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XLIV AUSTIN, TEXAS, FEBRUARY, 196 NO. 6 3 New Items NCAA Rule Gets On April Ballot In addition to the selection of a The proposed definition on which r Hands Off Vote ' debate proposition for the 1961-62 member schools will , ote defines a The State Executive Committee January, stipulates that a high no authority to add to or detract school year (see separate story this credit in this manner of the League voted earlier this school graduate who participates in from the League's jurisdiction and issue) member schools of the League "A 'credit' is a unit certifying month that the National Collegiate an all-star football or basketball that the new rule is a college eligi­ will have three measures to vote on satisfactory completion of the re­ Athletic Association has no right or game not specifically approved by bility rule and in no way involves when referendum ballots are mailed quirements for any of the courses authority to interfere with League the appropriate state high school the activities of the League or its in early April. They are: approved by the Texas Education jurisdiction, and adopted a "hands athletic association is ineligible for member schools. 1. A revision of the definition of Agency as listed in the Public off" policy concerning the sanction­ his first year of varsity athletic Petitioners present for the meet­ "credit" (Article VII, Section 14) School Directory with the excep­ ing of all-star football and basket­ competition. ing were Harold L. Story and W. A. designed to strengthen the scholas­ tion of physical education (in­ ball games in Texas. The committee's first meeting on Spoonts, Wichita Falls; Frank tic requirements for eligibility for cluding competitive athletics). The meeting was called to hear the matter came in late January, Walsh and Frank Hodnik, Ama­ League competition. These courses must have been petitions from five groups seeking shortly after passage of the rule. At rillo; Bo Harris and Harold Eppes, 2. A rule to limit boys' basketball taught by a regularly employed all-star game approval as a result that time preliminary investigation Arlington; Jeff Henderson, Dr. Bob teams to two matched games per instructor in a regularly sched­ of a recently-passed NCAA all-star of the League's position was under­ Jones and Morris Higley, Childress ; week. uled class for a minimum of 45 rule. Groups present at the meeting taken and it was decided to post­ and Mose Simms, Oklahoma City. 9. A rule prohibiting invitational minutes per day, five days per represented the Oil Bowl Game at pone a final decision until petition­ boys' and girls' basketball tourna­ week, or the equivalent thereof, Wichita Falls, the Panhandle Grid ing parties could be heard. Text of Statement ment play on Mondays, Tuesdays continuing throughout the semes­ Classic at Amarillo, the Lions Bi- At the close of the meeting a The complete text of the commit­ and Wednesdays, except during a ter for one-half credit and/or County All-Star Game at Arlington, lengthy statement was issued by the tee's statement: school holiday season. through the school year for one the Greenbelt Bowl at Childress and committee outlining the League's At its 55th annual meeting in credit. Course and grade require­ the Prep All America Game staged position. In a nutshell, it pointed January the National Collegiate Passed by Council ments must be of a standard ac­ annually at Baton Rouge, La. out that the League has no jurisdic­ Athletic Association passed legisla­ ceptable by other accredited tion over high school graduates or tion to deny a college athlete a year All of these measures were passed schools to which the student may New Rule Passed the activities of private groups or of varsity competition for partici­ last November by the Legislative transfer or for college entrance. The new NCAA rule, passed in organizations, that the NCAA had pation in any all-star football or Council and, if approved, will be­ basketball game not specifically ap­ come effective for the 1961-62 " 'Local credit' given for par­ proved by the appropriate high school year. The Council approved ticipation in school or club activ­ ities such as library or office as­ school athletic association. It said: the two basketball rules by a vote NEW DESIGNS FOR MUSIC COMPETITION AWARDS of 22-2, and approved the revised sistant, student council represen­ Education' Scores ". . . He (a student athlete) shall definition of credit by a vote of 18-6. tative, class officer, etc., may not be denied his first year of varsity be counted." athletic competition if, following his Schools will receive ballots in graduation from high school and be­ April, will be permitted ten days to The two basketball rules were fore his enrollment in college, he mark and return them, and the re­ New Music Contest Awards In Debate Balloting recommended by a special subcom­ was a member of a squad which en­ sults of the vote will be announced mittee last fall after a poll of more gaged in any all-star football or bas­ on Saturday, May 6, at the annual The nationwide balloting on the 3. Resolved, that the electoral than 800 schools indicated a strong ketball contest which was not specif­ League Breakfast and State Meet­ debate area for the 1961-62 school vote for each of the states should desire for such legislation. On the Now Available for Festivals ically approved by the appropriate ing of Delegates. year was so close a runoff between be cast in proportion to the popular question of limiting boys' matched Rule 17 of the music plan of com­ ances and which are not eligible for ners. A silver medal will be pre­ the "selection of the president" area vote. state high school athletic association The League's present definition games to two per week 612 schools petition outlines a standard system the sweepstakes trophy. sented to Division I, Class II win­ and the "aid to education" area ap­ What should be the role of the or, if interstate, by the National of credit, as given in Article VII, voted approval of such a measure of awards which is to be used in all Possibly of equal importance to ners and Class III winners will peared likely as final ballots were Federal Government in education? Federation of State High School Section 14 of the Constitution and and 254 voted disapproval. On the regional music contests. This sys­ the individual winners is the March­ receive a bronze ensemble medal. being tabulated. 1. Resolved, that the federal gov­ Athletic Associations or all of the Contest Rules reads: question of prohibiting invitational tem was approved by the Music ing Trophy (bottom, right) which Also new during this school year The final count, however, moved ernment should provide additional state high school athletic associ­ "A 'credit' means a unit which tournament play on Mondays, Tues­ Advisory Committee, the Legisla­ may be awarded to any band which is the special medal which was avail­ the education area ahead with 33 aid for public school facilities. ations involved." the school counts toward gradua­ days and Wednesdays, 660 schools tive Council and the State Executive earns a Division I rating in march­ able last Fall for the winners in the first place votes out of 40 ballots 2. Resolved, that the federal gov­ After careful consideration of tion, not necessarily in subjects in indicated approval and 203 voted Committe and is mandatory if any ing and the Event Award (top, left) twirling contest (top, left). Since cast. ernment should guarantee an op­ this new rule in the light of the na­ which the school is accredited by the disapproval. awards are to be presented as a re­ which may be given to any band, or­ the rules permit only Class I and The voting was extremely close in portunity for higher education to ture of the University Interscholas- Texas Education Agency." On the referendum ballot the two sult of regional competition. chestra or choral group which earns Class III competition in twirling, Texas, too. On the basis of one point qualified high school graduates. tic League's membership, its stated proposed rules will be worked in All the awards which are avail­ a Division I rating in either sight- the gold medal will be presented to for first choice, two for second and 3. Resolved, that the federal gov­ objectives, its field of operation and Debate Handbook this manner: able are pictured above. reading or the concert performance. Division I, Class I winners and a three for third, with low score win­ ernment should equalize educational the scope of its constitutional au­ 1. No high school boys' basket­ Ranking at the top of trophies Neither of these awards is to be bronze twirling medal should go to ning, the aid to education area was opportunity by means of grants to thority, it is the decision of this com­ Supply Exhausted ball team shall be eligible for dis­ since it requires a Division I rating presented to any band which quali­ the Division I, Class III winners. picked over the presidential election the states for public elementary and mittee that the University Inter- trict honors if it, or any team in three different League music fies for the sweepstakes trophy nor area by a scant two points—293 to secondary education. scholastic League has no jurisdic­ The League's supply of debate member, has been allowed to par­ events is the Sweepstakes Trophy any band, orchestra or choir which Awards Available 295. Now that the education area has tion to either approve or disapprove handbooks is exhausted, and will ticipate in more than two matched (bottom row, center). Bands must qualifies for the special award. Although the C&S Sporting The television question was com­ been selected for next year's debate all-star games in Texas involving be renewed. (as distinguished from tourna­ earn a Division I rating in march­ Goods Company and the Dodge pletely out of the running with a activities, each state will once again students who have graduated from The only source from which these ment) games per week. ing, sight-reading and concert per­ New Medals Trophy Company have been most score of 468. conduct a vote on which of the three high school. may now be secured is from Dr. 2. No high school boys' or girls' formances before they are eligible New medals are available this cooperative in designing and supply­ Specifically, the areas involved propositions under the winning area Bower Aly, University of Oregon, basketball team shall be eligible for this award. year to recognize achievement of the ing special trophies for League and the three propositions for each will be used by schools in the state. No Provisions Eugene, Oregon. The price is $4.05 for district honors if it has been Next most desirable is the Special individual student in the solo and music competition, no exclusive con­ are: For Texas schools, the ballot to The League does have, at present, per copy (make checks payable to allowed to participate in any invi­ Award plaque (bottom, left) which ensemble contest. This system tract has ever been executed. Re­ How should the President of the select a specific proposition for next certain rules concerning all-star tational basketball tournament Discussion and Debate Manual) if may be presented only to bands, or­ should be installed by the executive gional Executive Committees are at United States be selected? year's debate contests will be mailed games but, as outlined below, these payment is enclosed with order. For conducted on a Monday, Tuesday chestras or choral groups which liberty to purchase the specified 1. Resolved, that the United committee as quickly as the supply to member schools in April, and the rules are only applicable to and en­ schools desiring to be billed for the or Wednesday, except during a achieve Division I ratings in both of old style medals is exhausted. music awards anywhere they are States should adopt a parliamentary forceable against undergraduate winning debate question will be an­ handbooks, the price is $5. school holiday season. concert and sight-reading perform- Ranking at the top of awards to available; however, extreme care system of government. students and/or member schools of nounced in May at the annual be earned is the large gold medal should be exercised to insure that 2. Resolved, that the president of the League. There are no provisions (top, right) which is presented to the medals and trophies are of top the United States should be elected Breakfast and State Meeting of for extending application and/or en­ all students who achieve a Division quality and of the proper design. by direct vote of the people. Delegates. forcement to non-students or non- 12 Regional Executive Committees I rating in Class I solo competition. school groups and organizations. A silver medal of the same design Since the University Interscho- goes to Division I winners in Class lastic League is not a member of, At Work on Regional Meet Plans II solo competition and a bronze Many Transfers Made for One-Act nor eligible for membership in, the medal of the same design will be The April weekend for regional Denton, and Dale Douglas, Dallas East Bernard; C. D. Holmes, Van- National Collegiate Athletic Associ­ given to Division I winners in Class ation, the NCAA has no authority meets is just around the corner and Woodrow Wilson; Superintendent derbilt Industrial Consolidated; and H. H. Chambers, Grand Prairie. C. E. Vail, La Feria. III solo competition. Play Meets; Nine Area Meets Set or right to add to or detract from regional executive committees A new medal which will receive the authority and jurisdiction of the considerable attention is