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Vol. XXXV AUSTIN. TEXAS, MARCH, 1952 Number 7 Hours for Beginning Regional Meet Contests Listed by Sites, Districts Regional centers and dates for last date for filing entries in the clusive. Conference A: Districts 6-10, Director General: L. G. Worth- regional meets to be held April Regional Meet will be April 15. April 18: Meeting of tennis inclusive. ington, Tarleton State College. 18 and 19 were announced in an coaches and players, Tech Gym­ REGION I, AA, A A B Conference B: Districts 11-23, Conference AA: Districts 3-5, earlier issue of the Leaguer. The nasium, 9:00 a.m. Also meeting inclusive. inclusive. following schedule for each of the Site: Texas Technological Col­ of golf coaches and players. April 18: Tennis starts 8:30 a.m. April 19: Literary events at regional meets is not official but lege, Lubbock. April 19: All other contests on Conference A One-Act Play and 8:30 a.m. Golf and tennis at tentative, and is to place each Director General: Dr. P. Mer- Saturday beginning 8:30 a.m. Debate, 1:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. school on notice of the approxi­ ville Larson, Department of April 19: All other contests, REGION II, A & B mate date and time for the respec­ Speech, Texas Tech. Conferences A and B, begin REGION III, AA, A & B tive contests in each region. Conference AA: Districts 1 Site: Howard Payne College, 8:30 a.m. Site: Southern Methodist Uni­ All schools with qualifying con­ and 2. Brownwood. versity, Dallas. testants should • contact the Re­ Conference A: Districts 1-5, in­ Director General: Dr. Z. T. REGION II, AA Director General: Dr. C. L. Wis- gional Director for the official clusive. Huff, Dean, Howard Payne Col­ Site: Tarleton State Qollege, seman, Southern Methodist Uni­ and final contest schedule. The Conference B: Districts 1-10, in­ lege. Stephenville. versity. Conference AA: Districts 6-9, inclusive. Conference A: Districts 11-15, Sons of Republic Bigger 'Power Show' inclusive. Conference B: Districts 24-40, inclusive. Offer Scholarship Awaiting Contestants For detailed schedules, write to The University of Texas will The Exposition, Arrangements Dr. C. L. Wisseman. extend the glad hand to Inter­ Chairman Cranberry pointed out, For Declamations REGION IV, A & B scholastic Leaguers and high school will give high school seniors an CONFERENCE B CHAMPIONS—Perseverance left to right, back row, Manager Charles Tucker, The Sons of the Republic of seniors at its All-University Expo­ opportunity to discuss with Uni­ Site: Kilgore College, Kilgore. and splendid basketball turned the trick for the Glenn Fields, Al Adams, Edwin Lilly, Glenn Adams, Wildcats of Big Sandy High School, Dallardsville. and Coach Ford King. Front row, Lester Battise, Texas are offering a One Hundred sition and Power Show, Friday and versity experts the careers in which Director General: Dr. B. E. Twice defeated in the finals within the last three Robert Tyler, Milton Williams, Hobby Williams, ($100) Dollar Scholarship as a Saturday, May 2 and 3. the visitors are interested. Most Masters, President, Kilgore Col­ years, this year the Wildcats went all the way to John Roberts and Norman Bullock. Seated in front, prize in the Senior Boys Declama­ OTHER VISITORS, of course, of the University units will also lege. take the conference title. The final game was taken, Mascot Ford King, Jr. 62 to 41, from Laneville. Members of the team are, tion Contest at the State Meet of are welcome for the two-day open present interesting exhibits. Conference A: Districts 16-21, the University Interscholastic house, held at the same time as SEVERAL NEW University inclusive. League. It is planned that prizes the League Meet, but the high buildings have recently been com­ Conference B: Districts 41-56, will be given in the district con­ schoolers will be honor guests. pleted or are nearing completion inclusive. * tests. Additional prizes have been A general committee, headed by and will be open for inspection. April 18: Tennis and volleyball. Ready Writing Tips Offered; offered in Dallas and Tarrant C. Read Granberry, assistant to These include the new Journalism Write to Dr. B. E. Masters for Counties for the current year. University Chancellor James P. Building; Benedict Hall, housing time of contests. The award will be given to the Hart, is in charge of over-all mathematics departments; Mezes April 19: All other contests to Interest in Contest Growing contestant among those in the planning for the Exposition, and Hall, for psychology and philoso­ GARY LYNN NICHOLS be held on Saturday. other committees have been ap­ phy departments; Batts Hall, for State Meet here who has the best REGION IV, AA pointed to work out various details BY DR. POWELL STEWART dence that is impelling and invit­ pare for the contest would be to original declamation, written by modern languages departments; Site: S. F. Austin State College, ing,—good, hard cash. That cash is attend the conference in your re­ the contestant, commemorating of the campus-wide affair. the huge new Experimental Director of Ready Writing 7th Grader Finds Nacogdoches. being offered, in sums ranging gion, or ask for a conference to Texas heroes, history and progress, A highlight of the Exposition Science Building; Pharmacy Build­ The number of letters which the from $20 to $1,000, for ex. be arranged if none is now being and which in the opinion of the will be the 43fd Annual Power ing; and the Student Health Director General: Lawrence League office is receiving about pository essays as a range of conducted in your part of the judges, serves best to show the Show, sponsored by the Univer­ Center. New Math Method Franks, S. F. Austin State College. Ready Writing indicates that there subjects as numerous as the state. value of our Texas heritage and to sity's College of Engineering. The University students, as well as Conference AA: Districts 10 will be more entries in this year's items in a mail order catalogue. But if you have not attended a perpetuate the memory and spirit Power Show which drew more staff members, are members of and 11. contest than ever before. That And it is high school students with conference and yet want to enter of the men and women who won than 8,800 last year will offer its committees planning the All- To Check Answers April 19: All contests start Sat­ means two things,—both of them writing ability to whom that money the contest for the first time,— and maintained the independence usual array of entertaining and University Exposition and Power urday, 9:00 a.m. good. It means, in the first place, When a seventh grade arith­ will be awarded. then what? of Texas. ' baffling marvels of modern science Show, and many of them will take that more and more are both metic student invents something REGION V, AA, A * B That this increased interest will First of all, study the rules of Copies of the winning orations, and invention. It will be held Fri­ an active part in the entertain­ teachers and pupils in the state new in mathematics, that's news. Site: University of Houston, result in keener competition in the the contest, which are found in selected by the regular judges, day, May 2, from 6:30 to 10:30 ment of its visitors May 2 and 3. coming to see the importance of Gary Lynn Nichols of Kenedy, Houston. Ready Writers Contest may ap­ Constitution and Rules of the Uni­ will be mailed to the president of p.m. More complete details of the expository writing, and it also just 13, has turned that trick. His Director General: Walter "Wil-« pear discouraging to students and versity Interscholastic League, the the Sons of the Republic of Texas, But all other University schools, Exposition, including an outline means that the competition will sponsors who are the first time invention or discovery is an appli­ liams, University of Houston. be unusually stiff. latest issue of which is dated June Col. C. R. Tips, at 701 Forest colleges, departments and bureaus of the two-day program, should entering the contest. It is to these cation, to problems involving frac­ Conference AA: Districts 12- 15, 1951. There, on p. [53], you Avenue Road, for final evalua­ will hold open house, and guided be available for next month's issue NO LONGER do teachers have people primarily, that this article tions, of the "casting out nines" 14, inclusive. tion. tours will be arranged for visitors. of the Interscholastic Leaguer. to resort to the old arguments that is addressed. For the University (Continued on Page 3, Col. 3) method of checking arithmetical Conference A: Districts 22-26, everyone, no matter what type of Interscholastic League has nothing answers. inclusive. education he may pursue or what to sell; it is interested only in help­ SINCE 1946, this quick method Conference B: Districts 57-67, job or profession he may be later ing in whatever way it can the for determining accuracy of an­ inclusive. engaged in, needs the ability to schools of Texas to foster the de­ Laredo Boosts Commercial Contests swers for problems in multiplica­ April 18: Conferences A and B explain things, processes, opinions, velopment of important skills. Its tion and division of whole num­ tennis, 10:00 a.m. or ideas in a clear and forceful a State Meet inspired them to go only earned a BBA Degree but got program in Ready Writing is de­ BY MRS. CLYDE BRENNAN student telephoned me yesterday bers and decimals has been ap­ April 19: Golf at 8:00 a.m. All way. No longer do students have voted wholly to such an end, and is that she is now taking testimony back for a college education. One a husband as well. proved by officially adopted texts Commercial Arts Teacher other contests at 9:00 a.m. to take the teachers' word that available to all the schools of the and getting a pretty substantial who recently opened his law office I could go on repeating the used in Texas public schools. But Martin High, Laredo learning to write well is of real state. This school year, for in­ bonus for such extra work. here attributes his success in law happy experiences of our contest the texts did not offer a method REGION VI, AA, A & B value. For today they are con­ stance, there were three Student school to his ability to get down entries, but this is enough to illus­ Martin High School has been FOUR OF OUR girls are in gov­ of checking addition and subtrac­ fronted with a flood of evidence in Activities Conferences which in­ in shorthand all the valuable lec­ trate the type of encouragement Site: Southwest Texas State fortunate to have high-ranking or ernment service and are receiving tion by the same method. Also proof of the proposition, evidence cluded programs in Ready Writ­ tures by his professors and by which can be, and is, given to be­ College, San Marcos. winning contestants in the State better salaries than some of their missing was a means of using this that is impossible to refute, evi­ ing. One of the best ways to pre- visiting men outstanding in the ginners in the commercial arts Director General: Dr. Pat H. Meet shorthand and typing con­ former teachers. Just recently one system for checking fractions. legal profession. Another told me field. It works two ways: it in­ Norwood, Southwest Texas State tests several times during recent of our boys sent word by his Mrs. Thelma G. Gregory, teach­ College. brother that he had been through that he had earned enough money spires the student to do his or her years. Margaret Peickert won Con­ er of arithmetic at Kenedy, began, Conference AA: Districts IS a series of "sifting" processes in through his typewriting and short­ utmost to improve, and it keeps in 1946, to throw out the chal­ Extension Loan Library Has ference AA typing championship hand to pay his expenses in the and 16. secretarial work (he is in the Martin High supplied with good lenge to her students to find a in 1951 with a score of 153.52. University and send some money Conference A: Districts 27-81, Army in Japan), and had landed contestants for the League short­ way to use the "casting out nines" Yolanda Chaires set the AA short­ home to his widowed mother. One inclusive. Material on ExtempTopics in the top ten. Now he ranks tops hand and typing contests. All of system on types of problems not hand record with a perfect paper of our graduates who had decided Conference B: Districts 68-78, in his group. this shows that we are enthusiastic yet covered. Almost immediately Are we winning the cold war? testants and their teachers are in 29 minutes 30 seconds in 1948. to be a nurse changed her mind inclusive. At least three of our students about the Interscholastic League a student, James Kolinek, then an Is the U.N. our best hope of world avidly studying every important SUCH SUCCESS is partially the after attending a State Meet, went April 19: Typing starts at have said that their experiences shorthand and typewriting con­ peace? Is Japan becoming a real topic in the news, for only by ac­ result of the type of encourage­ back to the University, and not eighth grader and now a senior in 8:30 a.m. Literary events begin