The Leaguer USPS 267-840 The Official Publication of the University Inter scholastic League VOL. LXIV. NO. 4 NOVEMBER, 1979 AUSTIN, TEXAS Four incumbents back on council Four incumbents and an equal number Region II-A—Bob Johnson, China of newcomers were in attendance when Spring; Guy Whitaker, El Dorado; Cal­ the League's Legislative Council was vin Stone, Hubbard; Larry Tucker, called to order, Saturday and Sunday, Leonard; and Jack Johnson, Southlake. November 3-4 in Austin. Region III-B—James Worsham, Ava­ Reelected in a preferential ballot elec­ lon; G. W. Tillerson, Celeste; A. H. Asby, tion conducted earlier this fall were Jack Mildred; B. C. Essary, Petty; and R. D. Johnson of Southlake (Carroll), repre­ Elsom, Trinidad. senting Region 11-A; C. N. Boggess of Region II-AAAA—B. J. Murray, Trin­ San Antonio Harlandale, representing ity HS (Bedford) ; Linus Wright, Dallas Region IV-AAAA; Bill Farmer of Bar­ ISD; Thomas Kelly, Thomas Jefferson bers Hill (Mont Belvieu), representing HS (Dallas); Ralph Poteet, Mesquite Region III-AA; and Bill Vardeman of HS; and Johnny R. Johnston, Nacog­ Levelland, representing Region I-AAA. doches. Newly elected members of the council include Glen Pearson of Bridge City, elected to fill the Region III-AAA seat Full results of the November Legislative vacated by M. J. Leonard of Liberty; and Council meeting will be published in the Ralph Poteet of Mesquite, elected to re­ place W. H. Byrd of Ducanville for the December issue of the Leaguer. Region II-AAAA seat. Also, James Worsham of Avalon, who defeated incumbent R. D. Elsom of Trini­ Region IV-AAAA — Forrest Kline, dad for the Region III-B seat; and Jack Crockett HS (Austin); Gus Guerra, Frost of Georgetown, who was elected to Pharr-San Juan-Alamo; Edgar 0. Will- fill the unexpired term of Joe B. Scrivner. helm, Rosenberg; C. N. Boggess, Harlan­ Scrivner, serving as council chairman, dale HS (San Antonio); and Jack Hall, Coming On... moved during the summer from Taylor San Benito. to Irving, forcing him to relinquish his Region I-AAA—Easton Wall, Dumas; In early December, the state's attention Region IV-AAA seat. Bill Vardeman, Levelland; and Harold turns from football to cross-country and Each of the newly elected members ex­ Beam, Vernon. cept Frost will serve a four-year term, Region III-AAA—Edwin H. Casburn, girls' volleyball. The state's finest run­ ending in 1983. Frost will serve the re­ Brenham; Glen Pearson, Bridge City; ners will assemble December I at South­ mainder of Scrivner's term, which is Don Smith, Cleburne; Kenneth Almond, western University in Georgetown for scheduled to end in 1980. Dayton; and Tom Pickett, Wharton. "The elections to the council posts were Region IV-AAA—C. H. Evans, Bas­ the grueling overland meet. The lady unusually close," said Dr. Bailey Mar­ trop; Clyde Teague, Calallen HS (Corpus spikers converge on Austin the following shall, League director. "I think this indi­ Christi); Jack Frost, Georgetown; Clyde weekend for the state volleyball tourna­ cates a growing concern among our school Greer, Kerrville-Tivy HS (Kerrville); people in the direction the League is mov­ and A. E. Garcia, Rio Grande City. ment, to be held in Gregory Gym on the ing and the goals we as school people are Region III-AA—Bob Brezina, Fannett; campus of the University of Texas at setting for educational competition." Milton Denham, Manor; Bill Farmer, Austin, December 7-8. The nominees (winners in italics) in Barbers Hill HS (Mont Belvieu); the respective regions and conferences are Thomas E. Golson, Sealy; and Fred as follows: Gottlieb, Teague. Major changes made in UIL tentative calendar The UIL's tentative calendar for the 1980-81 school year was recently released. November 1—First day for Boys' and Girls' Basketball interschool scrimmages, all conferences (one per week). Administrators and contest sponsors should plan events accordingly to avoid confusion November 1—First day for Boys' Basketball practice, Conferences AAA and AA. and the possibility of disqualification. November 1—Last day for accepting Boys' Baseball Plan. November 1—Last day for filing One-Act Play Enrollment Cards. August 6—First day to issue football shoes and socks, Conferences AAAA, AAA, AA, A, and Sixman. (No November 1—Last day for district Cross Country Meets. conditioning drills or organized instruction permitted.) November 1-2—Legislative Council meets in Austin. August 11—First day for volleyball workouts, all conferences. November 8—Last day to certify District Volleyball Champions, all conferences. August 11—First day for fall football conditioning, Conferences AAAA, AAA, AA, A, and Sixman (No November 8—Regional Cross Country Meets. contact equipment or contact activities permitted.) Contact equipment may be fitted and placed in November 10—Last day for filing One-Act Play double representation notification to the State Office. lockers. November 16—First day for Boys' and Girls' mterschool basketball games, all conferences. August 13—First day for issuing football shoes and socks, Conference AAAAA. (No conditioning drills or November 15—Last day for making corrections of eligible schools list for Music competition. organized instruction permitted.) November 15—Deadline for submitting issues of school newspapers for ILPC criticism. August 16—First day for issuing football contact equipment and conducting contact activities, Conferences November 15—Last day to certify district football champions, all conferences. AAAA, AAA, AA, A, and Sixman. November 15—Last day for holding Regional Marching Band contests. August 18—First day for volleyball scrimmages or games, all conferences. November 15—State Cross Country Meets. August 18—First day for fall football conditioning. Conference AAAAA. (No contact equipment or contact November IB—Regional Volleyball Tournaments. activities permitted.) Contact equipment may be fitted and placed in lockers. November 21-22—State Volleyball Tournaments. August 21—First day for football interschool scrimmages, Conferences AAAA, AAA, AA, A, and Sixman. November 27—Thanksgiving. August 22—First day for issuing football contact equipment and conducting contact activities. Conference December 1-2—State Marching Band Contest. AAAAA. January 23—Earliest day for holding Regional Solo and Ensemble contests. August 28—First day for football interschool scrimmages, Conference AAAAA. February 1—Last day for organizing Spring Meet districts. September 1—Last day for accepting Football Plan. February 1—Last day for receipt of newspapers for rating by ILPC. September 1—Last day for accepting Girls' Volleyball Plan. February 1—Last day for reciept of ILPC individual Achievement Awards entries—both newspapers and September 1—Last day for filing Music Acceptance Cards. yearbooks. September 4—Last day for submitting final Music Regional Organization Reports. February 2—First day for baseball practice, all conferences. September 4—First day for playing football games, all conferences. February 2—Last day for requesting additions to basic set and submitting plays NOT on Approved Lists for •October 1—Last day for paying Interscholastic League membership fees. consideration as One-Act Play contest entries. October 1—Last day for organizing Boys' and Girls* Basketball districts. February 6—Last day for submission of proposed amendments to ILPC Constitution and By-Laws. October 9—First day for Regional Marching Band contests. February 14—Last day for holding district swimming meets. October IB—First day for Girls' Basketball practice, all conferences. February 16—First day for baseball inteschooi scrimmages. October IB—First day for Boy's Basketball practice, Conferences AAAAA, AAAA, and A. February 21—Last day to certify District Girls' Basketball champions, all conferences. October 15—Last day for accepting Boys' and Girls' Basketball plans. February 23—First day for Bi-District and Regional Girls' Basketball playoffs, all conferences. October IB—First day for organizing Spring Meet districts, all conferences, and director's planning meeting February 23—Last day for fling One-Act Play Title Entry Cards. for One-Act Play. February 27-28—Regional Swimming Meets. October 20—Last day for receipt by judges of yearbooks for ILPC ratings. February 28—Last day for Regional Girls' Basketball playoffs, all conferences. November 1—Entry deadline for State Marching Band Contest. March 1—Last day for organizing baseball districts, all conferences. November 1—Last day for enrolling in Interscholastic League Press Conference. March 2—First day for playing interschool baseball games, all conferences. November 1—Last day for accepting Boy's and Girls' Swimming Plans. (See CALENDAR, page 7) inside Regional Summer School The 1980s Elsewhere Directors from each region Help is available for journal­ How will the UIL confront Editorials Page 2 met in Austin to discuss com­ ism teachers who don't have the myriad problems the next Journalism page 3 mon problems and successes. a journalism background. For generation poses. Dr. Bailey Drama page 4 See page 8 for full story. details, turn to page 3. Marshall has some sugges­ Music page 5 tions. Page 6. Athletics page 6 editorials Page 2

Director's corner Director's job to uphold rules, not make them By BAILEY MARSHALL opinions of the League rules. to change. forced either indirectly by threat of a League Director One superintendent stated, "I am con­ ". . . Not only will the UIL lose in lawsuit or directly by one. Boy, we sure Evidently, my recent letters and arti­ cerned about the lawsuits and the atti­ courts but the institution will suffer in get the award for being both 'thick and cles have stirred some of the superin­ tude of the UIL administration toward image as a result. It would seem wiser to slow.' tendents who are opponents of some UIL them. I feel if any organization has a me for us as a profession to change our "It sems contradictory to me that some rules, and this is good. If you are opposed track record of 17 lawsuits, they are do­ stance and work to solve our own prob­ schools have belonged to the League since to the rules of the organization, then it ing something wrong." lems instead of taking what we get its inception and each year we 'reorgan­ is best that you speak up and work with­ I infer from this that he must think the forced on us by the Legislature and the ize.' Yet, the same committees stay in in the framework of the League to change rules are wrong, or we should not attempt courts. place until 'death do us part.' them. to defend the rules we have when they "The history in integration should have "Why shouldn't a school belong per­ Those who wish to see them remain are challenged in court. shown school officials that that is not a manently until it either voluntarily with­ should likewise fight to keep as such. As I stated earlier, if the rules need suitable choice," he added. "I wonder if draws or is suspended? The enrollment We in the League office will fight to up­ changing, let's change them. If not, let's we have not become too 'inbred' through cards are a nuisance. I suspect that, once hold whatever rules the majority of the defend them. We cannot continue to walk our system of governance and that time again, the reason is legalist rather than public school administrators vote into be­ the fence on this. Either we get behind has passed us by in a manner similar to the benefit of those it serves. ing. That is our only responsibility, the rules, or write some new rules we can what has occurred to