March/April 1982 Volume 66 Number Seven The Leaguer USPS 267-840 Private, parochial school membership denied

Private and parochial schools will not be able problem of attendance zones," Farney changing the basketball and volleyball completed. Use of the film for commercial joining the UIL. said. "Many private and parochial schools plans, permitting district executive com­ purposed must be approved by both schools. School administrators voted 919 to 64 recruit students from a large general area, mittees to make an exception to the two- Films and videotape become the property againt allowing non-public schools into the whereas public schools are limited by vari­ matched-contests-per-week rules when of the school filming, unless by district rule League as one measure in an eight-item re­ ous rules to play only students living within games are postponed by weather or public or mutual agreement otherwise. ferendum ballot, released during the girls' the general attendance zones. disasters. The games, however, must be • Making it a violation of the athletic state basketball tournament. "When this question is settled, I think played within the next seven days. plan to attend on-campus workouts which school administrators will be more willing involve meals and/or overnight lodging. In other major items, Conference to approve membership," he added. • Adding to the basketball plan limita­ AAAAA administrators narrowly defeated tions on eighth grade and below basketball • Adding to the "Foster Child Rule": A a proposal which would have eliminated The team tennis season will be played in teams to play no more than two matched student assigned to a home licensed by the spring football training, and approved the Conference AAAAA only. Conference games per week and one game during the state as a child care boarding facility is team tennis concept to be added as a AAAA administrators vetoed the measure, week of an invitational tournament. eligible if approved by the district execu­ League activity. 67-54 and the vote was overwhelmingly re­ tive committee. For students who have par­ jected in the AAA, AA and A classifica­ • Making it a violation to film or video­ ticipated in an athletic activity the previous Private and parochial school officials tions. tape a game by a person not associated year or current school year in another have petitioned the League the past several Teams will consist of six boys and six with the teams involved, unless mutual con­ school, a parents changing schools form years for membership. But UIL athletic girls, and the season will stretch from Oc­ sent of the participating schools is given. and a transfer release form must be com­ driector Bill Farney said uncertainties with tober to February. Note: A school need not obtain permission pleted. Note: Assignment made by an agen­ attendance boundaries caused school ad­ Other ballot items included: to videotape or film a game in which it is cy of the state or the licensed home be­ ministrators to balk at the proposal. • Allowing schools more leeway in mak­ competing. However, the film or videotape comes managing conservator with "First, you have the almost unanswer­ ing up postponed matches or games by may not be utilized until after the game is resulting responsibilities. Housing bureau for State Meet in operation The University Interscholastic League has made arrangements with the Austin Chamber of Commerce to provide limit­ ed housing for participants, school per­ sonnel and fans for the State Literary Meet, the Girls' State Golf, Tennis, Track and Field Meet, and the Boys' State Golf, Tennis, Track and Field Meet. Those desiring assistance in obtaining A drop lodging may telephone AC 512-474-8885 in the bucket for room reservations. This number is not located in the League office. Do not For two weeks in March, Austin call the League office for lodging re­ jumped to the beat of the UIL Boys' quests only. and Girls' State Basketball Tournaments. Here, Scott Sears of Arrivals after 6 p.m. should be con­ Andrews scores over Waxahachie's firmed by one night's lodging cost or by Greg Gober(3S). Lloyd Price (53) trails credit card number. Schools should the play. For full tournament results, , bring their tax exempt numbers. turn to page six. jffj Please be sure that all participants are properly chaperoned during their stay in Austin. Any damage incurred will be the responsibility of the persons occupying the room.

League no longer to assemble debate kit U.S. defense commitment chosen national debate topic Results are in from nationwide balloting were cast for military policy, while 28 per itary Policy: A Preliminary Analysis dinator, Dick Fawcett, the material will be to determine the topic area for next year's cent of the first place votes favored the will be available to individual schools by written by prominent high school coaches national high school debate. question, "What reforms are most needed using an order blank which will be mailed and college faculty members who work in the US legal system?" from the UIL office.Contents of the debate closely with high school debaters. At a cost Thirty-one states, including Texas, the text will include: of $4.95 plus postage and handling, the guide National Forensic League, and the National Twenty-six per cent preferred US Immi­ will offer legislative history of the 1982-83 Catholic Forensic League responded to a gration policies as the problem area for • Background on the topic debate topic, be for the advanced and nov­ ballot created from a meeting in Las Vegas next year's debate. • Analysis and scope ice debaters, and contain special referenc­ • Values in policy debate in December by the National University Publishing houses throughout the country es to articles on debate theory. Continuing Education Association and the • How to argue topicality Due to lack of space in the UIL office and have already begun preparing materials for • Affirmative analysis National Federation of State High School high school debaters, many of whom will reduction in free materials available, the Associations. start their research this spring. Materials • Negative analysis UIL will no longer assemble a debate kit. The problem area which was chosen by a for Texas debaters will be available • Sample case ideas Schools should plan to order debate materi­ wide margin was: What should be the level through the National Federation office for • Research guide als individually. An order form for the de­ of US committment for national defense? the 1982-83 topic. A 200 page publication, • Bibliography scribed materials will be mailed to the indi­ Forty-six per cent of the first place votes available in June, titled Debating US Mil­ Edited by the Federation's Speech Coor­ vidual schools in May. Opinion page 2

Finally, close to 400,000 students will train and compete in one of the UIL's liter­ ary and academic contests this spring on a purely voluntary basis. The concepts and techniques learned in these classroom ac­ Keep problems in perspective tivities, whether they're actually applied at a district, regional or state contest, go far in making that individual a better class­ No doubt, the League has found a home room student, a person better able to deal away from home in the district and state with the pressures of citizenship. Through courts around the state. We feel it's not so these contests, they learn the benefits of much a matter of our rules as it is a sign of disciplined study, maintaining poise under the time. Like or not, we're living in the pressure, and accepting the decisions of age of litigation. Director's corner judges and officials. So, it's not unusual to hear the League This makes all our efforts at every level discussed in the company of lawsuits, pro­ By Bailey Marshall worthwhile. It helps those charged with ad­ tests, appeals, and a throng of unhappy par­ ministering the contest — administrator, ents, coaches, students and communities in coach, sponsor, teacher — more resilient to general. We have much to take pride in. Our com­ swimming. the occasional negative aspects of competi­ Like the commercial says, "It's enough petitive programs offer thousands and thou­ This spring, more than 95,000 will partici­ tion. We can better deal with protests, irate to give a person acid indigestion." sands of public school children the opportu­ pate in the boys' and girls' golf, tennis, patrons and occasional lawsuits. These At the same time, it's important that we nity to improve themselves physically and track and field, and baseball. problems are dwarfed by the overall bene­ make an effort to examine the positive as­ mentally. We're instilling in these impres­ Elsewhere, some 80,000 students partici­ fits of the program. pects of this program, because the positive sionable young men and women a need to pated in the marching band contests, and far outweighs the negative. Sometimes do their best at all times, to play as a mem­ an incredible 246,300 will participate in Editor's note: when the bills are pouring in, the car trans­ ber of a team, to obey the rules, to learn the choir, orchestra and band solo/ensemble, I apologize to those who were offended by mission just dropped out and the youngest techniques of the contest, and finally — and concert and sight reading competition. the use of the term "prophylactic" in the one broke his new pair of glasses, it's diffi­ perhaps most importantly — to deal with These 300,000-plus students improved February Leaguer. cult to remember we were born relatively success or failure with dignity. their musical appreciation and skills. They The source of this terminology was a rul­ healthy in a free nation. This past fall, approximately 70,000 stu­ also learned to participate as part of a ing from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of If we don't keep all this in perspective, dents participated in football, volleyball team, and shared the thrill of working Appeals, supporting the 'no-exception' con­ we're likely to suffer some form of psycho­ and cross country. Another 55,000 partici­ toward a common goal. In today's "me gen­ cept. I should have quoted directly and logical depression. pated in boys' and girls' basketball and eration," this is a trait sorely needed. stated the source.