at at the University of Texas during tests. democracy? These questions and quiring a wide reading background ment given students to take part Kenedy High, took up the chal­ 9:30 a.m. Track begins at 9:00 many other perplexing problems can one gain the understanding in these commercial arts contests. lenge and worked out a method of a.m. Write for special instruc­ confronting us today are being needed to become a competent With so many excellent entries checking addition and subtraction tions on One-Act Play. discussed b y extemporaneous speaker on national and world in these contests, we feel that we problems. . speakers all over the State. REGION VII, AA, A & B affairs. have been extremely lucky to have Conferences Need Follow^UpsBut until December, 1951, no one came near a solution for check­ IN PREPARATION for the Schools that are not able to won some State Meets. To win a BY BRUCE ROACH stimulus given in the Conferences, to participate in both the Confer­ Site: Texas College of Arts & League contest, prospective con- furnish adequate sources of in­ place high enough to put us in a Thus, one program supplements ence program and the contest pro­ ing fractions. At that time Gary Industries, Kingsville. Preliminary planning has al­ formation for their speakers need State contest'is very encouraging, the other, and neither would be as gram. Then you will have the total Lynn came forward with a method Director General: Dr. Eldon D. ready commenced on the Student not be hampered in this contest. but to win a First Place in State strong without the other. picture and can offer suggestions for checking multiplication of Brinley, Texas College of Arts & Activities Conferences for next Area of New Debate A large collection of material on is really something big! So"we give for improving both programs. The fractions, by casting out nines. Industries. year. Tentatively, Conferences will In this sense, then, the Con­ all topics of current interest is our winning students publicity, State Office will welcome all the Mrs. Gregory explains that the Conference AA: Districts 17 Question Announced be held in Houston, Dallas, Lub­ ference program is only half the available at the Extension Loan praise and recognition through the suggestions you send. and 18. bock, Kilgore, Abilene, Odessa, job. That is why festivals and (Continued on Page 2, Col. 1) The general problem area for Library. Material may be borrowed school and local papers, and by a Conference A: Districts 32-S4, Austin, Kingsville, Nacogdoches, other non-competitive meetings the National Debate Question for a period of two weeks, merely small award on our annual inclusive. and Georgetown. These will be have difficulty surviving if they next year has just been re­ by writing for it and paying the "Awards Day" assembly. Conference B: Districts 79-85, jointly sponsored by the Inter­ are conducted as the final ac­ Overseas Teaching Jobs Open ceived. The states selected the postage. Information is collected inclusive. to fit the needs of each borrower; This attention to winners and scholastic League, the host insti­ tivity. following: April 18: Golf begins at 8:00 it is selected from magazines, high ranking contestants results tutions, and the public schools of In our highly competitive world, What Form of International To Many Qualified Applicants a.m. Tennis begins at 1:00 p,m. newspapers, pamphlets, transcripts in everybody in the beginners' the various areas served by the to deny students opportunities for Organization Should the United Declamation, extempora­ States Support? from radio broadcasts, as well as classes the next year wanting to centers. competing in the various .contests Qualified Texas public school schools. "go out" for the contests. One neous speech, one-act play, typ­ Choice of debate propositions: bulletins and reports from state is to deny them a good portion of teachers may spend next year Elementary teachers, in greatest year 30 of our beginners asked for We have concluded our Confer­ ing, and journalism start at 1. Resolved: That the At­ and federal agencies, educational ence program for this year and their training for living. In the con­ abroad, teaching children of US demand, should be able to teach institutions and miscellaneous or­ tryouts. After a series of local 9:00 a.m. Shorthand and debate lantic Pact nations should form can look back at a highly success­ test program the student expe­ military personnel, Dr. Hob Gray, music, art and physical education. ganizations. contests we pick the ones who are start at 1:00 p.m. a federal union. ful series of meetings. We look riences the keen enjoyment of win­ University of Texas Teacher Secondary teachers will be ex­ consistently the best. ning or the maturing process of April 19: All other contests be­ 2. Resolved: That the United TEACHERS in schools without forward to an even more worth­ Placement Service director, an­ pected to teach all courses in at losing. gin at 8:00 a.m. States should take the initiative adequate library facilities who The main incentive, however, is while and profitable series of Stu­ nounced. least one and often two fields, in forming a federal union of all have failed to tap this rich source the "carry over" value of the con­ dent Activities Conferences next AS PROUD as we are of our DR. GRAY will arrange inter­ and will be expected to conduct REGION VIII, B nations. tests. Businessmen at graduation Conferences and contests, we real­ extracurricular activities. are depriving their schools of a year. views April 14-16 at the Univer­ Site: Odessa High School. 3. Resolved: TJjat the United wealth of information, not only for time ask for our contest winners ize that they are still human in­ sity with Far East and European BUT AS WORTHY as these COMPLETE information and Director General: W. A. Miller, States should withdraw from extemporaneous speech materials or the students who have made stitutions and that there will be Command representatives. Conferences are, they are not the interview appointments may be Superintendent, Odessa. the United Nations. but for essays, debates, orations, the best records in competition. errors and mistakes. Your direc­ climax for the various activities. The positions pay $4,205 plus obtained by writing Dr. Gray at Conference B: Districts 86-91, We earnestly request debate school programs and material for The prospect of a good job en­ One of the things that makes the tors are intensely conscious of the free transportation and living Box 2138, University Station, coaches all over the state to April 18: Tennis at 8:00 a.m. classroom teaching. courages our girls and boys, many Conferences of so much interest limitations and short-comings. And quarters. Requirements include a Austin 12. write in at once and indicate Friday. Persons in schools having a full- of whom must earn their liveli­ is the fact that they are instru­ that is where we need your help. bachelor's degree, 18 semester which of the above three topics Experienced teachers of educa­ April 19: All other events time librarian should ask the hood immediately upon graduation mental in training for the activi­ If we all work together many of hours in education, at least two they would like to work with tion, science and engineering are 9:00 a.m. .or later. librarian to request material on from high school. ties which are a part of the con­ years' public school teaching ex­ next year, or suggest other these errors can be corrected. The also needed for overseas UNESCO inter-library loan, but those who During the past years we have test program. REGION VIII, AA propositions in this Problem main purpose for all of the time perience and a teaching certificate. positions, Dr. Gray announced. do not have access to a public or seen our winners go directly into Area. Let us hear from you Schools that attend the Confer­ and effort expended on these ac­ Candidates must be teaching now The teaching posts are part of Site: El Paso. school library may request individ­ fine jobs. Some of the girls have ences on Student Activities in the tivities is to train our youth in or must have left teaching jobs UNESCO's technical assistance Director General: J. M. Hanks, soon. Send a card to Debate, ual loans by writing to the Exten­ become successful secretaries to Fall are in a better position to becoming genuinely skillful and within the past year to study. program to under-developed na­ Superintendent, Ysleta. Box H, University Station, sion Loan Library, Division of Ex­ local lawyers and oilmen. One of take part in the contests in the articulate citizens. Women 25-45 and men 25-55 tions. Dr. Gray has received a list Conference AA: District 19. Austin, Texas. tension, The University of Texas, our boys has a very well-paying Spring. Quality of work done in Perhaps the best way you can are eligible for the one-year teach­ of 15 current vacancies, paying Awefcin, Texas. Call Supt. Hanks for any time job ki a raiiroad ofiiee. An e*- the contests improves from the | help i* to encourage your school ing jobs at American "dependent" from $6,000 to $8,400 annually. details. Page 2 TNT.RSCHOCASTfC BIX&UEK High School Press Dorii Forget Your Staff Artists By F. W. SAVAGE PIPE, Highland Park High School, But the WESTERNER WORLD, BY BLUFORD B. HESTIR Director of Music Activities Director of Journalism has a style all his own, and adds like so many papers, is making tremendously to the appeal of a little effort to recognize its artists. CONTEST DIRECTORS our sometimes petty grievancei Plans are already being made very fine paper. Billy Black, draw­ Sure, we can let them sign their shrink to complete insignificance Published eight times a year, each month from, September to for the 25th Anniversary Conven­ ing for the Jacksboro TIGER'S work—but it's a rare thing to see During the month of March each through comparison. Again in April, inclusive; by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of tion of the Interscholastic League TALE, is another of the gifted a crack reporter get a by-line year for the past five years this 1952 ears of the contest directors Extension, The University of Texas. Press Conference. The dates will group which is doing so much for (usually spelled out in full) and office has an urge to express some will burn with a majority of the be May 1, 2, and 3. a number of schools' publications. be excluded from the staff roster. sort of appreciation to the many "requests" and "gripes" noted by The general schedule will be The WESTERNER WORLD, Lub­ Even the artistry which goes into contest directors who voluntarily this writer while serving as a con­ very similar to that of previous bock, has the services of several some of the fine mimeographed and without pay perform tremen­ test director nearly fifteen years ..Editor years. That means that the conven­ good cartoonists. Signed work ap­ papers, such as the DEVIL'S DE­ dous service. E. J. KIDD ago. tion will open with a reception pears for "Carol" and "S. Marion," LIGHT of Gaston, Joinerville, is BLUPORD HESTIR .Assistant Editor This year it seems that the least "Mr. Contest Director, if you Thursday, May 1, at about 8 p.m., among others, in the .WORLD. not recognized in the staff box, or we can do is to dedicate this col­ and will close at noon on May 3. is one of the best ever to draw for elsewhere in the paper. The BAG­ will schedule my band at 9:30 a.m., (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 192T, at the post umn to that oft harried group. I'll have time to get back home office at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24, 191_.) But if plans work out, the con­ a Texas school paper, when both PIPE'S Briggs, for example, rates It is with reluctance that we en­ Subscription, rate is $1.00 per year. vention program will be something his skill and his humor are taken the staff box under the heading and teach my private students OUIDA NEILL deavor to name the individuals during the afternoon." "extra," in keeping with the oc­ into consideration. of Humor—along with several since in each Region there is al­ MARCH, 1952 Number 7 "I think it is unfair for Judge Vol. XXXV casion. Garrett Briggs of the BAG- others, getting no special recogni­ ways one or more "unknown sol­ ILPC members are advised to tion as the fine artist he is. So-and-So to officiate with the Ouida Neill Winner diers" who almost literally lay Podunk band. The director's begin planning now to get reserva­ The list of those whose work as down their lives for their fellow- tions at Austin hotels and motels. artists is largely ignored when brother-in-law used to play in the $200 Journalism men. Be that as it may, here is Judge's band." ^peUina Contest Housing will not be the problem it credit is passed around in the staff the list of people to whom this Of Extemp Crown "No wonder my band made a was in past years; indeed, it will be box, could be made much longer. column is dedicated. easier than ever before to get good The examples cited above should Ouida Neill can talk real well, Division IV in sight-reading. The