the AAU (Amateur "It seems contradictory also that one insofar as the rules are concerned. support. Athletic Union). of the largest programs and one of the Due in part to our court involvements, Another superintendent wrote, "The "It seems contradictory to me that some most valuable in a public school is com­ the League rules have received extensive UIL needs to rethink all of its rules to worried about the 'professional' than pletely outside the jurisdiction of the coverage in the print and broadcast make them student-centered instead of what is in the best interest of kids. In my TEA (Texas Education Agency). The medias and this has, I believed, spurred coach-centered. I do not agree with the 20 years in education, I cannot think of position of 'coach' is the only one in some administartors to forward their current resistance by our state director an instance whereby change was not teaching that has no standards nor re­ quires certification. I suspect that time and the courts will speak to that issue also. "By now, you more than likely have Value of athletics decided that I am an opponent of the UIL. The opposite is true. I value ath­ Discipline, self-confidence products of competition letics and what it stands for and the benefits it provides to students above all (Editor's note: This article first ap­ "I'm not saying we shouldn't have var­ that you know are not good for you. Be­ else in education. I do not want to destroy peared in the Amarillo Daily News, Sat­ sity athletics, because I think we should. cause of athletics, I've learned self-denial. our system. I think it is time that we, ed­ urday, Feb. 24,1979). "Participation in athletics teaches you "Athletics also has shown me that ucators, clean up our own act." By GARET VON NETZER two things: You have to learn to get nothing will come easy. If it's ditch dig­ The schools changed a number of rules Amarillo Globe-News along, you have to learn that your own ging or tiddly-winks, you still have to pay in the last eight years. In some areas, the efforts ultimately determine your destiny, the price to succeed." schools relaxed the rules, due to fewer It's always interesting to discuss the and athletics says you better learn how Lutz saw more than just pleasant mem­ problems. In other areas, rules were value of athletics with those who've com­ to lose as well as to win." ories from his participation in athletics. made more stringent as the majority of peted or are competing. For Hargrove, the lessons of sport are "How it helped me? It's given me self- the schools felt this was needed. Or is there a value at all? stil being taught, and learned. confidence! In conclusion, we in the League office If not, school districts in this country "Athletics has taught me discipline, it's "And it's an entree, a common bond do not resist change by the schools. We are wasting money faster than the Fed­ made my will stronger," says the Texas with people I talk to and deal with. Al­ do not resist change from outside organi­ eral government, if that's possible. Rangers' former first baseman who most anybody has some interest in ath­ zations. It is unfortunate and incorrect starred in football and basketball for letics and through that interest, it's The late Charles D. Lutz, Jr., former that if during the administration of our Perryton High school. easier to strike a rapport with people." president of Amarillo College and an ex- duties, to uphold the rules voted into be­ "By making my will stronger, I mean Isn't it interesting to see why people Harvard basketball captain, and Mike ing by the member schools, we appear to for example there's things you like to do believe in athletics? Hargrave, 1974 American League rookie do so. of the year and now with San Diego's Padres, have some ideas about athletics. Both draw on personal experiences. One is in the business of education, the other, making a living from sport. Both agree there's a lot to be said for League official notices the influence of athletics. "Athletics helped me, I know that," said Lutz. "I played athletics all my life, BAND SAN ANGELO CENTRAL SEALY and I'm still crazy about good basketball. The following schools should have been listed as The 5-AAAA district executive committee has Sealy High School has been placed on probation band sweepstakes winners for 1978-79: Conference placed Central (San Angelo) on probation for in football for the 1979-80 school year for violation I really do feel strongly about athletics. C—Fockdale Middle School, Jim Perry; La Vega the 1979-80 school year in one act play for vio­ of the Awards of Amateur Role, "An important part is the ability to do Middle School, H. P. Miles. lation of the Spring Meet Plan, Item 8. Conference CCC—Williams Junior High School WILLOWRIDGE HIGH well, either in intramural or varsity ath­ (Copperas Cove), Bob Nelson. ODESSA PERMIAN Willowridge High School of Stafford has been as­ letics. Everybody has to have something The 6-AAAA district executive committee has signed to District 10-AAA for the 1979-80 school BROOKELAND placed Permian (Odessa) on probation for the year. to do well in, to be a part of. Athletics Brookeland High School has been placed on pro­ 1979-80 school year in one act play for violation can provide that for a lot of people. bation for the 1979-80 season for failure to provide of the Spring Meet Plan, Item 8. CRYSTAL CITY adequate police protection involving the mistreat­ "Athletics is the leveler too. ARANSAS PASS The State Executive Committee has suspended ment of a basketball game official last year. Spe­ Crystal City High School for the 1979-80 school cifically, a fan from Brookeland struck an official The 30-AA district executive committee has "It doesn't matter how much money placed Aransas Pass on probation for the 1979-80 year and placed them on probation for 1980-81 in the face at a bi-district game between Brooke­ school year for violation of the Basketball Plan. your father makes or where you come land and Big Sandy on Feb. 20.1979. year for violation of Section 18 of the Tennis from when you get on the field. Plan. GAINESVILLE "The risk (in education) is that we SWEEPSTAKES WELLINGTON The District 6-AAA executive committee has The following schools should have been listed in The 2-A district executive committee has placed placed Gainesville High School on probation in spend all of our money on a talented few the sweepstakes winners published in the August Wellington on probation for the boys' track sea­ football for the 1979-80 school year for violation and ignore the great numbers of students Leaguer: Sundown High School—band—Confer­ son 1979-80 for violation of Article VIII. Sec. 15. of Rule 10 of the Football Plan. ence B; Rio Grande City High School—band—Con• who can't play varsity athletics. ference AAA. WHITE DEER C&CR RULES CHANGES The 2-A district executive committee has placed White Deer on probation for the boys' track sea­ Page 102 of the Typewritting Contest, the last son 1979-80 for violation of Art. VIII, Sec. 15. sentence should read: "Pupils having had regular instruction in typing prior to the beginning of the MANSFIELD current school year (other than that instruction The Region V music executive committee has allowed under Rule 8, Eligibility, below) and pupils placed the Mansfield High School choir on pro­ who will be graduated at mid-term are not counted The T bation for the 1979-80 and 1980-81 school years on this enrollment." for violation of Article V, Section 14, b, of the Page 67 of the Number Sense Contest, the third Music Plan. paragraph should read: "First place goes to the FARWELL contestant making the highest net grade, second place to the contestant making the next highest Farwell High School has been placed on proba­ grade, third place to the next highest and so on. .Leaguer tion in volleyball for the 1979-80 school year for No ties are to be broken. Should there be a tie for violation of Rule 28 of the Volleyball Plan. Published eight times per year, each month, from September through April, by the University first place, there is no second place. Should there Intel-scholastic League, Division of Continuing Education, University of Texas at Austin, P.O. MUSIC, be a tie for third place, there is no fourth place; Box 8028, 2622 Wichita, Austin, Texas 78712. Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Sub­ Page 124, Article IV, Section It. f, of the Con­ and both third place winners advance to the next scription : $2 per year. stitution and Contest Rules should read ". . . It shall higher meet." Dr. Bailey Marshall - Editor be the duty of the contest chairman to provide an Page 91 of the Slide Rule Contest, Rule 5p, the Robert Hawthorne _ Managing Editor adequate warning signal at the end of nine min­ following shall be added: "No ties are to be broken. utes." Should there be a tie for first place, there is no second place. Should there be a tie for third place, Directory MUSIC LIST there is no fourth place; and both third place State Executive Committee: Dr. Thomas M. Hatfield, chairman; Lynn F. Anderson, William On page 45 of the 1979-80-81-82 Prescribed Music winners advance to the next higher meet." Farney, Dr. Bailey Marshall, Dr. Lynn M. McCraw, Betty Thompson, Clifton Van Dyke, Dr. List, under Cornet-Trumpet Solos, Class I, "Haynle Any reference to a tiebreaking contest in either Jesse J. Villarreal and Jesse S. Williams. —Three Bagatelles.... BH" should read "Tnll— the Number Sense or Slide Rule Contests shall be Three Bagatelles .... BH." disregarded. No ties shall be broken at any level. Legislative Council: Jack Johnson, chairman; Bill Vardeman, vice chairman; Ed Irons, Ralph Poteet, Carter Lomax, C. N. Boggess, Gordon Cockerham, Glen Pearson, J. C. McClesky, Don Whitt, QUAIL Bill Farmer, Kenneth Flory, Roy Dodds, Jack Frost, Jerry Gideon, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Quail High School closed as of the 1979-80 school year. Students will be attending school at Hedley Burton Hurley, James Worsham and James Kile. and possibly at Wellington. Q. May a student participate in a Director - - Dr. Bailey Marshall WEST RUSK rodeo, win a prize of valuable con­ Director of Athletics _ William Farney West Rusk High School of New London has been sideration, and remain eligible for Director of Music - Dr. Nelson Patrick placed on probation for the 1979-80 school year for UIL athletic activities? violation of the One-Act Play Plan. Director of Journalism - - Bobby Hawthorne Director of Drama Lynn Murray D'HANIS A. Yes. Rodeo was removed from D'Hania High School has bean disqualified for Director of Activities Barbara Schwarze district honors in one-act play during the 1979-£0 the Amateur Rule and the Awards school year for violation of the One-Act Play Plan. Rule. journalism Pag* 3