Editor Dr Bailey Marshall Spring ballot a reminder Managing Editor Bobby Hawthorne Legislative Council: B J. Stamps. Amarillo ISD: Ralph The Leaguer Poteet. Mesquite ISD; Wayne Schaper. Houston Memorial ISD. C. N Boggess. San Antonio Harlandale ISD: Bill Vardeman. Levelland ISD: Frank Moates. DeSoto ISD; that rule processes needed The Leaguer is the official publication of the University Glenn Pearson, Bridge City ISD; Jack Frost, Georgetown Interscholastic League. Box 8026. University Station. Austin. ISD; J C. McClesky. Slaton ISD; Don Whitt, Wylie ISD; Bill Texas 78712. The League office is located at 2622 Wichita on Farmer, Barber's Hill ISD: S. T. Brown. George West ISD; proposals and placed major considerations the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Phone (5121 Roy Dodds. Plains ISD: Jack Johnson. Carroll (Southlake) The UIL rules have been categorized as 471-5883. The paper is distributed to Texas school ad­ ISD; Jerry Gideon. Frankston ISD; Eldon Edge. Poth ISD; "arbitrary, capricious" by those who, for on the spring referendum ballot, allowing ministrators, teachers, coaches and contest sponsors, as well James McLeroy. Borden County iGail) ISD. G. W. Max- the member schools to ultimately choose as to other parties interested in scholastic competition. field. Gorman ISD; James Worsham. Avalon ISD; and Jim whatever reason, wish to circumvent them. Payne. Bruceville-Eddy ISD Ironically enough, the past few months the rules they felt would best serve their The Leaguer is printed eight times yearly by Texas Student needs. Publications. One year's subscription is S2. Second class sun have served to remind us that the League is postage paid in Austin. Texas. Dr Bailey Marshall, director: Dr William Farney. athlet­ one of the few remaining democratically The League's rules are made by level­ ic director; Dr. Nelson Patrick, music director; Lynn Mur­ administered programs. The rulemaking headed school officials, who know the nu­ Stale Executive Committee: Dr. Thomas Hatfield. Dr ray, drama director: Bobby Hawthorne, journalism direc­ Lynn F. Anderson. Jim Barnes. Mike Day. Dr, William Far- tor: Bonnie Northcutt. assistant athletic director; Charles process began last summer, with the vari­ ances of educational competition. The pro­ ney. Dr. Bailey Marshall. James Havard, Dr. Robert L. Mar- Schwobel. assistant music director; Susan Zinn, assistant ous Legislative Council committee meet­ cess is sound and we must protect it against ion. Dr. Lynn McCraw. Chester Ollison. Betty Thompson, athletic director; Ray Westbrook, activities director; Janet ings. those who'd bend the League's rules to Dr Jesse Villarreal. Dr Millard H Ruud. Wiman. activities director. The Council later voted on the various serve their own interests. Official notices

CLIFTON HS DUNBAR HIGH Bremond High CARTER HIGH The Clifton High School Band has been placed on probation for Dunbar High School of Fort Worth has been placed on probation Bremond High School has been placed on probation for the Carter High School of Dallas has been placed on probation for the 1981-82 school year. for the 1981-82 and 1982-83 school years in boys' basketball for 1981-82 and 1982-83 school years in football for violation of the 'he 1981-82 and 1982-83 school years in football for violation of the Athletic Code of the Constitution and Contest Rules. Uhletic Code of the Constitution and Contest Rules. MUSIC LIST violation of Article VIII, Section 13. the Changing Schools Rule and Article VII. Section 25, the Bona Fide Residence Rule of the The Prescribed Music List is not current with the recent reclas­ Dripping Springs High SAN EUZARIO Constitution and Contest Rules. sification, in which Conference B was eliminated. Music direc­ Dripping Springs High School has been assigned to District 29- San Elizario High School was placed on probation for one year for violation of Article VITI, Section 18, in Boys' football, Boys' tors and administrators should make certain that the new classi­ Music AA for all Spring Meet activities and baseball for the 1981-82 fication procedure is followed. school year. basketball, and Boys' track and field. The State Executive Committee has placed the A. C. Jones ADAMSON HIGH Also, the following corrections of the PML should be noted: High School of Beeville and MacArthur High School of Aldine LONG VIEW HS Page 25. English Horn Solos. Class I. Handel. Concerto in g choirs on probation for the 1981-82 school year for violation of Art. District 6AAAA Executive Committee has placed Adamson The Longview High School choir is placed on probation for the minor, SMC. VIII. Sec. 6 and 9. High School of Dallas on probation in football for the 1982-83 On page 150, the title of event 433 should read "Miscellaneous 1981-82 school year for violation of Article II, paragraph a, and school year for improper certification of varsity players for the String Ensembles'' rather than "Miscellaneous String Solos." TRANSFER FORMS Article VII. Section 36, paragraph (1), of the Music Plan. 1981-82 football season. PINE TREE HS (Longview) Parents Changing School Forms and Transfer Release Forms KIMBALL HIGH SMITHSON VALLEY The Pine Tree High School choir is placed on probation for the are required for any student changing school who competed the Kimball High School of Dallas has been placed on probation for Smithson Valley of New Braunfels has been placed on probation previous year in any athletic activity at the previous school. Pri­ 1981-82 school year for violation of Article II, paragraph a, and the 1981-82 and 1982-83 school years in football for violation of the or to 1981-82, Article VIII, Sec. 14 applied to football and basket­ Article VII. Section 36, paragraph (1), of the Music Plan. in tennis for the 1981-82 school year for violation of Rule 2 of the Athletic Code of the Constitution and Contest Rules ball only. Now, it applies to all athletic activities. ALVIN HS Athletic Plan. Lake Travis High Please note that these transfer forms are necessary only if the The Alvin High School choir is placed on probation for the 1981- BASEBALL student will be representing the varsity team this year. 82 school year for violation of Article VII, Section 33, paragraph Lake Travis High School has been assigned to District 28-AA There is an error in the Constitution and Contest Rules on page d. for all League activities other than football for the 1982-83 school 178, Rule 3a of the Baseball Plan. It should read "No team or boy ONE-ACT PLAY PALESTINE HS year. shall compete in more than twelve (12) high school games, exclu­ Remove Plata Suite from the "Ineligible Plays" and also The Palestine High School band is placed on probation for the sive of games allowed in two invitational baseball tournaments PETROUA delete "•Simon. Neil — all full-length plays including individ­ 1981-82 school year for violation of Article VII, Section 33, para­ and games which count on League standing." The Petrolia High School Band has been placed on probation in ual acts of Plaza Suite." graph d. music competition for the school year 1981-82 for violation of ELVSIAN FIELDS HS Delete from "Approved Publishers" David McKay. Note: NECHES HS Article V. Section 15 lb) and Article VII. Section 33 (d) of the The State Executive Committee placed Elysian Fields on pro­ Most UIL approved plays from McKay's catalogue are now The Neches High School band is placed OR probation for the Constitution and Contest Rules. bation in golf for violation of Rule 8 of the Golf Plan. carried by Baker's and French. McKay's plays from the ap­ 1981-82 school year for violation of Article VII, Section 33, para­ WEST MESQUITE proved list may be produced in the 1982 OAP contest royalty OAP graph d. free as public domain until the copyright owners can be lo­ West Mesquite High School has been assigned to District 7- These transfer changes apply to one-act plays only. Region III- CENTER HS cated. No further approval is required. AAAA for literary competition for UIL Spring Meet activities for A. transfer District 24 — Chireno and Woden to District 23 with The Center High School choir is placed on probation for the No addendum for the Handbook tor One-Act Play, Ninth the 1981-82 school year. Kennard. Apple Springs, Laxeto and Wells. 1981-82 school year for violation of Article VII, Section 33, para­ Edition has been or will be published for the 1981-82 school graph d. DEBATE WINNERS MUSIC CONTEST year. A. C. JONES HS (BeevilleI First and second place winners in the 1981 Conference AAAAA State Debate Contest were omitted from the consti­ The State Executive Committee placed all music organizations POLYTECHNIC The A. C- Jones High School choir is placed on probation for the attending the Six Flags Contest and the Astroworld Contest on 12- 1981-82 school year for violation of Article VIII, Sections 6 and 9. tution and Contest Rules. Fort Worth Polytechnic has been placed on probation in choir month probation for violation of Article III, Sec. 4. b, of the 1980- MACARTHUR HS (Aldine) First place debate finishers were Arnie Derrickson and for the 1981-82 season by Region V Music Executive Committee 81C&CR. The MacArthur High School choir is placed on probation for the Rene Herrera of Waco Richfield. Placing second were Scott for violation of Art. VII. Section 33, d. of the Music Competition 1981-82 school year for violation of Article VIII, Sections 6 and 9. Edwards and Kyle Guthrie of Waco Richfield LINCOLN HIGH Plan. District 6AAAA Executive Committee has placed Lincoln AMARILLO HIGH PICTURE MEMORY NEW DEAL HIGH High School of Dallas on probation in football for the 1982-83 Amarillo High School has been placed on probation by the The correct spelling of the river is "Maas." The District IV-AA District Executive Committee has school year for improper certification of varsity players for the District 3 — AAAAA Executive Committee for the 1981-42 sea­ "Mass' on the larger reproduction is a printing error. In disqualified New Deal Girls Basketball Team for district hon­ 1981-82 football season. son for violation-of Rule 3c of the Baseball Plan. order to be lair to contestants, either spelling will be accepted. ors for 1981-82 for violation of Rule 7. d, of the Basketball Plan. Music page 3