accommodations. But there are Scholarship Given be sufficient to point out the dif­ but she thinks she might like to Region I: W. O. Latson, West acoustics in that room were J-^rooiem$ (Explained still choice places where you may ficulty, and to suggest a solution. become a professional dancer. Texas State College; Region II: terrible." want to stay. You can be sure of The list of papers which do give Sixteen and a senior at Hillcrest Robert Fielder of Abilene, Homer "I still don't approve of compe­ getting a room there only by ap­ By UT Theta Sigs recognition to the staff artist or High School in Dallas, she holds Anderson of San Angelo and Dor­ tition in music. Anyone can tell Confusion seems to exist in the minds of many League plying early. A $200 scholarship is again be­ cartoonist is not as long as those the state meet championship (Con­ othy Mcintosh of Brownwood; Re­ you my band should have rated members concerning the spelling contest. This year, the Texas Remember the date of the Silver ing offered to a journalism student which fail to do so. But it's a ference A) in Girls' Extemporane­ gion III: Lyle Skinner of Waco, higher than Division III." Education Agency adopted a multiple list of spellers, thus Anniversary Convention; start coming to the University of Texas. pleasure to offer a bit of praise to ous Speaking. A. J. Wieting of Waco and Irene Although these comments may allowing each school a choice among five available spellers. planning now to be present. The scholarship, given by Theta folks like Bobby Katz of EL Ouida has travelled quite a bit Havekost of Temple. Region IV: seem facetious, each and every Sigma Phi, honorary and profes­ 'TORO, Alpine; Pearl Dyar, THE to participate in speech events. Norman White of Hooks, Dr. contest director will hear these or The spelling contest has been complicated further by the TIME IS also growing short for sional women's journalism fratern­ WOLVERINE, Spring Lake; Judy She won a third in poetry at a James Richards and Arvo Goddard similar ones this year. fact that some schools have been unable to get any of the preparing for this year's regional ity, is open to any senior, boy or Price, THE PANTHER SCREAM, Shreveport tournament in 1950. journalism contests. A • letter of Commerce, Bob Monzingo and Naturally the picture isn!t all new spellers and have been forced to use last year's textbooks. girl, coming to the University with Panhandle; Don Donaldson, THE She placed first in Girls' Extem­ Rose Mary Bruce of Gladewater, bad. There is a certain personal should already be in your hands intent to major in journalism. NUGGET, Allan Junior High, poraneous Speaking at the district The contestants from these schools may be slightly handi­ outlining time, procedure, etc., for Charles Nelson of Carthage. Re­ satisfaction in being able to real­ Announcing the award for the Austin; Madolyn Crow, TIGER'S meet of the National Forensic capped but we would like to report that a majority of the these contests, and enclosing gion V: W. C. Minniear and ize that there is purpose under­ 1952-53 school year, Norris Davis TALE, Snyder; Joe Garcia, EL League last year, then travelled George Parks of Lamar Tech at lying the bee-hive of activity often words on the final contest list will be selected from the sample contests. Drill on headline, to Los Angeles to attend a national of the School of Journalism, spon­ NOPAL, Sidney Lanier, San An­ Beaumont, Robert Hammitt and involving as many as four thou­ League's spelling list. feature, editorial and news writing, tonio; and Calvin Prater, THE meet. In Texas contests she won a sor of the University chapter of Harry Lantz of the University of sand students in one competition- and copyreading exercises will TECHNICIAN, Vocational and second in Junior Declamation at In preparing the League spelling bulletin, a very careful Theta Sigma Phi, stated that stu­ Houston. "Region VI: Dr. R. A. festival. When the glamour, glitter help prospective contestants. Technical, San Antonio—to name the district meet last year. check was made in an effort not to include any word in the dents have until April 25 to make Tampke, Anton Bek and Dr. I. R. and noise is all stripped away, the AS MUCH as newspapers like to application. a few. The art work done by these She was coached last year by fact remains that you have been League list found in the state-adopted texts. Thus the prepa­ people has gone a long way to­ Bowles all of Southwest Texas take pride first in good writing, Applicants are asked to send in Mrs. Dale Cunningham. essential in providing an activity ration of the League list represents several months of tedious ward making their papers attract­ State College at San Marcos. sound editorial policy and excel­ to Mr. Davis at the School of wherein the too often unrecog­ work. Roy Bedichek, director emeritus, deserves the credit ive, interesting, and better report­ In high school she is a cheer­ Region VII: Dr. L. W. Chidester lent coverage of news events, it is Journalism, University of Texas, leader this year, as well as a mem­ and Lee W. Fiser of Texas Col­ nized student has been given the for this very fine piece of work. _ scholastic and journalistic records ers of the passing scene. sometimes necessary for them to ber of the National Hpnor Society, lege of Arts and Industries at opportunity to prove or disapprove admit to themselves that very often from their high school years. These We've said before, and we say Pan American Club, Hi-Lite Club, Kingsville. Region VIII: G. Gilli- his excellence in his chosen field the center of attention, the spot­ records should be accompanied by it again: a good staff artist is one and Debate Club. She lettered in gan of Kermit and Robert Day of of activity . . . incidentally, your light, the greatest popular favor a statement as to why the appli­ of the most valuable assets a paper debate in 1950. She has served as Odessa. Region IX: R. E. Burford own field. wlallance iKeauired falls to the lot of the staff artist. cant needs and wants the scholar­ can have. More time spent in find­ secretary of the Junior Class and of Edinburg, and Region X: Floyd Also, there is the great major­ Even so, we manage, year after ship, and by letters of recom­ ing or developing a cartoonist is the Pan American club. Graham of North Texas State Col­ ity of directors, administrators and year, largely to ignore the im­ mendation from the principal, well invested. More time spent in The conduct of the players, school officials and fans at the Ouida lists dancing as both a lege in Denton. parents who realize that you are portant contributions of home- sponsor of the school paper, and working out editorial cartoon hobby and potential career, adding performing an unselfish service annual high school basketball tournaments was excellent. talent art to the school paper. It's two other persons. projects with the staff artist will When requested to serve in this that she might like to do speech and go out of their way to express This is as it should be, of course, for as attendance at the been years, for instance, since the It is not required that the ap­ buy rich returns in readership. capacity as contest director, can work. this appreciation. Enough of such tournament grows, the problem of handling the spectators High School Press column doffed plicant have studied journalism in A paper can be a good paper you imagine how much easier it increases. Approximately 14,000 school children attended its Stetson to gentlemen and high school. It is not absolutely without a staff artist, but it can Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. would be for these people to re­ expression can cause the sun to R. E. Neill of 5542 Elden Drive in ply, "no thank you, I have troubles shine brightly on the dreariest day. the tournament to observe the fine play and sportsmanship of ladies of the "art" department. requisite that he or she have always be a better paper, a more worked on the school paper, but Dallas. of my own"? We dare say that To lead the parade, may we of their fellow-students. Staff art work is difficult to ig­ pleasing paper, when there is an nore this year, because the quality such experience is preferred. artist to help out the rest of the the livelihood of none of these peo­ the State Office of the University The tournament matched the best athletic teams in Texas. is exceptional. Bill Klapp of the The winner of the scholarship staff. So why not give your artist— SHIPS SHORT LIVED? ple depends on their willingness League express our appreciation It was hard, tough competition. Individuals and teams had to Austin MAROON, for instance, is will receive it in two installments if you have one—credit for his or Fewer than one-fifth of all ships to serve. to you, Mr. Contest Director, for accept the decisions of the officials without protest. At an one of the best cartoonists that —$100 at the beginning of each her part in making your paper a sailing under the British flag are When we stop to realize the service over and above the call of duty. event of this kind, The League can not permit adults at the lucky paper ever had—and indeed, semester of his freshman year. success. more than 20 years old. voluntary nature of this office, tournament to conduct themselves in an unbecoming way, nor can the League permit individuals to enter the tourna­ FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR ment gymnasium under the influence of alcohol. Every effort will be made at all state meets to eliminate individuals who THE. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE not conducting themselves in such a way as will reflect credit September 1, 1950—September 1, 1951 upon the participating schools and to the individuals taking Officials for City Basketball Tournament, March 9-10, 1951 625.00 Setting up and taking down bleachers 871.1T GENERAL FEE ACCOUNT Officials for Boys' Basketball Tournament, March 1-3, 1951 980.00 Southwest Tablet Manufacturing Company (roll tickets). 30.40 part. We must keep our high school sports program clean and Austin Baseball Club (use of Disch Field for State Baseball L. G. Balfour Company (medals) 175,44 RECEIPTS Tournament) 320.00 C&S Sporting Goods Company (basketballs) 137.70 on an educational basis. All participating members must Wallace Engraving Company (cuts) — Public Address System 16.60 $ 4,626.01 189.97 Balance on hand, September 1, 1960- Street Furniture Company (rental for furniture used in Printing . exert every effort to surround the League contests with the Membership fees .$14,196.00 One-Act Play Contest, May 3-5, 1951).. Balance of State Basketball Tournament receipts due twenty- Less returned check not made good 8,00 four participating teams > 4,515.60 -$14,188.00 Balance of City Basketball Tournament receipts due partici­ proper environment and controls. pating teams : — 692.00 Re-appropriated 74.69 $12,647.91 81.33 Balance of Boys' Basketball Tournament receipts due partici­ Total Disbursements Broadcasting fees from Radio Stations.. pating teams — — 4,515.60 Athletio Council 42.60 Balance of State Baseball Tournament receipts due partici­ Outstanding checks — —— : 27.20 238.00 pating teams 119.84 STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Breakfast ticket sales, State Meet, May 5, 1961 L. G. Balfour Company (basketball medals) 374.00 Kenedy Seventh Grader Finds Breakfast ticket sales, State Teachers Meeting, San Antonio, Curry Office Supply (services) 1.40 Austin, June 4, 5, 6, 1951 November 24, 1960 . 172.00 University Paint Shop (white paint) 1.89 Breakfast ticket sales, Regional Music Executive Committee, Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation (services) 7.40 RECEIPTS Austin, October 7, 1950 Southwest Tablet Manufacturing Company (roll tickets) . 80.40 Tournament receipts ..$ 1,665.58 New Check on Math Answer Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (refund) Public Address System for State Track and Field Meet, May Program sales 44.00 Rental for Sight Reading Music . 420.00 4 and 6, 1951 26.50 Program sales, Boys' Basketball Tournament, Austin, Visual Instruction Bureau (negatives and enlargements ) . 44.31 Total Receipts $ 1,609.51 (Continued from Page 1) 3; this equals the product's (804) March 1-3, 1951 164.80 Nelson Davis & Son (soap).. 11.75 Program sales, Baseball Tournament, Austin, June 4-6, 1951 44.00 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.. 127.28 DISBURSEMENTS check number. The multiplier's State Baseball Tournament receipts, Austin, June 4-6, 1951 1,565.68 $41.20 method is, in part, a carry through 1,442.75 Railway Express . 14.63 Rebate divisor (5) times the quotient's State Track and Field Meet receipts, Austin, May 3-5, 1951 University Printing Division 1,985.09 Visual Instruction Bureau (negatives). 1.98 of the approved method as ap­ City Basketball Tournament receipts, Dallas, March 9-10, 1951.. 