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MAY 7, THURSDAY (Note: PAC - Performing Arts Center) 7:30 am — AAA company meet­ ing and rehearsals: Concert Hall, south entrance of the PAC. 4:00 pm — AAA contest, four plays: Bass Concert Hall. 7:30 pm — AAA contest, four plays: Bass Concert Hall.

MAY 8, FRIDAY 7:30 am — AA company meeting and rehearsals: McCullough Theatre, northeast corner of the PAC AAAA company meeting and re­ hearsals: Bass Concert Hall, south en­ trance of the PAC. 9:00 am — 12:00 noon Conference AAA critiques: Bass Concert Hall, Lobby Level. 4:00 pm — AA contest, four plays: •McCullough Theatre. AAAA contest, four plays: Bass Concert Hall. 7:30 pm—AA contest, four plays: 'McCullough Theatre. The FIRST time is the charm AAAA contest, four plays: Bass Concert Hall. Longview, San Marcos claim 5A titles in initial appearances MAY 9, SATURDAY 7:30 am — A company meeting BY PETER CONTRERAS SOC it to 'em. Members of the Dallas and rehearsals: McCullough Theatre, Director of Public Information South Oak Cliff team (above) celebrate their northeast corner of the PAC. state 4A finals win over Georgetown. (Left) AAAAA company meeting and A pair of first-timeplayers , Longview in the Duncanville's Lana Tucker drives in the rehearsals: Bass Concert Hall, south boy's tournament and San Marcos in the girl's Pantherette's loss to San Marcos in the 5A girls championship game. entrance of the PAC. tournament, handled the pressure of participating Photos by Joey Lin. 9:00 am —12:00 in the UIL State Basketball Championships without any problem in claiming class 5A state noon Conference AA and AAAA cri­ join the football title won in December. titles last month in Austin at the Frank Erwin tiques: Concert Hall Mezzanine and Stafford reached the finals with a 58-52 in Center. Lobby. the semifinals while Groesbeck posted a Well, without any problem may be stretching 4:00 pm — A contest, four plays: 70-60 win over Clarksville. the truth just a bit after both had to go into •McCullough Theatre. Troup ended several years of frustra­ overtime in the finals to stake claim as the best AAAAA contest, four plays: Bass tion with a 60-40 win over Krum in the basketball team in the state. Concert Hall. Class 2A title contest. Troup advanced Longview battled back from an 11-point 7:30 pm — A contest, four plays: with a resounding 69-25 victory over Poth deficit in the second half to defeat Victoria 71-67 •McCullough Theatre. while Krum defeated West Texas power for the boy's crown while San Marcos' Pat Luckey AAAAA contest, four plays: Bass Abernathy 66-59 in the semifinals. connected on a turnaround jumper inside the lane Concert Hall. Laneville went ahead with the last with five seconds left in overtime to turn back state - CtitiqjeB following a*ards basket of the third quarter and then let powerhouse Duncanville 45-43. pteBatatkn ~ Petersburg recapture the lead for a 51-49 The Lobos reached the finals with a 95-64 win and the Class 1A state championship. thrashing of Houston Worthing in the semifinals. One-Act Play Admission: $3 for Petersburg advanced to the title game with Victoria advanced to the title game after getting by students and $4 for adults for each a 77-62 victory over Weatherford Brock Fort Worth Wyatt 86-84 in its semifinal contest. session. while Laneville scored a 84-72 decision over Dime Dallas South OakCliff won the Class 4 A title 4A team, Pampa, in the fust round. Box in the other semifinal game. after beating Austin McCallum 65-56 in the Stafford ruined a perfect season for Groesbeck Back to the girl's tournament, San Marcos semifinals and then Georgetown in the finals73 - with a 73-72 victory and the Class 3A crown. advanced to the 5A championship game with a 60. Georgetown made it to the championship Groesbeck finished the season with an 18-1 record game with a 65-64 upset of the state's top ranked and were also seeking a state title in basketball to Please turn to BASKETBALL, page 11 Volume 76 • Number Seven • April, 1992 • ISSN 0897-4314 efteia Two on sportsmanship

Fan behavior must improve Sportsmanship isn't just for athletes ByKENHAMBLETON Bobby Knight and Missouri's Norm Stewart ap­ By ROBERT A. BAINS to be," says die student after the principal pear to be the norm rather than the exception. Principal at Manchester High School West pleads for decorum. "Free speech!" shouts It would be only natural to read columns and Major college coaches, including those in the Manchester, NH the sports junkie who laments about the editorials about an incident after it happens. Big Eight, bait officials throughout almost every lack of respect kids have today. When (notice, not if) a referee is slugged, game. Editor''snote: Reprinted form the October 1990 issue of National Association of Second­ Principals must exert the leadership stabbed or knocked senseless, there will be an That rubs off on the players and the fans. ary School Principals NewsLeader necessary to bring this problem under con­ uproar of unprecedented noise in all the sports Ah, the fans. trol. We cannot turn our backs while the pages, sports talk shows and other news venues. That's where the trouble is going to come School officials in our state have been fanatics undermine the ideals of sports­ Some writers will bemoan the idiocy of from. forced to confront the ugly demon of poor manship that have contributed much, in random that runs out of control. Others will decry Coaches and players face suspension and loss sportsmanship. the past, to the moral fiber of our society. the situation as one of dire circumstances. of game-playing priviledges if they step too far Perhaps you've read comments from a It would be easier, and better for our But the fact remains, a referee, probably in beyond the bounds of sportsmanship. coach who took his case to the media when blood pressure, to stick our heads in the basketball, will be slugged, Fans rarely face such penalties. he alleged that poor officiating cost him sand. However, we must take a good look Anonymity in stabbed, seriously injured or Anonymity in a mob creates bravery to per­ the "big" game. Perhaps you've heard around us and do whatever must be done to J even killed, and the day is form such cowardly acts as throwing things on the about the cheerleaders being humiliated re-establish sportsmanship as the foundation coming soon. court, hurling foul names and launching personal by opposing fans who do everything from on which we build successful athletic pro­ Creates Almost any referee will insults. booing and mooing to turning their backs grams. It might also be a good place to start bravery to sayhehasfearedforhissafety Imitation is also expected. College fans, on the cheerleaders so they won't have to as we reassert the basic values of our society. „„J~.™ _..„L more than once in his career including the Antlers at Missouri, establish what look at them. Values can be taught in our public schools. pertorm sucn , , ,, , is perceived as an acceptable norm for high school Perhaps you've seen fans throw toilet We must emphasize that winning is ~ .. andprobablymorethanonce fans. paper onto the gymnasium floor or tennis not the only thing to consider when it COWardly acts this past season. Why else would fans from small farm towns, balls or coins into the hockey ring. Perhaps pertains to the final score. Winning is the OS throwing T^e professional as well as Lincoln and Omaha, feel it is acceptable you've heard fans yell derogatory remarks only thing when it pertains to people con­ J.: ^„ iL^ coaches whine that referees to chant obscenities and verbally attack every call at coaches or athletes. ducting themselves in a manner that makes tninas on tne . . .. , that goes against their team? Perhaps you've seen and heard all of them winners. Even as recently as 15 years ago, 99 percent of ° . . can t stay up with the game. enough. There is such a thing as sportsmanship. COUrt, hurling It is hard to argue that fact. the fans at a high school basketball game wouldn't "But, they are only having fun," says It can be alive and well in each school if foul names ^ut Pro basketball referees think of waving their arms and screaming at the the spectator who paid his $2 entrance fee. people become committed to making it a ve given ca ing top of their lungs when an opposing player was "No wonder school spirit isn't what it used reality. Principals can make a difference. and launch- k* ^ ^ ** shooting a free throw. As recently as last week, one . game by the rules intended schoolgroup handed outnoisemakers to accentuate ing personal by its founder because the such activity. all state high school tournament games. This isn't injury or death caused by some maniac fans. insults, players are s° very fast, tal­ This season, packs of Lincoln fans have been done as courtesy. It is done because there is enough To borrow a worn phrase: 'Justsayno.' Don't ented and big. warned about obscenities. OneLincolnfanshoved of a threat to the well-being of the officials. put up with the jerk in front of you. Identify him College coaches picked up on the notion. a referee. An official was threatened with a knife Is winning that important? Obviously, to a and report him to the authorities present. The plethora of college basketball games on tele­ after a district wrestling meet in Iowa. deranged few, it is. Then, instead of removing the jerk from the vision gives every fan in the country a chance to Officials must be accompanied by police and The only hope is that what was started can be game, hand him a whistle and a striped shirt and let see how different coaches intimidate referees each security officials at all major college games and at stopped, and stopped before the inev i table—serious him finish the game on the court. night of the season. Ranting and raving through the manic-de­ pressive moods of such coaching heroes as Indiana's