the award Many changes have been made in fers of participating schools to contests. throughout the state are busily en­ Denton Kingsville League, which passage of the all- gaged in assisting regional directors which will be present to students the plan for spring meet one-act achieve a more balanced compe­ Area meet sites are at Texas star rule has attempted to do. Con­ Region II, conference AA and A, Region VII, conference B: Super­ who achieve Division I ratings in play competition, including the es­ tition. Tech, Lubbock, and Victoria College, in planning and scheduling regional versely, since the League is an or­ and Region III, conference B: Su­ intendents Orval E. Nanny, Riviera; small ensemble competition (top, tablishment of nine area one-act The area meets and the district Victoria. ganization of public schools below meet literary, academic and track perintendents W. O. Echols, Grape­ W. G. Burden, Banquete; and B. L. center). A gold medal of this design play contests at two different sites transfers apply only to one-act play Districts scheduled for area meet collegiate rank, and NCAA mem­ and field events. vine; Luther Pearson, Bridgeport; Gray, Mission Sharyland. will go to Division I, Class I win­ and numerous interdistrict trans­ contests and do not affect any other competition must complete their dis­ bership is restricted to schools of These committees, composed of and Barrett Reeves, Sanger. trict one-act play contests by March collegiate rank, the League has no public school and administrators, 26 to allow ample time for comple­ authority or right to become in­ Kilgore tion of area meets prior to the April volved in upholding, passing on, in­ have the responsibility for planning Region III, conference A, and 21-22 regional meet weekend. terpreting or carrying out any rule the meets to achieve a maximum Sample Science Questions Offered Region IV, conference B: Superin­ affecting the eligibility of college efficiency with a minimum loss of tendents J. C. Smith, Gilmer East A great deal of interest is being heterozygotic for the condition. Re­ 1. The following statements are error than the length of the meter Area Meets athletes. school time, helping to secure con­ Mountain, and Truitt Mason, New shown in the League's new science sults of many such crosses are likely about the element with atomic num­ bar. The area meets and sites are: In view of these conditions, any test judges and officials and con­ London London; Principal Kenneth contest and to help contestants pre­ to be: ber 19. Select all of the correct 1. Lubbock: Winners of one-act group petitioning the University ducting the meets at a minimum ex­ Whitten, Joinerville Gaston. pare for the coming competitions a. A 9:3:3:1 ratio of four differ­ statements about this element and Type III play in districts 1 and 2 in confer­ Interscholastic League for approval of an all-star game in Texas can pense to member schools, contest­ some sample contest questions are ent phenotypes. put the corresponding letters on the A third type of question will in­ ence AA. Houston published below. These are ex­ b. A ratio of three bronze to one answer sheet. volve the ability of the contestant to 2. Lubbock: Winners of districts only be ref erred to the oi'ganization ants and host schools. having responsibility in the ease— Region III, conference AAAA and amples of Types of questions which red. a. It forms a stable atomic con­ interpret data. Example: 5, 6 and 7 in AA. Regional executive committeemen the National Collegiate Athletic As­ AAA, and Region V, conference B: will be used rather than an indi­ c. 50% bronze and 50% red. figuration by gaining one electron. In discussing the nature of light, 3. Lubbock: Winners of districts sociation. Since the new rule is appointed for the 1961-62 school Assistant Superintendent Edwin cation of the breadth of the subject d. All bronze. b. Its valence is one. physicists have found it convenient 1 and 2 in A. NCAA legislation, the executive and year are: Martin, Houston; Superintendents matter to be covered, e. All red. c. It has two electrons in the first to speak of the wave nature of light 4. Lubbock: Winners of districts judicial powers involved in its ap­ George E. Thigpen, El Campo, and not be renewed, 2. Crossing heterozygotic bronze electron shell (the "k" shell). and the quantum nature of light. 4, 5 and 6 in A. plication, interpretation and en­ Odessa B. G. Caesar, Hempstead. amples of types of questions which turkeys with red turkeys would d. It has eight electrons in the Below are listed a number of obser­ 5. Victoria: Winners of districts Complete sets of mimeographed most likely produce: second electron shell (the "1" shell). vations and facts about light. Evalu­ 23, 24 and 27 in A. forcement must also reside in the Region I, conference AAAA and Brenham sample material may be ordered a. A ratio of three bronze to one e. It has nine electrons in the third ate each of these observations to 6. Lubbock: Winners of districts NCAA. The fact remains that if AAA and Region VIII, conference Region III, conference AA: Su­ from the League Office. red. electron shell (the "m" shell). determine which of the following 1, 2 and 12 in B. such an attempt is made as a con­ B: Principal Gail Smith, Odessa perintendents Don Slocomb, Gid- In the spring meet competition, b. 50% bronze and 50% red. f. It is a hologen. statements is most appropriate. 7. Lubbock: Winners of districts dition of college eligibility, then the NCAA must bear the resulting re­ .Permian High School; Superintend­ dings; Floyd Burton, Humble; and first and second place individual c. All bronze. g. It is a reducing substance. a. The observation supports the 3 and 4 in B. sponsibility. ents G. E. Thompson of Kermit and Fred Thompson, Fredericksburg. winners in each district will ad­ d. All red. 2. The wave length of the orange wave theory of light, and it does not 8. Lubbock: Winners of districts 6, vance to regional, and first and sec­ e. None of the other answers. red light emitted by krypton 86 has support the quantum theory of 7, 9 and 11 in B. Wright Chrane of Pyote. Jurisdiction Terminates San Marcos ond place regional winners will ad­ f. There is insufficient informa­ recently replaced the platinum- light. 9. Lubbock: Winners of districts vance to State Meet. b. The observation supports the 14 and 15 in B. The University Interscholastic Lubbock Region VI, conference B: Super­ tion to predict the results. iridium meter bar (kept in the vault intendents Paul J. Lewis, Garwood; 3. Crossing two heterozygotic bronze of the International Bureau of quantum, theory of light, and it does District directors of each district League, under its constitution, is an Region I, conference AA, A and Type I Ray S. Nelson, Pflugerville; and turkeys would most likely produce: Weights and Measures in Paris) not support the wave theory. involved will be considered mem­ organization of public schools of B: Superintendents Freeman Mel­ Texas below collegiate rank; its Paul E. Barr, Rocksprings. Some questions will involve being a. 100% heterozygotic bronze tur­ as the international standard of c. The observation is consistent bers of an area meet executive com­ ton, Jr., Panhandle; S. P. Stewart, able to work problems when given keys. length. Select which of the following with both the quantum and the wave mittee and will be responsible for purpose is to foster interschool com- (Continued on Page 2, Col. 4) Gail; and Hubert S. Wheat, Mc- San Antonio certain basic information. For ex­ b. 50% heterozygotic bronze and are good reasons for the change. theories of light. (Continued on Page 3, Col. 4) Region IV, conference AAAA and ample: 50% homozygotic bronze. d. The observation is inconsistent Camey. a. The wave length doesn't change AAA: Principals Yancey Yarbor- In turkeys, a dominant gene (R) with both quantum and wave c. 75% heterozygotic bronze and with changes in environmental con­ ough, San Marcos; Tom Bridges, produces the familiar bronze color; 25% red. theories of light. Stephenville ditions, whereas the meter bar does. For each observation below, place Region II, conference B: Superin­ San Antonio MacArthur High its recessive allele (r) results in red. d. 25% homozygotic bronze, 50% School; John Bowden, San Antonio Another dominant gene (H) results heterozygotic bronze and 25% red. b. The wave length standard is the letter of the most appropriate tendents James Lancaster, Bangs; Harlandale High School; and Ever­ in normal feathers; its recessive e. 50% bronze and 50% red. reproducible anywhere in the world. statement above on your answer Earl Hunt, Abbott; and W. P. ett Hart, San Antonio Alamo allele (h) produces feathers with­ c. The wave length is a much sheet. Grounds, Talpa. Heights High School. out webbing, so they resemble tufts Type II simpler standard to use in most 1. Some substances emit electrons of hair. These two characteristics Other questions will be of the type measurements. when they absorb light. Dallas Victoria are not linked. having more than one correct an­ d. The wave length is a more ac­ 2. Rays of light are reflected from Region II, conference AAAA and Region IV, conference A A and A: 1. Turkeys of genotype RR are swer, and all of the correct answers curate standard, since the wave a mirror. AAA: Principals John H. Guyer, Superintendents Charles Naiser, crossed with bronze turkeys that are must be found. Examples: length can be determined with less (Continued on Page 3, Col. 8) Page 2 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER ///idteahd ^Arre /1/aid Peeking Over the Shoulder Administrators, teachers, members of the student body and OFFICIAL NOTICES SPEECH AND THEATRE football fans of Corpus Christi's Roy Miller High School should be congratulated for their restraint. As yet, the Leaguer BY JERRY ROLLINS POWELL has not been deluged with protests, dire threats and letters Of a One-Act Play Judge of indignation. NUMBERING JERSEYS By DR. LOREN WINSHIP Students are often forbidden to make a point of being considerate of participate in other phases of the each competing company. In last month's issue an unexplainable and inexcusable This year'B basketball rules provide that Chairman, Department of Drama no digit greater than 6 may be used in The University of Texas League program if they are listed error popped up in a big, bold headline proclaiming W. R. numbering jerseys. The rules also provide as members of any athletic team. Contest No. 176 At least once a week I receive a letter from someone asking Ray, a crosstown rival, as conference AAAA state football that no jersey may be numbered 1 or 2. Of (EDITOR'S NOTE: These obser­ Winning some kind of ball game is The director, a physical educa­ that I send them the Leagu-er because they "never see it—the course, 1 and 2 may be used as a digit in vations were taken from notes made all important, and the overall de­ tion teacher who erroneously re­ champion for the 1960 season. Of course the accompanying another number (such as 12), but they may coach gets it and hides it " ferred to himself as the "coach" of story and picture properly gave the title to Miller, but never­ not be used alone. The rules also provide by Dr. Winship while judging velopment of the individual student one of the plays in the contest, said, There is a simple remedy for this. All that you have to do to theless the headline, sticking out like the proverbial sore that violation *f this rule is a technical foul. League one-act play contests in re­ is subordinated to participation in The rules recommend that even numbers be cent years. He has served as a critic athletics. "I didn't have time to do a good get your own personal copy of this publication is to send us a thumb, was there. In short, somebody goofed, regardless of used on light jerseys and odd numbers on judge for 180 high school and col­ play, so I got one which a publish­ dark jerseys. Such exploitation of high school letter asking that your name be placed on the mailing list. Do er's catalogue described as 'easy to the fact that the headline was proofread (?) three different During the transition period thie rule lege play contests and festivals and boys and girls is reprehensible. Un­ this each year because the list is tossed out each summer. It times. will not be enforced in League play. When about 150 speech contests, and has less it can be controlled in the fu­ do.' Besides, my principal would not is just flat impossible to keep it up-to-date for the unfortunate^ echoole purchate now jereeye they will be seen almost 1,500 amateur produc­ ture, all school activities, including let me use a royalty play this year." Our first thought was to take cover and blame the printer, expected to have them numbered in keeping reason that teachers are job-hoppers and move about with tions of plays.) athletics, eventually face substan­ During the critique he admitted since printers are accustomed to that sort of thing. But, being with the rule. However, echoolt wUl not be that the play was not at all "easy to amazing rapidity. There are but two more issues of the required to purehaee new uniforms in order tial reduction or elimination. Those more honest than accurate, we couldn't. The next thought was to comply with the rule. When ample time Contest No. 162 who seek to maintain the enor­ do," and actually required more re­ Leaguer and if you want 'em, be sure to send us a request— to adopt the philosophy another editor once used. He said: hoe elapeed to enable all echoole to comply The play IS the thing. Directors mously valuable non-athletic con­ hearsals than did the "good play" and