1,863.40 Collector of Internal Revenue 266.28 check number (7 4/5) equals 39, Program sales, Girls' Basketball Tournament, Austin, Services, Girls' Basketball Tournament, March 8-10, 1951 150.00 plied to whole numbers. But it has 31.05 (ticket takers, ticket sellers, scorer, press box attendant, Services (Umpires) March 8-10, 1951 guards, trainer, program sellers). 231.25 University Printing Division (printing) 63.22 been revised enough to make it which with nines cast out, be­ Boys' Basketball Tournament receipts, March 1-8, 1951- 10,647.00 Setting up and taking down bleachers. Girls' Basketball Services (hauling bedding) 25.50 comes 3—proving the answer to Fees paid by Magnolia Petroleum Company for broadcasting Tournament, March 8-10, 1951 147.66 C&S Sporting Goods Company (trophies, medals). 163.61 work against the fraction problem rights of the AA, A, and B Conference Basketball Games, Setting up and taking down bleachers, Boys' Basketball Disch Field '. : 820.00 answers. be correct. Austin, March 3, 1951, and the Final City Championship Tournament, March 1-3, 1951 371.17 Police services 20.00 Basketball Game, Dallas, March 10, 1951 2,250.00 Services, Umpires, State Baseball Tournament, June 4-6, 1951 150.00 Laundry service . .— 9.00 IN ESSENCE, the system de­ Gary Lynn is the son of William Girls' Basketball Tournament receipts, Austin, March 8-10, 1951 1,756.00 Services, State Baseball Tournament, June 4-6, 1951 (ticket Services (ticket sellers, ticket takers, official scorer, ball boys, takers, ticket sellers, scorer, ball boys, program sellers, program sellers) 129.00 vised by Gary Lynn will, if the B. and Leone Koenecke Nichols of Total receipts $35,055.83 poster distributor) _ ' Balance of Baseball Tournament receipts due eight partici­ answer is correct, work as follows: Kenedy. He was born in Kenedy Services, State Meet, May 2-6, 1951 (setting up platform pating teams i_ , —• 119,84 Grand Total — $39,681.34 and building roof over it, distributing and picking up The multiplicand's check num­ on Dec. 1, 1938. When he was in bedding) 117.30 Total Disbursements $ 1,809.58 DISBURSEMENTS Services (hauling bedding for State Baseball Tournament) 25.50 ber, times the multiplier's nu­ the second grade he became in­ Services, Boys' Basketball Tournament, March 1-3, 1951 Rebate for State Meet, May 8-5, 1961 _$ 7,713.00 907.50 terested in science—chemistry and Rawls Lumber Company (supplies) 2.08 merator, equals the product's Rebate for State Baseball Tournament, June 4-6, 1951 341.20 Educational Music Bureau (rental for sight reading music FOOTBALL ACCOUNT Rebate for Girls' Basketball Tournament, March 8-10, 1951— 736.20 check number. The divisor times zoology. He began then and has _ 1,208.60 used in the Regional Competition Festivals) 78.76 Rebate for Boys' Basketball Tournament, March 1-3, 1951—. Services, State Meet, May 3-5, 1951.. 1,389.77 RECEIPTS the quotient's check number added daily to a mounted collec­ Rebate for City Conference Basketball Tournament, Dallas, Haltom's Jewelry Company (State Meet trophies) Balance on hand, September 1, 1950 $11,482.27 March 9-10, 1951 220.40 786.19 Fee paid by Magnolia Petroleum Company for the exclusive equals the dividend's check num­ tion of insects which is very.com­ 40.16 Southern Music Company (music for Regional Competition). 245.79 broadcasting rights of the three City Conference cham­ Rhea H. Williams (traveling expenses) Services . . 1,338.73 F. W. Savage (traveling expenses). 33.20 Encumbrances (bills not paid) pionship games for the season of 1950.. _$ 1,800.00 ber. For example, 804 times 1/5, plete for the area. It has been R. J. Kidd (traveling expenses) 104.94 81.12 Five per cent of gross receipts of championship games for Bluford Hestir (traveling expenses) 36.86 the season of 1950 , .—— _ 14,943.47 gives 160 4/5. The multiplicand's viewed by advanced students in 218.38 Total Disbursements $85,883.33 Bruce Roach (traveling expenses).. Balance on.hand, September 1, 1951. Cancelled salary checks 280.00 check number is 8; this times the the field and judged as very rare. Hoy Bedicheck (traveling expenses) 54.15 3,798.01 Southwest Football Officials' Association , , 600.00 Traveling expenses (G. Lewis Doll, Herman Vetter, Rosemary Grand Total Fee paid by Magnolia Petroleum Company for the exclusive multiplier's numerator (1) is also When he began showing his in­ Bruce, Charles A. Wiley, Hazel G. Brammel, Robert L. $39,681.84 broadcasting rights of the seven AA Conference Cham­ Day, James B. Featherston, Homer Fisher, Robert pionship Games for the season of 1950. 4,600.00 terest in chemistry, his parents Fielder, Byron E. Gray, E. B. Maxwell, Joe H. Urban- Fee paid by Magnolia Petroleum Company for telecasting gave him a small set for Christmas. vosky. Mary Pavlich, Mamie Lou Pipkin, Marilyn Craw­ CITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT rights of the City Conference Football Game, December ford, Charges Sansom, Martin Todaro, Loren Winship, 8, 1950 144.00 The following year he was given Dr. Archie Jones) 467.97 March 9 and 10, 1951 Re-appropriated 1,895.32 Stenographic Bureau (supplies) 67.41 a larger set. By 1950, his parents Remington Rand (services) 1.60 RECEIPTS Total Receipts $24,062.79 constructed a small laboratory for Austin Typewriter Company (services) t— 60.00 Gregg Publishing Company (typing tests) __ 1.60 Tournatnent receipts : _ -$ 1,868.40 Grand Total $35,545.06 him. He now works in it most of Driskill Hotel (Breakfast for Regional Music Executive Magnolia Petroleum Company (broadcasting fee) 600.00 Committee, Austin, October 9, 1950) 50.60 $ 2,363.40 DISBURSEMENTS his spare time. Gunter Hotel (League Breakfast and Public Address System, Gulf Oil Corporation — 258.78 November 24, 1950) 221.00 DISBURSEMENTS R. J. Kidd (traveling expenses) 56.31 Gary Lynn has decided bac­ Driskill Hotel (Interscholastic League Breakfast, May 5, 1951) — 264.00 Notices published in the Dallas News, Fort. Worth Star. Collector of Internal Revenue (Tax on admissions for the Rebate for City Basketball Tournament. 220.40 Telegram, San Antonio Express, and Houston Post, teriology and chemical research State Track and Field Meet and One-Act Play Contest, R. J. Kidd (traveling expenses) 32.49 requesting bids for exclusive broadcasting rights of the NEW LOW HURDLE RACE will be his life's work. His interest Austin. May 3-5, 1961) 253.70 Services (Officials) 625.00 1950 championship football games.. 105.02 Collector of Internal Revenue (Tax on admissions, Boys' C&S Sporting Goods Company (trophies). 73.70 Advisory Council (traveling expenses, November 5-6, 1950). 766.60 The 180-Yard Low Hurdle Race shall Collector of Internal Revenue 360.92 be over eight hurdles. For high school in mathematics grew out of this Basketball Tournament, Austin, March 1-3, 1951) Rhea Williams (traveling expenses) 219.08 Collector of Interna] Revenue (Tax on admissions, Girls' L. G. Balfour Company (medals )„ 68.40 F. W. Savage (traveling expenses) 44.37 meets the hurdles shall be 30 inches decision, made some time ago, be­ Lodgings 264.00 high and they shall be placed in such a Basketball Tournament, Austin, March 8-10, 1951) .: 312.50 Driskill Hotel (luncheon for Advisory Council) November 6, 1950 46.60 Collector of Internal Revenue (Tax on admissions, City Con­ C&S Sporting Goods Company (2 basketballs). 45.90 University Printing Division .—-—.- 4,086.47 way that the distance from the starting cause he realized he would need C&S Sporting Goods Company (scorebooksl 2.70 line to the first hurdle, the distance ference Basketball Tournament, Dallas, March 9-10, 1961) — 360.92 Visual Instruction Bureau — 11.89 a good mathematical background Collector of Internal Revenue (Tax on admissions, State University Printing Division (printing) 86.86 Balance due Reagan (Houston) and Sunset High Schools between any two hurdles, and the dis­ Western Union 2.03 tance from the last hurdle to the finish Baseball Tournament, Austin, June 4-6, 1951) 266.28 (Dallas) from the fee paid by Magnolia Petroleum for this work, C&S Sporting Goods Company (3 baseball trophies) Balance of City Basketball Tournament receipts due eight Company for telecasting City Conference Game, Decem­ line is 20 yards each. 102.11 participating teams _ 692.00 C&S Sporting Goods Company (baseball medals) 61.50 ber 8, 1950 136.80 MRS. GREGORY says of Gary Amount due participating teams from the fee paid by the C&S Sporting Goods Company (basketball trophies) 444.80 Total Disbursements CORRECTION Lynn's arithmetical discovery: "It C&S Sporting Goods Company (6 basketballs).. 183.60 $ 2,363.40 Magnolia Petroleum Company for broadcasting the quar­ Page 57, Constitution and Rules, Spelling C&S Sporting Goods Company (State Meet medals) 633.60 ter-final games, semi-final games, and the final game of and Plain Writing Contest Rule 14, should is practical. If we are going to Police services, State Meet, May 4-5, 1951 37.00 BOYS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT the Interscholastic League . 4,275.00 read: "The publication referred to in these Police services. State Baseball Tournament, June 4-5, 1951 — 20.00 Austin Typewriter Company (services).. 14.70 rules as 'The Spelling List', is The Uni­ continue to use fractions in school, Police services, Girls' Basketball Tournament, March 8-10, 1951 25.00 Austin, March 1, 2, and 3, 1951 Calihan Chevrolet Company (car) 1,645.00 versity of Texas Bulletin No. 6118, . . . ." it is interesting to have a different Police services. Boys' Basketball Tournament, March 1-3, 1951 78.00 Peden Iron & Steel Company (exhaust fan) — 96.76 Reimbursement for lodgings. Boys' Basketball Tournament, RECEIPTS Harper-Standard Engraving Company (cuts). 44.98 method of checking the answer Austin, March 1-3, 1951_ 1,608.00 C&S Sporting Goods Company (trophies) — 184.65 Reimbursement for lodgings, Girls' Basketball Tournament, Tournament receipts .$10,647.00 Economy Engraving Company (cuts) 79.72 OLTON other than with the answer in the Austin, March 8-10, 1951. 936.00 Sale of Programs .... 164.80 Continental Battery Manufacturing Corporation (1 battery). 7.49 Olton High School has been placed on back of a book. Little Campus Dormitory (lodgings. State Meet, May 3-4, 1951)- 60.00 Magnolia Petroleum Company (broadcasting fee) - 1,750.00 Walter Tips Company (car heater and defroster) 20.36 probation in athletics for the school years Industrial and Business Training Bureau (printing) 21.56 Broadcasting fees (KHUZ, KWED, KWHT, KVET, KIOX, Curry Office Supply (folding machine) 260.00 of 1962-53 and 1953-54 for failing to com­ "I always introduce the casting Reimbursement for lodgings, City Basketball Tournament, KRIC, KSTA) 86.13 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (tire and tube). 14.11 pletely abide by Rule 25 of the Football Dallas, March 9-10, 1951.. 264.00 $12,647.93 Stenographic Bureau (office supplies) 109.57 Code. out nines method of checking in Oshman Outdoor Store (8 dozen tennis balls) 83.60 The Steck Company (Edison Voicewriter) 755.00 Aguren Photo-Lith-Laboratory (7 negatives) 8.25 DISBURSEMENTS Ravens Garage (car repairs) 18.45 the sixth grade, and have yet to Waldorf Hotel (lodgings for two delegates, State Meet, Telephone Company . 1.66 find a student who does not like May 5, 1951) 3.60 Rebate for Boys' Basketball Tournament- ..$ 1.20S.60 Amount due participating teams from fee paid by Magnolia PLAY LIST Tratex Company (safety pins for State Meet) 16.46 Services (Officials) _ 980.00 Petroleum Company for broadcasting the semi-final and The 1951-62 Prescribed List of Plays, it or who does not immediately be­ Western Union Telegraph Company- 6.34 Cuts 38.74 final games - — _ _ 1,710.00 Bulletin No. 5117, is ready for distribu­ Overhead lights at Gregory Gymnasium, May 3-5, 1951_ 2.90 Collector of Internal Revenue - 1,996.00 Salaries (T. J. Lovvorn, Mrs. Elizabeth Doyle, Bluford tion. Price is 10 cents. gin using it. We are glad that we Green Silver Company (ribbon for badges. State Meet). 81.24 Laundry service 48.70 Hestir, Kathleen Miller, Phyllis Wind, Bernice Massing- are permitted to use this quick way Register of Copyrights 4.00 Police services 78.00 ton, Bessie May Hill) 8,129.97 Cook Paint & VarniBh Company (supplies ).. 12.10 C&S Sporting Goods Company (trophies). 222.10 Services (John Burk, Simon Garcia, Elizabeth West, Curry Lodgings _ 1,608.00 Office Supply, Jess Altaian's Garage, Sullivan Paint & MUSIC CONTESTS to check our work. Gary'Lynn's Austin Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company 139.74 Southern Electric Supply Company (globes for map) 5.43 Supplies 7.30 Wallpaper Company) 823.18 Since the activities in the District Spring development extends the useful­ Calcasieu Lumber Company (supplies for making map) 42.92 Scorebooks 6.40 Unpaid printing bills. September 1, 1951. 36.80 Meets do not include Choral Singing nor ness of the system, and it has Public address with timing unit scoreboard for Boys' and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company._ 25.00 Music Appreciation, eliminate these two Girls' Basketball Tournaments 33.00 Western Union Telegraph Company 21.38 Total Disbursements $23,444.07 items from the table for determining all- worked on all fractions' on which St. Edwards University (use of gymnasium for Girls' Basket' Visual Instruction Bureau (photographs). 