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I Page 2/OPINION: April, 1992 STATE OAP TICKET NOTICE Complimentary tickets wUl ret be hon­ ored in the McCullough Theatre. Participant's tickers will be honored in the McCullough Theatre ONLY for the participant's confer­ Spring (meet) housecleaning ence. Advanced tickets will be made available on an equal basis to participating schools for It seems that I write a similar epistle each their session only. Participating schools may spring. I deal with zone and district situations that timers not to make times available to companies purchase their total single session (four plays) should not happen or close the gate after the horse during performance or after. The official time is allotment of tickets and make them available to gets out. Everything is not covered by the OAP Jjyun contest manager property and should be made school patrons as they see fit. Tickets will be HANDBOOK, but take heart. A new Handbook available to each director only in case of dis­ available to the general public if any are For One-Act Play, 12th Edition, must be com­ .Murray- qualification or after the contest is over. Each relumed by participating schools. Unoccu­ pleted for next fall. We have only 20 copies of the company should keep their own time. If the pied seats will be sold fiveminute s prior to the 11th Edition left, I will further explain, clarify and Educational official backstage timekeeper gives a cue to keep a beginning of each four play session. define, but ultimately, decisions must be made on theatre company from exceeding the forty minute time the local level. Most of the time, reading the OAP limit, the company has an ineligible participant. Handbook and common sense will serve. Don't be All OAP directors must become familiar disaster and you will be surprised if the hailstones afraid to ask! with the Chapter 2 of the C&CR. Sections 900- do not hit your company. Zone contests are covered by the same rules tape on the stage floor. "Glow tape" used on a 906 are essential for both high school and junior I see a new rule coming on. The number of as district The awards rule for OAP does apply. portion of the spike mark is an acceptable practice. high. If you are not aware of these sections, you assistant directors seems to be on the rise. Why Awards should be presented to advancing plays, It allows company members to "set" items in will not have a clue as to how Section 1033 fits. should four adults be backstage helping with set best actor/actress, all-star, and honorable mention blackouts. Refer to Section 901 (n) for points allocated for and strike? Directors should be listed on the entry casts. It is deplorable that youngsters at the zone Standard stage door and window units should the Academic Championship or Spring Meet card, title card, and on eligibility notices to avoid level do not receive some token. For many, this is not be confused with the UIL Unit Set. They may Sweepstakes. One-Act Play points cannot be confusion, but it is legal to add them at the contest their only opportunity to be recognized for their be used (any number) with the Unit Set or alone. excluded from these championships. If OAP site. Perhaps itshouldnotbe! Should all "directors" efforts in theatre during the entire year! If any If they are at the contest site, they must be declared points have not been counted at the district level, allowed backstage appear on the printed program ? district is so poor that the administrators do not a part of the "basic set" available to all. It is contact Janet Wiman, UIL Academic Director, or This would certainly reduce the number. Most of feel they can afford the cost of 20certificates, acceptable to use curtain brackets or other devices me for an explanation. "Shall" is the operative us theatre director types do not want others getting please let me know. I will personally donate the requiring nails or screws on doors and windows. word. If an Academic Championship or Spring credit for our efforts. What do you think? The certificates for such minimal recognition. Yes, They are made ofwood . Nailsorscrews, appropriate Meet Sweepstakes is given, OAP points "shall be Academic Committee meets in June. deplorable was the word I used. for curtain hardware, do not cause permanent awarded." It has been customary in many districts Unfortunately, there have been several to exclude OAP for a variety of reasons that I do Contest managers must allow directors to use damage. schools over the forty minute time limit this year. not understand. It is mandatory under the current legal OAP Unit Set elements. I am amazed at the The set drawing and listed properties or set In all cases reported to this office by critic judges, plan that OAP points be included. numbers of highly questionable Unit Set elements pieces on the official OAP eligibility notice are not students and directors have handled critiques well. being allowed. Unit Set type flats made with 1" x etched in stone. They may be changed at any time. The substitution and late entries items on Perhaps I was wrong about dealing with "what 4" yellow pine that weigh a ton, flats not covered This is directorial choice. A director is not required page 90 of the C&CR have been especially valu­ might have been." I hope so. There are too many on both sides, and flats without double action to use approved scenery, or Unit Set elements able to directors this year. Deadlines seem to be a instances when the director is the behavioral hinges are not UIL Unit Set elements, therefore "tentatively" drawn and listed. Any Unit Set major problem. We had major problems because problem in stress situations during the OAP not legal and violate the set rule. Platforms with element or legal property may be added or deleted. 399 directors failed to send $.52 firstclas s postage Contest. When this happens, there are usually solid plywood sides, pylons made of 3/4" plywood, This is directorial choice. Changes may be made with the title card for return of the eligibility studentptoblems. Unhappily, director behavior is or pylons covered with 1/4" plywood on three sides anytimepriortothecontestperformance, including notice. Spring break is a major culprit. Many mirrored by students in these cases. are not Unit Set elements and violate the set rule. the "set" period. This is another reason that a directors missed the ten day deadline. I hope all of you will take time to thank Platforms, step units and ramps that are two feet contest manager representative must watch each We are very close to reaching an all-time contest managers and critic judges. They are the high are not Unit Set elements. Dimensions in the performance. high in OAP withdrawal. We started with record least appreciated and most critical to OAP. Contest OAP Handbook apply. The use of fire in any form must be cleared entries, but "withdrawals" or "dropouts" will reduce managers are seldom paid and critic judges are not paid enough for the flack they receive. I am Directors cannot support Unit Set flats with with the contest manager at each level. Local fire total participation below last year's. I have some surprised that some administrators think that stage braces, sandbags, furniture or other proper­ laws apply at each site. Flame is not automatically difficulty in understanding why a director would minimum TETAAO recommendations are too ties. Yes, I said furniture! The latest device is to approved. Any explosive device violates Section select a play that would strain resources. Under­ much. I wonder how much those administrators support the flats by leaning them against proper­ 1033 (c)(2)(F). In the opinion of this office, flash studies are essential and crew members are vital. allocate for a six hour AAT credit inservice for ties. The Unit Set may be supported by other Unit paper is an explosive device and this opinion has Alternates should participate in rehearsals as though they will have some role to play after their teachers? Creative DramaNetworkspecialists Set elements or clamped to standard stage door or been the same since 1970. unanticipated disasters that appear following the receive a $300 consultant fee for a six hour work­ window units. No, you cannot clamp a flat to a It can be easily understood why contest spring firstsix-weeks . This is the real world of no- shop. The most any OAP critic judge could be bookcase, chair, table or stage brace/brace jack. managers are confused by the new Section pass, no-play. Directors should know that the paid (using the recommendation) would be $280 Do not confuse this with the approved practice of 1033(c)(1)(H) STANDARDS. "Morals" rule livestock shows are in March. You should know for eight plays. The time required is close to eight using stage weights or sandbags inside pylons enforcement rests with local administration. It is that there will be schedule conflicts with basket­ hours, including critiques. Do you think the standing in a vertical position. Tape, nails, screws, not the contest manager's responsibility to enforce ball and track and field. Casting baseball players, recommended fee is too much? or wire may not puncture Unit Set elements. This item (H). Please refer to the March Leaguer, tennis players, and golfers will create a nightmare "Official Notices", and page 6. Plan to attend the State Meet OAP. Note includes spike tape on platforms, ramps, pylons, in scheduling, but should not be justification for and flats. Tape peels paint and these elements may Contest managers must provide adult time­ the published schedule. Conference A and AA OAP withdrawal. Small schools have a problems single play tickets will be sold until the house is full be used in such a position that spike tape would keepers backstage and in the house. I urge all to use in scheduling, but it must be anticipated. Plan for show This does not mean you cannot use spike multiple watches in both locations. I also urge for each show! See you there!! Summer choreography workshop for theatre directors set

The Department of Theatre and Dance will at Austin area theatres. portion of the workshop. Participants will leave Professor Caspers has recently returned from offer a summer choreography workshop for sec­ "Hands on" activities will be the rule. A with a solid list of musicals appropriate for high New York where he served as associate director for ondary school theatre directors. A one-week portion of each day will be spent in the dance school usage, as well as with conceptual/choreo­ Green Plays. He has directed various productions intensive training session has been designed by studio. Various approaches to staging and cho­ graphic ideas for each. A Choreography Source for the Department of Theatre and Dance, includ­ Rod Caspers, Assistant Professor of Theatre and reographing musicals will be covered. Each par­ Book will be provided to all who attend. ing Working, Merrily We Roll Along, Lies and Leg­ Dance at UT-Austin and guest choreographer, ticipant will be exposed to techniques that will Christopher Boyd has been involved in the­ ends, Pippin', and musical reviews featuring Tom Christopher Boyd. The workshop dates are June help to develop their own movement vocabulary. atre for 18 years in many capacities: director, Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantastics, 110 in 28throughJuly3. Daily sessions will run from 9:00 Ideas for collaborating with a guest choreographer, choreographer, and designer as well as a performer. the Shade and Celebration) and Steve Barton and - 5:00 with a break for lunch. The cost of the as well as for choreographing by oneself will be His performing experience includes film/televi­ Denny Berry (Phantom of tne Opera). workshop is $125 and includes tickets to see the covered. Participants will have an opportunity to sion appearances, musical theatre and dance tours Those interested in attending the choreog­ university's productions of MAN OF LA be choreographed in several musical numbers. throughout the U.S., Mexico, and England. His raphy workshop should contact Rod Caspers, As­ MANCHA and GHOST DANCE OF THE They will also be asked to choreograph a number ten years of choreographic experience includes sistant Professor, Theatre Studies, Department of LEVllfcS. On free nights, participants may choose with student dancers. repertory works for several professional dance Theatre and Dance, The University of Texas at to visit rehearsals of the three summer Summer Video clips of movie musicals will be viewed companies as well as many musical theatre pro­ Austin, Austin, TX 78712, (512) 471-5793. Theatre Workshop shows or attend performances in conjunction with the lecture/demonstration ductions. • Page 3/ONE-ACT PLAY: April. 1992 Few changes The University Interscholastic League Current Music Region Alignment made in music 1992-93 and 1993-94 sightreading regions, areas plan outlined realignment Last month on these pages the sightreading contest revision project was addressed at length. In Realignment for UIL music regions and summary the plan now in effect is as follows: areas has been finalized for the 1992-93 and •Through the TMEA magazine, seek volun­ 1993-94 school terms. Essentially all boundaries teers who wish to be considered for appointment to will remain the same with the exception of . the various committees. (This step was was taken Parker and Johnson Counties being reassigned to in October of 1991) Region 7. •Appoint band and choral core committees This change will expand the pool of whose purpose is to gather information, identify performing groups in that region while relieving problem areas and draft initial proposals to address some of the congestion that exists in Region 5 these concerns. (The membership of these two because of the large number of AAAA and committees was announced in the March Leaguer) AAAAA programs. • Distribute a survey statewide to held identify This change was implemented only after potential problems and possible solutions. extensive dialogue with region executive •Ask the core committees to begin their work secretaries, the Region Executive Committee of using the results of the survey as a basis for their Region 7 and the Executive Board of the Texas action. Music Educators Association. •Appoint a larger committee of regional All schools who presently have transfers to consultants to review and react to proposals de­ adjoining regions in effect and any school that veloped by the core committees. (The membership wishes to consider a transfer for the next of these committees is being determined at this biennium should review Section 1102 (g) time.) TRANSFERS on page 267 of the current Constitution and Contest Rules and take appropri­ Please turn to SIGHTREADING, page 6 ate action to assure that their music programs Area A - Regions 1,6,16,22 will be assigned to the appropriate regions. AreaB -- Regions 2,5,7 While transfer requests are accepted up to AreaC -- Regions 3,4,20 August 1 schools are encouraged to take action AreaD ~ Regions 8,12,18 AreaE - Regions 10,19,21 Richard during the next 30 days so that directors can AreaF -- Regions 9,13,17 participate in the appropriate spring TMEA/UIL AreaG -- Regions 11, 14,15 planning meetings normally scheduled during flmd the month of May. Questions concerning the new alignments matteis or transfers should be addressed to the state office. Not an either/or issue Music education is central to the philosophical basis for our educational system The following message was delivered by John C.of them is one basic truth. Our society compels importance of music eduction. The foundations of Let us take a look at the significance of music McLaren, ChatrmanandCEO of BBE Sound, Inc. to children to go to school because the fundamental our civilization were laid in the Greek democracies in the life of our communities today. the National Commission on Music Education at thepurpos e of a compulsory, free education is to civilize of two and a half thousand years ago, and even then, What ails our society and particularly our Forum in Los Angeles September 10, 1990. Mr. them: to mold children into responsible, coopera­ music was recognized of paramount importance. children and teenagers today? The same problems McLaren serves on the board of the Orange Countytive , law-abiding, peaceable, contributing citizens. Plato felt that music should begin in the early years which have been complained of for thousands of High School for the Arts and on the Dean's AdvisoryWhe n that truth sinks in, the relevance of music and counselled, "Music training is a more potent years, probably. But we do have some special Committee at Pepperdme University School of Busi­ education to this central purpose is obvious and instrument than any other, because rhythm and troubles-certainly when we compare ourselves to ness and Management. striking. harmony find their way into the inward places of other societies-Japan, Europe, and others. Our The school band or orchestra is a powerful the soul." children are not learning as well as previous genera­ One of the most serious and ominous issues metaphorforcivilization itself. It teaches the child, Confucius said that only men who understood tions. Maybe more music education, not less, is a facing American society is the shocking decline in with immediacy and intensity, all the basic lessons music were fit to govern. key part of the answer to this problem. Think of a academic standards in schools across the country. of life in a civilized community. Shakespeare expressed similar feelings. The child playing a horn in a marching band. What This has caused a "back to basics" movement The school band teaches children to live and man that hath no music in himself...let no such other educational situation provides the total which, in the minds of some people, requires cut­ work together in a community with a spirit of man be trusted." physical, intellectual and emotional involvement backs in budgets and time for music education. peace, friendship, trust, cooperation, and harmony; The fascinating correlation between music of they eyes, the hands, the breathing, the ears, the But this is a red herring. This should not be an to be willing to discipline and accommodate one's and mathematics is a theme which recurs through­ feet, the left brain skills of counting and measuring "either/or" issue. Nobody in his right mind would individuality to the legitimate needs and concerns out history. Pythagoras thought of music as a plus the right brain's aesthetic sensibilities? claim academic standards have declined because of the community for the betterment of all its department of mathematics and laid the founda­ Mathematical skills are poor today. Perhaps childrenspend too much timestudyingmusic! Yes! members; to play one's proper role in the life of the tions of the science of acoustics. Pythagoras, Kepler, and the rest were right-music Academics must be greatly improved. And so community; to respond honestly and enthusiasti­ Reflecting these ideas centuries later, Ger­ is a branch of mathematics. Maybe if we comple­ should music education-not just for a few, but for cally to the rightful urgings of the leadership; to man astronomer Johannes Kepler related music to ment orthodox math teaching with music training all children because music can play an awesomely learn the laws the community has established to planetary movement. Descartes also saw the basis our kids might improve their math skills to a level powerful role in the growth of our children into govern itself and to peacefully abide by those laws. of music as mathematical as did Von Liebniz. This more comparable to the achievement levels of intelligent, responsible peace-loving citizens. And to do all of this in the knowledge that the view strongly supports the idea that music is a Japanese school children. Maybe it is no coinci­ Let us look at the philosophical basis for our result will be far richer than the individual can uniquely powerful educational tool involving and dence that Japan's public schools have what are education system. Why do we provide a free achieve by himself alone. In a band, just like in a integrating the activities of both the right and left probably the richest and most comprehensive mu­ education to all children? And, more to the hear of civilized community, the whole is far greater than brain-the aesthetic and the rational. (A contem­ sic education programs in the world. the matter, why do we compel all children to attend the sum of the parts. porary echo of this is the rapid growth of the school? There are many answers, but underlying all It is ironic that we are still arguing about the interaction between computers and music.) Please turn ID MUSIC EDUCATION, page 6

