarillo. faculty in late August. Details next Kalb, Don Foster; Gladewater, Don Led- Doyle Gammill; Plainriew, O. T. Ryan; Honorable mention awar dwinners and Sets and Props better; Linden-Kildare, Leonard Walker; Wins First AAA—Seminole, Mickey Owens ; AA—Dim- recipients of the International Thespian month ...... GOOD SHOW! Quitman, Larry Coggins ; White Oak, Ron- mitt, Ralph Smith; Littlefield, Tom So- Society Certificates of Recognition in the A clarification has been added to nie Ferguson; A—Garrison, Randy Daw- Relle; A—Petersburg, Leslie Ross; Sea- various conferences were: son ; New Diana, Stanley Burk; Sabine graves, Bill Woods; Shallowater, Rusty Conference B—Glen Fabian, Penelope; the last paragraph of the sets and (Gladewater), Rick Towler; Spring Hill Sherman ; B—Ropes (Ropesville), Danny Laura Terril, Prairie Lea; Penny Cribbs, (Longview), James Fort; CCC—Foster In Informative Norris; Sundown, Truitt Mitchell; C—Es- Channing; Bill Becker, Fort Worth Ma­ props rule. The restriction that pre­ (Longview), Jim Yancy; Moore (Tyler), tacado (Plainview), Larry Burks. sonic Home; Kreg Keesee, Meadow. vents stage properties from being Marshall Bob Richardson; Pine Tree (Longview), Region XVII: AAAA—Angleton, Don Don Lawler; CC—Judson (Longview), Richard Michael Anderson, grad­ Conference A—Gary Wayne Kosel, Hood ; Dickinson, Don Owens ; Lamar Cons. Rogers; Renee Richardson, Grapeland; used as substitutes for platforms or Charles Parsons. (Rosenburg), S. L. Albritton; AAA—Santa Region V: AAAA—Bell (Hurst), uate of Randolph High School of Duane Mitchell, Bovma; Mark Zimmerman, step units is not intended to prevent Roger Fe (Alta Loma), Steve Richardson; C— Roscoe; Dex Edwards, Ore City. Will Chair Winslow; Denton, Carroll McMath; Lamar Randolph AFB won first place at Santa Fe (Alta Loma), Jim Shaver. A COMPANY OF WAYWARD SAINTS The 1976 State Meet OAP (Arlington), Robert Copeland; Lewisville, Conference AA—Sandra Dye, Devine; standing on a stage property, but is Rex White; Trinity (Euless), Tom Neu- State Meet in Conference AA In­ Region XVIII: AAAA—Anderson (Aus­ Kari Stanfield, Crowley; Jimmy Ledet intended to prevent directors from Contest was the seventh appearance for East Chambers High School gent AAA—Burleson, Robert Grace ; tin ), Verda Herrington; Bryan, Pete Winnie East Chambers; Marilyn Gamble, Weatherford, Henry Schraub ; AA—Bowie, formative Speaking. Ms. Signe Rodriguez; Crockett (Austin), Paula Lubbock Cooper; David Miller, Childress. creating extra elevation or playing Committee of Winnie. The school's production of scenes from A COMPANY OF Jerry Floyd. Crider; LBJ (Austin), Don Haynes; AAA Conference AAA—Paul Davidson, Sweet- Scoggin and Jack Posey coached —A&M Cons. (College Station), Charles areas not a part of the basic set. Region VI: AAAA—Lee (Midland), water ; Susan Carson, Daingerneld; Mary Bailey Marshall, UIL athletic di­ WAYWARD SAINTS won first place in Conference AA. Pictured above Richard in this event. Maxwell; Georgetown, Rodney Klett; Gon- Jo Chapman, Saginaw Boswell; Doris Whit- Ike Nail; Odessa, Bill Dean; Permian zales, Herb Karnau; Round Rock, Gerald This rule is necessarily complicat­ rector, will represent Texas and sur­ (Odessa), Charles Nail; AAA—Fort Stock- more, Sinton; Cheryl Lee, Orange Wesl are Lori Hankins, Jimmy Ledet, Chris Cone, Brad Daigle, Nancy Gill Richard began his UIL winnings Babbitt; AA—Westlake (Austin), Lee Boyd Orange. ed because OAP is a scenically re­ rounding states ton, Don Hanna; Monahans, Dan Gibbs; Montgomery ; A—Marion, Pat Norton ; at the Oct. 7-8 and Charlie Gentz. Lori Hankins received the Samuel French Award AA—Van Horn, Ralph Zamarippa ; A— in 1973 in Informative Speaking and Pflugerville, Dale Reynolds. Conference AAAA—Craig Erickson, strictive contest. Directors that have meeting of the National Federation Clint, Michael Marsh; B—Forsan, Mike One-Act Play was named to the Ail- Richardson ; Wanda Holland, Midland ; Jim for Outstanding Performer in Conference AA. Charlie Gentz was Neel; CCC—Bonham (Odessa), Jack Nail; Region XIX: AAAA—Aldine (Houston), Connelly( Austin Crockett; Tracy Everett difficulty with Rule 2,b,5) should baseball rules committee. Nimitz (Odessa), Ed Handley ; C—Mona­ Star Cast at State in 1973. Karen Johnston; Clear