34.70 Balance on hand, September 1, 1951- 12,100.99 round championships appearing on Page 27 ball Tournament;. March 8, 1951) _ 26.00 Services (Mr. Olle's Pay Roll)— 907.60 of the Constitution and Rules. it has been tried." Officials for Girls' Basketball Tournament. March 8-10, 1951- 357.10 Material for map ______29.73 Grand Total $35,545.06 TNTIRSCflOUXSTlC CEA'WOER Page J Applying Basic Tenets Gives Speech a Place in Curriculum BY DR. HAROLD WEISS TO PARAPHASE a recent arti­ 6. The speech course should in­ Chairman, SMU Department cle by Dr. Waldo W. Braden, the clude instruction in speaking tech­ of Speech and Drama teacher of speech in a high school nique. The teaching of speech is be­ might consider the following basic 7. The speech course should coming more and more an accepted tenets: stress the social responsibilities of part of the high school curriculum. 1. The speech course should be the speaker. We are increasingly aware of the considered an integral part of the 8. The speech course should A number of requests have been Cope. 5m5w, Baker, Roy $10, fact that effective communication curriculum and be available to emphasize dynamic listening. toming in for plays with small Farce, 3 act, 60c. College setting; is an essential tool of a democratic every student. 9. The materials in the speech «easts. These requests are arriving a meek student learns to be mas­ society. 2. The speech course should be course should synthesize all the from two different sources. First, ter of any situation. Fast-paced. IN THE PAST, two areas of taught by a well trained teacher. learning, curricular and extra­ small high schools want plays that Mama's Angel Child, by Mildred communication, reading and writ­ curricular of the student. 3. The speech course should be are geared to their available talent ing, have been lumped with arith­ 10. The use of modern equip­ Graham. 3m4w, Baker, Roy $10, adapted to the needs and abilities and second, high schools and civic metic as the famous "three R's," ment such as tape, wire, and disk farce-comedy, 3 act, 60c. Summer COMBINED REVIEW—Three ROTC units, of of thousands of spectators during the half-time of of the student. groups want plays that can be resort setting, a widow, in order the Air Force, Navy and Army, at the University a University football game in Memorial Stadium. incontrovertible necessities for an recorders, public address systems done in-the-round. to get a husband, dresses her of Texas hold a combined review before the tens educated man or woman. But in 4. The speech course should and audio-visual machinery should adult life, we speak much more offer opportunities for practice, CONCERNING the problem of twenty-year-old daughter up as be incorporated into the speech • a child. Amusing situations. frequently than we write; we listen followed by constructive criticism. course. small high schools, in addition to (in this radio-television era) much Second Fiddle, by Guernsey Le 5. The speech course should .11. Provision should be made small casts, another factor is the more than we read. It seems only royalty involved. Generally speak­ Pelley. 3m6w, Row Peterson, Roy ROTC at University Offers stress the importance of accurate for students who require correc» sensible to include, then, instruc­ facts and sound reasoning. tive procedures. ing, royalty plays are better than on app., farce, 3 act, 85c. A young tion in the two areas of listening non-royalty scripts. This, of course, man gets married to the wrong and speaking in the laboratories "(.'with reservations. Many of the girl—or is she? Generally funny. Financial Aid to Young Men for democracy; that is, the public 'older plays that have passed into Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick, schools of America. the public domain are excellent. Winners, Data Listed by Beale Cormack. 3m4w, Baker, The University of Texas occu- | state, insofar as the reserve offi- University is the only school to However, there have been many In addition, many of the classics— Non-roy, comedy, "5 act, 60c. pies a unique position, among the cers training program is concerned, offer ROTC training in each of misconceptions about the speech royalty free—are interesting ve­ Probably has been played more universities and colleges of the This is due to the fact that the the three branches of the Armed course. Some have asserted that hicles to produce. With regard to On Shorthand, Typing than any other play in America. Service: Army, Navy, and Air speech is not a subject for study; present day plays, publishers are Farmer outwits city slicker. Pure Force. it is a natural ability. You either BY MISS RUBY BARHAM State Director to mail a summary often willing to reduce royalties if corn. have it or you don't; and if you Director, Commercial Contests of the results of the commercial directors will write them request­ ALTHOUGH IT IS not com­ Ready Made Family, by Jay To­ Tips on Ready Writing don't, there's nothing you can do contests at the State Meet to all ing such reductions and explain­ monly realized by high school About this time each year, many bias. 4m6w, Baker, Non-roy, farce, youths who may be searching for about it. Research in the field has shorthand and typewriting con­ ing their situations. of you shorthand and typewriting 3 act, 60c. Runs a close second to ways and means of assuring them­ indicated that lots "can be done testants who are at the final meet With reference to arena staging, about it." Recent studies indicate teachers are planning work to pre­ Aaron Slick for number of per­ Improvement Offered selves a college education, the in May each year. As there are a maximum cast of ten is about formances. Children of prospec­ that one-third as many speakers pare students for the coming Inter- many who have participated in the (Continued from Page 1) tion. If one section of your paper Department of Defense is current­ all the director can handle. Since tive step-parents act their worst. with experience are fearful of pub­ earlier meets who might like to is devoted to the idea that your ly operating a greatly expanded scholastic League commercial con­ the staging area is usually small, Small town audiences eat it up. will find the important statement lic speech as those who had no see the report, it seemed a good school's dramatic programs are program for the training of po­ tests. To give you an idea of the the fewer number of characters that a composition submitted in previous experience, and three idea to place a copy in the Leaguer fair, be sure that you explain the tential Reserve Officers. This ex­ final goal at which you are aim­ involved the less cluttered the Plays for advanced high school the contest "... is to be expository times as many with experience in order that all could have an stage becomes. Usually, a one-set and civic groups: in nature" and that ". . . descrip­ abstraction fair by showing what panded program means that many are regarded by their fellows as ing, I thought you might be in­ things constitute "fairness" in additional young men in Texas opportunity to see the results. show is more satisfactory than a The Visitor, by Kenneth White. tive or narrative passages . . . leaders in common activities. Thus, terested in this information taken dramatic programs. Having done now have an opportunity to at­ The report here will cover only show with several sets. 5m3w, Dramatic, Roy $25, mys­ must be clearly subservient or in^ experience in speech would seem from the files of the League that, don't forget to prove your tend a great university with a the past four years, and will give It is interesting to note that tery, 3 act, 85c. A lost son re­ cidental to the purpose of exposi­ to have some value along these Office. generalization that the programs portion of their expenses paid by only the first two places in each aany of the best small cast shows appears, but his return is fraught tion." The most important section, lines. are fair by picking specific ex­ the government, and with assur­ It has been the practice of the conference for each year. am too sophisticated for average with suspicion. Leads are teen­ however, is to be found on p. 54, Another misinterpretation of the amples chosen as representative high school production. It seems "The Criteria for Evaluation." ance that their studies will not be high school course in speech is agers. Good mystery. and indicating that the things STATE TYPEWRITING CONTEST that authors, when they cut down Study carefully those criteria, for interrupted by draft. Today it is some teachers' mistaken emphasis The Imaginary Invalid, by Mo- they are the basis upon which all which constitute fairness are to be a common sight to see the Army, on their casts, add a good deal of Here. 5m5w, Dramatic, Non-roy, on affected delivery and elegant Conference B entries will be judged. Don't be found in those examples. Navy or Air Force uniform worn language—language far removed sex and suggestiveness. comedy, 3 act, 75c. The invalid satisfied to learn merely that In­ Not much helpful advice can be by cadets or midshipmen on many from every-day living. This has Gross THIS MONTH we have listed pretends to be dead and learns terest is the most important, Or­ given about how to achieve the of the campuses of the Lone Star given to speech a superficial air Year Student School Words Err Rate Ace. Score a number of small cast plays which what his family really thinks of ganization the next and Correct­ most important element of In­ State. The University of Texas regarded with suspicion by prac­ may be used either by small him. One of Moliere's best. Good 1951 Jeanette Brunner Schulen- ness the least important quality, terest, "having something to say alone offers all three, with De­ tical-minded citizens and edu­ burg 976.4 8 59.76 91.81 151.57 schools or by groups interested in translation. but study the words carefully until that is worth saying because of its partments of Military Science and cators. 1951 Jo Ellen Smith Grapevine 929.2 12 53.95 87.09 141.04 producing plays in-the-round. you are sure you understand ex­ Apple of His Eye, by Kenyon acuteness of analysis or its orig­ Tactics, Naval Science, and Air 1950 Vera Ann Jones Friona 905.0 3 58.33 96.69 155.02 Nicholson and Charles Robinson. actly what is meant by the three inality of thought." The ability to Plays mainly for high school Science and Tactics. 1950 Velora Williams Higgins 952.4 10 56.83 89.50 146.33 5m5w, Dramatic, Roy $36, com­ terms. think takes years to acquire, and use: Many advantages accrue to the 1949 Etta Howard Fabens 894.2 4 56.94 95.53 152.47 edy, 8 act, 85c. Elderly man falls is one which men strive all their Practice Extemp Blaek Wings, by Charlotte The second step in preparing to student from his participation in 1949 Oby McGlaun Leuders 873.0 6 54.20 93.13 147.33 in love with young woman, and lives to increase. But that part Eldridge. 4m4w, Row-Peterson, enter the contest is to read care­ the ROTC program. The course of 1948 Gladys Krause Schulen- vice versa. Well done. of Interest which "depends upon Roy $1-25, mystery, 3 act, 85c. fully and keep in mind the follow­ instruction is comprehensive and burg 1012.4 13 58.80 87.16 145.96 treatment that is fresh, individual­ One set, modern costumes, several No Way Out, by Owen Davis. ing bits of advice. constructive. A surprisingly large Topics Are Listed 1948 Nancy Jones Marfa 847.0 9 50.46 89.37 139.83 5m5w, Dramatic, Roy $25, serious ized, an outgrowth of the writer's •Iderly characters, three young Write On The Subject portion of the training accom­ Listed below are several prac­ play, 3 act, 85c. Suspense-filled character and experience" can only Conference A people. Good suspense. Study the subject to be sure plished, is directly applicable to tice extemp topics which students story of a girl's being slowly mur­ be achieved by the use of specific Leave to Marry, by Albert what it calls for. If, for instance, civilian life as well as to a mili­ may use in preparation for the 1951 Nancy S. Carter Comanche 861.2 3 55.40 96.52 151.92 dered. Good serious drama for an details. In fact, details are so im­ Johnson. 2m4w, Row-Peterson, out of the five topics offered you tary career. Appropriate academic Extemporaneous Speech Contest. 1951 Reube J. Poole London 826.6 3 53.10 96.37 149.47 advanced group. portant to the achievement of choose "An Evaluation of Pro­ Any extemp speakers or sponsors 1950 James Davis Winters 867.6 3 55.84 96.54 152.38 Roy $1-25, farce - comedy, 3 Interest that a contestant would credit is given on a semester-hour act, 85c. Setting, room interior, There's Always Juliet, by John grams in My High School for the basis for all ROTC work success­ who have suggestions for topics 1950 Diane Hall Littlefield Paper lost after cl ecking 147.84 Van Druten. 