I Page 4/MUSIC: April. 1992, ! <• -...'-% 'J CHOIR AND BAND SIGHTREADING CONTEST SURVEY Music official notices

PERFORMANCE AREA Choir Band JOHN TYLER (TYLER) John Tyler High School Band was issued a public reprimand and placed on probation for the 1991-92 HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE: AAAAA AAAA AAA AA A school year for violation of Section 1102 (o) "Failure to Participate." MS/JH SCHOOL CONFERENCE: M.S. • Ir.High CC C ccc ROBERT E. LEE (TYLER) Robert E. Lee High School Orchestra (Non-Varsity) was issued a public reprimand and placed on probation Please indicate your response to each of the following statements. for the 1991 -92 school year for violation of Section 1102 (o) "Failure to Participate."

1. With some exceptions, the music selected for the sightreading contest is generally of a reasonable level of difficulty for the age group and conference I teach. PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST Page 79 Delete from Class III Miscellaneous Woodwind Ensembles: Hook/Voxman-Andantino (2 alto strongly agree agree no opinion disagree strongly disagree saxophones, tenor saxophone)...SMC Page 79 Class II Miscellaneous Woodwind 2. The current sightreading process accurately evaluates the way I teach sightreading on a routine basis. Ensembles: Lester(arr)-Etude Plus Two (2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone)...JTL Page 39 Class I Alto Saxophone: Whitney/Bolton- strongly agree agree no opinion ' disagree strongly disagree Rumba (accompaniment on marimba or piano)...Bou Page 184 Class II Treble Voice Solo: Fifty-Seven Classic Period Songs {first selection should read) 3. Each year I take time away from my normal classroom approach to sightreading in order to prepare for the procedures presently required at sightreading contest. Beethoven-I Love You Page 34 Class III Clarinet Solo: Mopper-Seven Short strongly agree agree no opinion disagree strongly disagree Pieces for Clarinet and Piano (play two contrasting movements) Page 44 Class I Trumpet Solo: Gibbons/Cruft-Suite 4. I think learning to sightread in the way it is required to do well at contest is beneficial to my students. (play movements one and two or three and four) Page 100 Class II Percussion Ensemble: Krause- Lfttle Suite (5 performers: 3 timpani; bells; strongly agree agree no opinion disagree strongly disagree xylophone; snare drum; bass drum, gong) Page 114 Grade V String Orchestra: ADD Grainger- 5. If there is no sightreading contest directors will be less likely to spend instructional time on learning to sightread. Molty on the Shore...LMl Page 162 Grade II Treble Chorus: Juilliard Repertory Library, Vocal 3 Hassler Tanzen und Springen (SSA) strongly agree agree no opinion disagree strongly disagree delete (with instruments) Page 13 - Concert Band Grade II: Wiggins (arr)-Giles Farnaby Suite (play any 3 movements) 6. I would like to see the sightreading contest revised to more accurately evaluate the sightreading skills of my students. Page 15 - Concert Band Grade IV: Wiggins (arr)-Giles Farnaby Suite (play all) strongly agree agree no opinion disagree strongly disagree Page 67 - B-flat Clarinet Trios Class III: Purcell/ Vedeskl-Gavotte from Harpsichord Suite No. 5 Page 68 - B-Flat Clarinet Quartets Class II: Smith- I would like to see the sightreading study committee consider the following options: Suite for Four Clarinets (play 2 movements)Prescribed (Please check all that apply) Music List - Page 91 - 346 Four Brass-Israel-Tower Music (2 euphoniums, 1 tuba) should be listed under 334. Miscellaneous Brass Trios Eliminate sightreading fromth e UIL Music Contest Plan Page 68 McKay-American Sketch listed under B-flat Clarinet Quartets and MixedClarinet Quartet. Should be Mixed Clarinet Quartet on page 69. Delete the listing Keep the sightreading format as it currently exists. ' under B-flat Clarinet Quartets. Page 166 Telemann/Dopue-ia.) Praise Ye the Lord Change the contest to a rehearsalforma t evaluation. Example: Give the director and students a specified allotment of time (with no judges present) during (SSA) Bel-Mil which the ensemble can prepare for the reading in any way they see fit (Play, sing, count, clap, rehearse the music, etc.) The work would then be performed Page 32 Schuman/Ettlinger-Romances (play any romance) for the judging panel. Page 50 The two Galliard/Brown-Six Sonatas should be condensed to one entry to read as follows: GalliaraV Change the contest to a true sightreading evaluation. Example: BAND - Select easier sightreading music and change the 7 to 10 minute discussion period to Brown-Six Sonatas (2 volumes) (play one entire sonata) IMC a silent study period for director and students. Then give the director the opportunity to explain how any ritards,temp o changes, fermatas, etc. would be Page 51 Galliard/Brown-Six Sonatas (2 volumes) conducted. The ensemble would then read the piece. VOCAL - Commission sightreading exercises that accurately measure sightreading skills rather than using (play one slow and one fast movement from one sonata) Page 110 - String Orchestra Grade I: Auton (arr)- performance pieces. Folk-songs for Strings, Set 2 (play two movements) Page 162-Treble Chorus-Grade II: Delmonte-Stars Other Options (Give details on separate sheet and attach to survey.) Are for Those Who Lift Their Eyes (2 or 3 part) (piano or guitar) [this Is not an acapetta (a) piece]

OPTIONAL INFORMATION ADD TO THE PUBLISHERS UST: RBP Music Publishers, 2615 Waugh Dr., Suite 198, Indicate the sightreading ratings for the top band or choir you conducted the following years: Houston, TX 77066