Scholastic journalism ILPC membership looking stronger than ever By BOBBY HAWTHORNE last year felt the election process con­ etc. These judges were highly recruited tion, making it a valuable addition to ILPC Director sumed too much time, which might better by other press associations and, in order scholastic journalism education in Texas. Touching all bases have been spent attending sessions. A to insure the future availability of the Those who missed Dallas but are look­ The November 1 deadline for ILPC plan to eliminate the problem has been services of the best judges, ILPC was ing for a good fall convention might con­ membership seems to have had little af­ worked out, and Lisa will explain the forced to simplify our judging require­ sider the Texas High School Press Asso­ fect insofar as numbers are concerned. proposal, as well as other concerns, in the ments. ciation meeting in Denton, December Though slow in arriving, applications newsletter. This is not to say we've downgraded 6-7-8. poured in the last two weeks of October Also to be included in the packet are our yearbook judging program. To the THSPA director Lillian Hefner has and ILPC membership appears stronger ILPC journalism pamphlets, most notably contrary, the revised form will allow compiled a super program, featuring such than ever. an article by Ray Westbrook of Klein judges to complete and return your standouts as Chuck Savedge, ex-ILPC The membership packets will be mailed Forest High School of Spring dealing critique quickly enough that ti might be teacher of the year Chet Hunt, and to advisers prior to the winter holiday with developing editorial coverage. The of assistance in preparing the next year's former Austin McCallum adviser Randy break. The packet will contain informa­ article was published recently in Schol­ book. Stano, now a graduate student in the tion pertaining to the ILPC spring con­ astic Editor, the official publication of the This was not always the case with the prestigious Syracuse University school of vention, the individual achievement National Scholastic Press Association of four-page typed critique. Judges often journalism. awards contests, and the various rating Minneapolis, Minn. could not complete all critiques until late In addition, Lillian has lined up a num­ services. Yearbook forms spring, rendering the suggestions/com­ ber of excellent Texas advisers for ses­ An added attraction will be the first Yearbook judges have been highly ments useless in the preparation of the sions as well as North Texas professional newsletter from ILPC student president pleased with the revised ILPC yearbook coming year's book. journalists. Lisa Moore of Newman-Smith High rating forms. Gone are the grueling four- At any rate, we think you'll be pleased Information concerning the convention School, Carrollton. Lisa, Cary Hancock page typed criticism, replaced by the with the new forms. may be obtained from Lillian Hefner, of Richland High School, Julie Blailock form, which allows judges space to pencil Conventions THSPA, Texas Woman's University, Box of Rogers Junior High (Houston) and in comments concerning the book, and to Congratuations to the Texas Associa­ 23866 TWU Station, Denton, Texas 76204 Liz Oropeza of Austin High School emphasize omissions and weaknesses on tion of Journalism Directors on the suc­ or by phone (817) 382-6313. (Houston) met in late October to discuss the form. cess of its first convention, held November Applause the March 21-22 convention. In years past, ILPC has hired the finest 1-2-3 in Dallas. The officers and active By now, most staffs have published at A major concern was the ILPC officer's yearbook judges in the nation, i.e., Chuck membership of TAJD did an excellent job least two issues of their newspaper or election procedure. Many voting delegates Savedge, Jim Paschal, Judy Gustafson, planning and administrating the conven- newsmagazine. I've been fortunate to have seen a good many of these. Many of the publications have been outstanding. Almost all are improved over last year. Newspaper Fund fellowship So, without further ado, here goes the mid-November, off-the-top-of-my-head best of 1979 Texas high school publica­ Grant pays for adviser's summer workshop framing tions awards. (Sorry, no awards, although my secretary, Darlene Reynolds, and I will toast a diet Dr. Pepper in honor of So, you're teaching journalism this ing high school journalism teachers and applicants who teach in predominantly the occasion.) publications advisers. minority high schools," he said. year, but you've never taught journal­ • Best volume one, issue one—Klein "Teachers interested in applying for a ism. You've never taken a journalism Forest High School, The Pinnacle. course. You don't even read the daily Who is eligible? grant return a brief application," said Best editorials—The Lion's Tale, R. L. paper that often. Janice Maressa, administrative assistant. All high school journalism teachers Turner HS (Carrollton). What to do? and school newspaper advisers who have "These are then screened and approxi­ mately 250 finalists are selected and sent Best newsmagazine design—The Edi­ A good idea might be to apply for a had very little or no background in jour­ tion, Anderson HS (Austin). a second application form. Newspaper Fund fellowship for College nalism are encouraged to apply, and are Best color photography—Cypress, Sabi- journalism study. The Fund, a Prince­ given preference in the selection proce­ Those who are selected as finalists in nal HS. ton, New Jersey group which encourages dure. the fellowship competition will be asked Best original advertising — Cypress, young people to consider journalism The object of the fellowship is to iden­ to provide additional information, includ­ Sabinal HS. careers, will select this year 50 fellow­ tify inexperienced teachers who have ing a grade transcript and a written Best feature story—"Flea Markets in ships to study journalism at a special been assigned the journalism teaching/ statement outlining why the fellowship Dallas," Jenny Pask, Pony Express, workshop during the summer of 1980. publications advising job without aca­ is needed. Pearce HS (Richardson). The grant is intended to pay for ac­ demic or professional preparation, and Application form and complete infor­ Best editorial cartoonist—Philip Chalk, tual tuition, room, board and transpor­ to offer those teachers some basic jour­ mation for the 1980 program will be Bagpipe, Highland Park HS, (Dallas). tation costs up to $300. nalism course work so they can be more made available in January. Persons not Best sports story—Shelley Starnes, "A Each teacher selected would be direct­ confident and competent in their jobs, Blooming Relationship," Regit, Spring receiving information should contact the ed to schools that offer courses or work­ said Thomas Engleman, Newspaper Woods HS (Houston). shops in journalistic writing, reporting Fund executive director. Newspaper Fund, P. O. Box 300, Prince­ Best overall news coverage—Purple and editing, with an emphasis on train­ "Extra effort is made each year to find ton, N.J. 08540. Pride, Humble HS. Administrative support lifeblood of publications By BOBBY HAWTHORNE with the service/leadership role the student newspaper/magazine may take. Don't Director of Journalism dwell on trivialities. Don't moralize or sermonize. Write about your school, its successes More than a decade ago, Paul Swensson, then executive director of The Newspaper and failures. Most importantly, be a voice and not an echo. Fund, told high school administrators and journalism teachers in El Paso that one of This coaxing is all well and good. Makes me seem as if I know what I'm talking about, every four principals and superintendents should be flunked for his handling of the and gives my audience something to scribble down while I'm pleading on and on. The high school journalism program. shame of the matter is, we're not kidding ourselves. I'm standing up there urging a Those administrators receiving failing marks openly opposed student journalism, group of young people to do something I know in most cases they are not allowed to do. even as a learning laboratory, cared not for student publications, and consistently failed Of course, the administration of a great number of schools is solidly in support of the to support the journalism teacher and publications program. publications programs. Texas would not have the outstanding publications it now boasts Another 45 per cent of the administrators did slightly better. without the unfaltering support of these principals and superintendents. They "give journalism average support, comparable to that they give student activi­ But looking at the overall picture, it would be interesting to see if we surpass the ties," Swensson said. "As administrators, they are not happy with journalism. It 24-45-30 breakdown of administrative attitudes, compiled by Swensson 12 years ago. frequently annoys them, but they tolerate it. Mostly, they don't understand it." It would be an interesting study. I know the percentage of truly quality newspapers/ Swensson said these administrators had trouble recognizing journalism as a valuable newsmagazines that pass through this office daily, in comparison to the overall number, part of the curriculum, treating it as a publications laboratory for students, honoring and I've see the frustration of student journalists, who time and again relate instances it as a reading-thinking-writing discipline for all youths, especially the college-bound, of wanting to make intelligent comment on school/student problems, only to be thwarted encouraging it as an incubator for careers in writing, supportng it at curricular and by the powers that be. extracurricular levels, understanding its essential role in student, school and community Boil it down and what do you have: A question as to the educational value of life, and using it honestly and honorably as a public relations tool for education and journalism. If it is to serve an educational purpose—and the fact that it's been a part for themselves. of school curriculum for quite some time now leads one to assume it should—then the The remaining 30 per cent of the administrators did commendably better. journalism program must have total administrative support. This would include the "They put it (journalism) at the top as the best or one of the best programs in the hiring of a qualified publications adviser, or providing the training opportunities for schools," he said. "They demand and get good performances from advisers and student an adviser without a journalism background. editors. The impact of this third group goes far beyond classroom and community. It spins off to serve the state and nation (1) as young adults of the next generation be­ It necessitates providing the time and budget for the development of a viable jour­ cause better readers and users of news and information, and (2) as strong high school nalism laboratory and the refusal to view the program as anything less than a top journalism programs serve once again as seedbeds for tomorrow's journalists." priority educational endeavor. It further entails providing adequate facilities and Swenssen equated the paucity of equipment and facilities, teacher training, and ad­ equipment, and making the administration available to editors and staff members for ministrative leadership to the deplorable state of journalism in a good number of Texas consultations and interviews. high schools. Furthermore, this condition was adversely affecting the Texas college and As the program evolves into one of consequence, it will attract the quality students. university programs. Witness the low enrollment in state journalism schools. Finally, the administration must realize that the high school journalism program is That was 12 years ago. Today, Texas produces some of the finest student publications an experimental laboratory and mistakes will be made. Why should we expect perfec­ in the nation. Enrollment in journalism schools statewide has grown considerably. In tion from these beginners, when we do not expect the same from other organizations? fact, the University of Texas at Austin is the largest and certainly one of the finest A qualified adviser will stress—and associations such as ILPC will corroborate— journalism programs in the nation. the importance of accuracy, fairness, and responsibility. But errors will be made. The But one needs only to make one or two trips into the field to learn that backpatting mistake-free publications are those publishing nothing more intelligent than spirit is far from the order of the day. From conversations I've had with advisers and stu­ editorials, lunch menus and football scores. dents during the student activities conferences, we've not yet entered a golden age of There is nothing to fear from a responsible and intelligent student press. To the scholastic journalism. contrary, it is those publications which offer nothing more than trite and silly babblings At each of the student activities conferences, I've presented a discussion on publica­ that we should fear most. An administration that would allow one is, in effect, telling tions editorial leadership. I make an attempt to impress students and advisers alike its students it's okay not to think. drama Page 4