2m2w, French, Roy do well to make it his rule of modern costumes, concerns a boy Entertainment of Students," be fully completed. are cordially invited to send them 1949 Joan Leimer New Braun- $35, comedy, 3 act, 85c. The whirl­ thumb to "back up every generali­ to the State Office. who thinks he wants to be en­ sure that you include in your dis­ Financial advantages offered fels 976.4 6 61.01 93.85 154.94 wind courtship of an English girl zation with at least three ex­ gaged before going into the serv­ cussion only programs which were are considerable. In the case of 1. Will Western Europe Be Able 1949 Lula Richardson New Lon­ by an American. Delightful. amples." ice. Humorous in places. meant for entertainment, not those the Naval ROTC, the program is to Defend Itself? don 850.2 3 54.68 96.47 151.18 Angel Street, by Patrick Ham­ Practice This Genius Business, by Edna intended to teach citizenship, fire operated on two bases, with each 2. Truman's Affect on the Com­ 1948 Nancy Ann Tate Henrietta 1015.6 8 62.37 92.18 154.50 ilton. 3m2w, French, Roy on app., the students with an interest in The writing of expository essays liggins Strachan. 3m 5w, Row- student operating under one or ing Presidential Election. 1948 Norma Hatfield Phillips 946.8 6 58.45 92.61 151.06 mystery thriller, 3 act, 85c. Vic­ accident prevention, or arouse under critical supervision is nat­ 8. Are third parties desirable? Jeterson, Roy $1-25, comedy, 8 the other. One is the so-called torian husband slowly tortures his urally the best way to learn to Conference AA let, 85c. One interior, moderri cos­ proper respect for the atom bomb. 4. Should We continue Investi­ wife into insanity. Splendid for write well. But the kind of prac­ Holloway Plan, with entrance un­ tumes, concerns a mother who And be sure that you make evalua­ gations of Un-American Activities? 1951 Margaret advanced groups. Needs good tech­ tice here recommended can be der the plan controlled by na­ tries to make geniuses of her tion the core of your paper; merely 5. Are We Moving Toward Peickert Laredo 908.8 4 57.92 95.60 153.52 nical work. done without writing any essays tional competitive examination. children. Well done. to list the programs or even to Socialism? 1951 Robert Harvey MeAlIen 998.0 14 56.53 85.83 142.36 prove that there was variety in at all. It is a time-saving form of Under the provisions of this plan 6. Are We Ready for World Trouble Shooter, by Warren 1950 Mary Lou Mainly for civic group in-the- them does not constitute evalua­ practice, but is not labor-saving, students receive textbooks, tuition Government? M. Lee. 4m5w, Row-Peterson, Morphy San round productions: tion, and a paper which does not for it will demand concentration fees, uniforms and $50 a month. 7. Status of Japan since Mc- Roy $1-25, farce—comedy, 3 act, Blithe Spirit, by Noel Coward. and your best efforts. The mate­ The plan requires the student to A'ngelo 920.6 4 58.71 95.65 154.3« attempt evaluation will be im­ Arthur's Removal. McKin- 85c. One interior, modern cos­ 2m5w, French, Roy $50, fantasy- rials to practice on are the sample take 24 hours of Naval Science. 1950 Dorothy Taylor mediately thrown out as off the 8. Can America's Budget be ney tumes, mainly middle-aged char­ farce, 3 act, 85c. First wife, dead, subjects, typical of those you will Graduates of this program obli­ 1273.6 28 69.57 81.94 151.51 subject, no matter how beautiful Balanced? 1949 Fred Stroop Waxa- acters, all about a flighty wife returns in spirit to play pranks on have to choose from in the con­ gate themselves to accept regular its sentences or big its words. 9. Causes of the Unethical prac­ hachie 1140.6 10 69.37 *eminescent of Dulcy. Moves right her husband and his second wife. test, printed at the end of this Navy commissions and to serve 91.23 160.90 Plan Before You Begin tices among Government Officials. 1949 Ned Harbin Lubbock 880.8 8 56.72 96.59 153.31 along. Noel Coward at his best. article. The method is simple: at least two years. The second plan Think over what the main point 10. How does Russia hold its 1948 Mary L. Porter Big That's the Ticket, by Franklin merely think over in detail how is the contract plan. Under it, stu­ No Time for Comedy, by S. N. of your paper is to be, and it is a Satellites? Spring 955.8 6 59.72 93.72 153.44 Gilson and Kenneth Scott. 4m3w, Behrman. 4m3w, French, Roy $35, you would apply the bits of ad­ dents are selected from applicants good idea to state in a single sen­ 11. How will a New Queen 1948 Mary Parks Longview 1091.2 14 63.41 87.17 150.58 Row-Peterson, Non-roy, farce- comedy, 3 act, 85c. An astute wife tence the gist of what you intend vice given above to the writing of by the professor of Naval Science Affect Britain? , State Records set during this time by Conferences are: comedy, 3 act, 85c. Winning knows what to do to bring back to say. Write down, on scratch an essay on the various subjects and Tactics, Captain Robert A. 12. What are the Chances for ,B—by Vera Ann Jones of Friona, 1950 sweepstakes ticket gets lost; an erring husband. Sophisticated listed. Knapp. These students receive paper, that your thesis is, "For the Peace? A—by Joan Leimer of New Braunfels, 1949 middle-aged characters, two young and delightful. textbooks and uniforms through­ most part, the programs offered Choose any subject on the list IS. The Present Situation Con­ AA—by Fred Stroop of Waxahachie, 1949 people. Interesting. out their college career, and dur­ Yes, My Darling Daughter, by in my high school for the entertain­ and imagine that you are writing cerning Draft-age Men. The All-time State Record since the Typewriting Contest began in Aubrey Writes a Book, by Mark Reed. 3m4w, French, Roy ment of students are boring" or an essay upon it. Study the sub­ ing their junior and senior years, 14. Will the Republican Party 1927 was made by Mary Burger of Abilene in 1934 with a score of Alec Robertson. 3m5w, Baker, $36, comedy, 3 act, 85c. A mother that "the lecture programs are ject and decide what it demands they are paid 90 cents a day dur­ Split? 178.74. Roy $15, comedy, 3 act, 85c. A who was a free-thinker in her boring, the dramatic programs for development. Then formulate ing the school year and $75 a 15. What Is Eisenhower Ac­ nondescript man writes a best­ youth is faced with a hard de­ fair, and the humorous programs a thesis. Then decide what organi­ month for summer cruise. The' complishing in Europe? STATE SHORTHAND CONTEST seller anonymously. Warmly hu­ cision concerning her modern good" or whatever it is you want zation is necessary to develop your course is also 24 hours of Naval Conference B man. daughter. Plays splendidly in-the- to say. But be sure you know thesis. Next, make an outline, Science, leading to a Reserve com­ Annabel Takes a Tour, by Joe round. what you want to say before you mentally if you can, although at mission in the Navy. Year Student School Errors Time Grade try to say it! Then notice that Six Scholarships Bigelow and others. 4mSw, Long­ Dear Ruth, by Norman Krasna. first you will more than likely find The AIR FORCE and Army 1951 Hazel Moore Gorman 12 S2:54 97.6 what you want to say in large part mans, Roy $25, comedy, 3 act, 5m5w, Dramatists, Roy $25, com­ it necessary,to jot it down. It will ROTC programs offer the same 1951 Marjorie Goings Shelbyville 17 57:50 96.6 determines your organization. The 90c. Peep behind the scenes of a edy, 3 act, 85c. A young girl gets be more helpful if this outline i3 benefits as the Navy contract plan, 1950 Barbara Lowry White Oak 15 36:00 97.0 same organization couldn't be used Open In TCU Radio Hollywood star's career. Originally her sister into difficulties by writ­ in the form of sentences rather providing uniforms and textbooks, 1950 Nellie Gandy Angleton 18 54:00 96:4 for the two different thesis sen­ Six $150 tuition scholarships are played by Lucille Ball. Enter- ing letters. War flavor, but not than topics, for in that form you pay during the junior and senior 1949 Alice Guzzi La Marque 17 No time kept 96.6 tences just mentioned. If you un­ now available to high school seniors ining. enough to matter. Excellent au­ can most readily recognize your years, and $75 a month for attend­ 1949 Anna Jackson Masonic Home 40 No time kept 92.0 derstand this, you will more than who desire to attend Texas Chris­ " Vivacious Lady, by Ida Wylie. dience fare. generalizations and abstractions, ance at a six weeks summer camp. 1948 Peggy Aker La Marque 1 25:30 99.8 likely see that making an outline, tian University and major in radio. ^Im5w, Longmans, Roy $25, com­ Second Threshold, by Philip which you must recognize in order Twenty-four semester hours in the 1948 Mary Mays Anahuac 3 29.30 99.4 again on scratch paper, is im­ Establishment of the scholar­ edy, 3 acts, scripts rented for 50c Barry. 4m2w, Dramatists, Roy on to take the next step in this prac­ special courses of the services are portant. When you make it, check ships was announced early this Conference A each. A Broadway star marries a app., play, 3 act 85c. Witty ap­ tice. Finally, for every heading in also required. Approval of appli­ specifically to see that every single month by E. L. Pross, chairman college professor. Plays well. proach to life by a man who wants your outline decide what details or cants rests with Colonel Frederic 1951 Marjorie Zunker New Braunfels 5 33:38 99.0 heading in it contributes directly of the Speech-Drama-Radio De­ Don't Darken My Door, by Anne to die. Not Barry's best, but still examples you would include to A. Henney, Professor of Military 1951 Estelle Gindorf Brenham 5 35:50 99.0 to the presentation of your thesis. partment at TCU. He stated that Coulter Martens. 3m5w, Dramatic, very good. make clear to the reader what you Science and Tactics, for the Army 1950 Bettie Cypert Merkel 7 36:00 98.6 And while you are about it, make the scholarships were made possible Non-roy, comedy, 3 act, 60c. A mean by your abstractions and to ROTC, and Colonel E. E. McKes­ 1950 Morelle McCoy Merkel 11 43:00 97.8 your outline detailed enough to be through the generosity of radio writer of romance stories helps POOR PAPA, by Carol Win- prove to him that your generaliza­ son, Professor of Air Science and 1949 Dorothy DeBerdy Gonzales 6 No time kept 98.8 of real help to you—jot down in station KFJZ, Fort Worth. the cause of love. Not a bad non- thorp. 4m6w, French, $10, comedy, tions are true. Tactics, for the Air Force ROTC. 1949 Patsy Price McGregor 21 No time kept 95.8 their proper places memoranda of Applicants for the scholarships royalty play. 3 act, 75c. This is a better play The Air Force offers specialized 1948 Evelyn Luehlfing New Braunfels 0 25:30 100.0 details you want to include, spe­ Go through this process with as will be asked to read a script which Betty, the Girl o' My Heart, by than the title indicates. Fred Fin- training for communications, ad­ 1948 Betty Beasley Beeville 1 27:00 99.8 cific examples that best illustrate many subjects as you think you they have written and also read a Katharine Kavanaugh. 3m5w, Dra­ ley is a widower who has in­ ministration and supply, arma­ dulged his children until they are your point, even phrases that flash could write about. You will find script which they have not seen Conference AA matic, Non-roy, comedy, 3 act, ment, flight operations and gen­ completely spoiled. They run his through your mind and are likely that it is hard work, but it is excel­ before. Radio instructors will also 60c. Girl saves father from ruin eral technical field. The Army 1951 Johnnie Jetton life and are trying to get him to be forgotten by the time you lent practice. interview each applicant. Students McKinney 12 28:44 97.6 by acting as servant girl. Typical offers training for the Corps of 1951 Ruth Deason Robert E. Lee married off to an impossible rich come to the part of the paper What Is Sportsmanship? interested in competing for one 22 42:54 95.6 mistaken identity play. Engineers, Quartermaster Corps, 1950 Lee Ann Braun Amarillo 10 55:00 98.0 widow. A new maid comes to the where you want to use them. Yes, The Occupation I Intend to Fol­ of these awards should write: Have a Heart, by Jean Lee La­ Transportation Corps, and Corps 1950 Jeanne Fannin Brownwood 20 34:00 96.0 house calling herself Alice Brown. make an outline. If you are more low. Radio Division, TCU, Fort Worth, tham. 3m3w, Dramatic, Non-roy, of Military Police. 1949 Robert Watters Breckenridge She obviously knows little about skillful than most, make it in your The Educational Value of for full information. 9 No time kept 98.2 comedy-farce, 8 act, 60c. People 1949 Joan Klein McKinney 15 No time kept 97.0 housework, but her impact on the head; unless you are very sure of Movies. High school seniors interested try to help an enterprising young 1948 Yolanda Chaires Laredo 0 29:30 100.0 household is terrific. She straight­ yourself, jot it down on paper. How Free Should Free Speech in enrolling in one of the ROTC man and he finds three wives on '52 Junior Historian 1948 Frances Burke Corpus Christi 0 31:00 100.0 ens out many of the little kinks Be Specific Be? courses upon entering the Uni­ is hands. Stock characters. Rules Now Available and even gets papa to propose to The thesis or main idea of your What Is Free Enterprise? versity should not fail to make State Shorthand Records set during this time by Conferences are: Room No. 13, by Vincent Rules for the 1952 Junior her. Sure enough, she turns out paper is, of course, a conclusion How a Jet Engine Works. early enquiries. These can be ad­ B—by Peggy Joanne Aker of LaMarque, 1948. Historian Writing Contest are toailey. 