1992 1991 1990

RETURN TO: Sightreading Survey RETURN BY: May 15, 1992 Sightreading University Interscholastic League P.O. Box 8028 - University Station Continued from page 3 Austin, Texas 78713 •Ask the TMEA/UIL Music Advisory Com­ mittee to review final recommendations and submit them to the UIL Legklative Council and the State Music education isn't an either/or issue Board of Education fot adoption. A copy of the Sightteading Survey appears Continued From page 3 America, as has often been said, k the human ture. If that solid foundation can be successfully elsewhere on this page. Please feel free to extract Violence and vandalkm are problems in melting pot of the world. People from every race, laid, the greatness of the American dream will it from this issue of the Leaguer or make a photo­ schook across the country at enormous social and culture, and language have come here in the last continue to grow and flourish in the coming copy for your use. In either case, please complete economic costs. "Music", as Concre ve said, "Hath twohundred years to becomeapart of the American centuries. the survey and return it to the indicated address by charms to soothe the savage beast" I am certain dream. We are now finding out though-to our Here k where music education in our school the prescribed deadline. Do be aware of the fact studies would show that kids in bands and orches­ dkmay-that the melting pot does not work as fast can be a magnificent instrument to help reach that that a copy of the survey also appears in the Aptil tras get into far less trouble, and are far better or as efficiently as we used to believe it did. In goal. Absolutely nothing reaches the human issue of the TMEA magazine. Thk dual publica­ citizens than kids who are not Indeed, it might be addition to the millions of under-privileged mi­ spirit, no matter in what country or society, like tion was done in an effort to reach as many cheaper to have every child in every school play in norities in the U.S., we now have hundreds of the power of music. Nothing builds bonds of directors and teachers as possible. Please note that a band than carry the incalculable burdens of thousands, maybe millions of immigrants from friendship and respect across language, race and you need to complete and return only one survey. violence, vandalkm, and crime with which so countries with little of the common European cultural barriers faster than music. Thk will likely be the most extensive review many schook and communities are affected. A heritage shared by earlier generations of immi­ I cannot think of a mote vital and fundamen­ of the sightreading contest program in the history bumper sticker I saw recently said it well: "The grants. Thedifficultiesfotthesegroupsinbecoming tal objective for American public schook than the of the Music Divkion of the UIL. Its success k school band-non-violent team spirit." part of the mainstream America are much greater. putsuit of a common culture rich enough to con­ dependent upon the quality of input that is gener­ Thete k another reason, a special and par­ Every thinking petson knows deep down that tain all the diverse people within this country. ated statewide. Thk k your opportunity to share ticular reason, why it k vitally important to have for America to realize its full human, economic, There are no means or methods as powerful and as your concerns, comments and suggestions with the broadest and most comprehensive music pro­ political and philosophical potentiak, we must effective as music education in helping bring about both the State Music Office and the membership grams in American schook. develop one common, uniquely American cul­ this goal. of the committees. • Page 5/MUSIC: April 1992 Lake Highlands And the winners are... adviser named At this time of the year, philosophy is • DivisionPagestNikkiPulliamandRonnie Teacher of Year forced to take a back seat to data-crunching. Thompson, Duncanville HS Like most advisers, who are caught in the Bobby • Student Life Spread: Jennifer Rudak, Jim Davidson, newspaper and year­ maelstrom of yearbook deadlines, spring Texarkana Pleasant Grove HS book adviser at Lake Highlands High School conventions, UIL contests and heavens know JnuwwII*UiIl.C • Sports Spread: Sarah Abbott, Pearland in Dallas, was named recipient of the Max what else, I'm a little drained and desperately HS R. Haddick Teacher of the Year Award by need this mental respite. So here goes... Scholastic • Academic Spread: Cathy Terrell, North the Interscholastic League Press Conference. Duncanville was the only double Gold Star journalism Garland HS The award waspresented during concluding winner in ILPCs spring newspaper and • Class Section Spread: Heather McClure ceremonies of the 65th annual ILPC state yearbook ratings competitions. Advised by and Jill Kendrick, Pollok Central ISD convention, held April 11-12 at The Uni­ Mary Pulliam, both the newspaper, Panther • Advertising/Community Spread: Cassy versity of Texas at Austin. Prints, and yearbook, Panther Tale, earned Gold • Lone Star, Austin Bowie High School Home, Tiffany I sham, Kendra Blagg and Marsha Davidson has taught journalism for 24 Star recognition. Other schools to win double • Eagle, Labay Junior High School Cullon, Stinnett West Texas HS years, the past 12 at Lake Highlands. During honors included Wimberley (gold star yearbook, • Reata, Memorial HS, Houston • Organization Spread: Randi Finkelberg, his tenure the student newspaper and year­ silver star newspaper, Bradley Wilson, adviser), CoppellHS book have received top awards from ILPC, Austin Bowie (bronze star yearbook, silver star • NEWSPAPERS • Yearbook Sports Action Photo: Kyle the National Scholastic Press Association newspaper, John McCartney, adviser), and GOLD STAR Roehrig, Austin Bowie HS Yearbook Sports and the Columbia Scholastic Press Asso­ Houston Memorial (bronze star yearbook and • Panther Prints, Duncanville HS Feature Photo: Terri Harris, Longview Spring ciation. He advised the yearbook recog­ gold star newspaper, Lisa Schwartz, adviser). • Rampage, John Marshall HS, San HiUHS nized as Tops in Texas by ILPC in 1982. The complete list of star recipients Antonio • Portrait Photo: Diana Johnson, Spring Davidson was one of the three original includes: • Anvil,, Memorial HS, Houston HS organizers of the Gloria Shields All-Ameri­ • Panther Spirit, Follett HS • Yearbook Feature Photo: Martin can Publications Workshop, one of the • YEARBOOKS • Featherduster, Westlake HS, Austin Martinez, Angleton HS largest summer journalism workshops in the GOLD STAR • Maroon,, Stephen F. Austin HS, Austin nation. He has served on the organizing • Retrospect 1991. West Ridge Middle S. • Hillcrest Hurricane, Dallas Hillcrest HS • NEWSPAPER committee and faculty of this workshop for • Panther Tale, Duncanville High School • News Writing Sara Lovas and Jill the past ten years. He is also a popular • The Deer, Deer Park High School SILVER STAR Rutherford, Dallas Hillcrest speaker at other conventions and work­ • Cypress, Wimberley High School • Lone Star Dispatch, Bowie HS, Austin • Editorial: Ethan Thompson, Port Aransas shops across the nation. • Marauder, North Garland High School • Falcon Cry, Fulmore Middle School, HS A member of several journalism orga­ • Highlander, Highland Park High School Austin • Sports Writing: Stephen Willeford, nizations, Davidson received the Gold Key • Flashlight, Abilene High School • Palantir, Trinity HS, Euless Duncanville HS Award from CSPAin 1989,aswellasILPC's • The Tiger, Texas HS, Texarkana • Shield, McCallum HS, Austin • Feature: Nicole Krizak, Austin Travis HS Edith Fox King Award in 1981. • Grass Burr, Weatherford HS • Entertainment: Sean Guerrero, San An­ "Jim'sstudents leave hisclassroom with SILVER STAR • Runeskrift, Lanier HS, Austin tonio Churchill HS much more than just a knowledge of subject • Gusher .Pearland High School • Bear Facts, Hastings HS, Alief • Photo Story: Stephanie Boyar and Lauren matter," said Mary Pulliam, publications • Black & Gold, Pleasant Grove HS • Tattler, Angleton HS Ritter, Dallas Hillcrest adviser at Duncanville High School. "At a • Nor 'Wester, Northwest High School • General Column Douly Xaykaothao, time when the turnover of journalism • '91 Panther, Spring Hill High School • TOPS IN TEXAS IAAS Duncanville HS teachers is so high, we are fortunate that a • El Viajero, Coronado HS, Lubbock • Sports Column: Jimmy Dawson, San An­ teacher ofhis calibre has devoted so much of • YEARBOOK tonio Marshall his life to teaching journalistic skills and BRONZE STAR • Theme Development: Staff, Wimberley ethics to our future professional journalists." • Round-Up, Canyon Vista J H. Secondary School Please turn to ILPC, page 9 Five advisers lauded for distinguished service