Procedures changed for vocal sight reading Junior highs should note credit rule The procedures for the 1982-83 junior high vocal sight reading contests were By CHARLES SCHWOBEL is not making a passing grade in more than This same rule applies to a student who au­ changed by the Music Advisory Com­ Associate Music Director one subject, with the exception of physical dits summer band (or any other course of­ mittee. We have had many inquiries this spring education, then he would be ineligible. I am fering music credit) at a local college. For 1983 contests, Article VII, Sec­ regarding scholastic eligibility for students not aware of any schools offering the eight The sixth annual TSSEC State Wind En­ tion 36, j, 3, c on page 136, will state, in grades below high school. Article VIII, subjects necessary to qualify a student (be­ semble Contest will take place Saturday, "At the completion of the instruction Section 16, item d, of the Constitution and low high school) who is not passing two sub­ May 15, in the Bates Recital Hall of the new period, choral groups will be given the Contest Rules states, "A student in a grade jects according to the three-fourths rule. music facility at the University of Texas at pitch and each section may hum the below the high school shall be considered as Article VIII, Section 15 establishes cur­ Austin. Over the past year this hall has starting tone. The selection will then fulfilling the scholarship requirement if he rent eligibility on the basis of work done the proven its flexibility and excellence as a be sung twice; first with the piano ac­ is passing in three-fourths of the work of­ previous semester. Therefore, a student performance area. companiment utilizing the groups pre­ fered as a normal student load." deemed ineligible on the basis of the previ­ Jerry Grigadean (formerly Jerry Dean) ferred method of sight singing; then, in Credit is defined in Article VIII, Section ous semester's work cannot reconsider eli­ will administer the TSSEC theory contest high school conferences, a capella us­ 15, as "A 'credit' is a unit certifying satis­ gibility until the close of the current semes­ at noon each day of the contest (May 29 and ing the words printed in the score, or in factory completion of the requirements for ter. 31). The exam generally lasts one hour and conferences CCC, CC, C, a capella uti­ any of the courses approved by the Texas Both Section 15 and 16 must be taken into students are given additional time to re­ lizing the group's preferred method of Education Agency, with the exception of account when determining a student's eligi­ view their work or concentrate on composi­ sight singing. The director will have physical education and competitive athlet­ bility. tion. Students earn division ratings on the one minute for discussion between the ics." This spring many high school students basis of a grading curve and receive the accompanied reading and the unac­ " 'Local credit'given for participation in are concurrently enrolled in college in or­ corresponding TSSEC individual medallions companied performance." school or club activities such as library or der to take advantage of certain social se­ for Division I or II. office assistant, student council representa­ curity benefits. These students may com­ Directors desiring additional information State marching contest tive, class officer, etc., may not be count­ pete in UIL events provided they continue about the Music Theory Contest or copies of ed." to meet all the eligibility requirements. previous exams should write Dr. Jerry Gri­ dates November 15-16 In most cases a "normal student load" The requirements include the current gadean, TSSEC Theory Contest, Box 8028, below high school consists of five to seven scholarship rule, Article VIII, Section 16, University Station, Austin, Texas 78712. The dates for the 1982 State March­ courses, depending on local policies. Many "... passing at least three one-half credit If you have not received your information ing Band Contests are November 15-16. schools require students below high school courses (at the high school)." According to packet for this year's TSSEC or need addi­ Conference 5A and 3A bands will com­ to take seven courses, one of which is often Article VIII, Section 15, "Credit for college tional forms, please contact the League pete on Monday. Conference 4A, 2A physical education. Others require six courses will not count." Office. Remember, the entry deadline is and A will compete on Tuesday. courses, which may include study hall and Keep in mind, Article VIII, Section 4, April 15 and the contest dates are Saturday, Additional information and entry physical education, thus resulting in a core which states "A student who has audited or May 29, and Monday, May 31. All entries forms will be mailed to all directors in of four "solid" subjects. enrolled in a college course that provides from a school will be scheduled on the same the fall. The deadline for holding re­ The variety of course offerings and com­ instruction in a League contest shall be in­ day unless a special scheduling request ac­ gional marching contests is November binations seems endless, but one method of eligible in that contest." Thus a student en­ companies the entry forms. 10,1982. determining eligibility will apply to nearly rolled in a college music course this spring Contest schedules will be mailed to all situations. If a student below high school would be ineligible for UIL music events. schools by May 10. Preparation can ease TSSEC pressures

By CHARLES SCHWOBEL can cause ulcers and neuroses. But not if Accompanists have complained about lays. Assistant Music Director you plan for it. Prepare your students for having to run a sprinter's course between As a director, your dignified actions un­ the waiting period following performance. the contest buildings in order to make their der these pressures can do much to enhance No doubt about it! TSSEC can get on your Most comment sheets are available approx­ schedule. The contest schedule is designed your students' performance abilities at the nerves! imately two hours following the perform­ to be flexible in order to avoid this type of contest. The pressures of this contest can be phe­ ance. conflict. If possible, arrange your accom­ Harps will be available for harp soloists. nomenal. Years of hard work,' practicing I have become aware of a problem which panists assignments for minimum travel Music stands and large percussion instru­ and training are on the line in hopes of a extends this period considerably. Do not in­ between contest buildings. ments, such as timpani, bass drum, chimes superior Division I rating or to join the elite terrupt contest runners as they collect com­ When it is not possible to meet your and xylophone will be available for percus­ rank of Outstanding Performer. It's a tough ment sheets from judges. According to the schedule, notify the judge's monitor as soon sion events and instrumental medium en­ contest where high ratings are truly Constitution and Contest Rules, interfer­ as possible about conflicts. When you are sembles. You must bring your own music earned. The judges' standards are not nego­ ence with the contest operation may jeop­ able to perform, report to the judge's moni­ stands for all other events. tiable. ardize a school's continued participation in tor and he or she will work you into the The "superior" rating, Division I, is League music contests. schedule at the earliest available time. If Only directors or their appointed spon­ awarded only when it is appropriate to the There are three main areas of the UT possible, be prepared to perform up to 30 sors will be allowed in the Awards Station performance. It is an award which will be Campus used for TSSEC. Welch Hall will minutes prior to or following your assigned in the Art Building to pick up comment cherished for years to come. house the vocal contest. The Business-Eco­ time. sheets and medals. Comment sheets and The philosophy of our contest system dic­ nomics Building will be the site for Last year, 13,000 students were scheduled medals not picked up at the contest will be tates that only the performance may be woodwind events. Music Building East will at the TSSEC. With this size of contest mailed to directors at the school address considered when determining a rating. Fac­ house brass, percussion, string and medium there are inevitably scheduling conflicts after the contest. tors such as age, health, or even economic ensemble events. Twirling will be in Bell- and occasional delays. Every effort is made Contest schedules will be mailed by May status may not be used to adjust one's con­ mont Hall, adjacent to the university's foot­ to ensure that the contest runs smoothly 10. If you do not receive your schedule in a cept of a performance. ball stadium. Maps will be mailed to direc­ and on schedule. Please be courteous and reasonable amount of time, please call the Waiting for comment sheets and ratings tors with their contest schedules. patient when experiencing unexpected de­ League Office at 512471-4418.

BY NELSON G. PATRICK degree of musical performance? Can we conference, but we can establish a frame­ State Director of Music Activities expect the Division I given in one region to work that could be more consistent than In a recent column we discussed the be equal to the same degree of competence our present system. Defining 'average' credibility of our music contest rating sys­ in another part of the state? Can our pa­ The present rating evaluation system is tem, especially as it was viewed by the pub­ trons and general public depend upon the an outgrowth of the statistical curve rank­ lic. As we approach the spring contest sea­ rating given their local school organizations ing based on the random ordering of data. key to establishing son we become increasingly aware of to be a reliable evaluation of the degree of Obviously we have drifted far afield from adjudication standards applied to the con­ perfection attained? this concept, yet it still has meaning in our cert, solo, and ensemble contests. The val­ We all know the answer to these ques­ concepts of division rankings if we can pro­ marching band division ues of having a reliable evaluation system tions. As bitter as the truth might be, we vide some guidelines of accruing ratings. are no doubt recognized and appreciated by must face the fact that the ratings have a To have a clear understanding of the divi­ judging framework most music teachers, but is our system a wide variance at each conference level and sion rating system it is necessary to define reliable one? Can we depend upon all Divi­ wider still from one region to another. We sion I ratings to represent the same high cannot itemize criteria for each division or Turn lo CONCEPTUALIZE, page 7 Drama page 4