Lake (League Amarillo; Dianna Hunt, Austin, Anderson communicate with the State Office named Best Actor. Nancy Gill's performance won her the title of Best hans, Ronnie Vaughn. City), Richard Bass; Dobie (Pasadena). Outstanding Technician Award winners Marshall is chairman of the com­ Region VII: AA—Brady, James Mellow; Richard enjoys reading and is at­ B. D. Brawn; Lee (Baytown), Charles and recipients of the UT Austin Drama about specific cases. mittee. Rules to speed up play and Actress. Jimmy Ledet was named to the Honorable Mention All-Star Comanche, Mike Brady; Granbury, Kyle Forque; Rayburn (Pasadena), Joe Collum ; Award of $500 were: Bagby; Winters, Kirke McKenzie; B— tending Baylor University for a AAA—Eisenhower (Houston), Lonnie Pol­ Conference B—Rita Short, Prairie Lea At last! Play directors entered in to control unsportsmanship conduct German, Andy Taylor. lard; Humble, Jim Hagood; CCC—North Conference AAAA—David Masterman Cast. Mrs. Cheryl Alien directed the production. Region VIII: Killeen, David Pennington; degree in Law. Shore (Galena Park), James Chauvin. Amarillo. contest can get out of serving as will be considered. 1976 Page 4 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER SEPTEMBER, Duncanville, Brenham State Baseball Champs Posfscr/pfs On Athletics Values for JWany, A/of The Few District, Regional Grid Injury Problems League Athletic Program Based Champions Listed Duncanville defeated South San Kimball (Dallas), Texarkana, Sharpstown (Houston), Texas City, Robstown, South Acute Questions Antonio, 2-0, to win the 1976 San Antonio (San Antonio). Pose Regional Winners: Duncanville, Texar­ Benefit AAAA baseball state champion­ kana, Sharpstown (Houston), South San Maximum Educational Antonio (San Antonio). By BAILEY M. MARSHALL On ship. on the part of some which will develop better men and We Believe State Winner: DUNCANVILLE. Athletic Director By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS the attitude Duncanville won over Texarkana, Director General, UIL college coaches that the League's women for tomorrow. None of the We believe that a properly di­ Conference AAA 5-3 to advance to the finals, while 1. Canyon, 2. Pecos. 3. program and regulations League's programs are gauged to- District Winners: Football, the national sport that has enjoyed the most avid athletic rected high school program in ath­ South San Antonio defeated Hous­ Brownfield, 4. Burkburnett, B. Grapevine, 6. For many years the press, radio should be adjusted to meet their words producing narrow specialists. South Grand Prairie (Grand Paririe), 7. fan and financial support during the past few years, is being letics will be good for a boy, regard­ ton Sharpstown, 6-0 in semi-final Mount Pleasant, 8. Waxahachie, and television news stations have needs. We want to turn out well-rounded less of what profession, trade or oc­ 9. Jacksonville, 10. West Orange threatened now more than ever before. A great concern over play. (Orange), 11. Brenham, 12. Taylor. 13. stressed the fact that the Texas individuals. In fact, if you will ana­ cupation he follows in later life; Brazosport (Freeport), 14. Clemens Ruined Athletes Brenham beat South Grand ( Greg­ injuries by the general public and various governmental agen­ high school athletic program is the lyze our high school records, you shall always be one of the (Schertz), 15. Gregory-Portland and this Prairie, 5-4, for the AAA crown. In ory), 16. Falfurrrias. cies and court cases being lost that have stemmed from some best in the world because it devel­ It should be kept in mind, also, will find that most of the boys who primary factors in the philosophy Bi-District Winners: Pecos, Brownfield. semi-final play Brenham defeated South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie), reasons for football being in this ops such a large quantity and qual­ that many of our athletes have been participate in our high school ath­ which guides the League athletic Mount Pleasant, Jacksonville, Brenham, of the injuries are the main Pecos, 6-0, and South Grand Prairie ity of college football material. In letic program become successful program. Brazosport (Freeport), Gregory-Portland precarious position. This threat is felt more at the high school "ruined" by