Five publications advisers were named re­ She is also a member of the Harris County Depart­ "Students going to college or the workplace and has been the adviser at Borger for the past cipients of the Edith Fox King Award by the ment of Education Journalism Steering Commit­ (from her program) know the latest technology seven years. Under her guidance, the Borger Interscholastic League Press Conference. The tee. and are competitive with their peers," said Pam newspaper and yearbook have won several awards awards were presented during the 65 th annual "I personally value (her) friendship as well as Smith, yearbook adviser for East Central High and honors, including Distinguished Merit recog­ ILPC state convention, held April 11-12 at The (her) professionalism," said Linda Duncan, pub­ School in San Antonio. nition from ILPC for last year's yearbook. University of Texas at Austin. lications adviser at Deer Park High School. "She Porter has taught journalism for 20 years at Watters is a member of several journalism Edith Fox King was a San Antonio journal­ is a veteran adviser who deserves some recogni­ White Oak High School, consistently directing organizations, including the Journalism Education ism teacher who, with Dr. DeWitt C. Reddick, tion." the student newspaper and yearbook to state rec­ Association and the Association of Texas Pho­ established journalism competition under the Kappmeyer has taught journalism for 17 years, ognition. She has served for two years as vice tography Instructors. She also serves on the Fac­ auspices of the University Interscholastic League the past five spent at Churchill High School. president of the Texas School Public Relations ulty Advisory Board for the Panhandle High School in 1927. The award is presented to advisers in Duringher tenure, the Churchill student newspaper Association. Porter is also a member of the Texas Press Association. recognition of distinguished contributions to has received Distinguished Merit honors from State Teachers Association and Phi Delta Kappa. "Her classes are well-organized, motivational, scholastic journalism education in Texas. ILPC three times and First Class rankings from the Porter expanded the journalism department challenging, interesting and enjoyable for all stu­ Recipients included Susan Roberts ofLa Porte National Scholastic Press Association and the at White Oak, from a subsidiary department with dents," said Larry Cofffnan, superintendent of the High School, Pat Kappmeyer of Churchill High American Scholastic Press Association. The only two Journalism I classes to a program with Borger Independent School District. "Her high School in San Antonio; Vera Porter of White Oak yearbook staffs she has advised at Churchill have advanced Newspaper and Yearbook Production expectations for the students are reflected in their High School, Margie Watters of Borger High received Distinguished Merit awards from ILPC classes as well as a Photojournalism class. She has work and achievements." School, and Thomas Toulmin of R. L Turner four times and First Class honors from NSPA. Her had nine students advance to the state level in UIL Toulmin has taught journalism at Turner High School in Carrollton. students have received four Gold Circle awards journalism competition, including three first place High School for 22 years, where his publications Roberts has taught journalism for 22 years, from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. winners. have consistently won top ratings,lncluding Tops the last 13 at La Porte. Herpublicationsconsistendy Kappmeyer is also a member of numerous "Since she took over, she has built a very in Division for newspaper in 1979. His staffs have receive state recognition. Last year, she led both journalism organizations, including the Texas strong journalism department," said Dan Noll, also won on the national level, including NSPA her newspaper and yearbook staffs in the transition Association of Journalism Educators, for which WhiteOakprincipal. "Shehasgraduatedaplethora All-America honors. to desktop publishing. she chairs the Student Press Rights and Scholar­ of journalism talent into the collegiate ranks, with In 1992, he won Carrollton ISD's VIP — Roberts is a member of several journalism ship committees. She is speaking at the ILPC several going on to professional careers in the Very Important Profession ofTeaching—Award, organizations, including the Texas Association of convention for the seventh consecutive year on field." presented by the school board to a select group of Journalism Educators in which she has held office. student press rights. Watters has taught journalism for 21 years teachers each year. He also works at the SMU summer publications workshop. • Page 6/JOURNAUSM: April, 1992 Testimonials Sharing the journey to excellence "The lour years of my high school UIL math meets with me but experience have meant a great deal BY ANDY ZAPATA being on the math team, so that I could personally to me. The competition gave me a Azle High School usually as grader helper. as well as collectively motivate each child on the new thirst for knowledge. I not only Maybe one day she will team. Then I considered my own reasons for gained knowledge outside the EDITOR'S NOTE: The following articlefirst ap­ become more concerned working with the students to see if there was a classroom that benefited my contest, peared in the January, 1992 issue of the Texas Math/ about competing, but for connection. In most cases I found that the students but I learned to take the information Science Coaches Association newsletter. now visiting with the shared pretty much the same goals as me. that I gained "big" kids on math trips Knowing this and sharing the similarities in my My daughter, Elizabeth, is a 5 th grade student. and helping dad eat do- with the students seems to get them motivated. regular Recently we had a conversation related to her nuts at the tournaments I've learned not to look so far down the road in the classes and joining the elementary math team that represents in the grading room math team competitions, and I tailor the practices her school. Part of me was proud and part of me seems to suit her fine. apply it to ANDY ZAPATA to allow as many students as possible to reach a my contest. harbored a tinge of regret. I've been working with Sometimes I feel personal goal. This doesn't guarantee that my This is UIL math and science students for sixteen years that some of the student competitors that I work students practice super hard every time we get where I and I realized that my daughter is going to have to with have my daughter's present attitude toward together as a team, but it does make them aware realized learn that there is a price to pay to become good at work and competition. It frustrates me to watch a that I share some of their goals, and yes, some of how to something. Right now she's still into dolls and student with obvious math and science abilities their frustrations. It doesn't mean that I quit trying make my playing "teacher" or "nurse" or "mommy" to her just sit there. I've been in this coaching business to motivate my students. No, I just try to use the knowledge younger brothers. Now at the same time our long enough to have bushels of ways to motivate dialogue of goal setting to be more aware of what and apply it elementary school is beginning to open this child's them, and yet it seems the logic of self improvement their goals are so that their journey to excelling in to the real world. Without the UIL I eyes to piano lessons, choir, school skits, and yes, for scholarships or standardized tests is defeated by math and science competition can be shared. would not be where I am today, and I math team competition. a baseball oraclarinet,or justplain greed. Needless Yes, my daughter one day will have to give up would like to thank you for that." Don't get me wrong. I would be very happy to say I don't see a lot of appreciation for delayed her play time with the dolls to achieve some goal. to see my eldest participate in what I believe is the gratification. The part of my motivational speech Hopefully she will have someone with the insight Dennis Haar bestway to learnabout competing in our sometimes that deals with working 10 tests a day to get up and ability to help her sort out her goals and push Sterling City High School harsh world. I j ust wanted her to ease into it a little their number sense score in a month only seems to herself to achieve those goals. I hope she does stay Conference A later. turn the students off and not on. with the math team program here in Azle. It Science Contest Elizabeth doesn't have an HP in her purse, After thinking about their apparent lack of should be an interesting learning experience for 3 years of UIL Involvement nor does she remember her multiplying by 25 's rule dedication, I decided that one of the problems I both of us. very well. She does enjoy going to some of the had to solve was finding out each child's reason for

"Participating in UIL contests gave me ts requircd an opportunity to see how the skills I had The competition intensifies: °™to kick it up a notch acquired in high school Now that district competition is complete, it Many of the organizations that sponsor academic rated is time for regional qualifiers and their coaches to competitions have scheduled their events on the against my direct their thoughts to an even more intense level $*ltfa Janet same day. This is unfortunate for the academic peers. It of competition. students as many are faced with having to make a gave me a TILF scholarship recipients, when asked to Wiinaii choice. The problems incurred when attempting true reflect on their UIL academic experiences, de­ Academically to alter schedules and times are almost insur­ mountable, and I am sure other sponsoring orga­ perception scribed regional as exciting and challenging. They inclined as to what wrote of the challenges of competing with students nizations also find this to be true. level I was in from other regions of the state, visiting college Regional meets are an important part of the comparison campuses, and having the opportunity to test their UIL program. Without the help and assistance of to my peers skills against other students who had equally high 18 colleges and universities, students would lose out on this unique opportunity. A special wotd of — it kind of settled me in for the expectations for themselves. seen one. thanks goes to South Plains College, Abilene college experience." Each regional site sends its own specially Regional schedules have been set to follow designed handbook to each high school in the the conflict pattern, so if you have students who Christian University, Odessa College, Angelo State region. Copies should be at your school now Most qualified in conflicting events, alternates and the University, Texas Tech University, McMurry Naka Nathaniel University, Tarleton State University, East Texas sites mail three handbooks: one to the principal, Spring Meet District Director should be notified. Churchill High School State University, University ofNorth Texas, Baylor one to the athletic director, and one to the UIL This should be done in a timely manner in order to San Antonio University, Kilgore College, Tyler Junior College, academic coordinator. Pertinent pages may and permit the alternate to make plans to attend the Conference 5A Blinn College, Sam Houston State University, should be copied and distributed to the coaches competition and to continue preparation for the Current Events Contest San Jacinto College, Southwest Texas State and qualifiers. These handbooks give pertinent event 3 years of UIL involvement University, Texas A&I University, and University information about regional such as dates, times, It seems that this year there are conflicts to of Texas at San Antonio. room numbers, fees. Ask around if you have not deal with that go beyond the UIL conflict pattern.

September 26: The University of NorthTexas, Denton '92 SAC dates confirmed October 10: The University of Texas at Austin October 24: Texas Tech University, Lubbock In an effort to better serve South Texas eral, will serve as general coordinator of the October 31: Texas A&I University, Kingsville schools, Texas A&I will host on October 31 one of SupetConference. November 14: Sam Houston State University, Huntsville the five UIL Student Activity SuperConferences In addition, the UIL will again hold a con­ next fall. ference at Texas Tech University. Last year, the 'Two years ago, we conducted one of the conference washeldat West Texas State University Conferences begin at 9 am and end at 3 pm With a mini-convention format, the conferences at the University of Texas/Pan in Canyon. with aone hour lunch break. One-act-play sessions SuperConferences feature lectures and presenta­ American," said Janet Wiman, UIL academic Over the past few years, conferences have continue until 4 pm. Programs for each site will be tions by UIL contest directors, college professors director. "We've always received enthusiastic grown substantially. "The quality of the program mailed to the schools in September and October. and high school teachers. Sessions will include support from South Texans, and we wanted to coupled with the interest in UIL academic con­ "SuperConferences are scheduled to mini­ discussions on contest preparation, demonstra­ make certain that they had every opportunity to tests have sparked a tremendous interest in these mize conflicts with SAT and ACT tests, band tions, performances, and contest administration. benefit from the expertise of the UIL academic conferences," Wiman said. "The typical session is contests and state conventions and to maximize Students may choose from novice and advanced directors." attended by more than 100 persons, and it is not participation by the finest students and teachers in sessions in some academic areas, as well as small- Emil A. Mucchetti, professor of English at unusual for several thousand advisers and students Texas," Wiman added. "Pre-registration is not group sessions in specific UIL activities. Texas A&I and Region IV, AAA director-gen­ to attend any given conference." required, and there is no fee for attendance." • Page 7/ACADEMICS: April. 1992 Practice extemporaneous topics

These were selected from topics used in district weeks one and two.

INFORMATIVE

1. Who is Patrick Buchanan? 2. What are the most recent developments in the battle against cigarette smoking in America? 3. What do the most recent economic figures show about the status of the recession? 4. Global terrorism: Who are the latest perpetrators and victims? 5. Whaf s the latest on the political front in the Philippines? 6. Why is the Texas mental health care system in the news? 7. Congressional overdrafts: What are the latest developments in the House