Educational theatre Guidelines insure quality one-act play judging By LYNN MURRAY and Academic Committee of the Council is to have a written record. Your adminis­ Kingsville. Many thanks to all the theatre State Drama Director or the UIL Committee of the Texas Edu­ trators make the final decision, but I am people at each SAC site that made the The Accredited Critic Judges List was cational Theatre Association. If you have sure they want to know where you stand drama sessions go. The League could not published in October, almost a month suggestions for the fture, I trust you will or what change you would like reviewed. operate effectively and the One-Act Play early. This was possible because no judg­ make your views known to me or TETA Where do you stand? Contest would have great difficulty with­ ing workshops were conducted this fall. UIL Chairperson, Noyce Burleson, prior One of the best ways to be heard is to out their support. Thirty judges have been deleted from to January 15. get involved (Active) with your state Are you considering a play not on the the list this year, but new people will be It takes some time to gather views from and national theatre organizations. We Approved Lists for OAP? Start now. The added at the Texas Educational Theatre all concerned. All suggestions and recom­ have made an attempt to make directors process is slow. It is difficult for the Play Association Convention in February. mendations, including those I did not a little more aware of involvement at each Appraisal Committee to evaluate the set There are approximately 180 critics, recommend, concerning the One-Act Play Student Activities Conference directors additions and scripts submitted. It takes enough to use a different judge at each Contest get a hearing. All those wishing meeting for the past two years, but get­ two or three weeks in many cases and district play contest. to be heard should plan to attend the ting theatre people to act seems to take publishers are often slow granting per­ Drama directors should be aware that TETA Committee meeting Thursday, a major controversy. mission. Consult the rules prior to making judging questionnaires are effective in­ January 31 in Dallas. We have completed all but one Student your request. February 2 is the deadline struments of evaluation. Judges are The only way I can be expected to make Activities Conference. The drama ses­ and your title entry card (mailed to you dropped from the List for repeated viola­ recommendations to the League's Legisla­ sions have been well attended at most in January) must be submitted February tions of the HANDBOOK guide and con­ tive Council that would reflect your views sites. We hope to see a large group at 23. sistently poor reports. Judges are not re­ moved because of telephone calls or one angry director. The greatest failure of our evaluation OAP planning meetings system is the OAP director that fails to send the questionnaire to the State Office after each contest level. A major evalua­ District should begin scheduling conferences tion of judges on the Accredited List will be made after the 1980 State Meet and we Directors general have named one-act Conference AAA 27—Cecil L. Stine, Alice High School, Alice 78332 will delete those that have failed to attend play planning meeting hosts for the 1980 11—David Walker, Crowley High School, Crowley 29—Roy Stewart, Harlandale High School, San a judging workshop since the new criteria 76036 Antonio 78214 OAP Contest. It is especially important 14—Don Farmer, Westlake High School, Austin was established in 1975. that one-act play directors meet this year 78746 Conference AAA Our intent is not to punish judges but because of area OAP meets required in Conference AA 1—Glen Lloyd, Dumas High School to keep all informed for administrative 2—Don Spears, Ft. Stockton High School, Ft. all conferences and regions except in 6—Al Merritt, Merkel High School, Merkel 70586 Stockton 79735 changes and rule restrictions. AAA. 13—Jimmy Spradley, Kemp High School, Kemp 10—E. L. Williamson, Katy High School, Katy Area meet organization has finally 75143 77450 Play directors should meet prior to the 19—Curtis Wallace, Hargrave High School, Huffman 12—Rex Poland, Brazosport High School, Freeport been completed and information mailed time the district spring meet is organized. 77336 77541 to all schools. The OAP participation list 22—Marinelle Counts, Hillsboro High School, Hills- 16—Susanna Aleman, Falfurrias High School, The official authority of directors at the boro 76645 Fafurrias 78366 and a special order form for the Hand­ planning meeting is to make recommen­ 25—Larry D. Press, Luling ISD, Luling 78648 book for One-Act Play, Ninth Edition dations to the district executive com­ 30—Jean Calli, George West High School, George Conference AA West 78022 were included in this mailing. Now, if we mittee. 1—Maxine Minson, River Road High School, Ama­ Conference A rillo 79107 can just get the Handbooks ready and If you have not heard from the OAP 3—D. W. Harkins, Dimmitt High School, Dimmitt mailed, I can stop making excuses over 8—Harry Holder, Albany ISD, Albany 76430 79027 planning director, contact him at once. If 11—Jimmie Ramage, Hico High School, Hico 76634 the phone. It is no longer possible for me 5—Rebecca Kennan, Slaton High School, Slaton your district does not appear in this list, 12—Lee Thompson, Whitney ISD, Whitney 76692 79364 to lie with a straight face. I just mumble contact the director general of your dis­ 14—Betty Cox, Pottsboro High' School, Pottsboro 7—David Porter, Ozona High School, Ozona 76943 a lot. 75076 11—Jay Martin, Alvarado High School, Alvarado trict to secure the name of the proper 16—Rita Dobbs, Leonard High School, Leonard 76009 One-act play enrollment marks the person. Your administration can identify 75452 12—Rosemary Wilkie, Kaufman High School, Al­ 23—Paula Mock, Montgomery High School, Mont­ eleventh consecutive year of growth and the spring meet district, conference and varado 76009 gomery 77356 12—Rosemary Wilkie, Kaufman High School. Kauf­ the total represents 87 percent of the director general. 26—James Hahn, Industrial ISD, Vanderbilt 77991 man 76142 eligible schools. The 987 schools enrolled 28—Mary Leshikar, Thorndale High School, Thorn- 21—Jerry Lowe, Crockett High School, Crockett Districts omitted from the list below dale 76577 is a record number, but how about over 75835 have not submitted the name of the dis­ Conference B 32—Dollie B. McCarty, Port Isabel High School, 90 percent next year? There are still 150 trict OAP planning meeting director to 22—Addie Burleson, Godley ISD, Godley 76044 Port Isabel 78578 schools not involved in promoting educa­ the State Office. Those submitted to this 25—Alfred Conley, Fannindel ISD, Ladonia 76449 Conference A tional theatre through OAP competition. 38—Jih Ryan, Knippa ISD, Knlppa 78870 office during November will appear in the 1—Kenneth Baker, Gruver High School, Graver The district one-act play director's December Leaguer. Conference AAAA 79040 4—Elmer Six, Petersburg I.S.D., Petersburg 79350 planning meeting is essential and should 2—Carol Sterling, Ysleta High School, El Paso Conference AAAA 6—Earlene Pike, Clint High School, Clint 79836 be held as early in the year as possible. 79915 24—Vicki Henson, Hart High School. Mart 76664 We will continue to publish the names of 8—Richard Kidwell, Amarillo ISD. Amarillo 79101 6—J. E. Masters, Richfield High School, Waco 27—Thad Polasek, Flatonio High School, Flatonia 76710 the planning hosts, but don't wait on the 5—Gary Stephenson, McMurry College, Abilene 78941 79605 8—Goldie West, Ft. Worth I.S.D., Ft. Worth 76107 Conference B State Office. We are as far behind as 19—Peggy Wilgis, Sam Houston High School, 15—Pamela Mercer, Longview High School, Long- everybody else. You can identify all OAP Houston 77022 view 75601 1—Hal Ratcliff, Hartley I.S.D., Hartley 79044 23—Barbara Crowson, Pasadena High School, 16—Marianne Foreman, Klein High School, Spring 5—Bobbie McMillan, Wilson I.S.D., Wilson 79381 schools in your district. Organize now! Pasadena 77506 77873 10—Gene Templeton, Wink High School, Wink There were no changes in the One-Act 26—Weldon Hicks. Lamar Consolidated High School. Houston 77048 79789 Rosenberg 77471 20—Clovis E. Johnson, Sterling High School, 28—Donna Smith, Palmer I.S.D., Palmer 75162 Play Contest recommended to the Legisla­ 26—Bunny Dees, Anderson High School, Austin 24—Donna Hester, Dickinson High School, Dickin­ 39—Vernon Osterloh, Nordheim I.S.D., Nordheim tive Council this year from the Literary 78769 son 77539 78141 SMU to host 30th annual TETA convention

The Texas Educational Theatre Asso­ feature the winning play of the TETA The formal opening ceremonies in the Shakespeare, lighting for dance, scene ciation (TETA) will meet in joint con­ one-act playwriting contest, produced by Bob Hope Theatre will follow a 6:30- painting, the secondary school, and ad­ vention with the Texas Section of the a Dallas area high school. 