praise, pampering, and won over Freeport Brazosport, 7-6. (Gregory). weekend when all citizens in their chosen field, re­ Regional Winners: Pecoe, South Grand the fact, after a recruiting devices which have made The League is proud of the many Brazos­ and junior high level since public schools are controlled by of what it is, and the ma­ Prairie (Grand Prairie), Brenham, money Southwest Conference collegiate of them sociological and psycho­ gardless fine athletes it has produced who AAA All-State Team port (Freeport). federal and state governments, and since much of the win their games with jority of them never participate in Catcher Wayne Schmidt, Brenham State Winner: BRENHAM football teams logical cases. The League wants to have gone on to make greater First Base Mark Erskine, Brazosport Sur­ AA for athletic programs is derived from taxes. non-conference teams, our sports develop in each pupil his greatest any form of college athletics. names for themselves on the college (Freeport) Conference veys of successful people who have Second Base Gary Moody, South Grand District Winners: 1. Crane, 2. Fabens, 3. editors and television broadcasters maximum and on this basis ap­ athletic fields; however, we are just Prairie Northwest (Justin), 4. Crowley, 6. Mid­ Adverse Decisions ath­ Hale, South Grand low the waist and catches a knee or "wax long and loud" over our fine proves most heartily of developing participated in high school as proud of the thousands of other Third Base Phil lothian, 6. North Lamar (Powderly), 7. In the past few years, the courts to the fact Prairie Canton, 8. Rusk, leg on his helmet or head area. Texas high school athletic program. great athletes in its program. It letics bear testimony high school athletes who have not Short Stop Kyle Koke, South Grand 9. Gladewater, 10. Linden-Kildare (Lin­ have ruled in favor of athletes and that they are better citizens in their Prairie den), 11. Hudson (Lufkin), 12. Lumberton The main emphasis of their news will be our philosophy, however, al­ gone on into college athletic par­ Outfield Aaron Jones, Brazosport (Free- (Silsbee), 13. Willis, 14. Katy, 15. Robin- against coaches and/or schools in Action Needed respective professions because they port) ; Arlen Thieleman, Brenham; Bruce son (Waco), 16. Elgin, reporting is that the League pro­ ways to consider the many in our ticipation, but have become better Brenham. a number of cases. Also, legal action What can we as coaches and ad­ in the educational experi­ Randermann, 17. La Grange, 18. Medina Valley (Cas- gram produces the finest "prep" program and to see that our pro­ shared citizens through their high school Pitchers Mark Kueckner, Brenham; troville), 19. Devine, 20. Kenedy, 21. Re- has been supported in a few in­ ministrators do to reverse this nega­ ences of a well directed high school Linvel Mosby, Pecos. fugio, 22. Hebbronville. football players in the world and gram does not become just a "foot­ participation and who are now mak­ AAAA All State Team Bi-District Winners: Crane, Northwest stances against equipment manu­ tive attitude toward football ? athletic program. Catcher Nick Junior, Duncanville (Justin), Midlothian, Rusk, Gladewater, that it is a training organization ball factory" for college recruiting. ing outstanding contributions in Creel, Duncanville These losses in the court First Base Leland Lumberton (Silsbee), Willis, Elgin, La facturers. First, we must do everything we whose chief program is to develop their profession, trade or occupa­ Second Base Kenny Baldwin, South San Grange, Hebbronville. room by schools, coaches, and equip­ Good for All Antonio can to eliminate injuries, especially football players for college partici­ tion. Third Base Kevin Jeter, Texarkana Conference A ment manufacturers have resulted ones. We can help Short Stop Donate Lopez, South San the more serious pation. Nothing could be farther It is the belief of the League that Miss Marguerite Taylor It is very easy not to see the for­ Antonio District Winners: 1. Bovina, 2. Junction, in higher liability and athletic in­ Outfield Larry Lone, Duncanville; 3. China Spring, 4. Aledo, 5. Muenster, 6. eliminate injuries by: from the truth. The purpose of the if the experiences offered in foot­ 9. a greater 1927 Typing Champion est for the trees, unless you are Bobby Thompson, Duncanville; Britt Mar- Sanger, 7. Leonard, 8. Whitewright, surance, and consequently (a) continuing to make rules that League athletic program is to pro­ ball are good for a "selected few" ley, Texarkana. Kerens, 10. Elkhart, 11. Hawkins, careful. It is our hope that the Pitchers Keith Creel, Duncanrille ; Rob­ 12. New Diana (Diana), IS. Beckville, overall cost to maintain a football these same experiences are 15. Lovelady, 16. Buffalo, will make the game safer; vide sound educational experiences, that The state typewriting champion shall ert Rodriguez, South San Antonio. 