bank scandal? THEY'LL CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN THEY GET TO IT. Students at the State Cross-Examination Debate 8. Who is Hillary Clinton? Tournament prepare for their competitions. Photo by George Bridges. 9. What are the latest skirmishes in the battle between Congress and the President? 10. What are the causes of tension between Ukraine and the Commonwealth of Independent States? Taken to school 11. Life after leadership: What is Gorbachev doing these days? 12. Who is H.Ross Perot? Invaluable lessons learned during state CX meet 13. How have the candidates' campaign strategies changed as the Democratic field narrows? will make future tournaments run even smoother 14. What are the latest developments in the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict? 15. Why hasn't the United Nations peace plan led to peace in Yugoslavia? The CX State Tournament has come and 16. How is Iran flexing its muscles in the Middle East? gone, and to the best of my knowledge everyone survived. I wish I could say that everyone went home 100 percent satisfied, but it is accurate to say PERSUASIVE that the positive responses vastly outnumbered Oaytoin the negative. Someone is going to be unhappy if ?. What actions should Japan take to improve relations with the U.S.? rules are violated and penalties assessed, or com­ Speaking 2. Does Bill Clinton possess the integrity needed to be President of the United petitors miss roll call and can't compete. However, of which States? disregarding rules would only create a larger 3. Is the death penalty an effective deterrent to violent crime? problem. We had 247 teams competing over a four day period, and there were problems in only a tiny 4. Why have negative ads become so common in political campaigns? percentage of those rounds. coaches who have students advancing to regional 5. Would a full-time Legislature improve the quality of government in Texas? Although this was certainly not the first meets should be certain to read carefully the pages 6. How serious a threat is voter anger to congressional incumbents? debate tournament I've worked with, hosting this of the regional handbook that apply to your com­ 7. Why are Japanese auto makers so successful in the American market? particular one will help us alleviate some problems petitors. Regional handbooks are mailed to high 8. Why is the quality of education in America failing to meet our expectations? next year. We have ideas for such things as ballot school administrators, and you might want to copy 9. What are the chances for a united Korea? distribution and posting elimination round results such things as con- 10. Will United States' assistance to former Soviet republics prove to be too little, which should help things run more smoothly. test schedules and Cross-Examination too late? We've been able to identify some of the most time times for student consuming elements of both organizing and run­ Team Debate Topic 11. What should be done to stem the rise of violence on Texas school cam check-in. You ning the meet and can adjust the schedule if puses? need to allow needed. Coaches and debaters are now familiar plenty of time for (To be used for the 12. A Richards' report card: What grade has the governor earned for her with the format, and that should help. Other parking and locat­ 1992-93 school leadership of Texas? problems, such as the error that occurred in the ing the building year) 13. Should cigarette advertisements be subject to stricter censorship? announcing the results of one round, will be where your events RESOLVED: That the tougher. It was a human error, not a computer 14. Is Congress or the White House more responsible for America's economic will be held. Leav­ United States error, and if anyone knows how we can guarantee woes? ing these details government should 15. Is the U.S. dragging its feet in the battle against world-wide environmental those will never happen, please contact me! I until theday of the promise I'll find an important role for you to play reduce worldwide damage? contest is not a in hosting next year. pollution through its 16. Can de Klerk lead a peaceful transition to majority rule in South Africa? good idea. Thanks for the really fun, exciting, and Coaches who trade and/or aid challenging things that happened during the have Lincoln- policies. tournament are due to lots of folks: the debaters Douglas debaters who were on their best behavior and actually got that advance from regional to state will need to be Prose and poetry committee to the right buildings and rooms at the right time, certain your debaters receive a winner's packet. finalizing new interpretation categories the coaches who were understanding about delays This packet includes two judging forms which and prompt about picking up ballots, the college must be completed by the coach or hired judge and The 1991-92 UIL Prose and Poetry Commit­ O'Donnell High School, Lois Davis of Killeen faculty and students who contributed their expertise returned to this office immediately. Don't let the tee met in Austin on April 5-6 to choose new High School, Joe Trevino of Bishop High School, to make our judging pool the best we've ever had, debaters take it home before you get the forms! All categories for the interpretation events for the and Ron Dodson of Westlake High School. Com­ the UIL staff who worked behind the scenes to pull students advancing to state should get a winner's 1992-93 academic year. UIL Speech consultants mittee members are now in the process of finaliz­ this off, and the contest managers, tab room staff packet with important information about the meet and volunteers who checked ballots and assisted in Charlene Strickland of Hardin-Simmons Uni­ ing the category definitions and the necessary Requests for students to serve on the State other ways. An event of this size demands coopera­ versity and Cindy SoRelle of McLennan Com­ changes for the Cc?CR and other UIL materials. Meet Speech Honor Crew should be sent to my tive effort, and those contributions are sincerely munity College joined Treva Dayton and com­ The new categories will be available at the Aca­ attention assoon as possible. We still have openings appreciated. Our goal is to provide an even better mittee members to discuss suggestions submitted demic State Meet and will be published in the next and are accepting applications. Please see last tournament next year. from speech coaches around the state. Serving on Leaguer. They will also be available on the TENET month's Leaguer if you missed the original notice this year's committee are Donna Hopkins of system as soon as they are finalized. District competition is also finished, and about the Honor Crew and its responsibilities. • Page 8/SPEECH: April. 1992 State C-X Debate CONFERENCE A 4A AND 5A CROSS EXAMINATION 1 st - Aspermont, Keith Swink and Erica Schwarz DEBATE STATE 2nd - Roscoe, Chris Pieper and Peter Lopez 3rd - Austwel-Tivoli, Sarah Aguirre and Heather Hatton CHAMPS: Sean Sulphur Springs North Hopkins, Chad Martin and Brent McQueen Tiffee and Jon Schnautz of Buda CONFERENCE AA Hayes (4A) and Marc Stein and Jared 1 st - Ingram Tom Moore, Richard Holcomb and Michael Holcomb Simon of San Antonio 2nd - Gainesville Callisburg, Michael Thurman and Ginger Prather Tom C. Clark HS 3rd - Karnes City, Craig Brown and Kerri Kellner (5A). Overton, Scott Garrett and Chase Maxwell

CONFERENCE AAA A,2AAND3A CROSS EXAMINA­ 1 st - Crane, Dusty Boyd and Thad Norvelle TION DEBATE STATE 2nd - Sealy, Tammy Ward and Ellen Magjarevich 3rd - Van, Tracy Henderson and David Braswell CHAMPS: Keith Glen Rose, Derek Merman and Erikka Hise Swink and Erica Schwartz of CONFERENCE AAAA Aspermont HS (A), Richard Holcomb and 1 st - Buda Hays, Jon Schnautz and Sean Tiffee Michael Holcomb of 2nd - Conroe Oak Ridge, Zach Pearson and Scot Kinser Ingram Tom Moore 3rd - Katy Taylor, Robert Mertz and Rik Zator HS (2A), and Dusty Gregory-Portland, Timothy Bailey and Douglas Roubidoux Boyd and Thad CONFERENCE AAAAA Norvelle of Crane HS (3A). 1 st - San Antonio Clark, Marc Stein and Jared Simon 2nd - South Garland, Chris Cofropia and Sean McCaffity 3rd - Spring, Jason Sheefs and Brelt Griffin Houston Bellaire, Michael Zamslcy and Stephen Stiver Students endure long bus trips, uncomfortable desks CX State Results Why they do it? for a kind word and constructive criticism from a judge TOP SPEAKERS - 1A 1. Heather Hatton - Austwell-Tivoli By NEVA HAND room that concluded on the clock, and an unfold­ teacher to them since they had not seen me in any 2. Peter Lopez - Roscoe Henderson High School ing of joints made stiff by the straight, hard desks. other capacity. 3. Sarah Aguirre -Austwell-Tivoli Although some approached the podium behind But even so, they persisted. With newly 4. Katy Foster -Follett Except for the hum of the fan and an occa­ which I sat with quiet smiles, most came with sharpened pencils and more clean white paper, 5. Bobby Niemtschk - Thomdale sional sniff or a shuffling foot, the classroom was lineless faces searching only for the stapler which they would arrive at the school before dawn on a silent As I looked across the rows of fidgeting marked the end of the task: to write an editorial Saturday morning ready to board the "yellow dog" TOP SPEAKERS-2A bodies, I compared the faces I saw with those more not only suitable for publication but also pleasing with other academic hopefuls for a two and one- 1.K'CeeSchwartz -Wall familiar to me: the left-handed red-haired girl at to the critical pens of the j udges—those genderless half hour ride to put their self-esteem on the line 2. Laurie Fohn - Wall the front of the second row looked like Jill, a persons who had neither faces nor bodies, only again. The red-head who looked like Jill; the lanky 3. Jason Weaver -Boys Ranch student from my own school; a tall lanky blond boy grading pens with which to record tactless com­ blond; all the thoughtful young adults who folded 4.KelleyGreen -BoysRanch at the back of the center row reminded me of my ments belittling the efforts of fledgling writers. themselves into the uncomfortable wooden desks 5. Kerri Kellner -Karnes City dentist He looked up at me and smiled, his clear, I knew how they regarded journalism judges. were once again reading, discriminating, and re­ fair skin blushing. I had been allowed to hear their verbal exchanges cording what each considered to be essential to TOP SPEAKERS-3A Pencils moving deftly across the sheets of following competition many times before. Their solid editorial writing. Their genuine determina­ 1.ThadNorvell -Crane paper infrontof them, heads rhythmically moving descriptive chatter was based not on their individual tion to elicit from those judges—they were surely 2. Ellen Magjarevich - Sealy back and forth from information sheet to white approaches to writing the editorial, not even on the same ones at every meet — a positive com­ 3. Alexis Hatt -Jourdanton paper, they quiedy created their stories. Each one whether the "pro" or "con" was the "correct" side ment ("Great lead!" or "Nicely organized!") was 4. Marty Vela -San Diego read precisely the same facts, untangled them from to take, but only on the probable disposition of the the magnet that kept forcing their return. Hopes 5. Kristi Armstrong - Bridgeport the bits of unnecessaries thrown in to encourage judge with the bad handwriting or the sarcastic red for medals, ribbons, or trophies could not have higher order thinking, and recorded their essays in pen. I knew their judgments were based purely on provided a stronger pull to these young writers. TOP SPEAKERS-4A decidedly different manners. emotion because I, too, had served as judge and Only the possibility of a legibly written "Well 1. Jon Schnautz -Hays One by one, each emerged from his con­ knew their descriptions to be unfounded. And done!" in red ink a the end of a penciled editorial 2. Sean Tiffee - Hays centration with a deep breath, a glance around the although they knew I had judged, I was merely could have done that. 3. Douglas Roubidoux - Gregory Portland 4.KevinCarbrey -Allen ILPC individual achievement awards Wimberly Secondary School 5. Josh Steele - Pampa • Advertisement: AmandaMamykon, Brooke Continued bom page 6 • Page One Layout: Ryan Montgomery, Alief Baker, Haskell HS TOP SPEAKERS-5A Hastings HS The yearbook individual entries were judged 1. Chris Cofropia - South Garland • In-DepthNews/Feature: Staff, AustinLanier • General News Photo: William Pethel, Jr., by Gary Lundgren of the University of Arkansas. 2. Rachel Szarzynski - Eastwood • Computer Art: Chris Heatherly, Mark San Antonio Marshall The newspaper entries were judged by staff mem­ 3. Sean McCaffity - South Garland Munoz, Angleton • Feature Photo: Tonya Heming, Mexia HS bers of the Austin American-Statesman, led by 4. Isaac Castillo -Eastwood • Student Art: A. J. Henderson, Katy Taylor • Sports Action Photo: Joel Simon, Austin managing editor Drew Marcks. Their assistance is 5. Sherry Barnett - Baytown Sterling HS WestlakeHS greatly appreciated. • Editorial Cartoon: Jason Royall, Irving HS • Sports Feature Photo: Sam Mercer, And congratulations to the winners. I Page 9/SPEECH- April; 1992 Automatic penalty has coaches fuming