do the same thing next September. with this eyetem of numbering, the rule will he used last year (The Potboiler). "You will undoubtedly find many errors in each issue of this be enforced. in this contest have all selected well tests included in the Interscholastic But, shucks, that's a personal publication. They are put there on purpose. Some people make » » » written ones: Happy Journey, League program are faced with no There is probably no such thing One-Act Transfers opinion, and if the election thing is Sparkin', Aria Da Capo, Master more serious problem than the in­ as a good, non-royalty play which a hobby of seeking faults, and we like to print something for LAMAR (ROSENBERG) Please note elsewhere in this selected nationally we'll be officially Pierre Patelin, and an excellent new creasing emphasis which is being is "easy to do." Those which require enthusiastic about it. everyone." Lamar High School (Rosenberg) sus­ no royalty are low quality plays issue the article concerning the dis­ pended in track for the 1959-60 school play, Rose of Sharon. No cheap junk placed upon winning ball games. In the final analysis, we guess, the best procedure is simply year and placed on probation for the 1960- here. Of course, some of these have which do not warrant production trict one-act play transfers. There Volatile Question to say "we're sorry," and offer congratulations to Miller High 61 school year for using: an ineligible con­ been used many times in Texas Contest No. 167 fees. Exceptions are those upon are this year a considerable number testant under an assumed name in a track competition. However, the compe­ which the copyright has expired. The question of the Federal Gov­ School on winning the state championship. What a badly organized contest! of these adjustments made in order and field meet. (The Boor, The Romancers, Master ernment going into the education tent critic judge must not penalize No rehearsal time for visiting com­ • * • Pierre Patelin, etc.) to reduce the jam-up of plays at the business is a volatile one—and one a cast merely because the director panies, properties not assembled, STAMFORD chooses one of the good, older plays. Why do some administrators in­ regional meet and to provide ade­ which should provide a good deal of Disqualified for 1959 conference AA state stage littered with dirty athletic interesting jawing. Some areas of If the directors in this contest sist upon using shoddy plays with quate competition at the district championship in football, ordered to return uniforms, no time keeper, house the state are rather militantly op­ state championship trophy (championship select their long plays with the same any expectation that such material meet. Also, we have set up nine area Science stoniest lights remained on during the first posed to the Federal Government's awarded to runner-up Brady), disqualified care they have used in selecting will properly represent their schools two plays, and • the contest started meets (mostly in the Lubbock area) getting into education in any man­ All public school administrators will, we hope, call to the for any district honors in football for 1960 these, drama programs at their in play contests? And, why enter and placed on probation in football for the thirty minutes late for no good rea­ and while these extra contests mean ner, and point out with a vibrating schools must have vitality and any contest unless the school can be attention of their science teachers the new League science 1960 and 1961 seasons for using ineligible son. The directors said there had index finger that "creeping social­ player and violation of recruiting rule. strong educational values for the proud of its entry? Also, I wonder more work for all of us who are in­ contest. Sample questions will be found in this issue of the been no planning meeting before ism" is getting more creepy with • * * students. why a totally unprepared teacher is volved, they are necessary to make Leaguer, as will the recommended reading list. the contest. The only information every passing day. Others accept the FOOTBALL DATES they received was notification from forced to direct a play. Would he be one-act play competition more equi­ required to direct the orchestra or premise that education is a function The earliest starting dates for fall football Contest No. 165 the district one-act play contest di­ table. practice for the 1961 season are: conference coach the basketball team? of the State (that is, the Federal A production of Death of the rector stating the time and place of In italics, let me remind you that Government) and is everybody's AAAA, August 25; all others, August 14. Good play production requires the The earliest dates for playing first football Hired Man failed to win first place the contest. He gave them no oppor­ business. The acceptance is with director to be qualified by academic if your school is involved in an area games in the 1961 season are: conference tonight because the boy playing the tunity to express choices and opin­ reservations, however. But it is of­ £*5dau Contest oDan aerS AAAA, September 8; all others, September training in an educational theatre meet this year, your district contest *Adau husband was obviously under-re­ ions. ten the reservation that makes for 1. In conferences AAA, AA, A, B, six- and hearsed. Also, he was too small, and just as music directors and coaches in one-act play must be completed Whenever a group or organization has something to pro­ eight-man football no interschool scrim­ Apparently, no use was made of good debate. younger than the other quite good are qualified by training in their mages shall be held prior to August 21. the carefully prepared contest ma­ by March 26. Those of you in con­ The question is timely and will re­ mote, either selfishly or otherwise, their first thoughts seem members of the cast. After the cri­ fields. • * * terials and information furnished ferences AA and A should check main so for a long time to come if to turn to an essay contest for school students. Throughout the tique the director explained why she MUSIC RULES free by the League director of drama General Observations for no other reason than that the used this boy. She stated that her with your administration about nation hundreds of organizations and firms annually award In the Constitution and Contest Rules, de­ activities. During the critique fol­ people of the nation are mobile. principal, an ex-coach, had taken The least efficient method of play these adjustments as well as those valuable cash prizes for essays on topics dear to the hearts of lete the last five words of the first para­ lowing the contest it was suggested This same mobility will always point graph of Rule 17, page 95, which read ". . . out of the cast the lad who had won judging is the use of three judges, in conference B. For the first time, the promoters. Often, too, the rules and conditions for such that, instead of placing so much up the inequities of money, facili­ declared ineligible for music competition." the part in the tryouts. It seemed and it makes little or no difference Alter the sentence to read "A school that blame upon the district director, I believe, the AA schools are having ties, and teacher qualification from contests are misleading. that a sixth member of a golf team that they know good production accepts ratings or awards other than those each play director recognize his re­ area meets and many of the A's are state to state. It is a cinch that more For example, at least one nationwide contest last year re­ herein provided for shall be subject to sus­ was needed, the actor played golf, from bad. Use of this plan promotes sponsibility to his school and stu­ money is needed. It is a cinch that? pension upon recommendation of the Re­ so the principal assigned him to the the concept that the primary aim new to the process. ported that "the National Association of Secondary School gional Executive Committee to the State dents by insisting that a planning more facilities are needed. It is a^ team. This occurred four days be­ of participation in the contest is to Still on the subject of one-act Principals has placed this contest on the approved list... for Executive Committee." meeting be held in order to make ar­ lead pipe cinch that some states will fore the play contest. The director win. The educational advantages play: there is a deadline coming up Also, delete Rule 24-e, page 98, of the rangements which would result in have to have federal aid if they are 1959-60." This, of course, was true enough; what school ad­ rules for music contests. had no other choice but to use the which come from the critique of the on March 3 which is the deadline a more educationally beneficial con­ to provide the type of education for ministrators should remember is that such approval does not * * # boy who finally took the role of the expert judge are almost always for filing your one-act play title test. Most of the criticisms about their youngsters that is owed to necessarily mean that the contest is conducted within the SPEECH RULES husband in the contest performance. missing when three judges are em­ with this office. This year, as last, contests can be eliminated if they them. In the Constitution and Contest Rules, de­ ployed. we will send to you (or rather, you limits of the League Award Rule. I learned later that the golf team are properly organized in advance. Me, I say bring on the federal aid. lete the first paragraph of Rule 12, page 40, A three-judge critique is rarely were sent) an official one-act play Most of these contests are conducted on an interschool basis, of the Rules in Declamation, which reads placed sixth in a six-school match The Federal Government has al­ satisfactory to the contestants be­ title card on which you are to indi­ and most award prizes in excess of the Awards Rule limits. "Panel judges shall be secured to judge all on the same day the cast lost the Contest No. 171 ways been active in the field of edu­ speech contests; three or any larger odd play contest. The play- company cause more than one person made cate the one-act play selection you number of competent judges shall be used." League records show that few cation—much more so than many Students who win one of these become ineligible for League could have easily won its contest, the final choices. Decisions of three have made, plus some other infor­ In its place, insert "It is specifically recom­ plays about teenage characters win people realize. The Federal Consti­ competition. Administrators should not be confused by these mended that a good critic judge be secured but the golf team was a last place judge panels often result in compro­ mation we will need in order to com­ area, regional, or state contests. Di­ tution provides for political ideals of contests and they should double-check the eligibility of stu­ to judge all speech contests. If one cannot outfit with or without the actor. mise which deny the best play and plete our files. Please try to be be secured, three or any larger odd number rectors continue to use them despite actors their just due. Thus ill feel­ justice, liberty, and general welfare This situation, with many vari­ prompt about getting your title in dents they certify to compete in the League's spring meet of competent judges shall be used." clear evidence that they are usually ing and unwarranted criticism of —which equates nicely with the This rule is also applicable to the poetry ations, occurs with alarming and to us so that collect phone calls contests. poor plays for any purpose. Sugar the contest are often engendered. needs of education. The power to reading, original oration and extempora­ increasing frequency. In most of our won't be necessary to keep you from levy taxes, the role of the Federal neous speaking contests. and Spice was in this contest. It is a If a suitable critic judge is not high schools athletics have become being disappointed. Government in military education, * * * weak play with a flimsily contrived available, directors should request the dominant feature of the school the protection of chartered educa­ plot, and its three teenage charac­ that seven or more persons be se­ ONE-ACT PLAY SUSPENSIONS program. Coaches rarely show any Debate Ballots tional institutions, the power of the The following schools are suspended from ters are badly drawn. lected to rank the plays. No confer­ f-^ubllclze Scholarship inclination to cooperate with play President to make certain appoint­ ,p5 one-act play participation for the 1960-61 High school actors are almost in­ ence between the judges should be Now then, the debate balloting. school year for failure to participate in the directors when problems arise con­ ments (such as the Commissioner variably more effective in roles far allowed. Rankings may be totaled The ballots we sent to schools A number of valuable scholarships are available to winners 1960 spring meet after indicating intentions cerning students or facilities which of Education), the Supreme Court's to do so (Rule 7, one-act play rules, page removed from their own age level and averaged to determine the win­ (which send us orders for the debate of League literary and academic contests. These are listed on both wish to use. jurisdiction over many cases involv­ 50-51, Constitution and Contest Rules) : and from their immediate surround­ ners. kits) were simple and to the point page 160 of the Constitution and Contest Rules. Many con­ ing education, the Federal Land Albany, South Park (Beaumont), Goodrich, ings. Few plays whose principal Good