mailed again first class. It is impossible to get materials out to each school prior to March 4, ten days before the first legal date On common questions and common sense for zone OAP. I'm sure this sounds much like the broken record of last year. No early This column falls at that time of year zones in 1983. The first zone date is March when State Meet preparation is my prima­ 14. I hope that all of you have looked at the ry focus, but complaints following lower 1982-83 Tentative Calendar published in levels of OAP competition are clearly on January. my mind. The values of the One-Act Play Educational theatre Have you considered using students and Contest depend totally on the director as a directors from zone I to conduct the OAP teacher, the contest manager as the admin­ contest for zone II and vice-versa? It istrator, the critic judge as an extension By Lynn Murray works! Use the best facility available and teacher, and students willing to learn. help each other. The best situation would If all elements of OAP are not properly arrange for those schools not advancing to prepared, focused toward the purposes of as the set rule, 2.b.5)., and will be carefully and students) that get out of line beacuse host the district meet in the best facilities the program and willing to listen and learn monitored next year. they have not been taught good manners. available. Rotating OAP from school to with mutual respect; the program will not Videotapes may not be made of OAP en­ The decisions of judges, managers, re­ school without consideration of quality fa­ work. Dr. Angus Springer, UIL critic at tries under copyright except in limited situ­ ferees, etc. are final. Once a contest has cility and management is a poor way to fly. over 200 play contests in a span of more ations for rehearsal/educational purposes. ended and the results announced, there is I would like to answer all questions on than thirty years, has provided us with an A contest manager cannot afford to allow no protesting that judgment. Who ever Critic Judge Questionnaires and letters outstanding analysis of theatre that can be video equipment that would be distracting heard of replaying a basketball game be­ received this time of year. It is impossible. a real celebration. I hope all of us can draw and publisher permission would be a re­ cause a referee called a foul that resulted I try to answer major problems or com­ the obvious parallel. Read the article. quirement. The answer is generally NO! in determining the winner? Even if the call plaints but I cannot take the time to answer My telephone log reflects the same ques­ We may videotape public domain State was a gross error, poor judgment or an er­ detailed questions that have been covered tion many times over. I would like to give a Meet OAP productions in the future for UIL ror in judgment admitted by the winner; in this column since last September. I hope few answers and make comments to reduce workshops, but the cameras will be remote the game is not played again. It is final. you saved these gems of wisdom until now. the phone usage for next year. and hidden. We must train our students to accept Join us April 27-May 1 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. There is no rule that applies to Sunday Prompting is a violation of OAP rules as when they disagree. If you don't like the daily in Hogg Auditorium on the UT cam­ OAP rehearsal. per 2.b.7). A script on stage used for that rule, work to change the rule. Throwing a pus. This will be your last opportunity to There is no rule that relates to smoking purpose or a character using a script to fit is childish. see the finest examples of educational the­ or the use of knives in OAP, although both perform would violate the spirit of this There will be no early zones allowed next atre in this old and greatly loved by many are dangerous. rule. It is not a violation of this rule to have year. It is impossible to get material out of facility. We are moving to the new Per­ You may perform your contest play as scripts backstage for any purpose, includ­ the State Office without, mailing everything forming Arts Center facility next year. often as you like, before or after contest, ing sound, lights, etc. first class. The cost is prohibitive. All mail­ Parking will be easier and we will have two for any admission price you can get so long Student behavior reflects director train­ ing will be bulk rate or library rate as re­ theatres in which to operate. as you do not obtain a critique as per the ing, attitude and behavior. Some directors quired by State Office policy. Please don't How would you like to see a schedule of interpretation of Rule I.e.2). You must pay enter OAP for all the wrong reasons. Direc­ ask to violate this policy. forty shows in three days using two differ­ the royalty for each performance. tors that plan together for quality competi­ Early zones and districts cause major ent theatres next year? The schedule would The all-star and honorable mention all- tion will get quality results. The Spring violations of item 8 of the Spring Meet likely find A-AAA on Thursday, AAAA on star cast may not exceed eight members Meet Code, page 35, Constitution and Con­ Plan. OAP eligibility forms were mailed Friday and AA-AAAAA Saturday? Speak up each. Rule 3.C.5). has been violated as often test Rules, may be used on those (teachers from this office Feb. 25-26. Over 150 were or forever hold your peace! Theatre's challenge: To help man become all he can be

By ANGUS SPRINGER managed to write some great religious plays; Brecht to instruct and educate with respect to problems of con­ Retired Chairman, Dept. of Drama wrote with fervor to change men into communists; How­ duct and character, and to enlighten the social con­ Southwestern University ard wrote to change people's lives by means of Christian science. It provides a revelation of the will of God in revolution. human lives; it reveals to man that he can be changed. It Theatre at its best and noblest may well be called a Theatre of celebration, as "a temple of the ascent of is a refuge of hope and a destroyer of despair. theatre of celebration. It celebrates wonder and truth, man," can be traced through every period of western Can theatre be this kind of temple? Yes, at its best and great ideas and a divine spirit; it celebrates change in culture. The concept of theatre as a temple is one of the noblest. First we must start with the premise that art, man's behavior and his hope for better things; it is exalt­ more significant mainstreams of theatrical history, be­ including theatre, is as an institution neither moral nor ing in its revelation of compassion for man and his con­ ginning with the ancient Greeks and traceable to the immoral — it is neutral. Therefore the temple concept of duct. present. Much of great theatre has been what Shaw said theatre depends upon the uses to which it is put. Among Celebration reaches its highest peak of grandeur in a theatre must be — a theatre of thought, conscience, con­ many, it has been used as a public service to the state temple, where the primary interest is the character of duct; it is instructive, as Brecht well knew; it is a the­ and reverence for the gods; and in contrast for buffoon­ people. George Bernard Shaw said it: "The theatre must atre of hope, change in character, moral behavior, as ery descending to pornography. It has been used to con­ be a factory of thought, a prompter of conscience, an Howard believed — it is a temple. trol the masses through 'bread and circuses;' for the elucidator of social conduct, an armoury against despair There is a tendency among the blase theatre critics education of the illiterate; for raising money for other and dullness and a temple of the ascent of man." This and theorists today to take a cynical, supercilious, pa­ activities; for political propaganda; for discussing, form­ well-known noble statement is the corner-stone for the tronizing attitude toward any play which suggests the ing and changing character; for the dissemination of ide­ kind of theatre I choose to call The Theatre of Celebra­ intention of finding an answer to man's conduct and char­ as and the revelation of truth. tion. This is the kind of theatre I consciously tried to acter. These "experts" seem to be scared to death of the For a good many years, I have been trying to delimit promote for half a century. Though there were failures, word "moral." But if moral judgment, "message" or though mistakes were made, this was the constant goal. and then to categorize the qualities essential to theatre "purpose" are not legitimate theatrical fare, then Aes­ as a temple. I have finally reduced them to five: Bertoldt Brecht put it this way: "Theatre remains the­ chylus and Sophocles, the medieval churchmen who cre­ 1. Entertainment, not necessarily to be equated with atre even when it is instructive theatre ... The education ated the mysteries and moralities, and Shakespeare, amusement. All plays should entertain. The unpardon­ of man never finishes. Only the dead are beyond being Shaw, Ibsen, Brecht, Galsworthy, Wilder, Arthur Miller able sin of theatre is to bore. Entertainment of a high altered by their fellow-men. Think that over and you will and a whole host of writers in our western culture have order requires meaningful plays, competently written, see how important theatre is for the forming of charac­ been strangely and inexplicably misled. expertly produced and acted. ter." Peter Howard laid it on the line bluntly: "I write with 2. Artistic merit; possessing the qualities of aesthetic Peter Howard, at one time Lord Beaverbrook's a message and with no other reason. Do not believe those beauty and emotional depth. This can be true even of hatchet man and the highest-paid journalistic assassin of who say the theatre is no place for a man with a mes­ plays whose apparent purpose is merely to amuse. character in England, who gave it all up to become the sage. Every play has a message of some kind. A man unsalaried head of Moral Rearmament and playwright 3. Enlightenment; a basic theme, a significant idea, a who writes as if life had no meaning is a man with a message, if you will, in which problems of conduct and for the Westminster Theatre declared: "I write plays to strong message." encourage men to accept the growth in character that is character are raised and discussed. If theatre is to be a temple of the ascent of man, what 4. A moral point of view, an ultimate judgment; not essential if civilization is to survive. It is to enlist men is a temple? Well, whether it be a magnificent cathedral, everywhere in a revolution to remake the world." necessarily that held or approved of by a particular indi­ a Jewish synagogue, a Muslim temple or a Buddhist vidual or audience. Change in human behavior! This was the avowed pur­ shrine, it is a place of wonder, awe, reverence, worship. 5. Compassion; a sympathy, even love, for people and pose of these playwrights so different in every other way. It is a revealer of truth — personal and social, moral and their situations. This may include condemnation of evil. Shaw was a brilliant analyst of character, a profound spiritual, human and divine. It is a place for the dissemi­ delver into human behavior, a professed unbeliever who nation of great ideas, both secular and religious, a place Turn to THEATRE, page 8 Journalism page 5