14. Burkeville, team. This legal action has also League athletic program 1975-76 Baseball Champions 17. Shephard, 18. Bye, 19. Burton, 20. Flor­ (b) teaching techniques on the field not provided anywhere else in the good for the many. In fact, the Bye, 23. Poth, 24. emotional for 1927 was Marguerite Taylor never neglect the many for the few ence, 21. Blanco, 22. pointed out the more the many and whole basis for the League's com­ Conference AAAA Orange Grove. that are safer; school curriculum, for School in Harris- may be college recruiting Bi-District ..Winners: Junction, China cases, and therefore increased the is of Milby High who District Winners: 1. Surges (El Paso), 2. (c) continuing to improve safety not for the select few. petitive program in all activities Spring, Sanger, Whitewright, Elkhart, public concern as well as costs. experiences burg. prospects. Bel Air (El Paso), 3. Amarillo, 4. Lubbock, New Diana (Diana), Burkeville, Lorelady, equipment; to provide citizenship 5. Central (San Angelo), 6. Haltom (Fort Shephard, Burton, Blanco, Poth. Few Play in College Worth), 7. Duncanville, 8. Richardson, 9. Regional Winners: China Spring, White­ $5 Million Decision (d) improving our conditioning Eastern Hills (Fort Worth), wright, New Diana (Diana) Lovelady. Bur­ This past fall 998 schools partici­ 10. Southwest (Fort Worth), 11. Sam- ton, Poth. A prime example of a loss that programs in early season and dur­ uell (Dallas), 12. Kimball (Dallas). 13. pated in the League football pro­ Paris, 14. Texarkana, 15. Bryan 16. Con- Conference B will aifect prices is the current case ing the year; and roe, 17. Milby (Houston), 18. Sharpstown gram, with 50,078 boys on the "A" (Houston), District Winners: 1. Darrouzett, 2. Mo- The Riddell case 4. Bye, 5. Novice, 6. against Riddell. (e) providing proper health and with approximately Relationship 19. Scarborough (Houston), 20. Klein beetie, 3. New Home, teams and Coach-Official Bye, 7. Morgan, 8. Blum, 9. Alvord, was lost in a lower court and the (Spring), 21. Forest Park (Beaumont), 22. medical service for the athletes. 55,000 on "B," "scrub" and junior Jefferson (Port Arthur), 23. D eer Park, 10. Default, 11. Brock (Weatherford),12 court has directed Eiddell to settle 24. Texas City, 25. El Campo, Midway (Henrietta), 13. Prosper, 14. West Second, we must do a better job high teams. Out of this total of Johnson (Austin), 27. Robstown, 28. Lamar (Petty), 15. Bye, 16. Bye, 17. Bnl- case is 26. lard, 18. Woden, for $5 million damages. The in pointing out the positive aspects 105,000 participants, no more than McAllen, 29. Highlands (San Antonio), 30. being appealed. If the Athletics, Fans South San Antonio (San Antonio), 31. 19. Neches, 20. Scurry-Rosser (Scurry), currently for 24. Tone 22. Maypearl, 23. Evadale, Sets 21. Wortham, of football to parents, fans, and the 1,000 per year will enter a college Marshall (San Antonio), 32. Del Rio. lower court ruling is not reversed, lies the secret of coaching in | could be had they had the entire Si-District Winners: Surges (El Paso), Bye, 25. lola, 26. Crawford, 27. Troy, 28. general public. We can improve the and participate in collegiate foot­ Too little respect is shown the this Lubbock, Central (San Angelo), Duncan­ Liberty Hill, many head gear companies will have image by: today by members of interscholastics. day to think about what would be ville, Southwest (Fort Worth), Kimball 29. Round Top-Carmine (Carmine), 30. public ball. game official (Dallas), Navarro (Seguin), 31. D'Hanis, 32. Bruni, to cease operation or drastically in­ official must also know his going on that evening. Had they 