8 p.m. series of movement workshops con­ ministration and the arts. U.S. Institute of Theatre Technology, A detailed program will be mailed to ducted by the SMU faculty. Workshops At least three major performance ac­ January 31-February 2 at the North Park all secondary school drama directors and at SMU will follow these activities. tivities are scheduled. A dance presenta­ Inn Convention Center and Southern theatre faculty in higher education. Ten­ Friday and Saturday will be devoted to tion of works by John Hof sas is scheduled Methodist University. The 30th annual tative plans have the convention opening workshops, demonstrations, meetings and Thursday evening. The Contrast, a musi­ TETA meeting will include two UIL ac­ Thursday morning with working com­ performances. Tentative programs in­ cal directed by Jack Clay is scheduled at tivities and numerous sessions focused on mittee meetings and workshops at the clude theatre media, Junior High School the Haymarket Theatre Firday evening secondary school theatre. North Park Inn. theatre methods, theatre agents, stage and For Colored Girls Who Have Con­ The UIL one-act play contest advisory Three afternoon periods will feature unions, voice for the stage training for sidered Suicide When the Rainbow Isn't committee meeting is scheduled at 2:30, workshops on secondary school theatre high school students, design on a budget, Enuf is set for Saturday afternoon at Thursday, January 31 and a critic judg­ curriculum, children's arts and compu­ projected scenery, arts for the handi­ Theatre Three. ing workshop is set for 9-12 noon, Satur­ terized theatre. Working committee meet­ capped, auditioning for both high school Additional performances in the Dallas day, February 2 in the North Park Inn ings, open to all convention participants and college students, new theatrical ma­ area will be made available on an optional Ballroom. The judging workshop will will continue. terials, movement, acting and directing basis and several workshops and pro­ grams are scheduled to be added to the program prior to the pre-registration deadline in December. Those not receiving 50 new plays received by drama library registration information by November 15 More than 50 new plays have been re­ Baker's Plays keeper, Seven Gables, The Velveteen Rabbit. should contact Dr. Charles Helfert, Dept. ceived from various publishers and are Captain Fantastic!: The Eyes of the Blind; Gar­ Dramatists Play Service, Inc. of Theatre, Southern Methodist Univer­ goyles, Plastic Balls, and Soup; If It Don't Hurt, Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia, sity, Dallas 75275 or call the depart­ now available through the Drama Loan It Ain't Love; The Light is Too Dark; Look Who's Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander, A Memory Library. Directors should request these Playing God; The Mail Order Sheriff of Robber's of Two Mondays, The Oldest Living Graduate. mental office at area code 214/692-2558. plays in accordance with published Roost; Moments; Money Nutties; A New Sunrise; Samuel French, Inc. Prospective UIL critic judges and those Noodle Doodle Box; Ozl; The Soapy Murder Case. Comedians, Da, Donatus and the Devil, The Duck Drama Loan Library procedures. The I. E. Clark Variatione, Forty Carats, The Plough and the currently ilsted will receive program and addition of these plays in the Library Aladdin McFaddin; Bubba; The Dallas File; The Stars, Robert Patrick's Cheep Theatricks, Sexual registration information prior to Decem­ does not constitute approval for the One- Fall of the House of Usher; Heidi; It's Sad, So Sad Perversity in Chicago, The Shadow Box, Silence, When on Elf Goes Bad; No Cheers for the Cheer­ What Happened to Jones t, For Colored Girls Who ber 1. Interested qualified theatre critics Act Play Contest. leaders; Puss in Boots; The Sheep Thief; Stages; Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is may contact Lynn Murray, UIL drama Star Message; Toys in the Haunted Castle. Enuf. Anchorage Press, Inc. director, Box 8028-UT Station, Austin Don't Count Your Chickens Unta They Cry Wolf, The Dramatic Publishing Company Pioneer Drama Service The Emperor's New Clothes, In Other Words, The Day They Kidnapped the Pope, Flowers for The Cry of Crows, Ths Devil's Work Indeed, Memo 78712 or call area code 512/471-5883 for Masque of Beauty and the Beast, Sir Gawain and Algeron (1-act), Guess Who's Coming to Earth from Jupiter, The Mouse and the Raven, Seven the Green Knight. tonight, Once Upon a Show, Requiem for the Inn­ Wives for Dracula, Ths Waiting Room. information. music Page 5

Music matters Longer halftime activities a growing problem

By CHARLES SCHWOBEL pating. broader time range. ning of a contest involving two football Assistant Music Director Thus, the Legislative Council allowed A number of bands are quite capable teams. Surely no one can dispute the effect the maximum time limit for marching of handling the stronger demands of 10 If individual band directors do not take of a band's presence at a high school foot­ contest performances to be raised to 10 minutes and they are showing us they can it upon themselves to voluntarily limit ball game. Bands add so much to the minutes. This was not expected to become do it. Unfortunately, it is affecting the their band's halftime activities, the ath­ color, the school spirit, and the general the standard like the seven minute time halftime of football games. For the first letic district committees may determine excitement of the stands. limit. time in many years a major problem is penalties for the team whose band exceeds In many cases the audience response to Due to the demands on the performers, developing between athletic directors and the allotted time. This type of penalty the bands is as great as their response to it was unlikely that a large proportion music directors. causes problems that school districts can­ the football teams, and, in a number of of bands could extend their performances This problem stems from halftime ac­ not easily deal with. regions, the marching contest has reached into the nine minute range. The rule was tivities exceeding the 15 minute allow­ Many administrators are becoming an audience level equal to that found at designed for organizations capable of sus­ ance. The halftime allotment gives each concerned that the ten minute limit for many regional football championship taining musical interest, enthusiasm, and school 7% minutes when divided equally. marching contest shows has caused the games. technical excellence for lengths of time When each band takes 10 minutes per halftime problem. Unless band directors Some band programs have grown so approaching 10 minutes. show, a few minutes for setting up, and can control the problem themselves, the much that a seven minute contest show However, directors can benefit from another minute for announcements, the Legislative Council may reduce the time just isn't enough to give a fair share of the increased flexibility when they are halftime easily becomes 25 or 30 minutes. for marching contest shows back to seven the spotlight to all the students partici­ designing a contest show to fit within the This is excessive to the purpose and plan- minutes. | Awards rule Suggestions Musicians should be weary of cash prizes offered for

By NELSON G. PATRICK Neither is the acceptance of a scholarship increased as a result of the prize money. State Music Director to be given after graduation at the time If the participants benefit financially in phone use Bands, orchestras, and choirs winning the student enters college a violation of any way from the prize money, there is Using long distance is the next best cash prizes at music contests might lose the rule. likely an infraction of the awards rule. thing, as the advertisements claim. But eligibility at UIL music contests. The Educational trips are not in violation To date, no decision has been given by knowing how to use it effectively can awards rule is not clear on this matter provided they are financed and sponsored the State Executive Committee on music make it better. pertaining to music groups, but one by the school. cash prize contests. But the committee has Some suggestions: In calling the should study it carefully before accepting A cash award for music competition rendered decisions on athletics and other cash awards. may be accepted provided the money contests involving cash prizes. League office, it is best to call between Article XVI, Section 1, limits awards is given to the general fund of the school Only recently have contests been offered 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. week­ to an individual member to a total of and is in no way returned to the organi­ giving cash prizes to music participants, days. These are periods when the staff is $32.00 during his entire high school en­ zation winning the award. therefore, it might be well for the music most available for telephone calls. rollment, and a symbolic award not to director to check carefully as to the dis­ A band entering a marching band con­ In speaking to the League receptionist, exceed an additional award of $4 for each test where cash awards are given must position of the money won in a music con­ year of participation. be sponsored and financed by the school. test. It would be most unfortunate to state your name, position and school, and The rule does not prohibit the accep­ Should the band win a cash prize the have an entire organization declared in­ nature of the call, be it to place an order, tance of symbolic awards such as medals money may not be used to help finance the eligible because of lack of knowledge per­ question an eligibility rule or -workout and/or cups as tokens of achievement. trips. Neither can the band's budget be taining to the rules and regulations. date, etc. And it is important to know who you need to talk to. Questions on League or­ ganization should be directed to Dr. Ready writing procedures recommended Bailey Marshall or Bill Farney. Eligibil­ ity questions to Dr. Marshall, Farney or By CHARLES R. KLINE, JR. ing through all the essays in the confer­ Q: Must ready writing essays have Bonnie Northcutt; music: Nelson Patrick Ready Writing Director ence being evaluated, then separating the titles? or Charles Schwobel; journalism: Bobby Questions about procedures of conduct­ essays into two lists: the good and the A: Formal essays have titles, by defini­ Hawthorne; drama: Lynn Murray. ing the evaluation and ranking of ready not-so-good. After all readers have read tion, so Yes ready writing papers must Barbara Schwarze is the best source in all essays in the conference, discuss the have titles. writing themes in the district and re­ questions concerning spring meet mater­ gional contests have proliferated in the lists to determine which papers they can last year. Listed below are questions and eliminate from consideration; only papers Q: What about the length (in number ials. Other sources include Sandra Gra­ answers for sponsors, meet directors, and which all judges agree are not-so-good are of words) of ready writing papers? ham, memberships; Farney or Northcutt, judges of ready writing contests. to be eliminated from consideration at Should we count words? athletic plans; Dr. Rhea Williams, the this point. Judges then focus on the re­ A: We are proposing a change in the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation. Q: Are critiques really important? maining papers and work until they can rules about length (more on this in sub­ A: Fes. Since ours is ultimately an rank first through fifth place. Finally, all sequent Leaguers). For now we urge both Questions concerning acceptance cards educational activity, systematic feedback papers are quickly rescanned to ensure sponsors and judges to consider only un­ should be directed to the department in­ to students is essential. that no outstanding paper has been over­ usually long or unusually short papers volved and various orders for forms, rule Q: How might we speed the reading of looked and to rank the remaining papers for word counting. And we urge judges books and pamphlets to the order clerk. into middle third and bottom third divi­ to remember the criteria upon which essays, to allow more time for judges to In some cases, the telephone calls should compose critiques? sions. It is necessary to rank papers papers are rated (interest, originality, A: We recommend that all levels of the through fifth place just in case a contes­ and style); taking those criteria to heart be made person-to-person. Directors are contest begin to rank only the top papers. tant is later disqualified or an alternate would include provision for number of often away from the office, making sta­ Readers may work more quickly by read­ must go on in the contest. words only after all other considerations. tion-to-station calls risky and expensive.