4m4w, Heuer, Books and to be an author in search of at­ you have reached about your sub­ What Makes an Airplane Fly? dressed to the Professors of the available from the Texas State A—by Evelyn Luehlfing of New Braunfels, 1948. Roy $12, mystery-comedy, 3 act, mosphere. The play contains a ject, and conclusions are of neces­ How the Movies Have Misled Me. above mentioned Departments. Historical Association, University AA—by Yolanda Chaires of Laredo, 1948. single copy, 60c. Some young good deal of down-to-earth human sity general or abstract. But the What Is a Liberal Education? Full information will be fur­ of Texas, Austin. The All-time State Record since the Shorthand Contest began i> ladies accept an invitation to a interest scenes that should make only way of proving a conclusion How to Drive and Keep on nished and specific qualifications Deadline for contest entries is 1937 is held jointly by Virginia Shannon of Amarillo (1947) and strange old house on the Hudson. it a fairly good vehicle for high or explaining an abstraction is to Living. of the individual can be examined Impossible situations but rather school use. April 1. Winners' names will be Evelyn Luehlfing (1948). cite the specific details which led What Should Be Done to Im­ sufficiently early to clear the way announced at the 13th annual A Transcription Record was set by Goldie Miron from Sam Houston amusing in spots. Uses: Class play, dramatic club. to the conclusion or the specific for his enrollment upon registra- prove the Athletic Program of My Junior Historian meeting in I (Houston) of transcribing the 500-word test in 11 minutes. She Escort Trouble, by Edward Reviewer's opinion: Excellent. things referred to by the abstrac­ School. tion with the University. Austin, April 26. omitted one minor word and so failed to have a score of 100%. Page ? -MHTEKS'CHOEXSTTC EEK^flfg Dimmitt, Alamo Heights, Big Sandy State Champs in 32nd Tournament The Thirty-Second Annual Inter- aggregate for the final game in the CONFERENCE AAAi Paul Phekwi and Charles McGannon, Dimmitt and Sweeny; and Billy •cholastic League State Champion­ conference. Brayman and Neal Williams, for­ guards, from Levelland and Bowie; Gregory, center, from Dimmitt. ship Basketball Tournament Actual attendance figures are wards, from Alamo Heights and Joe Lindsey and Langford Sneed, CONFERENCE B: Milton Wil­ Gladewater; John Schmid, Tom forwards, from Madisonville and smashed a lot of records—in scores not available, but the total taken liams and Don Durham, guards, in from ticket sales was higher O'Brien and Bradley Pigeon, tied Levelland; and Temple Tucker, from Big Sandy and Slidell; Glenn *nd attendance. Four new state than ever before, indicating that for guards, from Bryan, Alamo center, from Bowie. Fields, Lawrence Overcast and records were written into the something-over 43,000 persons saw Heights and Alamo Heights; and CONFERENCE At Glenn Brown Peter Kirkpatrick, tied as for­ books, and changes in divisional the tournament. Gary Henning, center, from Alamo and James Lewis, guards, from wards, from Big Sandy, Samnor- records were made in 15 additional Heights. Dimmitt and Piano; Marvin Axe wood and Hempstead; and C. L. OPENING ROUND victories in CONFERENCE AAs Harold and Russell Boone, forwards, from Nix, center, from Laneville. instances. Conference B were won by Slidell, WHEN THE FINAL accounting by 44 to 19 over Balmorhea; Lane­ ville, by 54 to 47 over Samnor- was made, all pre-tournament fa­ wood; Hempstead, by 40 to 37 over vorites with the exception of Big Woodsboro, and by Big Sandy, by Sandy of Dallardsville, had been 61 to 35 over Hawley. First round beaten. Winners of the conference games in Conference A went to championships, from B through Dimmitt, 65 to 44 victor over Sweeny; and to Piano, 40 to 38 4-A were Big Sandy, Dimmitt, victor over Lovelady. Bowie, Alamo Heights (San An­ In Conference AA, the first tonio) and Polytechnic (Fort games were won by Levelland, Worth.) Division champions were which defeated French (Beau-- CHAMPIONS OF DIVISION II—First champions splendid Bowie team 59 to 54, to snatch the divi­ Dimmitt, which downed Bowie for mont) 44 to 40, and by Bowie, of Division II, and first team to win the confer­ sional title for Conferences A and AA. Members Division II title, 59 to 54; and which downed Madisonville 49 to ence championship of the new Conference A, are of the team are, left to right, back row, Roy the undefeated Bobcats of Dimmitt High School. Alamo Heights, which bested Poly 41. Conference AAA opened its Murphy, Billy Gregory, Glenn Lust, Marvin Axe, tournament play with a 39 to 37 The only undefeated team in Texas school-boy Wesley Smith, and' Coach J. W. Blaine. Front row, for the Division I crown, 54 to 46. basketball, this team defeated Piano 62 to 40 to Glenn Brown, Douglas Dennis, William Hunter, thriller won by Gladewater over take the Conference A crown. They were forced Donald Wright, and Weldon Warren. Seated in New state records were contrib­ Brownwood, and followed up with to come from behind several times to upset a front, Manager Jackie Copeland. uted by three different schools. Alamo Heights' victory over Bryan Borger tallied 188 points in three 64 to 47. Opening round scores in ' games to set a new team record 4-A were Polytechnic 50, Sam for scoring in a tournament. Houston (Houston) 35; and Borger Jeff Davis County 67, Waeo*58. * Bowie's 6 foot 8% inch Temple Tucker made 30 points in the Di­ Semi-Final games in Conference News and Views vision II championship game for a B were won by Laneville, 50 to 38 Rivals Show Way new record in individual scoring victor over Slidell; and Big Sandy, of the Coaches It in the championship game. Bowie's 31 to 23 winner from Hempstead. To "Bury Hatchet 64 points in the same game set a Hempstead won the consolation game in Conference B by besting BY STAN LAMBERT new record for most points scored the school. Otis Coffey, who does The hatchet has been buried. Slidell 34 to 29. The conference this work for the association, has by a loser in the championship Publicity Director, THSCA Fort Davis and Valentine, long championship went to Big Sandy FIRST DIVISION I CHAMPIONS—The Mule* Team members, left to right, back row, are Coach been running off a few extra game. The fourth new record, set of Alamo Height!, San Antonio, wen the first Joe Guillory, Travis Hiester, Gary Henning, Brad­ bitter rivals, have planted it deep^ 62 to 41 over Levelland. This SPRING SPORTS copies and selling them on his own. by Levelland's Harold Phelan, was championships of the new Division I, and of the ley Pigeon, Tom O'Brien, Bill Campbell, and Paul The only two schools of Jeff marked the third time in four new Conference AAA. By defeating Gladewater Braymen. Front row, John Douglas, Bob Thornton, Coffey's contract will have to be This writer has said this before, Davis County now stand as classic for most free throws by individual years that Big Sandy had reached 49 to 45, the Mules took their conference title; Bill Eldridge, Bob Carlson, Marshall Harrell and changed so that the copies of in one game, with a total of 12. by downing Polytechnic of Fort Worth 54 to 46, Lanny DeWitt. Seated in front, Manager John but this is the time of year to say examples of what can be done the finals, and the first time the Dutch's lectures will be omitted when school administrators set Borger's aggregate scoring record they took home the top honors in the top division. Herb«r. it again. He would like to remind Wildcats had been able to capture from these extra copies. their minds to improving sports­ smashed the mark set but a year the football eoaches that they are the division title.? manship and friendship between ago by Bowie, with 169 points at being watched pretty closely be­ Conference A final game was competing schools. the State Tournament, and by cause there are those who are won by Dimmitt, 62 to 40 over OTHER TROUBLES For years Fort Davis and Valen­ Lamar of Houston, with 186 points looking for any opportunity to Piano. Bowie beat Levelland 65 Anybody can see possibilities of tine have been bitter antagonists. at the City Tournament. Postscripts on Athletics scream that spring football is to 59 in the Conference AA finals. trouble in the future after our There was an undercurrent of Each of the four marks eited Alamo Heights took the Confer­ eliminating the other sports on the spring calendar. Every coach experience this year. Much of this friction at all games, and, in the above were also automatically new ence AAA title by a 49 to 45 vic­ BY DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS The coach who constantly asks centers around the fact that both words of one of the administra­ records for the division each team tory over Gladewater. Polytechnic should take it upon himself to State Athletic Director permission to go on the court and keep his own house in order op the Big Ten and the Pacific Coast tors, "The teams watched each represented. Other Division I downed Borger 56 to 51 to take question decisions is placing doubt have conference rules prohibiting other warily, like two torn cats." records include Mack Carter's new the 4-A title. this score. It might even be wise The conduct of basketball in the minds of fans as to the their coaches from coaching all- Rivalry even went so far as to free throw total of 11, for Borger; to lean over backwards to avoid coaches during competitive game official's ability, and oftentimes star teamsj and is further aggra­ cause fans and students from each most points by loser in champion­ DIVISIONAL championships, such criticism for the good of the situations is improving but there stirring up their emotions. Some vated by some very peculiar ex­ school to root for anyone who was ship game, 46, tallied by Poly­ decided by matching champions of game—if for no other reason. coaches try to justify such conduct tenuating circumstances. This rule playing the other, when the two technic; and high aggregate score A and AA, 3-A and 4-A, went to are still many whose action is not Even then there will be some who by claiming to protect the interests eliminated such fine coaches as were not squared off with each in championship game, 100, added Dimmitt, 59 to 54 over Bowie; and of the proper nature. Unfortu­ will still say it, but with the proper to Alamo Heights, 54 to 46 victor of their players, but in all cases Ray Eliot, coach of Illinois' Rose other. up by Alamo Heights' 54, Poly's nately, we still have many basket­ they are harming, not helping, precautions the prudent coach can over Polytechnic. Alamo Heights Bowl champions, Jesse Hill of Through the influence of the 46. ball coaches who walk up and their players' situation. The time have them in a position where had been runner-up to Lamar in U.S.C., the other Rose Bowl administrators of the schools, to protect the interests of your their charges won't hold water. IN DIVISION II, Harold Phelan the 1951 City Conference Tourna­ down in front of the players' coach; Lynn Waldorf, who has George R. Moore of Fort Davis and players is before the game when was also responsible for a new in­ ment. benches "moaning" and "groan­ We sincerely hope that the high been doing such a fine job at Herbert D. Smith of Valentine, you are selecting your game school coaches won't take the California for the past several dividual scoring mark, with 74 The 1952 Tournament was ing," casting their eyes and hands working together to improve re­ officials. Once a game iB begun they legendary ostrich's head-in-the- years, and Red Sanders, UCLA, points. Bowie and Levelland com­ marked by high scores in all di­ upward, crushing their hats, grim­ lationships,, the situation has bined to set a new divisional ag­ are your officials, and you owe sand attitude toward their prob­ who is one of the few outstand­ visions, and consistently high- acing, and showing their general changed. In a brief time, these them the courtesy of acting like lems that many of the college ing single wingers left in the gregate scoring mark: 124 points. scoring games throughout the en­ two men have fans and student* disgust at the officials' decisions. a gentleman and treating them as coaches have taken toward theirs, business. Dimmitt helped revise several cate­ tire series. It also marked the in­ on a friendly basis, and have elimi gories. Its aggregate for the series This type of behavior is not com­ if they were guests in your home, and let high school athletics face auguration of the five conference If you don't like their interpreta­ Iraan Star Places nated friction at games. v was 186 points, a new divisional