The implementation in 1991-92 of 1208(h), officiating chapter and the state officials organiza­ by the Athletic Committee must be passed by the Automatic Penalty for ejections and tion. The threat of being "scratched", and their Legislative Council in October, 1992 and subse­ unsportsmanlike conduct has caused a stir in the BUI own inner sense of evaluation pose additional quently approved by the State Board of Education. ranks of coaches and officials. During this year's scrutiny. Rarely does an official who ejects a coach Any substantive change would not go into effect 100th anniversary of basketball, the League office get invited back to that school to officiate. Often until August of 1993. received the 100th report on coaches ejections for Postscripts the local chapter or state office sanctions or disci­ One important factor that must prevail is the unsportsmanlike conduct. on athletics plines an official. But, these sanctions are seldom constant emphasis on good sportsmanship. It has The penalty of public reprimand and one- seen by school coaches or administrators. been suggested that the UIL initiate a series of year probation has applied to any coach ejected The majority of officials would prefer not to joint meetings between officials and coaches as from a UIL athletic contest or any football coach eject coaches. There are those individuals, as early as 1992-93, to stress human relations tech­ who is given threeormore 15-yard unsportsmanlike coaches, using local measures to evaluate, counsel, there are also coaches, who have short fuses. But niques and to share mutual concerns. These types penalties in the same game. Any further ejection, and penalize. This approach would not require these types are the exceptions. of meetings could be held in every region of the in any sport, or the accumulation of three more 15- coaches' names to be published statewide in the Adding to the unrest are all the professional state, and they would provide an educational yard unsportsmanlike penalties in football requires Leaguer, but would place enforcement with the and college sports which provide negative examples format which is a different approach from the an automatic appearance before the State Executive local school and/or district executive committee. of coaching behavior. Not to mention rude fans, penalty structure as now listed. Committee. There has been at least one repeat Part of this recommendation could involve a local spoiled athletes and announcers who constantly Historically, a penalty does not always act as offender. committee meeting with officials in a "plea bar­ reinforce the need for a coach to "work" the official a deterrent, or prevent undesirable actions. Much The provision was passed by the schools to gaining" session. Another suggestion by coaches so as to get favorable calls. more effective is a positive approach, which could emphasize sportsmanship, highlight the role of and athletic directors is to have a cooling off period The UIL staff is in a unique position. Offi­ include discussing common concerns and try ing to coaches as positive role models, and offer an op­ of 24 hours, during which time an official could cials do make errors. Officials are not perfect But, understand each other's problems. portunity for sports activities to be viewed as evaluate his judgement from a cooler perspective the safety, integrity and authority of officials must Of course, there will always be coaches who educational laboratories - literally practicing the prior to making a final determination of ejection. be a primary consideration. If poor officiating display poor judgement and unsportsmanlike con­ values they purport to teach. This latter suggestion is laced with numerous deserves abuse from fans, players, and coaches, the duct, and officials who are less than professional. After almost nine months enforcement, the drawbacks. purpose of competition will become secondary to Our goal is to minimize these types of individuals reviews are mixed. Obviously, there is debate with School administrators have largely supported anger, retaliation, and violence. Historically, the and achieve a broader understanding on the part of regard to effectiveness. Some coaches and athletic the new procedure with some minor reservations. League has protected the decisions of offic ials. A coaches and officials. The vast majority of people directors are concerned that officials have too Sometimes the school principal finds a problem protest based on an official's decision will be not would then be cooperating and dealing with conflict much power, have used the rule to punish coaches, with an officials style or demeanor, which is deemed considered. on a sound humanistic basis, and all contests or wield it as intimidation. These groups feel the to be causative to the coaches' adverse behavior. All interested parties will have the opportu­ would benefit. rule has gone too far and that there are better ways There is a mistaken belief that officials are not nity to suggest changes on this, or any other rule, Please send your suggestions to the Univer­ to accomplish sportsmanship. One suggestion is to punished and do not answer to anyone. Officials when the Athletic Committee meets on June 3-4, sity Interscholastic League. The League can only letschooladministratorsworkdirecdywithejected do answer to several different groups; to their local 1992 in Austin. However, rule changes suggested be as strong as those who participate in it

Non-school programs remind us that doing what's best The pendulum swings: for the kids isn't necessarily what's best for the coach

Well, it's that time of year again to look at the They've suggested there be a rule to prohibit all rector. impact of rule changes and the possibility of re­ non-school team sports activity until late Spring. The Texas Tennis Association recendy ac­ strictions on activities that coaches fought so hard Giiia It seems that we should be able to strike a peaceful knowledged his gifts to the game in our state. to remove. Yes, the pendulum is swinging toward coexistence with all our activities. Remember Donated money was set aside for a scholarship in change, certain trouble areas in the state would Maza>lini we're here for the kids. Let's do what's best for his name. Now in his late sixties, Ball still remains like another "reform". Approximately four years them, not necessarily what's best for you as a an active tennis player and will be in Austin again ago coaches, parents, and non-school people Sports coach. A solution to the concern between volley­ this May to give his time to the game and the supported the concept of allowing non-school notebook ball and basketball might be to have the head students. activity all year, except concurrent with that school volleyball coach be the assistant basketball coach Ball is just one example of the many volun­ sport season. Now, because of the opportunities and vice versa. This might solve the people teers that help the University Interscholastic available in non-school programs, it seems that problem within a school, and then both coaches League, not just in Spring Meet, but in all the some students are choosing to forego other school high school offers.. Also, there is the burnout would encourage all students to do all activities. sports. Volunteers make the tournaments work, activities and participate (specialize) in only one factor. If a student puts all their energy in one especially the individual sports tournaments like sport and pursue that activity year round. activity, there comes a time when he says "enough Invaluable volunteers swimming, cross county, team tennis and spring If a student chooses to specialize, then that's is enough, I'm done". If the student were a mul­ meet that don't seem as glamorous as football or the student's perogative. If parents influence their tiple activity student, there would be new chal­ With the State Athletic Spring Meet right basketball. We appreciate the help of everyone child to specialize, for whatever reason, that is the lenges, different training, different team mates, around the corner, it seems a good time to stop and who has volunteered their serv ices to the U1L over parent's perogative. But, if the high school coach and a different coach. Sometimes these things are thank the many volunteers who travel to Austin the years. tells a student they have to stay with one sport - refreshing. every May to ensure that the State Track and Field attend the athletic period all year long, and play on When kids are involved in school activities a Meet and Tennis Tournament run smoothly. UIL to offer coaches a non-school team for that sport during the off­ school coach can monitor their grades and their Between three and four hundred people from courses for AAT credit season - then I have problem. academic progress. Research indicates the more across Texas make the trip to volunteer their time We all know the benefits of involvement in involved students are, the better grades they get. and services, everyone from students, coaches and The Courses are Presented by:The extracurricular activities. We also know that a What we know about motivation and levels of parents to people who just enjoy high school National Federationlnterscholasric well-rounded student gets to experience so much expectation suggests that we need to create good athletics and want to make a contribution. All the Coaches Education Program. Two more than the student that focuses on a single programs, set high standards and get the kids volunteers are necessary and without them the Courses will be offered: activity. High school should be challenging, de­ involved. Wouldn't it be nice for coaching staffs State Spring Meet would never happen. Sports Science & Sports First Aid velopmental, enriching and fun. Let the students to work together and encourage the students to One person stands out in terms of have fun. Let them get involved in several activi­ participate in all activities. The students would be volunteerism, and dedication to the student ath­ The Courses will be offered: ties, and not just athletics. If a student chooses to involved with master teachers, with academic letes of Texas. Since the mid 1970's Ben Ball has In Denton in Late April specialize in the ninth grade, the student will focus eligibility standards, and be in educationally sound volunteered his time and expertise to the State & In Austin this Summer. on one activity for four years to the exclusion of activities. Tennis Tournament. When he began working other high school experiences. That might not The last couple of months the phone's have with UIL he was "in charge" of the tournament. For more Information call: seem bad, but if a student puts all his eggs in one been ringing off the wall because of concerns with He ran the tournament for the sheer pleasure of the ACEP at 1 -800-747-4457 basket and then opportunities don't materialize, non-school programs. Coaches and administra­ helping the students, and because of his love for or Bill Farney or Gina Mazzolini you have to look at all the student lost by choosing tors would like the athletic staff to intervene and the game of tennis. Back then he was announcer, at the UIL Office (512) 471 -5883 to ignore the other possibilities and chances that place restrictions on certain non-school activities. referee, mediator, and unofficial tournament di­ • Page 10/ATHLETICS: April, 1992 Official notices ALL-TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL TEAMS BOYS • SELECTED BY THE MEDIA The following personnel have been issued a • David Hastings, Churchill HS, basketball public reprimand and placed on probation for one • Loyd Halbrooks, Loop HS, basketball doss 1A year in accordance with Section 1208 (h) for being Tim Fox* 6-6 Jr. Center Petersburg • Steve LaMore, Tyler HS, basketball ejected fromacontestfor unsportsmanlike conduct: Corey Barnes* 6-2 Jr. Center Laneville • Terry Julian, Mineola JHS, basketball DarianTusie 5-8 Sr. Guard Dime Box • Odis Malone, Diamond Hill HS, basketball • Greg Tramel, Latexo junior high coach, bas­ Kelvin Vanzandt 6-4 Jr. Center Laneville • JoeCarrilo, Parkland HS, basketball Jerry Fillingim 6-1 Sr. Guard Petersburg ketball. • Scott Kennedy, Neches HS, basketball • Galen Kaemingk, Socorro HS, football. • Arturo Castillo, San Perlita JHS, basketball Class2A • Larry L Nowotny, Canyon HS, football Greg Austin* 6-5 So. Center Troup • Barry Webb, Shelbyville HS, Football • Bobby Bates, Newcastle HS, football Jason Hamm* 6-5 Jr. Center Krum • Rick Wallace, Banquets HS, Football • Terry Simpson, Lamesa HS, basketball Larry Norris 6-1 Sr. Forward Abemalhy • Jack Whitten, Piano East HS, Soccer • Richard Badillo, Donna HS, football Joey Martin 6-4 Sr. Guard Troup • Marcus Cloud, Huntsville HS, baseball Edward Jasper 6-4 Sr. Center Troup • Nelda Billescas, Deer Park HS, basketball • Mel Fields, Pasadena HS, soccer • Jose A. Perez, Hebbronville HS, basketball Class 3A • Matt Webb, Lancaster HS, baseball • Stuart Beckwith, Aledo HS, basketball Isaac Hudson 6-4 Sr. Center Stafford • Mark Williams, Silsbee HS, baseball • Michael DeCello, Progresso HS, basketball Lenoy Jones 6-4 Sr. Forward Groesbeck • Mike Burks, Hallsville HS, baseball • Donnie Lopez, San Diego HS, basketball Chris Cheatham 6-1 Sr. Forward Stafford • John Dudley, Lubbock Coronado HS, Brandon Bennett 6-5 Sr. Forward Groesbeck • Robert Gill, Arlington HS, basketball baseball JoeyClopton 5-8 Sr. Guard Stafford • Vernon Marsh, San Antonio Southwest HS, • Willy Maxwell, Arlington Lamar HS, basketball Class 4A baseball • Will Williamson, San Antonio Robert E. Lee Derrick Battie* 6-8 Sr. Center Dallas South Oak Cliff • Rocky Manuel, Bellaire HS, baseball HS, basketball Cordell Love 6-2 Sr. Guard Dallas South Oak Cliff • Bobby Knotts, Dickinson HS, basketball • Scott Isbell, Alice HS, basketball Chris Brown 5-10 Sr. Guard Austin McCallum • Richard Scofield, Sulphur Springs HS, Glen Senclair 6-4 Sr. Center Georgetown • Tom Guidry, Lancaster HS, basketball basketball Howley Bonner 6-4 Sr. Forward Dallas South Oak Cliff • Greg Gillis, Bremond HS, basketball • Larry Hartwick, Colorado HS, basketball • Kay Wessels, Fort Stockton MS, basketball Class 5A • Rick Walters, Houston Dobie HS, basketball • Tom Inman, Shepton HS, basketball Bobby Taylor* 6-4 Sr. Guard Longview • Laura Zouzalik, Austin Lanier HS, basketball • Stuart Burleson, Rocksprings HS, basketball Jimmy Smith 6-1 Jr. Guard Victoria • Jay Silley, Hallsville HS, basketball Eric Leftwich 6-7 Sr. Center Victoria • Jesse White, Beaumont West Brook HS, • Henry Ramirez, El Paso Riverside HS, soccer Byron Young 6-6 Sr. Center Longview basketball • Harold Scott, Fort Worth Southwest HS, Darrell Waters 6-4 Sr. Center Fort Worth Wyatt • Mark Minor, Goree HS, basketball basketball • Rene Gerbich, Southmore Intermediate * - Unanimous • Larry Mathys, Hays Consolidated HS, soccer Sc\-ioo\, basketball • Lee Sutton, Texas City HS, basketball • Rick Wallers, J. Frank Dobie HS, basketball GIRLS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS • Joyce Strickland, Commerce Middle School, • Nancy Whitelow, Alief Olle MS, basketball basketball ClassA • Tony Pinson, Daingerfield HS, basketball • Wayne La Mere, Flour Bluff HS, basketball Shalonda Enis* 6-0 Jr. Center Celeste • David Combs, River Road HS, basketball • Ralph Fleming, Abilene Cooper HS, Elesha Walker* 5-4 So. Guard Weatherford Brock • Jolanda Garcia, Riverside HS, basketball Shalmarie Sloffle 5-5 Sr. Guard Claude basketball • Norman Thompson, Crandall HS, basketball Tina Eudy 5-3 Sr. Guard Celeste • Pecos McDaniel, Dripping Springs HS, • Renea Whitaker, Waxahachie HS, basket­ Abigail Olson# 5-11 Jr. Forward Celeste basketball 5-9 Weatherford Brock ball Jennifer Gist* Sr. Center • Danny Bueno, New Braunfels Canyon HS, • Mike Mack, James Bowie HS, basketball soccer Class AA • Jeff Hays, Longview-Pine Tree HS, basketball Marion • Lesa Cockrell, Lufkin HS, basketball Nater Dunn* 5-8 Jr. Forward • Marty Renner, Hooks HS, basketball Angie Ogletree* 5-5 Jr. Guard Panhandle • Laura Springer, Coppell HS, basketball • Larry King, Weslaco HS, basketball Melissa Gerth 5-4 So. Guard Marion • Jim Hardin, Itasca HS, basketball • Jack Flannery, LaTexo HS, basketball Pauline Truesdale 6-0 Jr. Guard Dublin • Ron Mayo, Hamlin HS, basketball Gina McGili 5-7 Sr. Center Panhandle • Keith Meyer, Lakeview-The Colony MS, • John Fuqua, Cuero HS, basketball basketball • Mel Dixon, San Antonio Roosevelt HS, Class AAA • Michael Kluck, Kingsville HS, basketball MandyHale* 6-1 Sr. Center Winnsboro basketball • Mike Meredith, Dumas HS, basketball Kristin Gborowski 6-0 Jr. Center Yoakum • Roy Rutledge, Brownfield HS, basketball Rosaland Wilkerson 5-7 Sr. Guard McGregor Sandi Stevens 5-4 Jr. Guard Canyon Leslie Shippy 5-10 Sr. Center Canyon