judging by a single qualified and the returns were ample. The Hamlin, Lamesa, Mirando City, Morton, Grants, the Hatch Act, the Morrill testants will not be aware of these awards unless they are roles are teenage characters offer critic is essential if the one-act play areas were: Poth, Queen City, Northside (now John Act, the Smith-Hughes Act, the G.I. publicized locally. We suggest that all principals enlist the aid Marshall) (San Antonio), Timpson and 1^ \uif\f\ . « . a challenge to the actor which he contest is to be justified as a sound 1. How should the President of the Bill, and other items so very numer­ Vera. can hope to meet with success. Local method of stimulating interest in United States be selected? of their school newspapers in providing this scholarship in­ (Continued from Page 1, Col. 8) ous definitely put the feds into edu­ audiences will laugh at the actor, drama. Fortunately for the efforts 2. What should be the role of the formation for League contestants. not with the character he attempts cation. TULOSO-MIDWAY petition among member schools. A of the directors and students, more Federal Government in education ? to portray. Other audiences will Take a look at the history of edu­ Tuloso-Midway High School suspended graduated high school senior ceases than half of the play contests are 3. How can television best serve in baseball for the 1960-61 school year for laugh not at all because the char­ cation and see for himself. Man failure to complete its regular baseball to be a student in a school whose judged by an expert critic. the public interest? schedule. athletic activities the League has acters are not believable. Clever act­ The education area is the one alive, this question can be a dandy. any control, and, at the same time, ing and creative directing are re­ Planning Meetings chosen by Texas. I hope it makes it. SOMERVILLE loses his rights and eligibility to quired to make even the best teen­ Because of its importance in play The latter one can be dismissed— Jhe U/niver&itu *3nter$chola5tlc Somerville High School placed on proba­ thereafter participate in League age roles acceptable. contest work, we reemphasize the and was, by you—but some discus­ This Year's Changes tion in football for the remainder of the 1960 season and for the 1961 season for contests. When a student graduates, The director of Sugar and Spice need to hold pre-contest planning sion should be made of the first two. It would be wise of you to take a violation of the Football Code. he passes beyond the jurisdiction of is not creative and is obviously not meetings. Individual directors rep­ During the weeks that the ballots long, searching look at the current STINNETT his former school, and his former capable of getting her actors to por­ resenting each school in the contest were coming in, the voting swung, rule book just to refresh your mem­ oLeaaue ^Direct school can no longer control his ac­ ireclon Stinnett High School has been placed on tray these silly characters. These and the district, area, or regional pendulum-like, between number one ory about how the contests are sup­ '9 ¥ probation in football for the remainder of tivities or be held responsible for the 1960 season and for the 1961 season for are caricatures, not characters. Cer­ director of one-act play should meet and number two, so that first one posed to be organized. Note the rule Organization Agency: Extension Division, The University of Texas Bu­ violation of Rule 19 of the Football Plan. them. Likewise, the League's juris­ tain play publishers to the contrary and agree upon details about and then the other assumed the top changes affecting your sponsorship reau of Public School Service. diction over the student terminates, notwithstanding, the so-called teen­ scenery and props, time and place, spot. Not until the final ballot ar­ such as the minimum time limit in JOSHUA State Executive Committee: Dean James R. D. Eddy, chairman; Dr. H. A. although it is retained over his for­ age play is usually trivial material judging and the critique, etc. Fail­ rived on January 25 was the issue extemp speaking and the retention Joshua High School placed on probation mer school. ure to hold such a meeting is to in­ decided. To describe just how close Calkins, R. J. Kidd, Dr. Lynn Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford, in football for the 1961 season for violation which no administrator or self-re­ of the topic slip. Go over the signal T. A. Rousse, Grady Rylander, Jerre S. Williams, Dr. Rhea Williams. of the Football Code. Also, as an organization dealing specting drama or English teacher vite misunderstanding. it was, this morning (January 26) standards (approximately the same * * * would dream of including on any re­ a too-late ballot arrived which Legislative Council: Joe Barnes, Chairman; Nat Williams, 0. W. Mar- exclusively with activities by and Educational benefits inherent in for all contests)—they are easy to quired reading list. would have reversed the standing com, Noel Johnson, R. W. Standefer, Jr., Bert Ezzell, Howard A. GODLEY for its member schools, the League any well managed contest are likely understand and use. Inform your Godley High School suspended in football and made Texas' choice item number Allen, H. A. Hefner, E. D. Cleveland, Fred Covin, Randell Simpson, has no authority, nor does it at­ If it is not fit to put in the school to be missing unless the event is junior declaimers of the extra thirty for the 1961 season and placed on probation one instead of number two. 0. T. Jones, Harlan Andrews, George Thigpen, P. J. Dodson, E. O. for the 1962 season for violation of the Foot­ tempt to claim or exert any author­ library, it is not fit to put on the planned in advance by those who seconds. Do your homework! Martin, A. W. Norton, John S. Gillett, J. L. Buckley, W. C. Andrews, ball Code. ity, to regulate or control the ac­ school stage. will participate in it. There is very So, again, in just three years, The T.S.A. Newsletter arrived a * • » Garland P. Ferguson, W. C. Underwood, D. A. Swope, C. H. Evans, tivities of private individuals, little wrong with a play contest Texas has elected to debate the ever- day or two ago and if you did not D. C. Moore. SAM HOUSTON groups or organizations engaged in Contest No. 174 which an efficient organization and important education topic. Of receive your copy of that publication Sam Houston High School, San Antonio, the sponsorship of all-star games Tonight, for the first time in my qualified- judging will not remedy. course, the other 49 states must be it was because you didn't pay your Director: Rodney J. Kidd. suspended in football and disqualified from counted and, advance information district honors for the 1960 season and dis­ or any other activities. judging experience, I was forced dues. A cursory count indicates that Director of Athletics: Rhea H. Williams. qualified from district honors for the 1961 to halt a performance and appeal The League and Drama indicating that the television thing but (approximately) 160 high school Director of Speech and Drama Activities: Jerry Rollins Powell. season for violation of the Football Code and has filed his application to enroll in a par­ to an audience for courteous treat­ There is more dramatics per cap­ is not in the running, the national and junior high teachers throughout Rule 18 of the Football Plan. ticular institution, the other Southwest Con­ ment of a visiting cast. There had ita in Texas schools than any in the decision may go either of the other the state are members. The 57-58 Director of Music Activities: F. W. Savage. * * * ference schools mutually agree to respect his been many boos, vulgar expressions, nation. This fact has been proved two ways. list showed something like 105 mem­ Director of Journalism Activities: J. Roy Moses, Jr. UVALDE decision and not contact him relative to whistling at actors, and stamping of by the late Ernest Bavely and bers from the public schools. The in­ Uvalde High School placed on probation enrollment in their respective institutions. in football for the 1961 season for violation This pre-enrollment application involves no feet. The principal of the host school others. Participation in the Univer­ Some Possibilities crease is quite good, sure, but out of the Football Code and Rule 18 of the Foot­ financial remuneration whatsoever, as it is sat at the rear of the gymnasium- sity Interscholastic League one-act On a personal note, I would enjoy of 1500 League-member schools? ball Plan. only an application to enroll in an institu­ auditorium and made no move to play contest has enabled thousands seeing the education bit win instead Out of about 600 directors of one- * • * tion of higher learning. of students to become citizens who act play? Out of 550 debate On November 14, the State Executive stop the bedlam. of the election-of-the-president REGIONAL MEETS appreciate and understand more coaches? Out of 785 extemporane­ Because the normal weekend for regional Committee of the League made the follow­ When it was no longer possible to question. For one thing, the method meets coincides with the Easter weekend in ing interpretation, "That the pre-enrollment hear the actors, I stopped the show, fully the greatest and the most hu­ of selection of the President of the ous speaking sponsors ? application presented to the State Executive man of all the arts, the art of the Published eight times a year, each month, from September to April, 1962, the League calendar has been adjusted rang down the curtain, and spoke United States has been chewed on Reg Holland has placed an edi­ to set 1962 regional meets for April 13-14, Committee by the Southwest Conference theatre. It has stimulated hundreds Committee on October 26, 1960, shall not be of the importance of sportsmanship, for years and no particular conclu­ torial in the Newsletter which you inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Servic*, Division of Exten­ 1962, instead of April 20-21. more to use their high school theatre * * * construed as a violation of the Amateur proper behavior for ladies and sion, not emotionally arrived at, has might note. He answers a question sion, The University of Texas. Rule." It should be noted that the signing training as a leisure time activity or two which may have been on SPELLING CORRECTION gentlemen, and the responsibilities been made. Kennedy's election was of the "letter of intent" or the signing of in life after graduation. It has en­ In the League spelling bulletin, page 4, of the host school to visitors. The close enough to revive interest in your mind about the new contests an "application for financial aid" is con­ couraged scores of Texas boys and column 6, 12th word from the top, the word strued by the State Executive Committee situation improved somewhat after the problem, but if the electoral col­ for next year. The committee which should be "wiener" instead of "weiner." as a violation of the Amateur Rule and that these remarks, but the audience was girls to become drama teachers or lege question is selected we are did the efficient work on revision of * * * any high school player who signs such a never well behaved. to enter some phase of professional likely to wind up with two unhappy the speech and drama organization AMATEUR RULE contract is ineligible when this is proven be­ theatre work. for public schools, now pending be­ fore the proper committee. The noisy enthusiasm which we possibilities. The Southwest Conference on October 26, Competition in drama is an his­ fore the Texas Education Agency, R. J. KIDD Editor * * * accept these days at basketball or One of them is that Congress will 1960, requested that the State Executive gave a brief report in the News­ Committee of the University Interscholastic football games becomes bad man­ torically proved means of creating take up the question and eventually ROY MOSES, JR. Assistant Editor JOURNALISM CONTESTS letter. See ? Missing something, League rule on whether or not their pro­ There will be no district meet journalism ners in a theatre. Students should interest in educational theatre and see to it that we change our way of posed pre-enrollment applications, which the contests scheduled for the 1961 spring meet. be taught to behave properly in both improving the quality of play pro­ president-electing—in which case aren't you! Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas other members of the Southwest Confer­ All journalism competition will begin at the duction. No other organization has ence schools have agreed to abide by, would situations. It is inconceivable that the national debate question would Subscription rate is $1.00 per year. regional meet level. administrators and teachers would played so important a role in de­ be somewhat moot. The second pos­ Planning Meeting be in violation of Article VIII, Section 8, • * * the Amateur Rule of the League. work in a school where rudeness and veloping theatre in the Southwest sibility is that Congress may make And if you did not have a plan­ FOOTBALL RULES This pre-enrollment application is an ap­ vulgarity appear to be the rule as has the Interscholastic League it quite clear that we will not change ning meeting with the other direc­ plication whereby a high school athlete files The 1961 NCAA football rules with the with its outstandingly successful Vol. XLIV FEBRUARY, 1961 No. 6 his application to enroll in a specified in­ free substitution rule shall govern all League rather than the exception. Most the election laws and then we are tors in your district, go to the foot stitution of higher learning. After a student football games for the 1961 season. audiences at League play contests program of play competition. stuck with a dead horse. of the class. INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Austin Junior Highs HIGH SCHOOL PRESS League Membership MUSIC MATTERS BY J. ROY MOSES, JR. Try New Contests At 2,480 for '60-61 BY F. W. SAVAGE By MRS. NAN ELKINS since junior high school youngsters Final membership tabulations for the 1960-61 school year show a do not have the background for the Speech Teacher current enrollment of 2,480 member schools—a gain of 88 over last topical subjects used by high school Be careful. It is later than you think. The last date for filing It has become more or less traditional that these opening Allan Junior High School year and the largest membership since 1957-58. students. band solo and small ensemble entries in 10 regions will have The big gain over last year was in the junior high division, which paragraphs each February be devoted to a report on Inter- Austin, Texas They will draw their topics at the already passed when you read this and entries in the other showed an increase of 88. The elementary school division showed an scholastic League Press Conference membership for the cur­ Austin junior high schools, in a contest and will be allowed 30 min­ increase of 10, but the high school division had an offsetting decrease five active regions must be mailed by March 4. rent school year. So, it is with a great deal of pleasure that I utes for preparation. rash of good feeling and a spirit of of 10. Deadline for string solos and small ensembles in five regions report that the 1960-61 membership has set a new ILPC en­ adventure, decided for this year's Persuasive Speaking The current breakdown of membership compared to the two previous and deadlines for vocal solos and small ensembles in seven rollment record. We now have 344 members on the books, spring meet to experiment for the years is: One contest: 9th grade only (after regions have already been passed- and deadlines in other re­ which is 13 more than last year and 10 more than the record University Interscholastic League Type Membership 1958-59 1959-60 1960-61 some experimentation with 8th gions are rapidly approaching. Elementary Schools 1,108 1,039 1,049 334 set in 1958-59. and try out, with some adjustments, grade students I hope we expand musical experts on its staff, but it is Junior High Schools 245 262 350 The breakdown this year (with 3. Use plastic engravings if pos­ the new speech contests which are this to two contests next year—one Region VII is First doubtful that any college or univer­ High Schools 1,097 1,091 1,081 last year's figures in brackets) is: sible. to be introduced to the entire state for each of these grade levels). First band, orchestra and vocal sity in Texas is fortunate enough to 4. Consider offset printing. (A 286 (281) high schools; 54 (47) for the 1961-62 school year. These topics were selected: 1) Edu­ TOTALS contests in the state this year are count a nationally recognized expert number of papers have gone to off­ cation and Me. 2) Politics—A Dirty 2,450 2,392 2,480 junior high schools; and 4 (3) as­ scheduled for Region VII. The dead­ in each of the twelve categories set this year, and some preliminary Since there are eight of us, we Word? 3) So You Think You Know listed . . . not at the salaries paid in sociate members. The only cloud in work has been undertaken for a divided areas of responsibility to the Teenager? 4) "Prediction" (a line for filing entries in the orches­ Texas colleges! the picture is the fact that an in­ pamphlet on offset production.) relieve the host school of many parable). 5) Americans and Miniver tra and vocal contest passed on Feb­ It is very interesting to note that 5. Insist that advertising revenue crease in membership has also small chores and permit them to Cheevy. ruary 11, and February 24 is the staff members from 38 different exceed actual cash needs—at least New Math Proposals brought an increase in the number concentrate on the physical set-up The subject is chosen, researched final date for filing entries in the Texas colleges and universities a little; try to build up a reserve were nominated for the list. The of members ordering criticisms, and of the contest. Judges are to be ob­ and prepared before the contest. band contest. against those rainy days that al­ Contestants may speak with or with­ names of the colleges which did not we are already hard pressed to find Other regions follow Region VII ways come. tained by visiting schools and, in out notes, but must not use a manu­ Made at Recent SAC receive mention are not available enough critics to get the criticisms 6. Some money-making sugges­ our planning meeting, names of script. in close order so be sure you don't ... at any price! tions that have been found success­ By E. REX ARNOLD completed early enough. possible judges were submitted to It was also agreed that ratings of The first contest would be a 30- [let your date slip up on you. Late ful: This year 76% of our members all schools. In this manner we all superior, good and fair would be Mathematics Department minute slide rule contest which entries cannot be certified and no Bright Spot a. A queen coronation netted would include trigonometric opera­ 263 ordered criticisms, compared to knew ahead of time who the poten­ used in all speech and ready writing Cleburne High School group is authorized to make any There is a bright side to this $1,000 at Longview; every senior tions as well as arithmetic opera­ just under 71% (234) last year. I contests instead of rankings. Since gloomy picture, however, and this girl could participate if she sold $15 tial judges were, and had the oppor­ We participated in the University tions, and would be graded in the exception to the regulation which think it is inevitable that the criti­ junior high schools do not advance sometimes facetious discourse ends worth of tickets. tunity to praise or protest them at same general manner as the present states that ALL entries must be cism fee will have to be increased past district meets, this type of Interscholastic League Student Ac­ with the information that in only a b. Miss Your School Contest— that time. slide rule contest. to four dollars, of possibly five, in judging will not affect the League tivities Conference conducted re­ postmarked at least 21 days before few cases did a director nominate patterned after Miss America con­ The second, a co-partner of the the very near future; if not next Allan is to be the host school for program in any way and will give cently on the campus of Tarleton the first day of your competition. his wife as an expert judge in any test by Sweetwater; earned about first, would be a 30-minute contest year, then perhaps the next. Good judges greater latitude. Last year If you have neglected to order of­ category and there is only one case $100. the event, responsible for setting up State College in Stephenville and in mathematics, including opera­ critics are scarce at the prevailing we had one contest in which all par­ on record where the director nomi­ c. Selling football programs, in­ physical space and providing chair­ found many interesting ideas and tions in arithmetic, number theory, ficial entry forms from the State rate. ticipants received superior ratings nated himself as the world's great­ cluding ads; netted about $1,000 for men, timekeepers, doorkeepers, etc. suggestions given for promoting algebra and, perhaps, some geom­ Office, make out your entries on Looking over the membership and another in which none were est authority in the field! Sweetwater. etry. This contest would also permit school stationery and send a copy We also agreed that each contestant given. We also feel this system al­ and motivating greater student par­ The cause is not completely lost. year I found a number of interest­ d. Staging paid assemblies. the use of pencil and paper calcula­ ing notes, comments, requests, etc., is to receive a certificate with his lows greater freedom for individual ticipation in UIL activities. Students to the State Office. You will be asked Not yet. e. Selling football ribbons—cost interpretation rather than trying to tions and be graded on a correct in the "What would you like to see name, contest and rating on it. First and teachers were enthusiastic in to fill out the official forms later but about 3 cents, sell for 10 cents. pick a selection that has been a sure answer basis with a "right minus discussed in the High School Press place or superior ratings will receive your first entry must be postmarked f. Football concessions. their reception of the information wrong" ratio similar to the present The University Interscholastic column . . ." blank. I'll try to com­ winner in the past. g. Dances. a ribbon as well. and explanations given by repre­ number sense contest. correctly. League is the only school activities ment on as many of these as pos­ After the contest is over we plan Of course there are lots of other Since each school has a one- association in the world that sible in this and future issues, start­ an evaluation session with Jerry sentatives of the League. ideas, but as was pointed out, this Third Proposal With Tongue in Cheek sponsors contests to a state cham­ ing with the question "Why don't woman department, with enroll­ Powell, League director of speech For the benefit of other high was only a limited survey. and drama. This will probably re­ After tabulating the Texas music pionship level in such fields as typ­ we have spring meet journalism ments of 250 to 350 students, the school directors of number sense The third proposed contest, an The survey also showed, and some ing, shorthand, essay writing, num­ contests for junior high schools?" time element was given serious con­ sult in some interesting suggestions alternate to the two contests de­ directors' nominations for judges financially distressed staffs may find for next year's contests, and will and slide rule in Texas, some of the ber sense and slide rule. This has been answered before, sideration in our decisions. Some of scribed above, would be a 30-mintite for our first experimental solo con­ this difficult to believe, that some definitely result in an airing of all suggestions discussed at the Con­ contest that would include operav but for the sake of our newcomers test next June, several conclusions papers do receive subsidy from their the changes we made in various the things we think are wrong. We ference were: at the junior high level it might be tions in arithmetic, algebra, geom­ schools. In fact, 12 schools reported contests were due also to the age definitely feel this is a step in the become immediately obvious: worth repeating. Some half dozen, etry, number theory, trigonometry a total of $12,927 in subsidy; the and maturity level of the students right direction and are delighted Slide Rule Contest SCIENCE... or so, years ago, junior highs were and, perhaps, some analytical geom­ First, Texas music teachers are largest was $3,058 received by with the opportunity to serve as (Continued from Page 1, Col. 6) allowed to participate in the jour­ involved. Junior high students, for The importance of the decimal etry—none of which would be con­ the most loyal people on earth. Odessa High School and the small­ guinea pigs. sidered advanced material. The test nalism regional contests in competi­ the most part, need closer supervis­ point in slide rule contest answers— Second, Texas is blessed with a 3. A beam of light passing through est was $300 received by University For the first time, Austin junior would be prepared for pencil and tion with conference B schools and, ion than do high school students. The correct placement of the deci­ larger number of expert music a closely ruled diffraction grating High in Waco. (Remember, these highs are conducting a district meet paper calculations and include slide on occasions, JH students advanced produces a spectrum. figures are two years old.) Teachers must constantly guard journalism contest. We are using mal point should be given more em­ rule operations, with tables and judges than any other single area to, and won, at the State Meet jour­ 4. A beam of light diffracts around Of these 12 papers repoi-ting, against the temptation to coach the four of the standard five spring phasis, such as being given the same handbooks of any kind prohibited. of the whole wide world. nalism contest in Austin. an opaque object. seven were subsidized 100% by their student rather than guide him and meet events—headline writing, consideration as the first significant This test appears similar to the But then the Legislative Council Third, Lincoln was wrong. It is 5. When a beam of light strikes a schools; one reported 45%, one help him find his own style. news writing, feature writing and present Mathematical Association vetoed the idea, and said cease and digit in the answer; or, perhaps the absolutely impossible to please some uniform surface that is 50% mir­ 30%, one 20%, and one 14% and editorial writing—and each will be of America test, but would be on desist. Since that time junior highs problem should only be counted in­ of the people any of the time; or ror, half of the light goes through one failed to give a percentage. All conducted as a separate contest. the level of the average high school have been limited to district meet Reduced Selections and half is reflected. but one of those receiving 100% sub­ Two contestants from each school correct, with no negative value instruction, whereas