plementary to their profession nor the erisis that the colleges the na­ system in the State Tournament, tions and decisions, never use the SINGLE WINGERS SCARCE As an example, a few days ago, mark, and tying the state mark tion over have in their laps right with conference championships the game which supplies them with officials again, but for that one TOO the district championship in girls' that had stood until this year. now. In fact we believe that we being determined in all five, and their livelihood. game they are your guests. In 4 Slate Events And speaking of single wing basketball was at stake—Fort Da­ Dimmitt's 59 points in the champ­ can say that such will not come to divisional championships deter­ , EMOTIONS ARE easily aroused Bill Huddifeston from Iraan coaches—they are getting pretty vis versus Valentine. The Valen­ ionship game was a new high for It is getting more and mOre pass in Texas high schools be­ mined afterward. in a gymnasium where fans, High School didn't win a third scarce too. McConachie chased tine school bus went around by the division, and when added to difficult to get competent people to coaches, players and officials are place in Conference B competition cause if the coaches don't handle Fort Davis, picked up its players, Bowie's 54 points gave a new high A very high level of sportsman­ work basketball games. Several Charlie Caldwell of Princeton all so close to each other. Each indi­ at the state meet last year. In­ the problem themselves the UIL and the two teams travelled to­ aggregate score for the champion­ ship was displayed all through the games had to be forfeited this over New England by telephone vidual movement, word, or sug­ stead, he took a first in low will—and that's what we were get­ gether to Alpine, where they ship game of 113 points. tournament. Sports writers attend­ year because they could not secure over a two weeks period before gestive action, is clearly visible to hurdles (time 22.6), second in ting around to. If the League ever played in the Sul Ross gym. Fort ing the tournament selected for the officials. Many excellent basketball learning that he had a conflict in Division III, or Class B, had four all, and the attituSe of the coach votes spring football out again it Davis fans and faculty brought unofficial, but none-the-less im­ officials have quit the game be­ high hurdles, fourth in broad dates. Gen. Neyland of Tennessee new marks, set either by Big Sandy is immediately telegraphed to play­ will be as dead as the proverbial supper for all players. portant All-State teams: cause, (1) the fans are so close jump, and fifth in 440-yard relay. does not accept coaching school or Laneville. Big Sandy's 154 ers and fans. Proper conduct by dodo. A word to the wise is said to them that every word (some­ State meets have been an an­ invitations. Carl Snavely of North The score—but who cares about points for the series was a new the coach usually soothes both to be sufficient. CONFERENCE 4-Ai Dick times a curse word) is heard by nual affair for Bill since 1949, Carolina has switched to the T, that? high, and the 62 points it scored players and fans; improper con­ O'Neal and Dennis Raines, for­ them, (2) the game itself requires when he was sixth in 440-yard and Red Sanders has a conference in the championship game was also duct by the. coach usually creates wards, from Poly and Waco; Bill more personal judgments % than relay. In 1950 he came in second rule prohibiting his coaching the a record. Laneville's 41 points in dissension by both fans and play­ FOOTBALL INSTRUCTORS Estill and James Morgan, guards, probably any other sport, and (3) in the low hurdles. the same game was a new record ers. Practically all riots and mis­ all-star team. There are a precious from Poly'and Borger; and Mack the improper conduct of many Prior to going to State last The coaches' association is ex­ 617 Schools Sign for a loser in the championship conduct of fans is traceable di­ few other really outstanding ex­ Carter, center, from Borger. Car­ basketball coaches. It takes a year, he helped Iraan capture the periencing increasing difficulty in game, and added to Big Sandy's ter was high point man for the rectly or indirectly to the type of ponents of the single wing in the tough skin to take all of the verbal Regional 8-B title by making more lining up capable football instruc­ score, gave 103 points, a new high tournament, with 75 tallies. leadership offered by the coach. nation, so that presents another abuses given by fans and coaches, points single-handed than any tors for its annual coaching school. problem. For Baseball Plan and especially when nearly every other full team, except second Pres. Hopper considers himself For the 1952 baseball season word can be heard. The basketball place Forsan. With 15 M. points very fortunate this year in be­ FEW CONFERENCES LEFT 617 schools will participate in this official, in the opinion of this col­ ing able to produce the two he was just barely behind the This leaves only the Southwest, sport under the League sponsor­ umn, has the most difficult duties coaches that led the postcard poll Do You Remember When? Forsan team, which had 18 points. Southeastern and Southern con­ ship. This figure is 12 schools be­ of any major sport official. His team won the meet with 28 of the association members. Even ferences of the major loops to low that of last year. The cut accompanying this "Do points. He ran the high hurdles after signing them he nearly lost You Remember" is nearly 37 years WE CLAIM that learning "self pick from—unless by a stretch of The distribution is as follows: in 15.3, won the low hurdles, both of them, old. It shows a scene which took control" is an attribute of com- the imagination we could call the Conference AA has one school less broad-jumped 20 feet, 8 inches, place after the final results were in petive sports, yet many of the Jim Tatum, of Maryland's Ivy League a major conference. than last year, with 83; Confer- anchored a 440 relay team (Roy for Class A Track and Field, at coaches who should set the example Sugar Bowl champions, signed but Princeton has had an outstanding ence A 16 less than last year, Robicheaux, Bobby Locker, Jesse ihe Fifth Annual State Meet, 1915. do not do so. We claim that com­ about two weeks later requested team for the past two years, but with 129; Conference B 5 schools Dotson and Huddleston) which That was a "right smart" time petitive sports train in citizenship, a release because he had been in­ whether it will be strong enough more this year, with 405. sportsmanship, and cooperation, turned in a time of 45.5, and took vited by Arch Ward to coach the next year for Caldwell to rate an ago, but there are quite a number The last date for certifying yet many coaches exemplify by fourth in the shot-put. College All-Stars at Chicago and invitation is a question that only »f people scattered about Texas district baseball champions is May. their actions that they do not Coached by Monroe Harrelson, the dates conflicted. Hopper asked time and nine games in '52 can who do remember when, quite 15th for Conferences A A, A and clearly. They were members of the really believe this to be so. In 99 % Bill was high point man at six for a little time to find a replace­ answer. B. Conference AA bi-district Greenville High School winning of all protests, the original de­ track and field meets in 1951. In ment, but while he was making Therefore you can see that fu­ champions must be certified by May track team. cision of the official stands, and all other sports, he has won three this nation-wide search Tatum ture THSCA boaids are going to 28th, with the state championship MEMBERS of the team, as pic­ the protesting coach has done is to letters each in football and track, withdrew his request. have some problems to solve for to be held in Austin June 2nd, 3rd tured here, were, bottom row, arouse the fans and players and to and two letters each in basketball Dutch Meyer was contacted in the future schools. Pres. Hopper and 4th. Conference A regional Bryan Smith, Ed Averett, Albert try to secure public approval that and baseball. He has been on the Cincinnati, but asked for two is working on one plan now that championships must be completed Darnell, Bert La Roe; middle row, he is being "robbed." all-district football team as left weeks time in which to find out may solve this one. If that fails by June 4th. Conference B bi- Earnest Overall, Earl Overall, Guy halfback for two years, as well as Unless the attitude of many fans whether the coaching school dates there are several other possibili­ district championships must be de­ Creel, Gordon Gray; back row, being all-tourney in basketball. and coaches changes we are going would conflict with the production ties that we won't mention until termined by June 4th. J. D. Bivens, coach, Earl McComb, to have more and more difficulty Captain of the football team, he of a movie of his life. He finally all are discussed by the entire coach, B. E. Masters (behind Mc­ getting competent basketball offi­ was elected last year as Best All- got that straightened out and board. However, don't be surprised Comb), principal, and Superintend­ cials. Unless the attitude of many, Around Boy. signed only to request a release a if there are some major changes Librarians Eligible ent L. C. Gee. Missing from the coaches changes we are going to Seventeen and a senior, he is little while later because he is made at the '53 school. When and picture are team members Ray have more and more difficulty in For UT Field Trip editor of the school paper, The publishing a book on the spread if it happens these paragraph^ will Briscoe and Phil Mockford. convincing our citizens that we are Texas librarians and library Broadcaster, and a member of the formation this fall and a clause in have explained at least some of Under the captaincy of Guy training youth in self control, Junior Historians. his contract gave his publisher ex­ school students are eligible to join Creel, this team set two new citizenship, and good sportsman­ the reasons behind them. His father is A. R. Huddleston clusive rights on everything that a University of Texas field trip to records and scored 22 points to ship. This column sincerely hopes of Iraan. he wrote over a certain period of the American Library Association's win the meet. Marlin was second that the majority of our coaches time. Dutch was of the opinion summer conference in New York with 20, Houston third with 19% who act properly at all times will FIRST TRIP TO HOSPITAL City June 29-July 5. pound hammer throw. ville. Smith and LaRoe are sales­ that the coaching school manual points. The new records were set assist in educating and keeping in Amphibians of Texas When this hits your desk the Today, Principal Masters is men, located in Waco and Lub­ would be in violation of that term Robert R. Douglass, director oik by Earl Overall and the mile relay President of Kilgore College and bock, respectively. Bivens is a line the minority who do not. It Now Being Studied writer will probably be in a Galves­ the University's Graduate School? team. Earl ran the 120 yard is a hard task but the end result in his contract. However, Hopper still highly active in League work. Vernon rancher; Mockford is a Texas amphibians—from alliga­ ton hospital to undergo surgery to of Library Science, said the con-' hurdles in 14 3/5 seconds. The would be well worth the effort. put his mind at ease on that score Creel is with the Greenville Post veterinarian in Greenville. Mc­ tors to frogs—are being studied by have a ruptured disc removed ducted tour would be made in a reJay team mark was 3 minutes, when he explained that this was Office. Averett works in the Un­ Comb is with the public schools of University of Texas students in a from his back. It has been a long chartered, air - conditioned bus 38 3/5 seconds. Earnest Overall not sold but was merely mimeo­ employment Office in Waxahachie. Seattle, Wash. Briscoe and Gee new graduate course in zoology, hard struggle, but when one gets which will leave Austin in late chalked up a first, though not a CRUDE OIL IMPURITIES graphed notes on his lectures and Darnell is a real estate broker in are deceased. Gray is believed to offered for the first time this se­ down and can't get up and vice June. The 37 passengers will visit record, in the 220 yard hurdle race, was a part of the coaching school. Campbell, Texas. Earnest Overall have been killed in World War I, Water, sulphur and salt are im­ mester. Much of the study is being versa, he will try anything—even libraries on the way to Washington and a fourth in broad jump. Bert is an Austin attorney; Earl Over­ driving an ambulance, but infor­ purities which are found in some conducted in the field, Dr. W. However, this unexpected turn though it includes enemas and and New York City and the r»- LaRoe placed second in the 12 all is a public accountant in Green­ mation is not available. crude oiis. Frank Blair announced- of evente did make one change in bedpan*. 4«wn krtp.