Westlake, Lake Highlands Highlights

• Top Newspaper in Texas — Feath­ win UPC 'Tops in Texas' erduster, Westlake High School, Austin, Pat Brittain, adviser. Austin Westlake and Dallas Lake High­ tion judge. • Top Yearbook in Texas — Wildcat, Lake Highlands High School, Dal­ lands high schools walked away with top Newspaper honors at the 55th annual Interscholastic In addition to "Tops in Texas" awards, several publications las, Jim Davidson, adviser. won "Tops in Division" honors The publications and their divi­ • Max Haddick Teacher of the Year League Press Conference state convention, sions are as follows: held March 18-19 in Austin. Austin Anderson, EDITION, newsmagazine; Richardson, — Jean Stow, Queen City High TALON, printed division 6; Irving, TIGER RAG, printed division School. The Featherduster of Westlake was 5; Amarillo Tascosa, PIONEER, printed division 4; Austin West- named the state's top newspaper, while the lake, FEATHERDUSTER. printed division 3; Red Oak, ACORN, e ILPC Distinguished Service Award Wildcat from Lake Highlands received the printed division 2; and Lytic HILIGHT, printed division 1. — Prof. James F. Paschal, Universi­ Also, Leander, LION'S ROAR, mimeograph division 4; La Fer- ty of Oklahoma. state's top yearbook award. ia, LION'S TALES, mimeograph division J; Pettus, THE GOLD­ In addition, Jean Stow, publications EN EAGLE, mimeograph division 2; Groom, TIGER'S TALE, • Edith Fox King Award for Service to mimeograph division 1. Texas Journalism — Marynell adviser at Queen City, received the Max Also, Premont, THE OUTLAW, page-in-local-paper; Eisen­ Haddick Teacher of the Year Award, given hower Middle School, San Antonio, THE GENERAL, junior high Bryant, Sulphur Springs High mimeograph division; Stevenson Middle School, San Antonio, School; Cathy Collier, Freder­ annually to the state's top journalism WILDCAT WHISPERS, junior high division printed. adviser. The award is named in honor of Yearbook icksburg High School; Susan Ko- Dr. Max Haddick, who served as director of Houston South Houston, PALLADIUM, Conference 5A-I, Lake mandosky, Taylor High School; Highlands, Dallas, WILDCAT, Conference 5A-II. Austin West- Maxine Walker, Slaton High ILPC for 18 years. lake, EL PAISANO, Conference 4A; Crane, EL AVE, Conference The ILPC Service Award went to James 3A; Junction, THE GOLDEN EAGLE. Conference 2A; Vernon, School. Northside, INDIAN, Conference A; Hobby Middle School, San F. Paschal of Norman, Oklahoma. Mr. Pas­ Antonio, HAWKEYE, Junior High Division. chal is director of the Oklahoma Interscho­ lastic Press Association, a former Texas journalism adviser, and a frequent lecturer at ILPC workshops and conventions. Col. Savedge, Cutsinger to direct Four outstanding publications advisers were singled out as recipients of Edith Fox King awards, given annually to advisers ILPC summer journalism workshops who over the yers have elevated the level of scholastic journalism, not only in their own John Cutsinger and Col. Chuck Savedge, The newspaper sequence will emphasize schools, but with contributions in the state two of the nation's leading scholastic jour­ layout/design, copy writing and editing, ed­ and nation as well. nalists, will direct the newspaper and year­ itorial leadership, advertising and staff Recipients were Marynell Bryant of Sul­ book sequences of the newly-instituted management. phur Springs, who has taught there for 12 ILPC summer journalism workshops. A $110 registration fee covers room and years and advised both yearbook and news­ Cutsinger, newspaper and magazine board in Jester Dormitory on The Universi­ paper; Cathy Collier, an eight year teacher adviser at Van Buren High School, Van ty of Texas campus from Sunday through at Fredericksburg High School; Susan Ko- Buren, Arkansas, will direct the newspaper Thursday. Because of space limitations, no mandosky of Taylor High School, who has workshop, June 20-24. Savedge, a past na­ more than 200 applications per session will served as an ILPC critic judge, spoke at tional Teacher of the Year and probably the be accepted. Deadline for registration is Photo by Bobby Malish Junel. Mr. Yearbook, otherwise knew as Col. Chuck Sa- numerous clinics, and is active in the Texas nation's foremost yearbook specialist, will Association of Journalism Directors; and direct the yearbook workshop, June 27 For full workshop information, contact vedge, make* a point during the IIPC »tate con­ Bobby Hawthorne, Director of Summer vention, March 19-20. Savedge wilt direct UPC • Maxine Walker of Slaton, student newspa­ through July 1. per adviser there since 1974 and an active Assisting each will be several of the Workshops, ILPC, Box 8028 — University summer yearbook workshop, Juno 27 through Station, Austin, Texas 78712. July 1. For details, write UPC. ILPC and Texas Panhandle Press Associa­ state's finest journalism advisers. Tips to make your State Meet visit a success

You made it. Thompson Center auditorium. Don't be You surprised your adviser and yourself late. If you have trouble finding the place, by taking first at the regional meet and ask someone. It may take a minute or two now, it's off to Austin for the State Meet to find someone who speaks English, but Literary and Academic Meet. What a rush. Scholastic journalism keep looking. They're out there somewhere. Can't you hear them Monday morning. The The contest results will be posted in the PA will come on and someone will an­ Thompson Center. It generally takes the nounce "...qualified for the State Meet in By Bobby Hawthorne judges two hours to grade each contest. Austin next week." There'll be a few gasps Please, don't hassle the registration desk of unbelief. Widely scattered giggles. A col­ workers. If the results are slow to return, lective "Whooooa..." from your friends. easy to find. Take a left at Waco. as a general orientation to the UT campus it's not their fault. Be patient. Don't let it get to you. Sure, go ahead. Upon arrival, drop by the Thompson Con­ by persons who were actual freshmen at A tip: The journalism judges select one Get nervous. That's to be expected. But ference Center to register. It won't cost you the institution of higher learning and lived through six places. If your name isn't in the don't get sick. Your parents probably can't a thing. At the same time, there'll be no to tell about it. top six, assume you finished seventh. Tell afford the doctor bills. And forget about door prizes either. You've got to learn to What you do after this meeting is strictly everyone you did. just not showing up. Your adviser will mur­ take the good with the bad. between you, your budget and your God, if Call home immediately. "Mom! Dad! I der you. By the way, the Center is located north of your adviser says its okay. finished seventh! Can you believe it! I'm Face it, kid. You're coming to Austin. the Lyndon B. Johnson Library, at the cor­ Friday, the contests begin. An "Official the seventh best headline writer in the en­ Now, approach this thing logically. Find ner of 26th Street and Red River. The regis­ Program" will be available at the Thomp­ tire state." a good motel, preferably one close to a Pac- tration desk will open at 2 p.m. Thursday. son Center. It'll contain all the specific Have them call the local newspaper. Get Mac machine. The Austin Chamber of Com­ That evening, your adviser will be asked times and sites. Make sure you grab one. as much free ride out of this as you can. merce is taking care of the room reserva­ to attend a sponsors meeting in the Thomp­ An opening general assembly will be held Besides, who's to say you didn't finish sev­ tions. Have your adviser call them. son Center. A general session will be held in at noon. You're not obligated to attend. If enth? Next, send your best faded jeans to the Room 1-110, during which someone will your only contest isn't held until 5 p.m., I'd Well, that's about it. All that can be done cleaner. You'll want to look your best. welcome and congratulate your adviser, suggest you not attend. Sleep late and eat a for you has been done. Keep in mind, if you Finally, and most importantly, stay even though you're the one who did all the hearty breakfast. win, it's a victory for the school and com­ calm. Avoid coffee, carbonated soft drinks work. That's life in the big city, kid. Dress comfortably. Jeans and old Izods. munity, a reaffirmation of the American and Brian DePalma movies. Repeat to Meanwhile, you'll be treated to a cola Your judge won't know the difference, but way. yourself, "It's only a contest." and snack banquet in the downstair Thomp­ you can't do your best if you're fighting a If you lose, you choked. May as well Okay, you're ready. Hop in the gas-guz­ son Center dining area. You'll be given in­ starched shirt. learn it now: Glory isn't cheap. So, here's zler and floor-board it to Austin. It's real formation on the TILF scholarships, as well All journalism contests will be held in the looking at cha kid. Good luck. Sports page 6 Nazareth makes it SIX in a row