33. Anthony. (a) meeting with the media to It is obvious that no program can the coaching profession. However, The Texarkana, Conroe, Sharpstown (Hous­ crease prices to cover the cost of capabilities. He must be ready and been able perhaps to rest a couple ton), Scarborough (Houston), Forest Park Bi-District Winners: Darrouzett, New discuss the safety precautions, the be set up exclusively for such a by the same token, the official no (Beaumont), Texas City, Johnson (Aus­ Home, Novice, Blum, Alvord, Brock their liability insurance, which will able to work each athletic contest as hours that afternoon before the tin), Robstown, South San Antonio (San (Weatherford), Prosper, Woden, Neches, safety equipment, the rule changes minority of participants. The longer seems to have the confidence Liberty Hill, mean an immediate and substanial it were for the state champion­ game. But this is part of it. Each Antonio), Marshall (San Antonio). Maypearl, Evadale, Crawford, regarding safety, and the condition­ League's philosophy has always in the coach that he once held. if Quarter-finalists: Lubbock, Duncanville, Round Top-Carmine), D'Hanis, Anthony. cost increase for equipment pur­ ship. He must be "up" for each one must reach back in his hip ing programs conducted prior to and been to promulgate a program to Just a short time ago, the official chasers. game because of his decisions, his pocket and come up with that extra during the season; meet the need of the many, not just and coach gave each other the Public concern about football in­ contest is unfolding before him. strength to perform his duty as well the few. Our free substitution rule benefit of the doubt concerning their has increased rapidly over the (b) explaining the same safety as he is capable of doing so. If not, juries in high school football is to allow as ability to perform the duties that past few years. This acute public precautions to quarterback clubs and Upholds Rules each should find another profession. many players as possible to partici­ each was being hired and paid to do. was accelerated by an un­ other service clubs; and Just as a coach is a basic part of concern pate; it is not our purpose to turn Now it seems that each has already docu­ (c) meeting with parents and each athletic contest, so is the offi­ In Same Boat favorable, biased, and poorly out a few skilled specialists in foot­ been judged by the other before he produced players prior to the season to dis­ cial who must uphold the rules of For this reason, if for none other, mented television program ball, but instead, to turn out well- sets foot on the field or floor to per­ on football two years ago. Schools cuss safety, conditioning, and care the game. In a strange way, they the coach and official should respect rounded persons who will be better form that duty. and other athletic organizations of athletic injuries. During all of need each other. A team cannot play each other. Each has his job to do citizens because they had the edu­ a shame, because each has have and will continue to spend nu­ these meetings we should point out That's without a coach. A game could not and each must do it. Each has pres­ cational experience offered by a a responsibility not only merous hours and dollars refuting the positive aspects of football. a duty and be played without officials. sure on him how he reacts to this properly supervised football pro­ to themselves and to each other, but most of the points in this program, toward It makes you wonder why they pressure is what makes a good These negative attitudes gram. to the young men with whom they but the damage was done. The do not respect each other. Perhaps, coach, a great one and an adequate football are also creeping over into For Many, or Few BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Members of school officials cannot reach many of come in contact. as we mentioned earlier, it is be­ official, an outstanding one. BRENHAM WINS AAA the other sports as well, consequent­ of our colleges are not in­ has that a the people who saw the program to Many The simple word "respect" cause each does not really under­ Each must remember the Brenham High School Cub Team are: FRONT ROW. I to r, Nelson total foot­ men have been point out the