Games used to enhance educational process The Puritans did it. The American points out, the largest game companies it is like to try to help people who are A major teaching benefit is seeing al­ military has done it for decades. And in the U.S. are still centered in and growing old; BaFa BaFa, which gives ternatives which might not have been now a University of Texas faculty mem­ around Salem, Mass. participants the experience of entering explored before, the educator believes. ber is devising ways for games that peo­ The American military has been using a foreign culture and elements of culture Dr. Gohring's new area of research ple play to be more educational and val­ war games to rehearse strategy and give shock, and The Principal Game, a lead­ is in biomedical ethics. uable as teaching tools. soldiers practice in lifelike situations. ership training simulation game for ele­ "The data collected will form the basis "Use of games for education in the They can range from board games mentary principals. for a simulation-game helpful in the United States dates back to the Puri­ played by campus ROTC officers to the Dr. Gohring is co-author of The Prin­ training of doctors and nurses concern­ tans," Dr. Ralph Gohring writes in a elaborate computer-controlled combat cipal Game, in which participants are ing ethical issues and ethical behavior," recent issue of Discovery, a journal of flight simulators. "Serious work by edu­ presented with both routine and extra­ he explains. research and scholarship at UT Austin. cators has emerged out of this rich ordinary problems that might arise for However, that work took a backseat to An assistant professor of curriculum context, particularly over the past 20 an elementary principal. planning for an annual meeting of the and instruction, Dr. Gohring also serves years, with attempts to create and eval­ "Up to five alternate solutions to the National American Simulation and as instructional division coordinator of uate games and simulations that would problem also are presented, and the par­ Gaming Association Oct. 9-13 in Austin. the Learning Resources Center in the enhance the educational process," Dr. ticipants are asked to choose the most College of Education. Gohring writes. preferable one," he explains. Dr. Gohring is national president of the "In spite of their dour reputation, Examples of educational games in­ Those choices and the debate about association and was planning chairman Puritans used a variety of games to clude the simulation-game End of Line, which is "best" can make up a pattern for the meeting, which attracted game teach normal behavior to their children," designed to give participants a feeling suggestive of the participants' preferred developers and researchers from through­ he reports. Interestingly enough, he for what it is like to grow old and what administrative leadership pattern. out the U.S. to the UT Austin campus. athletics Page 6

Postscripts on athletics League should move cautiously into 1980s

By BAILEY MARSHALL However, closer scrutiny of the situa­ with litigation. While litigation will be a everyone understands the basis for the League Director tion reveals special interest groups, and way of life for the schools and for the rules, then the attorneys and judges of (Ed. note: In the first of a two-part other individuals who stand to gain im­ interscholastic programs in 1980's, we our state will be better informed. Losing series, UIL director Bailey Marshall mediately from such a change. The ma­ must not adopt the philosophy that every a case in court is no indication the total looks at the challenges facing the League jority of students or schools could be rule needs to be changed simply because program will be lost or the UIL is being as it enters the 1980's. Part two of the adversely affected by a rapid change de­ one judge or one court in one city at a destroyed. series will appear in the December signed to benefit a few. particular date wants a rule changed for Leaguer.) Educate Public a particular school or for one individual. Decision-making It would be dangerously simplistic for The chief area of consideration in the We must be able to stand up for the While representing member schools and the membership of the University Inter- 1980's will be a continual education proc­ rules which have value and merit to the youngsters in our state, we must continue scholastic League to attempt application ess of the public about what the UIL is, interscholastic program. We must face to enlighten those organizations which are of 1960's and 70's methods and procedures stands for, and accomplishes. The public with courage and change those issues and adjacent to the public schools. All teacher to all the problems which will confront must be informed in an objective and rules which no longer contribute to the organizations, public committees, coaches us in the 1980's. mass communicative way. In an age program. We cannot be negative in our organizations, administrators groups, and The League's primary goal remains the wherein we have access to computers and approach to the judiciary. We must not parent groups must be allowed to offer same as it has been since 1910—a com­ the mass media, this technology should be be derogatory in our remarks or defensive input for changes must be kept informed. prehensive interscholasitc competitive utilized. . . . in our positions as we relate to litigation. It is through understanding that social program in music, drama, academics, and Certainly the majority of the public We will be judged by future genera­ athletics on a free and voluntary basis can understand necessity for rules with­ progress is made. It is through coopera­ tions by product as well as our process to all public school students in Texas. out necessarily agreeing with all rules. tion that support is obtained. It is of dealing with conflict in a professional But just as times change and society The age limitation on participants in any and realistic way. If the problem is ap­ through intelligent participation by all changes, the procedure and methods of interschool competitive program is a good proached in a positive and active fashion, persons affected by a decision that a fair the League will necessarily change for example. While a number of reasons may disseminating information to make sure decision can be reached. this new decade. We must be careful that result in a youngster being too old under we do not make changes for change sake. existing age guidelines, the public needs Unfortunately, in our society, many per­ to understand that if special considera­ sons equate change with progress. Not tion is given to a youngster who is older, necessarily true. then additional exceptions must be given Jr. high basketball warning issued Too often, hasty change creates a larger to others. dilemma than the original condition. His­ If any individual is given a benefit, this Several schools are beginning junior high basketball games and tournaments in Sep­ tory is full of examples showing negative benefit must also be available to all young­ tember. These schools are reminded that the junior high school season for basketball results of quick changes and improvisa­ sters. The secret of the information pro­ (teams below the high school level) cannot be longer than the corresponding high school tion without thorough understanding of gram will not be how many people can be implications which could result. reached but how many people can be season, said Bill Parney, athletic director. Society now dictates rapid change. The reached on a periodic basis so that they If a junior high team begins early, it must also end its season early. Split seasons UIL can change a rule in less than one can be kept abreast of the progress and beginning in September then not playing for a month or so, later coming back in year. The democratic process is well problems confronting the school in their January or later to complete tournaments or game schedule would be in violation of known by school people, layman, and interscholastic programs. the new rule, Farney said. members of the Texas public. A loud vocal Litigation minority can often sound as if a majority Another area that must be addressed Schools should take special care in this area because the eligibility of the high school wants change. in the 1980's is the continuing concern team could be jeopardized if a violation is found. Football head, neck injuries down sharply

The number of serious head injuries of State High School Associations in season, has affected the decrease in head of the helmet, is the remaining major and catastrophic neck injuries in inter­ Kansas City, Missouri. injuries. He also speculates that the pro­ serious injury hazard, according to scholastic and intercollegiate football The number of fractured necks an­ hibition on butt-blocking, face tackling Hodgson. "If we could put some further has fallen dramatically over the past nually during the past two years was and spearing have caused the even restriction or equipment on defensive two years, according to figures compiled less than half the annual rate of 35 dur­ greater reduction in neck injuresi. backs so that they would not get their at Wayne State University. ing 1971 through 1976. The statistics Further reduction in the rates of head heads driven down into their shoulders, These reductions in school-college foot­ also reveal that for the first time head and neck injuries will be more difficult to we would eliminate half the remaining ball injuries were reported by Dr. Voight injuries were fewer than neck injuries. obtain, according to Hodgson. "Helmet injuries. And if we could do the same R. Hodgson of the Neurosurgery Bio­ The number of serious head injuries was redesign may be of some small help, but for all players after changes of posses­ mechanics Lab at Wayne State. Dr. five in 1977 and seven in 1978, compared certainly we must depend on strict en­ sions when bodies are moving at high Hodgson, who is director of research for with 12 fractured necks in 1977 and 17 forcement of the rules for real gains," velocities, like kick-offs, we could cut the the National Operating Committee for in 1978. he told the approximately 40 persons in injury rate in half again." Standards in Athletic Equipment Dr. Hodgson presumes that the in­ attendance, who represented helmet Hodgson said it will take some 'blue- (NOCSAE), reported these conclusions manufacturers and reconditioners and August 8, 1979, during the annual creasing use of NOCSAE-certified hel­ sky thinking and coordinated effort" to NOCSAE Open Forum conducted at the mets, which becomes mandatory for high athletic organizations. make further reductions in head and headquarters oft he National Federation school fotball at the start of the 1980 Axial loading, a severe blow to the top neck football injuries. Abolish transfer rules? Without League guidelines, athletic recruiting, other abuses inevitable