Through the first eight minutes, the it had a lot of guts. It had a lot of senior of the first quarter, fell back by seven at game was close. In fact, with as little as 47 leadership." the half and trailed by as much as 12 in the seconds left in the first quarter, the score In other tournament games, Victoria third quarter. remained tied, 9-9. tripped Dallas South Oak Cliff in the Sweeny then put together a 10-2 spurt Then, Nazareth turned on the juice, AAAAA finals for the second time in four outscoring Dime Box 51-28 over the next years, winning 46-45. Hardin defended its early in the fourth quarter, to close with 49- three quarters, and wrapping up a sixth AA title, using a 33 point and 22 rebound 51. But Barbers Hill, led by junior guard consecutive state championship. The feat performance by senior Charlotte Reescano Pennee Hall, took off on a 17-4 scoring ties the Swiftettes with Claude for most to whip Phillips, 69-61. spree themselves to wrap up the AAA tro­ crowns won. Of course, no other team has Del Valle spotted Carthage a 13-point phy. won straight titles. first half lead, then outscored the Bulldogs Semifinal game results are as follows: Using a smother man-to-man defense, 22-9 in the third quarter and 13-2 in the last Conference A — Dime Box 61, La paynor which held Dime Box to a 16-of-58 output four minutes to win the Conference AAAA 47; Nazareth 61, Krum 33. from the floor, Nazareth pulled the Long- title, 76-64. Fabulous sophomore guard Bev­ Conference AA — Phillips 47, Boyd 46; horns more than half under their season erly Williams paced the Cardinals, scoring Harding 62, Grapeland 37. scoring average. 33 points in a 15 of 31 evening. Conference AAA — Sweeny 48, Ferris 45; "There is no greater thrill than winning Sweeny drove the Conference AAA state Barbers Hill 70, Comanche 49. the first, but this may have been one of the finals for the third time in four years. But Conference AAAA - Del Valle 58, Calal- most satisfying years," coach Joe Lombard like before, the Bulldogs lost in the final len 34; Carthage 64, Levelland 63. said. "This team probably had less natural game, this time to Barbers Hill of Mont Conference AAAAA — South Oak Cliff 55, ability than the others, and less height. But Belvieu, 68-53. The Bulldogs led at the end Amarillo 51; Victoria 63, Houston Yates 50. Bluejays win fifth straight Snook, Hebert defend theirs too

Rahn Bailey poured in 31 points and rather methodical 46-39 win over Nixon for 10 titles. pulled down 17 rebounds, leading Beaumont the Conference A trophy. Ranked number 2 most of the year, Shel­ Hebert — a school which will not exist next And so it went. byville edged Sabine 45-44 in the regional year — to a 76-71 win over Waxahachie and Hebert's Bailey, bespectacled and look-' finals, ending the Cardinals hopes of a third its third consecutive Conference AAAA ing more like the straight A student that he consecutive championship. Led by bookend state championship. is than a basketball player, kept his compo­ centers Mike Land and Jeff Chumbley, the Impressive but hardly unprecedented. sure while the game ran seemingly out of Dragons spotted Nixon a 2-0 lead, then took During the same weekend, Snook pounded control and dominated the backboards, off without looking back. to a 52-45 victory over Midland Greenwood scoring repeatedly underneath. Sophomore In the AAA finals, Linden-Kildare to win its fifth straight state title. guard Todd Alexander poured in 24 points jumped to a 10-2 lead, then fell behind by Exciting but not to be outdone by San An­ but couldn't bring the title to the North Tex­ nine in the third quarter. With 33 seconds tonio Churchill, which survived the long- as team, which lost to Hebert in last year's left, Donald Craver's layup gave the Tigers range shooting of guard John Chaney and a semifinals, 81-64. a one-point lead. last second desperation shot, to win the Then, Kevin Cleveland missed a 17-foot Conference AAAAA crown, 75-74 over Snook used balanced scoring to offset jump snot, King rebounded and dropped it Galveston Ball. Stuart Burleson's 31 point performance to in, giving Dimmitt the hair-thin win. wrap up its fifth consecutive title. Mean­ Semifinal results are as follows: A — Then, there was Phil King's rebound and while, San Antonio Churchill's staple of 6-4, Midland Greenwood 57, Petty West Lamar layup with two seconds left, giving Dimmitt 215 pounders — led by Gary Heyland's 22 56; Snook 44, Graford 38. AA — Nixon 53, a come-from-way-behind-to-go-way-ahead- points and Jon Moseley's 18 points — held Coppell 44, Shelbyville 67, Morton 61; AAA to-just-sneak-by-at-the-buzzer win over Lin- off a late Ball rally to end a Houston-area — Linden-Kildaire 67, Luling 47; Dimmitt den-Kildare, 60-59. championship streak of championship game 66, Diboll 64; AAAA - Waxahachie 62, An­ Photo by Bobby Malish Shelbyville figured they'd stood all the victories. In fact, a Houston-area team had drews 56; Beaumont Hebert 66, Bay City trauma they could, having upset two-time not lost in the finals since 1967, when San 60; AAAAA — Galveston Ball 55, North Cut off at the pass, Del Valle's Carolyn Daily zip* defending state champion Sabine in the re­ Antonio Lee edged Spring Branch, 70-69. In Mesquite 48; San Antonio Churchill 76, the ball to a teammate, in the Cardinal's 76-64 gion finals. At state, they marched to a the interim, Houston-area teams had won Pampa 56. state title victory over Carthage. No surprises; Champions dominate all-tourney lists