the Mathe­ Fourth, Texas music directors are journalism competition, but, like in Acting also on the premise that 6. When an X-ray particle of a cer­ sidy distributed copies free, and will be permitted to enter each event given for the error. matical Association test is too ac­ woefully uninformed concerning the all other district meet contests for we would prefer students at this tain frequency collides with an none used advertising. and entries will be rated as in the celerated to be used as a statewide junior highs, the individual schools age to do one or two poems very Also, many in the group felt that whereabouts of the universally rec­ electron at rest, the scattered X- Six of the papers had no ads and speech and ready writing contests. contest. and teachers involved had to take well rather than four or five only students should use only one slide ognized judges of music perform­ ray particle is found to have a free distribution; one had no ads These contests, either the first the initiative and set up the contest. passably well, we limited the num­ ances ! new wave length. and paid circulation; four used ads rule in the contest, with no special two used as a pair, or the third, The League Office would, of course, ber of authors and selections. If one The spelling contest is one of the and paid circulation; and only one markers or magnifiers. could create more interest and pre­ provide the contest material, but all multiplies the number of possible oldest competitions of the Uni­ ... Or Influence People Reading List used ads and had free circulation. sent a greater challenge to all high other details had to be handled lo­ contestants by the number of pre­ versity Interscholastic League. Con­ Commenting on the last con- This, of course, doesn't prove any­ New Contests school students, especially those in As has been explained earlier, cally. To my knowledge, none have pared selections which he would tests are sponsored in three divi­ elusion first, since it is least likely to thing, nor is it likely to help those There was also discussion of new accelerated mathematics programs the questions for the science contest been held. have to take to contest, then by the sions and each year the League win friends, don't make the mistake already in the red this year, but it and in high schools offering five or will be taken from a recommended This year it looks like the ice may number of hours spent in the kind office sells approximately 108,000 mathematics contests for the Inter­ of assuming that directors are not might provide an interesting more credits in mathematics. list. The books on the list, their au­ be broken, for the eight junior highs of preparation demanded by the age spelling bulletins for contest prepa­ scholastic League (not to replace sincere when they nominate Texas thought or two. Undoubtedly, all concerned would thors, publishers and prices are: in Austin are scheduling a district of the students involved, the product rations. .musicians as the "most outstanding At the Stephenville Student Ac­ any of the present contests). appreciate suggestions and com­ Scientific American, Sept. 1960 meet journalism contest. They are would indicate a near impossible (judges) available." There are tivities Conference I ran across an ments on these matters. Adminis­ through March 1961. Scientific altering the rules somewhat, which task. Therefore we cut down on the :music judges in Texas who doubt­ interesting situation that may be trators and teachers are invited to American, 415 Madison Ave., New is permissible for junior high dis­ number of preparations and the less should be classified as among more widespread than I realized . . . write either Jack Lenhart, state di­ York 17, New Yorkr$6 yearly. tricts if it is agreeable to all con­ number of authors to be studied. PLAY TRANSFERS... •the best in the country. In all fair- and I wonder. One sponsor and her rector of slide rule for the Interscho­ Conant, James B., Harvard Case cerned, and I will look forward to (Continued from Page 1, Col. 7) "ness to the persons who submitted students said their principal would For each contest, each school will lastic League, James M. Hurt, state Histories in Experimental Science, 2 seeing how the meet goes. nominations, perhaps it would be not allow them to use teachers' first be allowed to enter two students in planning the date, time and other director of number sense, or R. J. vols. Harvard University Press, 79 vieu Barbers Hill FROM district 26 reasonable to acknowledge that the They plan to offer all contest names in any manner in their each of the grade level divisions. arrangements for their respective Kidd, director of the University Garden St., Cambridge 38, Mass., TO district 25 (with Anahuac, Dai- •word "available" can be interpreted events except copyreading but they papers—not even in first reference These may be two boys, two girls, area one-act play contests. This com­ Interscholastic League. The address 1957. $10 per set. setta Hull Daisetta, Warren and •differently. Perhaps many of our di­ will be handled as separate events. in a story. or a boy and a girl. The boys and mittee is also responsible for con­ is Box 8028, University Station, Gamow, George, Matter, Earth, Winnie East Chambers). rectors recognized that Vincent A contestant may enter any or all The objection seems to be that if girls are subdivided in the actual tacting the League Office and re­ Austin 12. and Sky. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Engle- of them, although as I understand the students read the teachers' first contest, however, since junior high questing the area meet one-act play Conference B i Abato of the Juilliard School of wood Cliffs, N.J. 1958. $6.95. it each school will be limited to two school boys, for the most part, are (EDITOR'S NOTE: E. Rex names, it might lead to over fa­ contest package of materials neces­ Transfer Bledsoe FROM district 'Music would not be "available" for Pauling, Linus, College Chemis­ students per event. Judging will be not as mature as the girls. The con­ Arnold is an active supporter of the miliarity—calling teachers by their sary for conducting the contest. 5 AND Gail Borden County FROM our contest in June. try, 2nd Ed. W. H. Freeman & Sons, done on a "superior, good and fair" tests scheduled are: League Mathematics contest and first names. Does anybody else have Schools affected by interdistrict district 8 TO district 7 (with Mea­ Both this conclusion and number 660 Market St., San Francisco 4, basis rather than numerically, and last year one of his contestants won this problem? transfers for one-act play contests dow and Ropesville). fcwo may be justified by revealing Calif. 1955. $6.75. certificates of rating will be given to Prose Reading second place in the conference AAA An unrelated thought or two: Re­ are: Transfer Jayton FROM district tfihat of the 495 different judges Newman, James R., Ed., What all contestants in each event. division of the State Meet number ports from some of our ILPC critics Two contests: 7th and 8th grades 10 TO district 6 (with Lorenzo, Lub­ | nominated for the 12 judging posi- is Science? Simon & Schuster, 136 Another question: How should sense contest. In 1959 he coached say school newspapers are, gen­ combined, and 9th grade. Subject Conference AAAA bock Cooper, Lubbock Roosevelt and Itiims, 366, or 74%, are located in W. 52nd St., New York 19, N.Y. editors be selected? Should the stu­ erally, better than ever this year.... areas: 1) Anything written or Tyler Lee (district 8) will ad­ Wilson). the AAA state champion in number | Tesas. Of all the 12 categories, we 1955. $1.95 (paperback), $5.95 dent body be allowed to vote on TCU's Dr. Max Haddick, a fre­ spoken by Abraham Lincoln. 2) Any vance to the regional meet by de­ Transfer Knox City and Munday sense and was awarded one of the seeaa to be most blessed with a (hardcover). them. Answer: NO. eight $300 Actuarial Awards.) quent speaker at high school press biographical or autobiographical fault. Rhineland FROM district 13 AND '.wealth of piano judges. Twenty- Hutchings, Edward, Jr., Ed., I have sat in on a number of spon­ gatherings and one of our most re­ material about anybody. 3) Editor­ Loraine and Rotan Hobbs FROM } «eight of the 32 judges nominated re­ Frontiers in Science, Basic Books, sor discussions of this topic, and in­ liable critics, reports he is at work ials from newspapers or magazines. Conference AAA district 16 TO district 15 (with No­ side in'Texas. Inc., 59 Fourth Ave., New York 3, variably the consensus has been that on a rather comprehensive pam­ 4) Magazine series, such as the Transfer Corsicana and Ennis lan Divide and Roby). N.Y. 1958. $6. the sponsor should appoint the key Was Lincoln Wrong? phlet on getting rid of the "form and "Great Minds" series in the Satur­ FROM district 8 TO district 5 (with Transfer Baird FROM district 18 TILF Seeking Gabriel, Mordecai L., and Sey­ staff people—or at least have them formula" feature—senior spotlight day Evening Post or "The Most Bowie and Richardson). TO district 17 (with Avoca, Hawley, As justification for the third con- mour Fogel, Ed., Great Experi­ appointed by a faculty editorial and all that jazz ... he says ILPC Unforgettable Character I've Met" Merkel Noodle-Horn and Trent). fcrasion, we present the evidence that ments in Biology. Prentice-Hall, board, of which the sponsor is a can distribute it when he finishes it in Reader's Digest. Conference AA Transfer Hico Fairy FROM dis­ More Awards ihere were 1,041 "votes" cast for Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 1955. member. After all, you, the sponsor, . . . how many of you thought of There will be no extemp selec­ Transfer Dublin FROM district 8 trict 26 TO district 25 (with Carl­ The Texas Interscholastic League 495 different judges. Manipulation $3.95 (paperback). are going to have to work with the "pegging" a short senior ring fea­ tions. Each student is to come with TO district 7 (with Ballinger and ton, Sidney and Star). Foundation is constantly in search (of the statistics to comply with the Shamos, Morris H., Ed., Great editor and be more or less respon­ ture on the fact that 1961 is the only one prepared selection rather Winters). Transfer Blanket and May FROM of additional scholarships for Lea­ atmosphere of this thesis indicates Experiments in Physics. Holt, Rine- sible for what is published in the same whether read right-side-up than drawing after he reaches the Transfer Decatur, Fort Worth district 31 TO district 32 (with Gor­ gue literary and academic contest Ifibat each judge received an average hart & Winston, 383 Madison Ave., paper, and popularity is no measure or upside down ? ... the SOUTH­ contest. (My personal reaction at Lake Worth and Grapevine FROM man and Rising Star). winners, reports Board Chairman sif 2.1 votes. This indicates that if New York 17, N.Y. 1959. $3.50 of journalistic ability, integrity or ERNER at Austin's Travis High this moment is that we need to give district 10 TO district 11 (with Dun- Woodson (district 35) will ad­ J. O. Webb, Houston, and is also in :a given judge were selected in the (paperback), $4.75 (hardcover). responsibility. School did . . . plans are afoot to at­ more thought to the areas. They are canville, Hutchins Wilmer-Hutchins vance to the regional meet by de­ need of endowment funds to help j (cornet category, where 146 nomi­ Weisz, Paul B., The Science of Bi­ The most frequently mentioned tend the Columbia Scholastic Press almost as broad as the old contests and Lancaster). fault. - defray the Foundation's operating nations were received, 2.1 people ology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., 330 topics were financial—how to make Association convention in New York and require much explanation and Transfer Commerce and Cooper Transfer Chico FROM district 36 expenses. j would be happy and 143.9 people West 42nd St., New York 36, N.Y. money with outside projects, how to in early March, along with Jimmy many examples of the need for hu­ FROM district 12 TO district 13 TO district 37 (with Muenster and One superintendent recently sug­ •would scream, "we was robbed!" 