(Ed. note: This article is one in a series ing remains a problem in Texas, despite The rules do not deny the student par­ violations—either the parent moving the mailed to administrators recently in hopes the rule. The prospects of attempting to ticipation. It denies him participation on child in order to play for a "better team" of better explaining the Interscholastic administer a football or basketball pro­ the varsity level. He may still refine his or outright recruiting—will be revealed. League program.) gram without this rule is staggering. talents on the junior varsity level. In the Thus, some exceptional athletes will move During the past Legislative session, a The alleviation of the rule would pose meanwhile, the rules ensures that stu­ illegally. bill was introduced in the House of Repre­ a dual problem to administrators: How dents participate against other members For every one that gets by, then every sentatives which would have abolished to prove intent of the student's move and of his community and school, and not team they play, all their team members, transfer rules for Texas high school com­ how to find time necessary to fully inves­ athletes recruited elsewhere. The rule also coaches and fans suffer. Also, the indi­ petitive athletics. The passage of this bill tigate the circumstances surrounding the protects each team's opponents, who enter vidual the youngster replaces is suddenly would have been a disaster for extracur­ move. Anyone familiar with educational the game confident they will not compete shoved off into a secondary role. It would ricular activities and those school admin­ administration is aware of the problems against recruited specialists. seem that far more stand to suffer if the istrators in charge of these programs. school officials currently face concerning Furthermore, some litigants have rules are relaxed, than if they are main­ The transfer rules were written in the proliferation of federal, state and argued that certain rules vitiate their tained. order to curb illegal recruiting, once so local mandated programs. There is not chances for a college scholarship. School School administrators do not feel that prevalent in Texas. There is no reason enough time in the day for the adminis­ administrators have never felt it their recruiting will become a major problem to believe that recruiting would not ignite trators to investigate each case of possi­ duty to train college athletics. Statistics at first. But as parents start moving their were the rules removed today. In fact, all ble athletic malfeasance. show that 96 to 97 per cent of the college youngsters into "better programs" to indicators point to the contrary. Athletics The only possible solution to this prob­ bound seniors will never participate in play for better teams, or when players is more of a fanticism—is given far more lem would be the hiring of special investi­ collegiate athletics. The rules under which abandon one team for another due to a importance and thus thrown completely gators to probe each case. Even this would high school activities are conducted must confrontation with a coach, then the other out of perspective today, than in the days pose a serious problem in that the inves­ encompass the outstanding three or four coaches are going to counteract this move the original rules were written. tigations would require months of re­ per cent who might play college sports, to the better programs. As they see the All state associations governing high search, making any finding moot because as well as the rest who never will. rich getting richer, they're going to react. school sports in the nation have similar the respective season would be concluded If the no-exception clause were not in The result will be outright recruiting of regulations. The NCAA does also. The by the time a decision is rendered. Then, effect, the number of persons adversely athletes. rule was adopted because recruiting was administrators face the prospect of pen­ affected by recruiting violations is greatly While there are some problems with a reality and if the rule is removed, it alizing the entire school, rather than one increased. To wit: Each case is heard on the residency rules in Texas, the alterna­ shall return. The sad fact is that recruit­ student. its merits. There is no way all transfer tives appear far less attractive. news Page 7 Slide rule invitational meet dates, sites listed By JOHN COGDELL Slide Rule Director In the October Leaguer, I stressed the importance of practice and invitational meet competitive experience. A call was made for .information concerning dates and locations of upcoming meets for publication. Response has trickled in and the following is a partial list of tournaments and meets scheduled later this school year: Nov. 10, Alamo Heights (San Antonio) HS; Nov. 17, John Jay HS (San Antonio); Nov. 30, Texas Women's University (Denton) ; Dec. 1, Azle HS; Dec. 7, Austin College (Sherman); and December 15. Tatum HS. Also, Jan. 12, North Lamar HS (Powderly); Jan. 25, Lamar University (Beau­ mont) ; Jan. 25, New Braunfels HS; Feb. 2, Pittsburg HS; Feb. 2, Robert E. Lee HS (San Antonio) ; Feb. 2, Sam Rayburn HS (Pasadena); and Feb. 9, Boswell HS (Saginaw). Also, Feb. 15, University of Houston (Houston); Feb. 16, Pine Tree HS (Long- view) ; Feb. 23, Thomas Jefferson HS (Port Arthur); Feb. 23, Clark HS (San Antonio); Feb. 29, East Texas State University (Commerce); March 8, Queen City HS; March 15, Roosevelt HS (San Antonio); March 22, Longview HS; and March 29, Denison HS. If any of this information is incorrect, please contact me immediately. Addi­ tional information as per contests, especially in the West and South Texas regions, will be greatly appreciated. Most of these meets are "invitational" in the sense that they want to know in advance that you plan to attend, have paid the fees and agreed to the rules. Information concerning each respective meet may be obtained by writing the meet director, c/o the high school or university involved. Most of these meets offer number sense, slide rule, science and calculator con­ tests. The League will be furnishing tests to many of these meets, including cal­ culator applications contests. The League will also furnish calculator applications contests to your district meet, although this year, the competition is unofficial and ends at the district level. LIVIN' DE LIFE—Brazosport High School (Freeport), directed by Rex Poland, be­ Next year, calculator applications will be an official UIL event, and competition came the alternate winner in the Conference AAA 1979 OAP Contest in its second will advance through the State Meet level. The slide rule contest, by then, will be a thing of the past. appearance at State. Pictured above are Eric Eddy, Kevin Lucas, and Chris Cunning­ ham. Eric Eddy was named to the honorable mention all-star cast. News bits "Debating the Direction of U.S. Foreign Policy," American Enterprise Institute Science contest journal replaced Hijrh School Debate Series; "U.S. Trade Policies: Labor's Position," American Federation of Labor and Congress A journal long used in the preparation of League science contest questions has been of Industrial Organizations (pamphlet) ; replaced and will not be used as a source of question material for the 1980 contests, "What Should Be the Foreign Policy of the United States?" Current History said Dr. James Holcombe, science contest director. (pamphlet). The journal, Chemistry, was replaced by the American Chemical Society by an up­ dated publication, SciQuest. Still listed on the science contest recommended reading list New ready writing manuals in-the-mill is Chemistry, though no questions will be taken from it for the contest, Holcombe said. Nor will questions be taken from SciQuest for the 1980 spring meets, he added. Junior high and elementary school will highlight practice in writing fluent "All specific questions from the journal literature will come from Scientific American, ready writers may soon have a contest prose." with approximately 20 percent of the questions in the regional, district and state manual of their own. The junior high manual will be a bridge science contests dealing with material covered in the January-December, 1979 issues," "I am undertaking to create and pub­ from elementary reading writing activi­ Holcombe said. lish a manual for the elementary and ties to the current contest," Kline said. "Next year's UIL Constitution and Contest Rules will be amended to include SciQuest junior high levels," said Dr. Charles R. The contest will differ from the existing on the recommended reading list and questions on the 1981 contests will contain material Kline, reading writing director. senior high school contest in intensity from this journal as well as from Scientific American," he said. The new manual will be modeled on (it is not designed for use beyond the dis­ Chemistry magazine was replaced in April, 1979. A subscription to SciQuest may be the existing and revised Ready Writing trict level) and level of topics, but not obtained by writing the American Chemical Society at P. O. Box 337, Columbus, Ohio Handbook, Kline said. procedures. 43210. A year's subscription costs $12 (institution rate). "Elementary Ready Writing will in­ "This new contest will differ from the "The format of the journal is radically different from that of its predecessor and in­ volve students in writing short pieces of proposed elementary contest in intensity, volves current topics of interest in all areas of the physical and life sciences," Holcombe exposition," Kline said. "Guidelines will level of topics and procedures," he said. said. "It is felt that this journal should be of interest to high school science students emphasize lenient yet straightforward "Procedural differences are necessary to as well as interested laymen, andwe look forward to its official incorporation into the procedures in an attempt to avoid creat­ effectively bridge to the upper grade level science contest in the 1981 spring meet." ing pressure. contest." "Creative, focused, well-written prose Suggestions or questions concerning the does not result from too much pressure, manuals should be forwarded to Dr. C. R. Energy conservation ideas presented rather it springs from practice in writ­ Kline, EDB, 406/C&I, UT-Austin, Texas ing," he added. "Thus, the new procedures 78712. While the worsening energy crisis has not precipitated the elimination of interschool competition, it has suprred the need to review energy conservation policies by school districts, said Dr. Bailey Marshall, League director. From page 1 Some energy saving ideas school districts have examined, Marshall said, include Calendar reducing the number of games played (especially at the lower levels of competition), March 5-6-7—State Girls* Basketball Tournaments, all conferences. March 7—Last day to certify District Boys' Basketball champions, all conferences. playing more games per trip, scheduling more games with closer schools, and reducing March 9—First day for Bi-District and Regional Boys* Basketball playoffs, all conferences. opponent scouting trips. March 13-14—State Swimming Meets. March 13-14—State Convention, Interscholastic League Press Conference. Also, scheduling boys and girls games together, reducing or eliminating scrimmages, March 14—Last day for Regional Boys' Basketball playoffs, all conferences. prohibiting practice and events during the Christmas holidays, and eliminating two out March 19-20-21—State BoyB* Basketball Tournaments, all conferences. of three series in baseball. March 23-28—Zone One-Act Play meets allowed in districts with eight or more entries, March 30-April 5—First week for holding District Academic, Literary, and One-Act Play Spring Meets. More drastic measures which could be taken are eliminating state playoffs, elimi­ Also Girls* Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field District Spring Meets. (High school music contests are nating scrimmages and scheduling so that schools play nearby teams two, three or four permitted only when there are no District Meets in other Spring Meet Contests.) March 30-April 5—Week for District One-Act Play contests for districts affected by Area Meets. times per year rather than once or twice. March 31—Last day for holding Regional Solo and Ensemble contests. "Many of the schools have worked out arrangements with other schools to fill their April 3-4—Annual meeting of Music Rules Advisory Committee in Austin. April 6-11—Last week for holding District Academic, Literary, One-Act Play, Girls* Golf, Tennis, and gas tanks on long trips when fuel cannot be found," Marshall said. "Also, some schools Track and Field Spring Meets. (High school music contests are permitted only when there are no have arranged for stations to open after the game for fans and school buses. District Meets in other Spring Meet Contests.) April 6-11—-Area One-Act Play contests for districts affected. "I am sure there are other ways of conserving energy and arranging for fuel on road April 6-11—First week for holding Boys* Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field District Meets. trips," he said. "Please pass along your ideas and we'll try to forward the information April 15—Entry deadline for State Solo-Ensemble Contest. to the schools as it becomes available." April 19—Easter. April 