As expected, state basketball champions ing the events, are as follows: . mous; Laura Williams, Phillips; Susie Gil­ Brooks, Andrews, unanimous; (tie) Deon dominated all-star player team selections, Girls' — Conference AAAAA: Yolanda bert, Boyd; and Shawn Blankenship, Phil­ Alexander, Waxahachie; Nate Crossley, but the runners-up gave a strong showing in Wimbish, Victoria, unanimous; Monica lips. Beaumont Hebert; Ivan Petit, Bay City. the balloting also. Lamb, Houston Yates; Carolyn Sneed, Vic­ Conference A: Roxane Birkenfeld, Na­ Conference AAA: Kevin Cleveland, Dim­ Roxane Birkenfeld of Nazareth, in addi­ toria ; Vickie Green, Dallas South Oak Cliff, zareth, unanimous, repeater from mitt, unanimous; Donald Craver, Linden- tion to leading the Swiftettes to their sixth unanimous; Carmen Wynn, Amarillo. 1980;Karen Birkenfeld, Nazareth; Annette Kildare, unanimous; Edwin Mitchell, Di­ consecutive Conference A state title, was Conference AAAA: Beverly Williams, Hoelting, Nazareth, unanimous; and Jackie boll; Phil King, Dimmitt; David Green, named all-tourney for the third straight Del Valle, unanimous; Sheila Bryant, Car­ Benson, Dime Box. Linden-Kildare. year. Other repeaters on the all-tourna­ thage, unanimous; ReRe Jackson, Del Boys' Conference AAAAA: Gary Hey- Conference AA: Carlton McKinney, Nix­ ment teams were Charlotte Reescano of Valle; Darla Isaacks, Levelland, unani­ land, San Antonio Churchill, unanimous; on, unanimous; Jeff Chumbley, Shelby­ Hardin and Vickie Green of Dallas South mous; and Vicki Wade, Carthage. John Chaney, Galveston Ball, unanimous; ville; Ronnie Patton, Morton; Marlon Oak Cliff, who made the all-tourney team in Conference AAA: Pennee Hall, Barbers Pat Hymel, Churchill; Bryan Essary, Suell, Shelbyville; Mike Land, Shelbyville. 1980. Hill, unanimous; Millie Bivens, Sweeny; North Mesquite; Mike Nelson, Pampa. Conference A: Tim Ford, Graford, unani­ Clint Thomas of Snook was the lone boys' Patti Smith, Barbers Hill; Rene Phillips, Conference AAAA: Rahn Bailey, Beau­ mous; Clint Thomas, Snook, unanimous and all-tournament repeater. Sweeny; and Tami Rogers, Barbers Hill. mont Hebert, unanimous; Michael Darkins, repeat from 1981; Daron Benford, Snook; Members of the all-tournament teams, Conference AA: Charlotte Reescano and Beaumont Hebert, unanimous; Todd Alex­ Stuart Burleson, Midland Greenwood: and selected by writers and broadcasters cover­ Jennifer Reescano, Hardin, both unani­ ander, Waxahachie, unanimous; Keith Homer Lopez, Midland Greenwood. Sports page 7 Clear Lake wins Reviewing spring ballot results boys', girls' Comments on the 1982 referendum ballot: Each year when the member schools change rules for the following year, there swimming titles seems to be some confusion as to the actual application of the new changes. The pur­ pose of this article is to further clarify Postscripts on athletics Clear Lake kept the Houston-area and its some of the changes for 1982-83. own personal domination of the UIL State In recent years, ice and snow have By Bill Farney Swimming Championships intact, winning caused postponement of numerous basket­ both the boys' and girls' titles here March ball games and some volleyball matches. 26-27. When schools have tried to reschedule the could simply reschedule the game to be parochial schools do not have definite The Clear Lake girls have won the cham­ events at a later time, substantial confusion made up within the next seven day period. district boundaries. Their students may pionship three of the past four years, while and scheduling problems resulted. In 82-83, It is hoped that the new rule will permit come from a variety of areas, whereas pub­ the boys' have claimed the crown five of the district executive committee may au­ more efficient scheduling for member lic schools may only permit students to the last seven years, with Houston Memori­ thorize district games or matches post­ schools. play whose parents are bonafide residents al breaking the streak in 1978 and 1980. In poned by weather or public disaster (not of a definite school district or school atten­ fact, Memorial and Clear Lake have won 12 including illness) to be played as an excep­ In 82-83, it will be a violation to tape or dance zone within a school district with of the 13 state boys' titles. tion to the two-matched-contests-per-week film a game in which your school is not more than one high school. It should be Capturing both the girls' 200-yard medley rule, provided the make-up contests are competing without the prior mutual consent noted that there is no penalty for a public relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay as played within the next seven days. of the two schools involved in the contest. school playing a private school in non-con­ well as the boys' 400-yard freestyle relay, Some schools have been taking an unfair This permits flexibility in making up ference competition. Clear Lake made up for a paucity of first advantage by filming future opponents place medals by using exceptional depth. postponed matches or games. If a game games. This new regulation will prevent Previous state executive committee in­ (under this new provision) has been res­ terpretations now permit a "foster" child The boys' 400-yard freestyle relay won in a taking unfair advantage of a future oppo­ meet record 3:07.15, breaking Memorial's cheduled within the next seven days, and nent. (a ward of the state assigned by an agency the rescheduled game has to be postponed of the state) to participate in League activi­ 1980 mark of 3:08.50. because of additional weather or public dis­ There has been increasing demand for ties, provided the district executive com­ The lone Clear Lake individual champion aster, the district executive committee commercial use of athletic events. The new mittee approves the student's eligibility. was Kevin Ruszkowski, in the 100-yard influx of video companies and television re­ By a vote of 961 to 31, the member schools freestyle who clocked in at 45.76. Finishing play or rebroadcast has created a need for approved a provision permitting students second in that race was Jimmy Ammons, some regulation. Member schools must assigned to a home licensed by the state as also of Clear Lake. Ruskkowski and Am­ now mutually agree when there is to be a child care boarding facility to be eligible mons also finished second and third in the UIL girls invited commercial use of their athletic contests. provided approval is obtained from the dis­ 50-yard freestyle. By a vote of 973 to 20, the member trict executive committee. The child care The lone double winner in the boys' divi­ to SWC track meet schools voted to prohibit on-campus work­ facility must be managing conservator of sion was Memorial's Chris Rives, who took out sessions which involve meals and/or the student with resulting responsibilities. the 200-yard individual medley in a record The UIL Girls' State Track and Field overnight lodging. Housing students at the This provision could make the "foster 1:50.50 and the 100-yard butterfly in 48.49, Meet will be held in conjunction with the school and providing meals during pre-sea- child" provision more consistent for stu­ which also broke the state meet record. Southwest Conference Women's Track son football workouts sparked further clari­ dents assigned by an agency of the state Leading the Clear Lake girls' were Bon­ Meet and coaches and high school stu­ fication that this practice could possibly be and students placed in licensed child care nie Nash, who placed second in the 50-yard dents have been extended a special invi­ interpreted as a benefit to athletes not pro­ facilities by their parents. freestyle, third in the 100-yard butterfly, tation to attend the meet. vided to other students. Even if the school Conference AAAAA Tennis in 1983-84 will and swam a leg on the winning 400-yard The SWC preliminaries will be held charged a certain "fee" for food, there is have a State Team tennis championship. freestyle relay, and Nancy McCrea, who from 3 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. Friday and the no effective method for computing use of Conference AAAAA schools voted to have took second in the 100-yard butterfly, sec­ finals Saturday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admis­ the building, utilities, etc. this Team Tennis Tournament, tentatively ond in the 200-yard individual medley, and sion to the Friday prelims is free. Tick­ Private and parochial schools had re­ scheduled during the last part of October. also ran a leg on the 400-yard freestyle re­ ets to the finals will be $4 for adults, $2 quested membership into the league. Mem­ The tournament will utilize the team con­ lay. for students and $1 for athletes with ber schools rejected that proposition by a cept with girls team points being added to Double winners in the girls' division in­ their UIL track numbers. vote of 919 to 64. The primary concern by boys team points from their school to deter­ cluded Diana Zock of Conroe McCullough, school administrators was that private and mine a champion. who took the 200-yard freestyle in 1:50.71 and the 500-yard freestyle in a record-set­ ting 4:52.7, and Amy McLeod of Kingwood, who took the 100-yard freestyle in 51.37 and the 50-yard freestle in 23.55. Other record breaking performances Conceptualize ratings around Division EI came from Karen Sullivan of Stafford- Dulles with a 55.89 in the 100-yard butter­ Continued from peg* 3 lists. The basic music requirements are no performance. Those performances some­ fly; Juliann Wilemon of Corpus Christi Ray different from basic functions in math or what less than superior but containing all of with a 58.92 in the 100-yard backstroke; and the average or come to some understanding spelling, where we do not accept inaccurate the mechanical requirements is a Division Mike Heath of Dallas Highland Park with a of a Division III to which we attach the spelling or faulty computations based on II. A Division IV may be lacking in some of 1:37.53 in the 200-yard freestyle. word average. Once we do this we can at size of school. We might require more diffi­ the basic performance requirements. These Other individual winners include: least conceptualize the other ratings. The cult problems or words but not inaccura­ might include faulty note reading, some in­ Boys — Jack Bierie of San Antonio best definition that we can find for a Divi­ cies in the basic procedures. I do not be­ tonation problems and, maybe in a few Churchill in the 100-yard breaststroke with sion III rating is that quality of perform­ lieve that we can justify permitting faulty spots, shaky rhythm because of poor preci­ a 58.03; Allyn Maycumber of Dallas ance done by the majority of participants, note reading, poor intonation, etc., because sion. A Division V rendition is a perform­ Hillcrest in the 100-yard backstroke with a or the middle 50 per cent; this is average, of size of school. We can, and do, prescribe ance lacking in most of the fundamentals — 52.64; Mike Heath of Dallas Highland Park but it does not delineate the criteria suffi­ more difficult music based on the size of consistently faulty intonation, many wrong in the 500-yard freestyle with a 4:29.59; and ciently to provide guidelines for a musical school. These basic music elements should notes and incorrect rhythm patterns. This David Hansen, Houston Stratford in the 50- performance. Guidelines for a musical per­ be the minimum for a Division III. If once rating probably should be used as sparingly yard freestyle with a 21.14. formance must be in terms of musical fac­ we accept a clear concept of Division III we as we use the Division I because it can be Girls — Kendall Stone, Georgetown in tors and concepts. can arrive at some description of the other depressing to the participants unless the the 100-yard breaststroke with a 1:06.54. The average performance should contain ratings, lowering or raising the rating ac­ judge uses a great deal of tact in his com­ Julie Sebastian of Fort Worth Southwest all those qualities expected of any musical cording to the musical quality of the per­ ments. and Eric Obnibne of San Antonio Madison rendition. I am thinking of such factors as formance. ^ Judges are hired because the region di­ took the girls' and boys' one-meter spring­ correct notation, articulations, precision, The top ratings should be reserved to de­ rectors have indicated that they have confi­ board diving titles respectively. correct rhythms, correct pitches, etc. note a music performance. In Division I it dence in their musical judgements and are Final point totals: (Boys) 1. Clear Lake Should we not expect all performers to exe­ is not enough to do all the mechanical re­ willing to be evaluated by them. In our con­ — 182; 2. Cypress Creek — 81; 3. Houston cute these mechanical requirements at any quirements — the notes, articulations, pre­ test plan we expect a judge to comment on Memorial — 80; 4. Richardson Pearce — level? If so, should these not be the criteria cision, etc., because these are only tech­ the criticisms he offers and suggest ways of 78; 5. Houston Stratford — 77. (Girls) 1. for a Division III regardless of the confer­ niques to gain musical goals. Division I improving the performance. It is through Clear lake — 153; 2. Cypress Creek — 98.5; ence represented? The difficulty of the mu­ rank should be reserved only for those who this type of evaluation that we are able to 3. Conroe McCullough — 74; 4. Richardson sic has already been regulated by the music have achieved the best (superior) musical maintain a continuum of development. Pearce — 65; 5. Houston Memorial — 64. Etcetera page 8