1959. $7.95. cut publication costs, how to increase Paschal of Amarillo High, Robert man interest rather than dry factual (with Atlanta, Omaha Pewitt, Tex- Saint Jo). gested, said Webb, that all member Thus we conclude that Lincoln Semat, Henry, and Harvey E. circulation, how to get some subsidy Wylie of Amarillo Palo Duro High, material, particularly in the bio­ arkana Liberty-Eylau). Avalon (district 46) will advance schools of the League be invited to -teas wrong and it is almost impos- White, Atomic Age Physics. Holt, from the school board, etc. For these Mrs. Norma Foreman, Amarillo graphical areas.) Transfer Fredericksburg, Lam­ to the regional meet by default. become "participating members" of siie to please some of the people Rinehart & Winston, 383 Madison questions, of course, there is no pat Tascosa, Miss Elizabeth Hurley, pasas and San Saba FROM district Lone Oak (district 52) will ad­ the Foundation by contributing $5 LUirr of the time. Ave., New York 17, N.Y. 1959. $2 answer, for each local situation is Poetry Interpretation Pampa, Mrs. Martha Hankins, 18 TO district 20 (with Georgetown vance to the regional meet by de­ (for small schools) or $10 (for large f (paperback). different. Paris . . . and perhaps some others Loyalty Ranks First Two contests: 7th and 8th grades and Round Rock). fault. schools) to the Foundation's endow­ or A couple of years ago, however, . . . I hear it's one of the best meet­ combined and 9th grade. The poets Transfer Crockett, Madisonville Transfer Sulphur Bluff FROM ment. Other suggestions are wel­ "Now referring to the first con­ White, Harvey E., Modern Col­ Bob Knight, then sponsor of the ings of its type . . . might be able to agreed upon were Robert Frost, Carl and Navasota FROM district 22 TO district 53 and Arp FROM district come, Webb said, and should be sent clusion, it seems obvious that music lege Physics, 3rd Ed. D. Van No- Midland High School BULLDOG pick up some information to pass Sandburg and Stephen Benet (none district 24 (with Kountze, Newton 56 TO district 57 (with Gilmer East to the Texas Interscholastic League ^people axe almost blindly loyal to strand Co. Inc., 120 Alexander St., and now research and publications along that would be of some value. of Benet's works written in collabo­ and Woodville). Mountain and Price Carlisle). Foundation, Box 8028, University :former college instructors, former Princeton, N.J. 1956. $7.50. assistant in the administrative of­ ration ace eligible). No extemp se­ Transfer San Diego FROM dis­ Transfer Whitehouse FROM dis­ Station, Austin 12. Thigh school directors or close associ­ The University Co-Op, 2246 fices of the Midland schools, con­ lections will be used. An introduc­ trict 30 TO district 31 (with Bishop, trict 55 TO district 58 (with Beck- At present, League literary and ates in the immediate area. Many of Guadalupe Street, Austin, has all of ducted a limited survey along these The typewriting competition, tion is necessary and is included in Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, Corpus ville and Mount Enterprise). academic winners are eligible for • our ballots listed a number of judges these books in stock. lines and came up with some inter­ started in 1926, is one of the most the total time limit. Christi Tuloso-Midway, Refugio and Transfer Lexington FROM dis­ 13 scholarships valued at $500 each, :from the same college or university. esting replies and information. popular of all of the University Each student is to come with one Sinton). trict 62 AND North Zulch FROM one worth $200 and several valued 'Others listed only associates within Some of the ideas for helping to cut Interscholastic League's literary prepared selection rather than district 64 TO district 65 (with at $50 each. tthe region. The University Interscholastic costs: and academic contests. In the sense drawing an author at the contest. Conference A Hempstead). "With proper support," said Hardly any of the ballots listed League began a shorthand contest 1. Borrow engravings from local that every first-year typing student Transfer San Augustine FROM Transfer Batson, High Island and Webb, "our Foundation Board hopes j ju dges which were scattered in 1936 that has experienced a Extemporaneous Speaking newspaper. is "trying out for the team," an district 21 TO district 22 (with Di- Saratoga FROM district 68 TO dis­ to obtain a minimum of 50 scholar­ throughout the nation. steady growth since that time. Last 2. Maintain school darkroom to estimated 17,500 students from 650 One contest: 8th and 9th grades boll, Grapeland and Lufkin Hud­ trict 67 (with Beaumont Fannett ships for these winners, and oncej It is entirely possible that every year an estimated 1,500 students cut costs of developing and print­ schools participated in this program combined. We agreed to use the son). and Hamshire Hamshire-New Hol­ our program really gets underway college or university in Texas has from 500 schools took part in the ing pictures. last year. ready writing topics for this contest Transfer Crosby and Mont Bel- land). the possibilities are unlimited." I one jor more nationally recognized competition. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER

* 1961 Honor Teams -x Dental Guards Can Lessen POSTSCRIPTS ON ATHLETICS Mouth Injuries in Football BY DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS By DR. J. M. GEE caused by dental damage to their is an informed and respected mem­ Public Health Dentist boys. Surely their financial losses ber of the school community. and will be long remembered. Insurance He not only has an opportunity companies who are involved report The recent emphasis which some schools have been placing ALAN P. BLOEBAUM for influence, he has a responsibility many cases of dental injury and are Child Health Specialist to his players and to their parents. on elementary interschool football is a matter which should quick to recognize the value of a Texas State Department of Health He-should acquaint himself with the be of concern to all people who have a true educational phi­ good mouthguard in the reduction facts regarding mouthguards, and losophy relative to the place of athletics in our public school At a recent meeting in Chicago, of dental injury. should use his influence to encourage A review of the literature in this boys to wear them. His unique po­ systems. Several weeks ago this writer opened his morning the National Alliance Football Rules newspaper and saw to his amazement that elementary school Committee, of which the National field will provide a preponderance of sition in the school community pro­ data and evidence favoring a good vides an excellent opportunity to boys representing two grade schools had scheduled a bowl Federation of State High School protective mouthguard. Dentists help achieve good dental health. He game. The name of the bowl indicated that someone other Athletic Associations is a part, have long noted the large number should not wait for mandatory than school people had instigated this game. This is typical of made mandatory, effective in 1962, of dental injuries accompanying rules. Better dental health can be most bowl games in that they are usually promoted by non- the rule requiring all football play­ football. Dental researchers have effected without such means. educational organizations in the name of charity or some simi­ ers to wear dental guards. An ex­ designed effective mouthguards. The Coaches or schools who desire ception will be made if a boy pre­ day seems past, then, when we can more information regarding pro­ lar worthwhile activity. say that we did not know that tective mouthguards and their use school elementary fooball game; sents a statement from his dentist mouthguards were effective in help­ may receive help from the Division Not Approved nor do I want them utilized to pro­ that he cannot wear a dental mouth- ing to maintain good dental health. of Dental Health, Texas State De­ There is not one professional or­ mote any product or cause, regard­ guard. partment of Health, 1100 West 49th ganization, educational, medical or less of how worthy the product or Since Texas high schools are not Delayed-Action Damage Street, Austin; from the dental so­ psychological, which has ever pub­ cause may be. members of the National Federa­ The immediate damage to the ciety in their home town; or from licly sanctioned an elementary in­ BOYS' HONOR TEAM—Denton High School's 1935 state championship boys' basketball team will be tion, they will not be affected di­ mouth and teeth is quite evident to the Texas Dental Association, 3707 terschool football program. They Natural Activities the honor team at the 41st annual UIL state championship tournament in Austin on March 2, 3 and 4. Den­ rectly by this ruling. However, they all at the time of the injury. What Gaston Avenue, Dallas. are usually unanimous in their ex­ There are no serious objections to cannot help but be affected indi­ is not so apparent at the time, but pressions that extreme competition ton's 1935 title was won by downing Taft 32-21 in the opening round of play, then beating Brownwood a "flag" or "touch" football pro­ rectly. This action marks another what is of equal importance, is the in the form of interschool elemen­ gram in the elementary school 28-21 in the semi-finals and Lamesa 38-23 in the finals. Other tournament teams were El Paso Bowie, step forward toward achieving a great amount of dental difficulty ex­ tary football contests are hazardous which fits into the physical educa­ Hughes Springs, Killeen and Huntsville. The squad's record that season, according to Coach Dan McAlister, goal long sought by many coaches, perienced by the boy months, and Cage Tourney to the young boys' development tion program. Fundamentals of now principal of Denton Junior High School, was 29-1. "This picture," he said, "was made immediately athletic trainers, dentists and state even years, later. Dentists are con­ Ticket Prices from all angles. passing, punting, throwing, catch­ after we defeated Brownwood in the semi-finals. The looks of the players show what a strain they had and national dental associations. stantly pointing up this fact. Pupils of late elementary age are ing, blocking and similar skills We in Texas may question the Boys who have experienced this been under." Members of the team were (left to right): BACK ROW—Coach McAlister; Jimmy Leslie, now With the coming of the annual in the midst of the period of most can be taught in regular sched­ wisdom of making such a rule man­ delayed-action difficulty, and their boys' and girls' state champion­ rapid growth with the consequent uled classes, and with intramural a CPA with Abilene Bookkeeping Service, Abilene; Fred Lohrke, lives in California, occupation unknown; datory. Administering such a rule parents, are in complete agreement ship basketball tournaments each bodily weaknesses and maladjust­ activities produce the same results Homer Barns, an all-tournament selection, with University Park Police Department, Dallas; J. D. Wright, would, at best, be a most difficult with the dentist. By this time, how­ year there are numerous in­ ments, partial ossification of bones, without risking the dangers of ex­ team captain and an all-tourney selection, was killed in a car wreck several years ago; Bud Smith, operator task. However we might feel re­ ever, the damage has been done and quiries about ticket prices. As a mental and emotional stresses, treme interschool elementary foot­ of linen supply business, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Haskell Richey, car salesman, Denton; FRONT ROW garding this point, there seems to only costly corrective measures will matter of information, they are: physiological adjustments, and ball competition. All-round physical be little question as to the value of suffice. —Tom Harpool, seed and grain business, Denton; Bill Bob Kee, departmental manager, Sears Roebuck, Boys' tourney, March 2, 3 and hearts which have not fully reached development and coordination should a good protective mouthguard to the In view of this overwhelming 4 — adult tournament ticket, the maturity needed to carry on be the goal of any elementary Dallas; Charles Davis, contractor, Denton; Ralph Hester, athletic director and head of Health and Physi­ dental health of the boy himself. evidence, then, why are not more $4.50; student tournament tick­ strenuous interschool elementary school physical education program. cal Education Department, Austin College, Sherman; T. A. Bush, residence and occupation unknown; Del- Texas high school football players et, $2.50; adult single session football. The fact that the elemen­ Never have we seen any evidence Face Bars Helped bert Carter, residence and occupation unknown. wearing mouthguards? At present ticket, $1; student single session tary school child is not yet emo­ of a reliable nature to indicate that You may ask, "Haven't face bars too little is known about the reasons ticket, 50 cents. tionally and psychologically bal­ strenuous elementary football re­ on helmets eliminated injuries to for this. Several studies have shown Girls' tourney, March 9, 10 and anced at this stage of his growth is sults in better high school teams. the mouth, the teeth and to their that a mouthguard will be used only 11 — adult tournament ticket, enough evidence within itself for This is often a surprising fact to the supporting structures?" The an­ if it has certain desirable features. $3.50; student tournament ticket, any educator to discourage inter­ average football coach since his be­ swer can only be an emphatic, "No." Those listed most frequently are: $2; adult single session, $1; stu­ school elementary contests. lief is that "the sooner you start 'em Granted, the face bar has been of 1) It must be relatively low in cost; dent single session, 50 cents. As a parent, I would not want any the better and faster they will de­ threat help, but the problem of den­ 2) It must be comfortable; 3) It of my children playing in an inter- velop." tal injury has, by no means, been must be retained in the mouth easily The best psychological evidence eliminated. Not all contact in foot­ during contact; 4) It must permit to date debunks such a theory. Ex­ ball comes from straight ahead; ease of breathing; 5) It must pro­ periments have shown time and much comes from below and is ex­ vide adequate protection; and 6) It again that until the maturation and erted on the point of the chin, trans­ must allow the player to talk while Pre-Enrollment Blank Has readiness stage has been reached, ferring the shock to the teeth, to the wearing it. Mouthguards are avail­ teachers are "spinning the wheels." jawbone, and thence to the skull. able at this time which meet all of No Effect on Amateur Rule Whether it be the so-called mental Teeth are often chipped, fractured, these requirements. or physical activities makes little The interpretation of the Southwest Conference "pre-enrollment or shattered, and oral tissues are difference; the ultimate ability of a Coaches' Influence