program's fallacies ly, we must act now in selling our terested in the League's too many times been forgotten by stand how hard the job is that the group of young Seilheimer, Mark Kuecker, Mike Rothermel, Ronald Heintz, Ricky Weiss, ball program for the many, but before the athletic con­ placed at their disposal for a learn­ and the good points of football and programs and reversing the nega­ both parties other is doing. Thielemann, Roy Finke. BACK ROW, I to r, a program for a selected their life that can be Ronnie Wellborck, Arlen other athletics. tive attitudes regarding high school instead test even begins. ing phase of few. One of the most serious prob­ Must Earn Respect taught nowhere else. No place else Assistant Coach Roy Kokemoor, Manager Jay Alexander, Gary Foster, State and federal governmental athletics if we plan to continue to Neither has an easy job. Yet both lems we have in our high school this athlete perform against Ricky Seilheimer, Robert Fairlie, Lyod Schwartz, Wayne Schmidt, Bruce agencies have also become more in­ enjoy the success we have had dur­ must be capable of handling the job An official must at all times be in can athletic program is recruiting and other young men of equal ability in Logan. volved than ever before and have ing previous years. they have undertaken, or they shoud position to make the proper calls in Randermann, Head Coach Terry a game of strength, stamina, and legislation that affects the not have accepted the responsibility an athletic contest that he works. passed skill. No place else can he face the of football. This concern of the of the position. An official must earn the respect of cost competition that he will face on an legislature may be attributed to the the coach and the young men whom Fence' athletic field. How well he adjusts the general public. When 'Other Side of he has under his protection. This concern of Rule Changes from all this may well go back to is concerned about some­ Athletic Perhaps some of this lack of re­ can be attained only by being in the public what he learns from his coach or the legislature reacts, either spect for the other comes from the good physical shape, having a good thing, the officials he comes in contact with. for political or real reasons. fact that one of the parties has knowledge of the rules that govern To Affect Equipment never been, as the saying goes, "On the sport involved and then apply­ There was a time when a coach more points Safety Emphasis In volleyball, it is currently rec­ the other side of the fence." The of­ ing this knowledge to each individ­ felt he had only to score The following are rule changes team. Now many of them What is ironic about this change ommended and will be required ficial may have never coached, and ual game to the best of his ability. to beat a in the various sports that affect not only do this, but in attitude is that there has been after Sept. 1, 1980, that the net the coach may have never officiated. Too many officials forget what it feel they must equipment for the 1976-77 school also must overcome the calls of the little change in the number of injur­ specifications be as follows: The net An athletic coach is a special means to have "pride" in something year. officials as well. "Looks like we're ies and deaths in football during the shall be three feet wide overall and breed of man. He must be, for he you do. Proper mechanics are often up against seven of them again to- few years. In fact, in Texas we Baseball Rulings 32 feet in length when stretched. deals with many problems that will termed as "old fashion" by some of­ past uight," is a statement often heard have had no more injuries and fewer It shall consist of four-inch square never arise for the ordinary man ficials, yet proper mechanics can do In baseball, the pitcher is pro­ a basketball game. past three years than of dark No. 30 size thread or in his lifetime. The coach deals with much toward maintaining complete before deaths the hibited from wearing any items on mesh Not so long ago, the official felt coaches and admin­ White or orange the emotions of human beings. He control of a basketball, football or previously. Also, his hands or arms which may be synthetic cord. A that & coach would have complete have taken