first and foremost," Bailey Marshall Fall activity conferences said. "Teams in the playoffs gathered excellent fallowings and, finally, most Dates and sites for the 1982 fall stu­ people realize high school football is an dent activities -conference were an­ excellent entertainment bargain." nounced recently by UIL director Bailey Marshall. The single change from past schedules involves moving the Canyon conference Scholarship applications from the third week in September to the first weekend in October. Students earning eligibility for a Tex­ "We're trying our best to avoid con­ as Interscholastic League Foundation flicts with other major fall activities," scholarship during the 1981-82 school 'I need a lot of help!' Marshall said. "We've chosen to keep all year will receive an application at the conferences on Saturday mornings be­ State Meet contests, Dr. Rhea Williams, By JR. COGDELL worked out several examples, including cause we feel students should spend TILF board of directors secretary, said. Calculator Applications Director that difficult "pint's a pound" problem time during the regular week in class." Applications will be available at the from 81G. But when I applied my own defi­ The schedule for 1982 is as follows: registration desk of the UIL state head­ When I was in high school, a common nitions to my own problem, I got it exactly September 25 — Austin; October 9 - Can­ quarters, located in the Joe C Thomp­ expression was "He needs a lot of help," backwards. The "1" was the approximate yon; October 16 — Wichita Falls; Octo­ son Conference Center, Williams added. meaning in jest that someone was not very value and the other number was exact. So ber 23 — Houston; October 30 — Hunts- To be eligible to apply for a TILF brainy. The idea was that normal people my answer was wrong. Like I said, I need a ville; November 13 — Kilgore; scholarship, an applicant must compete don't need much help. After thirty years, I lot of help. November 20 — Denton; December 4 — in State Meet academic contests, submit am not willing to admit that I need a lot of I am pleased to report that I will get Kingsville. complete high school transcript includ­ help. more help in the future. Beginning next The purpose of the conferences is to ing college entrance examination board I need help, for example, with my spell­ year, a faculty colleague and close friend introduce students and advisers to the scores or equivalent and rank in class, ing. Some day I even hope to learn to spell will assist me in directing the Calculator UIL literary and academic programs. have complete application in League off­ "integer" without that extra "r." I have Applications contest. My Associate Direc­ ice by May 25,1982, graduate during the started writing most of my material on the tor will be David Bourell, Assistant Profes­ current year, attend an accredited col­ University computer which checks spelling. sor of Mechanical Engineering. Dave grew lege or university in Texas. The computer has a 40,000 word dictionary up in Dallas and has degrees from Texas Football gate receipts Students earning eligibility in previ­ in its memory and checks every word in my A&M and Stanford University. He is a spe­ ous years and are graduating in May of writing against these. Words which don't cialist in metallurgy and teaches practical Good weather and exciting football. 1982 should write the TILF, Box 8028, agree exactly are dispayed and often the courses for our ME Department in manu­ The two combined to give the UIL a University Station, Austin, Texas 78712, computer guesses correctly what I was facturing processes. He will assist me in record playoff attendance. This year, sending a stamped, self-addressed 9Vi by trying to spell. Once I accept its correction, producing the 1983 tests, in directing the more than $2,336,900 was taken in at the 4'.» envelope, requesting an application. it automatically corrects subsequent mis­ Fall Student Activities Conferences, and in various gates around the state. The pre­ A brochure listing scholarships that are spellings. Welcome help, I assure you. running the State Meet. I expect you will vious gate receipt high for football was available was mailed to each school in Another example. I need help with my notice his contributions in all aspects of the $1,975,682.60 in 1980. January. ideas. Back during the fall I wrote and dis­ contest. "The high gate receipts were a result Completed applications are accepted tributed an appendix for the Calculator If there are any misspelled words in this of several factors: Warm, dry weather between May 1 and May 25. Contest Manual defining and illustrating article, you should blame the University percent problems. In that appendix, I computer. Theatre's ultimate mission: 'To make the world better'

Continued from page 4 mission, to make the world better." It explores the dra­ Dear Brutus — Sir James Barrie; ma of religious alienation, of religious experience, and of J.B. — McLeish; During the thirty-five years of my association with the the religious hero: The Devil and Daniel Webster — Benet; theatre program of Southwestern University, my col­ Dr. Faustus — Marlowe ;- The Madwoman of Chaillot — Giraudoux; leagues and I produced nearly two hundred major shows. Everyman; Mother Courage and Her Children — Brecht. Not all of them fall into any classification of theatre of The Green Pastures — Connally; There have been many fine plays, great plays, written celebration. Some of them were, quite frankly, turkeys. King Lear — Shakespeare; and produced during my 50 years of dedication to the But I have spent a good deal of time during the past few Saint Joan — Shaw. theatre. Some of them have aroused the spirit of celebra­ years selecting the ones I feel do belong in my temple of The Theatre of Compassion tion by enthralling, exciting, thrilling, and moving me to celebration. I will spare you by naming only a few from Reveals the playwright's love for people, no matter the heights of a great temple experience. But the themes each of the six categories or classifications into which I what their condition in life. It treats characters with of many modern plays emphasize alienation from God have placed them. Naturally these classifications are not sympathy and understanding, even though it may con­ and man, the sense of guilt and despair, loneliness and mutually exclusive. Some plays could easily be placed in demn their actions: the sense of not belonging, and the acceptance of hope­ one or more of several categories. Make your own lists Death of a Salesman — Miller; lessness and senselessness as the essence of life. They and separate the plays into classifications of your own Home — David Story; lack the one essential ingredient that would bring them choosing. I assure you the results will be rewarding. I Never Sang for My Father — Robert Anderson; into the sphere of temple celebration — compassion The Theatre of Affirmation and Truth Winterset — Maxwell Anderson; touched by hope. Celebrates the wonder possible in the human condition. The Three Sisters — Chekov. Suffice it to say that moral change is vital to the sur­ It throws a spotlight on truth concerning character, be­ The Theatre of Condemnation vival of civilization as we know it, for as Canon Streeter havior and conflict. It affirms, rather than negates, the Because of compassion, a pessimistic play, while con- of Oxford has said: "A nation that has grown up intellec­ possibility of the ascent of man: time to make something of itself." That, my friends, says tually must grow up morally or perish." If the temple of Androcles and the Lion — Shaw; catharsis, bring ultimate affirmation: the theatre can help advance the moral, spiritual and The Diary of Anne Frank — Hackett and Goodrich; Cabaret; artistic revolution then it is at the least celebrating one The Male Animal — Thurber and Nugent; The Crucible — Miller; of its legitimate functions. The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail — Lawrence and Lee; Desire Under the Elms — O'Neill; Some of you who know me best must have noticed the and The Skin of Our Teeth — Wilder. R.U.R.-CarelCapek; absence from mention of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, The Theatre of Ideas and Social Conflict Watch on the Rhine — Hellman. surely one of the immortal plays of affirmation, compas­ Basically examines the playwright's experiences, atti­ The Theatre of Change and Hope sion and hope. Well, in the last speech of all, the Stage tudes, beliefs. It stirs people to self-knowledge. It opens Finally, the theatre of celebration must be predicated Manager looks up at the sky and quietly remarks: the windows of the mind to stimulating ideas: on the belief that character can be changed. Ambrose "There are the stars — doing their old, old criss-cross in Antigone — Jean Anouilh; Bierce once wrote: "The only thing that distinguishes the sky. Scholars haven't settled the matter yet, but they Hedda Gabler — Ibsen; man from all other animals is his ability to change." seem to think there are no living beings up there. Just The Silver Cord — Howard; Change is, for man, the very essence of hope. And with­ chalk — or fire. Only this one is straining away all the Almost all of Moliere; out faith in the possibility of change, there can be no time to make something of itself." That my friends, says Marat/Sade — Weiss. hope. And theatre does change people, for good or ill. I it all. It is the task and challenge of the theatre to help The Theatre of Religious Intent have long held the conviction that no one can see, ob­ prod this old planet into straining away to make some­ Is a revelation of man's experiences of trying to make serve, hear, partake of a work of art without being thing of itself. himself better. Marc Chagall on his ninetieth birthday changed. The change may be immediate and profound, or As Walt Whitman might have put it: I CELEBRATE declared: "To work with love in his heart is the artist's it may be so small as to be immeasurable, but it is there: THE THEATRE!