application" published in last month's Leaguer in no way affects the involved to a great extent. Only a person cannot be upgraded because official interpretation of Article VIII, Section 8 (the Amateur Rule) good protective mouthguard can It is well known by all educators of a premature start. lessen this shock and damage. of the League Constitution and Contest Rules. that the primary sphere of influence You cannot make a better adult Athletes who receive expenses while visiting colleges for the pur­ A coach has little trouble recall­ upon children is the home. Parents walker out of a person by teaching pose of securing athletic scholarships are ineligible if it is proved ing the many instances of dental must accept the greater portion of him to walk before he is ready, and before the proper committee, although such visits may be made if the injury to his football players over the responsibility for the health of this general pattern is apparent in athletes or their parents pay all expenses. The Southwest Conference the years. Parents, most certainly, their children. However, one aspect both physical and mental activities. has a rule that member schools will not pay such expenses if- the remember quite vividly the physical almost overlooked is the role of the There is strong evidence that by athlete still has remaining high school eligibility. discomfort and inconvenience coach in influencing boys. The coach starting a child too soon in a strenu­ The signing of a "letter of intent" or an "application for financial ous athletic program he tires of the aid" is still in violation of the Amateur Rule, for these are specific activity in high school when he contracts for valuable consideration and are not to be signed until the CONFERENCE B CHAMPIONS, 1952—This Claude High School state championship team will be should be the most interested. In completion of eligibility. On the other hand, a "pre-enrollment appli­ Girls' Cage Tourney plain language, he "burns out" one of the honor teams at the I Ith annual UIL girls' state championship tournament in Austin on March 9, cation" may be signed after February 1 without affecting the eligibil­ early. 10 and I I. The 1952 title was Claude's second consecutive championship and was won by defeating Haw- ity of an athlete. This supposedly is not a contract for remuneration, but is a device created by the Southwest Conference to permit an ley 42-27 in the opening round, beating Cleveland Tarkington 37-35 in the semi-finals and downing Dun- Scheduled March 9-11 Junior High athlete to state his school preference. canville 47-42 in the finals. Other tournament teams were Temple Academy, Yantis, Van Horn and Ben Junior high school football is February 25 is the last date for ferences A and AA will not be It should be noted, however, that the pre-enrollment application is Bolt. Members of the team (left to right) were: BACK ROW—Coach Lawrence Halter, now teaching at sanctioned by many state associ­ certification of district winners in merged. Each conference will an instrument of the Southwest Conference, and the League was in ations at the present time on a lim­ Muleshoe; Mary Sillham (Mrs. Rex Bagwell), now the mother of four children, living in Claude; Shirley girls' basketball, conferences AA, certify a regional champion to the no way a party to its creation but has merely given an opinion regard­ ited basis. A limited football inter­ Brown (Mrs. Stanley Hodges), one child, Amarillo; Pat Tims (Mrs. Ralph Hundley), two children, Canyon; A and B, and regional tournaments state tournament conducted in con­ ing its effect on a student's eligibility. school program for eighth and ninth Dorothy Sanders (Mrs. Dorothy Campbell), three children, Claude; Wanda Buckingham (Mrs. Kenneth Fox), in all three conferences must be ferences B, A and AA. held by March 4. grade students in junior high school one child, Amarillo; Carolyn Christian, teaching in Los Alamos, New Mexico; Norma Brunson (Mrs. Clin­ Regional playoff sites are: Regional champions qualify to can be justified on an educational ton Lambert), three children, Perryton; FRONT ROW—Lorene Whelchell (Mrs. Ray Heckman), two children, the Eleventh Annual Girls' Basket­ Conference B basis provided it is properly direc­ Claude; Roxie Harred (Mrs. Ellis Stapp), two children, Amarillo; Oleta Morrison (Mrs. Marvin Brown) two ted. If games are played in six-min­ ball State Championship Tourna­ Region I: Districts 1-16, in­ ute quarters with rules to regulate children, Amarillo; Jane Averyt (Mrs. Davy Cruzan), three children, Pampa; Bettye Dawkins, secretary, ment to be held in Austin at Greg­ clusive. West Texas State College, 556 Schools to Play size and weight of participants, with Amarillo; Rita Dye (Mrs. Tommy Overstreet), one child, Claude; Ruella McGowan (Mrs. Ray Thompson), ory Gymnasium on March 9, 10 and Canyon; Hatcher Brown and Mrs. no more than six games per season, three children, Amarillo. 11. Ivey Terry, co-chairmen. The following schedule for de­ and similar safeguards, interschool Region II: Districts 17-32, in­ Baseball This Spring football on the junior high school termining regional champions in clusive. Howard Payne College, The 1961 baseball season will schools in AAAA; 91 in AAA; 84 in level can meet the qualification of conferences AA, A and B has been Brownwood; Dr. A. Donald Bell, authorized by the State Executive again feature state championship AA; 74 in A; and 201 in B. educational experiences for the ado­ Walter Hamilton, Bennie Williams, lescent boy. Committee for this season: co-chairmen.. playoffs in two conferences—AAAA If the trend continues of more Region III: Districts 33-48, in­ and AAA—with conferences AA and more elementary schools engag­ One Game Playoff clusive. Austin College, Sherman; and A playing to regional cham­ Television Visits ing in interschool football, our A one-game playoff on Monday Ralph Hester, Mrs. Ralph Day and pionships. school administrators, teachers and or Tuesday, February 27 or 28, to Ralph McCord, co-chairmen. As far as possible, all schools will coaches must face the issue squarely determine which teams will qualify Region IV: Districts 49-64, in­ Tourney Again be assigned to baseball conferences and render a decision which will be for the regional tournament to be clusive. Kilgore College, Kilgore; and districts on the same basis as Television returns to the boys' physiologically, socially and men­ held the following Saturday, March Miss Ruth Green and James Parks, they are assigned in basketball. It is state basketball tournament again tally sound as based on the best 4. The first-round game must bo co-chairmen. hoped that this continuity of teams this year with a live telecast of the scientific and educational research played on either February 27 or 23. Region V: Districts 65-74, in­ in football, basketball and baseball conference AAAA championship in the field of child growth and de­ This will mean that only four clusive. Blinn College, Brenham; districts will help eliminate several game on Saturday afternoon, March velopment. Authorities in the area teams will be represented at the Mrs. B. C. Crawford and W. C. organizational meetings and better 4. The tourney is set for March 2, 3 of elementary education are un­ regional tournament in conference Schwartz, co-chairmen. school relationships will be de­ and 4, in Gregory Gymnasium at equivocally opposed to strenuous in­ A and AA. League officials hope this Region VI: Districts 75-82, in­ veloped. The University of Texas. terschool elementary football con­ plan will allow teams to eliminate clusive. Southwest Texas State Col­ In order to determine state The telecast, sponsored by Hum­ tests. some of the travel involved in de­ lege, San Marcos; Mrs. Cleo Brox- championships in both conference ble Oil Company, will probably be The total development of the all- termining the regional champion ton and Pat Norwood, co-chairmen. AAAA and AAA, the following received in Austin, San Antonio, round child should be the goal of and at the same time increase in­ Region VII: Districts 83-90, in­ playoff schedule will be followed. Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and public education. Interschool foot­ terest in the playoffs by having the clusive. Texas College of Arts & In­ District championships must be de­ Waco. ball competition has a vital part to games played near the homes of the dustries, Kingsville; Miss Nan Rob­ termined by May 16, the bi-district Humble Oil Company will sponsor play in this total development of the competing schools. erts, Miss Mary Schreck and W. T. championship by May 23, and the radio broadcasts of all five cham­ child if it is given correctly and at For an illustration, in Region I, Carley, co-chairmen. regional championship by May 30. pionship games in the boys' tourna­ the proper time in the pupil's conference AA, the winner of dis­ Region VIII: Districts 91-98, in­ The state tournament will be held ment, on a network of Texas sta­ growth pattern. The elementary trict 1 will play the winner of dis­ clusive. Odessa College, Odessa; in Austin June 5 and 6 at Disch tions. The two large news wire serv­ school is not the time nor the place trict 2; 3 vs. 4; etc., with the re­ L. E. McColloch and Dr. Mary Beth Field. ices will also staff the tournament for arduous interschool football spective winners going to the Holm, co-chairmen. There will be eight teams brought to give statewide coverage. contests. regional tournament. This same to the state tournament this spring, The conference AAAA title game, pattern is followed in each region in Conference A and AA four in conference AAAA and four once the climax of the Saturday Past History each conference. Region I: Districts 1-8, inclusive. in AAA. This plan has the advan­ night playoffs, will be played at 3:45 If a page from history may be Texas Technological College, Lub­ tage of having the tournament com­ CONFERENCE A-AA CHAMPIONS, I952—Hamilton High School's I952 conference A-AA state p.m. on March 4. In addition to giv­ extracted, it will show that great B Participation bock; Edsel Buchanan and Miss pleted in two days, while in previous ing more fans an opportunity to civiizations like Greece and Rome championship girls' basketball team will be the other honor team at this year's girls' state championship This will mean that there will be Ethel Rollo, co-chairmen. years it has been a three-day tour­ view the leading big school teams deteriorated when the emphasis basketball tournament. The Hamilton team's title came by beating West Columbia 43-21 in the open­ eight conference B teams in the re­ Region II: Districts 9-16, in­ nament. in action, League officials expect the shifted from the participant to the ing round, downing Comanche, the 1951 champion, 33-25 in the semi-finals and beating Morton 27-19 in gional meet in Regions I, II, III and clusive. North Texas State College, Conferences AA and A schools televised game to ease some of the spectator. An almost perfect corre­ the title game. Other tournament teams were Joaquin, McLean, Weslaco and Mesquite. Members of the IV, six in Region V and four in Re­ Denton; Kenneth Bahnsen and Mrs. must decide their district champions crowd problem at Gregory Gym. lation exists between the rise of championship team, left to right, were: BACK ROW—Coach Ted Jones, still coaching at Hamilton; Nancy gions VI, VII and VIII. Agnes Cannon, co-chairmen. by May 16, and they have until June Radio broadcast time will begin spectator events and the decline of If the two schools involved in the 6 to complete their regional cham­ Roberts (Mrs. Zack Pannell), now the mother of one child and living in Fort Worth; Hazel Jean Manning, Region III: Districts 17-24, in­ at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, for the civilization. first round of the regional playoff clusive. University of Houston, pionship. Conference B schools must conference B, A and AAAA title This has far-reaching implica­ now teaching in Austin; Hallye Johnson (Mrs. Esteen Bottlinger), one child, Hamilton; Mary Jo McKand- cannot agree on a site to play the Houston; Walter Williams, Miss decide their district champions by games, ending about 5 p.m. Broad­ tions in contemporary society other less (Mrs. Alton Gromatzky), Hamilton; Elwanda Smith (Mrs. D. Barcroft), one cjiild, Grand Prairie; game, a coin will have to be tossed Sue Garrison and Harry Fouke, co- May 16 and they have until June 6 casting will resume at 7:30 p.m. for than in physical education; it exists FRONT ROW—Vada Raibourn (Mrs. Jim West), two children, Harlingen; Mary Scott, teaching in Law­ to determine where the game is to chaimen. to complete their bi-district series. the Saturday night championship in other areas such as business, edu­ rence, Kansas; Louise Young (Mrs. Jerry Taylor), two children, Tampa, Florida; Tommie Harlien (Mrs. be played. First-round games are Region IV: Districts 25-32, in­ At this time, 556 schools have playoffs in conference AA and cation, religion and government. W. O. McCollum), Hamilton; Anne Witty (Mrs. W. D. Olmsted), two children, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; not to be classified as bi-district clusive. Victoria College, Victoria; signed the baseball acceptance cards AAA. The force becomes overwhelming if games. and will participate in the diamond Barbara French (Mrs. John Tucker), one child, Fort Worth. Hester Evans and Miss Esther Check your local newspaper for the pattern is allowed to become In the regional tournament con­ Etzel, co-chairmen. sport this spring. There will be 106 stations carrying this broadcast. predatory.