more safety wide double thickness of comes in close contact with the lives baseball game. istrators distracting to the batter. Coaches, two-inch control of the young men at his com­ ever before. If thickness of dur­ of the young men who have been An official should have pride in precautions than players, and bench personnel are canvas or single mand. Now he feels that he must DUNCANVILLE TAKES AAAA BASEBALL TITLE Members of the sur­ placed in his trust. His job is a big himself from the time he walks into there has been any negative change prohibited from using amplifiers or able synthetic material shall instead of 10 in a ROW, I to r, Jimmy Dean, Kevin McClendon, one. Some coaches meet the chal­ the school until the time he leaves. control 12 people 1976 team are, FRONT in football injuries, it has been in other types of artificial noisemakers round and anchor the mesh. It's a shame that lenge; some never quite make it. Pride is not being self-centered or basketball game. Bobby Thompson, Larry Long, Joe Metcalfe. SECOND ROW, Nick the number of paraplegics and quad­ from the bench or field during the Through the top shall run a 3/16 to respect each other in stuck-up. Pride is having the knowl­ men fail to Junior, David Latham, Tab French, Scott Wolf, Norman Boss. BACK riplegics. These types of injuries game. 1/4-inch wide flexible steel cable. this game of life. It could make past Reach Inside edge to do a job and then having Miller, Mark Gibson, Rick Stapleton, Leland Creel, Brad have increased slightly over the Baseball bats must have a knob Through the bottom shall run a 1/8 everyone's job so much easier. ROW, Coach in steel A coach must reach inside of each the courage and confidence to do two years. Most injuries resulting on them. It is recommended that to 3/16-inch wide flexible Missouri H.S. Activities Journal Cason, Keith Creel, Coach McDaniel. are oc­ young man and see what makes him that job to the best of your ability. quadriplegia and paraplegia aluminum and magnesium bats cable. Through each side shall be in­ tackling when tick. He must attempt to help him A little pride never hurt anyone. It curring in open field have a handle end knob securely serted a 3/4 to 1-inch wide wood or be- overcome his faults and shortcom­ goes a long way toward earning re­ the tackier makes initial contact fastened to the bat, and beginning metal rod, which when the net is in­ stalled, holds the sides perpendicu­ ings. He must help him accept re­ spect. in 1978, it will be mandatory for all sponsibility. He must teach him metal bats to have a securely fas­ lar to the floor. Not Easy School Officials how to lose as well as how to win. Coaches, Sports tened handle knob. Scorebook Required Not everyone can win, but every­ An official should never be late Girls' for a contest. He should be early, Basketball Shirts The home team in volleyball shall body can be a winner. prob­ and he should be ready for the job provide a scorebook or scoresheet On top of all the emotional Responsible For Conduct There is only one change in bas­ him, the that he has before him. It's not an Clinics Set that is to be kept at the officials' lems that may confront according to provisions under his players. The coach and the ketball from last year regarding the the easy task. Volleyball table from at least 20 minutes be­ coach must teach the young man DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS game officials must always present equipment. This change states that the sport in­ Let's face reality. Many officials which it was agreed to be played. fore the match, throughout the basic fundamentals of UIL Director General a united front. They must at least Aug. 28 San Jacinto College, any shirts purchased in 1976 will attempt to get his have spent their day working hard match. It shall provide adequate volved. He must Equal Responsibility give the outward impression of Pasadena; Mrs. Dorothy Brown, not be legal if waistbands of any one game a at a job that is perhaps as far from office often receives space for recording rosters, line­ team ready for at least The League working toward the same goal in Director. color exceed four inches in width perhaps, more during the officiating as it can be. Then they When a school charges that the