20—Last day for filing entries in Regional Academic, Literary, Drama, Girls' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field. April 20-25—Regional Spring meets for Academic, Literary, Drama, Girls' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field. Debate kits available from League April 20-25—Last week for holding District Boys' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field Spring Meets. April 27-May 2—Boys' Regional Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field Meets. More than 1,500 debate kits have been prepared for this year's debate contest. These May 5-9—State Meet—Literary, Academic, Drama, Girls' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field. kits can be ordered from the UIL office for $8.00. May 14-15-16—Boys' State Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field Meets. May 16—Last day to certify district baseball champions, Conference AAAAA. Each kit contains the following material relating to this year's topic on U.S. foreign May 16—Wind Ensemble Contest, ' policy: May 23—Last day to determine district baseball champions, Conferences AAAA, AAA, AA, and A. May 23—Last day to determine bi-district baseball champions, Conference AAAAA. "What Should Be the Future Direction of the Foreign Policy of the United States?" May 28—Last day to determine bi-district baseball champions. Conferences AAA, AA, and A. compiled by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress (709 pages); May 30—Last day to determine bi-district baseball champions, Conference AAAA. May 30—Last day to determine second-round baseball champions, Conference AAAAA. "The Forensic Quarterly," Summer, 1979; May 30, June 1—Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. "The Forensic Quarterly," Fall, 1979; June 2—Last day to determine second-round baseball champions, Conferences AAA, AA, and A. June 6—Last day to determine regional baseball champions. Conferences AAAAA, AAAA, AAA, AA, and A. "An Analysis of U.S. Foreign Trade Policy," a handbook for the 1979-80 inter- June 11-12—State Baseball Tournament, all conferences. scholastic debate topic, put out by the Young America's Foundation; * Deadline authorized by the Legislative Council. news Page 8 Spring meet improving Regional contest directors applauded during annual Austin meeting

Despite occasional problems, the 1979 the dedicated efforts of the colelge admin­ worked out, and we expect the program by a given time; opening channels of com­ spring meet regional contests were better istrators in charge of these contests." to run quite a bit more smoothly this munication between regional and district than ever, and further improvement can Among the more well-received regional spring." directors, in order to avoid confusion; and be expected this year, Dr. Bailey Mar­ innovations of a year ago were the stan­ Weldon Walker, representing Herff- standardizing a fee collection form to be shall told regional site directors, meeting dardized regional medal/trophy system, Jones at the meeting, told directors his included in the regional meet handbook. in Austin Oct. 2-3. and League-provided suggestions con­ company has been experiences labor prob­ Marshall urged contest directors to "Last year, we had fewer problems and cerning meet administration and sched­ lems, but added management was hopeful fully orient their staffs as to the purpose complaints concerning regional sites than uling. a settlement would soon be reached. and administration of the regional meets, ever," Marshall said. "There were scat­ "Several of the problems insofar as the Walker also said problems concerning and to be as accomodating to participants tered problems but by and large, the medals and trophies were concerned were packaging and shipment would be worked and coaches as possible. quality of regional contests has improved the result of inexperience," Marshall said. out. "I would suggest that you all have a greatly and the public schools appreciate "I'm sure most of the bugs have been Other points of consideration included: preliminary meet with your individual —Discussion of payment of judges: contest directors," Marshall said. "Re­ Some sites pay debate, one-act play, and mind them that this is a public school track meet judges, referees and head field program and the public school people judges. Other locations award items such have decided that this is how they want as caps or t-shirts, while other sites their program run—and not the way a solicit volunteer help during regional particular contest director wants it. meets. "We also ask that you show a genuine —Scheduling of contests: The state concern for the coaches and participants," office supplied a proposed state meet cal­ he added. "This is the most important endar, which would serve as a guideline service you can provide and the concern for regional sites. It was suggested that you show will positively reflect back on regional literary and athletic meets be your college or university." held on separate weekends, but was In closing, Marshall made a plea for agreed that the problems with housing following League rules. and travel would far outweight the ad­ "We must insist that you go by the vantages. rules," he said. "Last year, we made ex­ —Fee collection. Regional fees would ceptions in one regional meet and lo and be increased as necessary, due to rising behold, the person we made exceptions operating costs. Collected fees varied for won second or third and qualified for from site to site, though most all charged state, admittance for the one-act play, the track "As you can imagine, this angered all meets, and green feels, as well as a stu­ the other schools, who felt that if an ex­ dent and/or school entry fee. ception were made in this case, it should Several schools reported problems col­ be made in every case," he added. "This lecting fees. Suggestions included calling year, either you tell them or we'll tell schools collect if fees were not received them, but we're going by the rules." 48 administrators chosen THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT—Newman Smith High School (Carrollton) pro­ duced scenes from The Madwoman of Chaillot, the alternate winner in Conference to key regional committees AAAA, at the 1979 State OAP Contest. Pictured above are Dee Dee Green, Kyndal May, and Connie Brewer. Dee Dee Green received the Samuel French Award for Despite popular opinion to the contrary, Odessa League regional spring meets don't just Supt. Bill J. Hood. Snyder 79549 Outstanding Performer and Kyndal May was named best actress. Connie Brewer Supt. Jon M. Ryan, Fort Stockton 79785 happen. They are the result of meticulous Supt. Kermit L. Sorrells, Iraan 79744 received the all-star cast award for her performance. The production was directed planning, often by a dedicated director. Supt. Charles Hohertz. Shallowater 79363 by Mildred Peveto. Fortunately, they have some help. Lubbock This year, 48 Texas school administra­ Supt. Gordon Harmon, Abilene 79604 Supt. EH Irons, Lubbock 79401 tors will serve on the League's 14 regional Supt. James A. Cunningham, Spearman 79081 executive committees, assisting the re­ Supt. Stanley Whisenhunt, Wylie Schools, Abilene gional director and other regional repre­ 79605 Volleyball popularity on upswing Level land sentatives of the host institution. Supt. Odell Wilkes, Meadow 79345 It is no coincidence that basketball and volleyball both came from western Massa- They will assist in the organization and Supt. Lamar B. Kelley, Amherst 79312 chusets. James Naismith and William G. Morgan were physical directors of the Spring­ scheduling of events in hopes of providing Supt. Bert Grimes, Three Way Schools, Maple 79344 field and Holyoke YMCAs respectively. the least possible confusion, minimum of Denton Supt. Robert McGee, Denton 76201 In 1895, Morgan wanted a game which would help businessmen relax, but would still expense, and least loss of school time by Asst. Supt. George W. Reid, Dallas 75204 give them exercise. He had heard of basketball but thought it too strenuous. However, contestants. Supt. Harlin J. Dauphin, Ennis 76119 he took a tennis net and the bladder from a basketball and invented a game he called Each regional meet is jointly sponsored Supt. Wendal E. Hoover, Azle 76020 Mintonette. by the college or university serving as Commerce Supt. Walter R. Sears, Mount Vernon 76457 About a year later, two teams from the Holyoke Y demonstrated the game for a host and the League, represented by the Supt. Ben Brandenburg. Midlothian 76065 group of YMCA directors in Springfield. They were enthusiastic about everything but committee's principals and superinten­ Supt. Roy Chadwick, North Lamar Schools, Pow- the name, which Dr. Alfred T. Halstead changed to volleyball. dents. derly 75473 Stephenville After this conference, volleyball spread throughout the United States and the world, "The League competitive program rests Supt. Harold Pinkerton, Grandview 76050 until now it is more popular abroad than it is here. upon the efforts of these administrators Supt. Jack D. Johnson. Carroll Schools, Southlake 76051 John O'Donnell, a national official and director of the United States Volleyball Asso­ and the faculty members who devote con­ Supt. James Perkins, DeLeon 76444 ciation, hopes that the efforts of a Holyoke civic group called "The Chargers" to estab­ siderable time, effort and planning," said Abilene lish a volleyball Hall of Fame in their city will be valuable promotion both for the game Dr. Bailey Marshall. "We're grateful to Supt. Rommie C. Smith. Santa Anna 76878 and the city, and will help increase the visibility of volleyball in this country. them." Supt. M. H. Buchanan, May 76857 Supt. Jimmy Bickley, Robert Lee 76945 Pasadena Supt. Jack Simmons, Angleton 77515 Possible critical reading contest studied Supt. O. C. Taylor, South Park Schools, Beaumont 77705 Asst. Supt. Joe C. Tusa, Houston 77027 In response to requests from teachers, administrators and contest sponsors, ready Huntsville writing directors Dr. James Kinneavy and Dr. Charles R. Kline are reviewing the Supt. Glenn Pearson, Bridge City 77611 Supt. Jon R. Tate. Sweeny 77480 feasibility of a critical reading contest. Supt. John C. Webb, Navasota 77868 "While we would not be the directors of this contest were there enough interest to Brenham Supt. Eugene Bigby, Bellville 77418 merit such a contest, we are trying to work out the details since the most vocal group Supt. Gerald McClure, Tarkington Schools, Cleve­ land 77827 requesting such a contest is English teachers," Kline said. Supt. Billy Galbreath, Smiley 78159 Supt. Charles M. Whatley. La Pryor 78872 He added that the contest would not be a reading contest, a speed reading test or a Kilgore comprehension quiz. Supt. Jerry Whitaker, Cushlng 75760 Supt. Chapel Dowell, Spring Hill Schools, Longview "Indeed, each of those types of test already exists," Kline said. "We are thinking of 75601 Supt. James Bamettt, Leverett's Chapel Schools, a contest in which contestants read short pieces of literature, form questions which Overton 75684 Supt. J. C. Lock, Harmony Schools, Gilmer 75664 will guide a reader into the significance of the passage by focusing attention on the Corpus Christi meaning and meaningful interrelationships of parts of the passage, and justify the Supt. C. N. Boggess, Harlandale Schools, San An­ tonio 78285 relationship of the questions to the passage." Supt. Roger Gee, Victoria 77901 Supt. Wayne Blevins, Sinton 78387 The proposal being studied will involve only high school students for the first several Supt. Jerry Jacobs. Raymondville 78580 years, Kline said, adding that the feasibility of a junior high contest and possibly an Kings ville Supt. Paul E. Barr, Luling 78648 elementary contest will be studied at a later date. Supt. C. L. West. Odem 78370 Supt. C. J. Jungman, Premont 78876 Interested sponsors and teachers of reading and English/language arts should feel Victoria free to submit ideas and procedures to Professor C. R. Kline, EDB 406/C&I; UT-Austin, Supt. B. C. Sims. Thorndale 76577 Supt. John N. Strnadel, Louise 77455 Austin, Texas 78712. Supt. A. F. Cobb, Three Rivers 78071