ups, individual scoring, team scor­ week and, protesting phone calls and letters directing the course of the game. Aug. 28 East Texas State Uni­ and/or are less than four inches season. He must teach them the lit­ must rush home, grab a bite to eat "game official let the game get out ing, and time-outs. throughout the school year. Most Proceeding with proper sportsman­ versity, Commerce; Ms. Samye from the bottom of the number. tle things that win games. The and take off for the site of the game. of control," the school or its repre­ All players on a team shall wear such letters and calls charge that ship should be the prime concern of Johnson, Director. blocking and tackling, the hitting Maybe then spend the better part sentative forgets that the school Grid Equipment identically colored uniforms, which both coach and game officials. and fielding, etc. These are the of an hour or two driving to that "The game officials let the contest personnel has an equal responsibil­ Basketball consist of shirts and shorts, or up and In football, players are required things that turn defeat into victory. site. Then they must hurry get out of control." Coaches or ity in game management. Protection of Officials Texas College, to wear four point chin straps, hip skirts, in one or two pieces. The rec­ dress and be ready by the time they Nov. 20 Western school officials never seem to he at Whenever it becomes apparant When the football or basketball Simpson, Director. pads, and thigh pads. Previously, ommended height of numerals on Fire Him Up must be on the floor.. Snyder; Dr. Sid fault. that a player or players are in dan­ fans step in and decide to discipline Texas State Uni­ hip pads and thigh pads have not the uniform has been revised to con­ First of all, however, he must This compares with the coach, Nov. 20 East Under League rules, game offi­ ger of sustaining injuries from un­ the game officials, that automat­ Ms. Susie been mandatory equipment. form with the requirements of bas­ take that young man before a game who has spent his day teaching versity, Commerce; by both teams necessary roughness, it is time for ically involves the school with the ketball. That is, it is recommended and attempt to fire him up to the classes, then he must either take an­ cials are accepted Knause, Director. represent both partici­ administrators, coaches and officials State Executive Committee. It is Track and Field numerals be at least six inches high point that he will perform to the other two hours of his time and per­ and equally Nov 20 North Texas State Uni­ schools while on the field. to get their heads together and to the responsibility of this committee In track and field, the circumfer­ on the back of the shirt, at least best of his ability. Here again he form his duty as a coach through pating versity, Denton; Mrs. Dolores Cope- Under the playing rules of the remove the troublemakers from the to see that all public school games ence of the relay baton shall be a four inches on the front, and made deals with a tricky problem, the practice sessions or he must rush land, Director. and federation rule books game or the park. are conducted in an atmosphere and minimum of four inches and a maxi­ of material that is at least 3/4 inch emotions of human beings. The home the night of the game, and NCAA and the League rule book, coaches surrounding which will promote Track & Field mum of five inches. The stopboard wide. Jewelry and head decorations, coach must know the capabilities of like the official grab a quick snack Unity Essential and officials are in charge of the good citizenship and provide sports­ Texas State Uni­ for the pole vault shall be placed at except head or hair bands made of his players, his team and himself. and be on his way back to the gym Jan. 29 East game and have authority to stop No coach should expect the game manlike training for the high school Commerce; Ms. Carolyn a 105 degree angle from the base, soft and pliable materials, are He must know what they can do and in time for the Junior varsity game. versity, relaxed as they the game at any time it is not going official to serve as disciplinarian for participants. Burt, Director. beginning in 1978. prohibited. what they cannot do. Perhaps in Both are not as