Conference AAAA State basketball Shawna Ford* 5-6 Sr. Guard Georgetown Lanae Jones* 6-4 Sr. Center Kaufman Continued from page 1 Amanda Sandlin* 5-8 Sr. Forward Canyon Randall 54-52 semifinal win over Sugar Land Dulles won its semifinal game, 45-44, over McGregor Corey Norman 5-3 ST. Guard Canyon Randall while Duncanville posted a 51-40 victory over while Winnsboro got by Yoakum 66-60. Sandy Parker* 5-9 Jr. Forward Canyon Randall Plainview. The defeat to San Marcos denied Panhandle continued to deny Marion High Carry Curtis# 5-6 Sr. Guard Georgetown Duncanville its third state crown in the last five School a Class 2A state girl's basketball champi­ Sally Annis# 5-8 Jr. Guard Austin Westlake years. onship with a come frombehin d 52-49 win in the Three desperate shots by Georgetown failed finals. Panhandle posted a 57-43 first round vic­ Class AAAAA Center San Marcos to find their mark and Canyon Randall escaped tory over Lovelady while Marion hammered Dublin PatLuckey* 6-1 Jr. Bonnie Byas 5-5 So. Guard San Marcos with a 42-41 victory and the Class 4A champi­ 66-42 in the other Class 2A first round game. Shereen Abdur-Rahman 5-9 Jr. Center Sugar Land Dulles onship. Georgetown advanced to the finals with Celeste, behind the play of junior Shalonda Martha McClelland* 6-5 Sr. Center Duncanville a 59-44 win over Kaufman while Canyon Randall Enis, coasted to the Class 1A state title with a 70- Christy Lake 5-8 Sr. Guard Duncanville defeated Austin Westlake 66-50. 57 win over Weatherford Brock in the finals. In Class 3 A, Canyon gave that school district Celeste defeated North Zulch 73-34 in the first * - Unanimous # - Tied for fifth spot on team it's second state champion in one day with a round while Weatherford Brock edged Claude 58- convincing 49-29 win over Winnsboro. Canyon 53. I Page 11/SPQRJS: April, 1992 April, 1992 ISSN: 0897-4314

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C&CR OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS BRENHAM ISD WEST ORANGE-STARK HS AUSTIN ISD Official notices According to Section 25 (h) (7) a Brenham High School has been issued The State Executive Committee is­ The State Executive Committee placed district executive committee does not have a public reprimand and placed on proba­ sued a public reprimand to Coach Dan Austin Johnston High School on proba­ ONEACTPIAY DECATUR HS the authority to require a school to pur­ tion in footballthroug h October 1,1992, Hooks, West Orange Stark High School, tion for the remainder of the 1991-92 (bock page} delete the play and set Decatur High School one-act play di­ chase equipment which is not required by for violation of the Mitotic Code. for violation of the Athletic Code. He is on school year, commended the school for approval deadlines rector Jana Woodruff was issued a public rules stated in the Qxetituticn and Obn- probation in football through November the action they took, in response to a reprimand, suspended from directing all add the line "See Drama Page." LYFORDISD 11, 1992. The committee upheld the violation of the Athletic Code by a student UIL activities through May 14,1991, and Mr. Alberto Garcia, football coach, actions of the school district in suspending representative, and suspended the stu­ placed on probation in all UIL activities ONEACTPIAY Secrion441: Students are in viola­ Lyford High School, has been issued a him from two varsity football games. dent from participating in all UIL sports through May 14,1992. Changes to the One-Ad Play Plan in tion of the athletic amateur rule if they public reprimand and placed on proba­ and from attending any UIL activity forth e the current c&CR accept valuable consideration: tion through October 1,1992, for viola­ UNCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE remainder of the 1991 -92 school year Section 1033(b)(5)(B) Add: Violations FOREST BROOK HS 1. based on their participation in a tion of the Athletic Code. Lincoln Douglas Debate Topic (To be of this rule may result in the school and/or Coach Btlry Thompson of Forest Brook UIL sponsored sport; or used through May) High School has been issued a public SAN ANTONIO HIGHLANDS director being subject to the full range of 2. for providing instruction in a C&CR INTERPRETATION Resolved: That the right to die should reprimand, suspended from coaching The State Executive Committee sus­ penalties as found under Subchapter 4, League sponsored sport in a sports camp; The State Executive Committee on Oc­ be valued as highly as the right to live. baseball through May 14, 1991, and pended Mr. Gary Clark of San Antonio Section 700. or tober 2,1991, issued the following inter­ placed on probation in baseball through Highlands High School from coaching Section 1033(c)(1)(H) Substitute: 3. based on prior participation as a pretation of Section 1209 (i) the UIL Con­ CROSS-X DEBATE May 14, 1992. any UIL activity or being involved in UIL participant in a sport camp in a sport stitution and Contest Rules: ' Cross-Examination Team Debate STANDARDS. Directors shall eliminate activities in any way, including scouting, profane references to a deity and obscene which the UIL sponsors; or Students who violate athletic off-sea­ Topic ODESSA HS through February 26, 1994, for know­ language or scenes from the approved 4. that other students must pay for son or concurrent regulations and then (To be used throughout this year) Coach June Owen of Odessa High ingly player an ineligible player. San production. Directors shall revise or reject (including, but not limited to, the foes change schools do not avoid the penalty. Resolved: That the federal govern­ School has been suspended from coach­ charged for camps). The student's suspension remains in effect Antonio Highlands High School was is­ all material within approved plays which ment should significantly increase social ing girls' basketball through May 14, at the new school for the amount of time or sued a public reprimand and placed on in any way fails to meet these require­ services to homeless individuals in the 1991, and placed on probation through Section 1209: Students are in viola­ number of contests specified by the district probation through February 26, 1993, ments. The administration of the produc­ United States. May 14,1992, for violation of the Athletic tion of Section 1209 (b) (2) and Section executive committee or the State Executive and required to develop and submit a ing school is charged with the responsibil­ Code. 441 if they attend a camp free or at Committee. plan to the UIL to educate coaches and ity of assuring that the director complies AGUA DULCE HS reduced rates when other students are avoid this type of situation. with these requirements and that the play An Agua Dulce High School football LEEHS (NORTH EAST ISD) being charged to attend that camp. BROWNSVILLE PORTER does not offend the moral standards of the player was suspended for the remainder San Antonio Robert E. Lee High The State Executive Committee issued ORANGE GROVE ISD community. When a script and produc­ School one-act play was disqualified for of the 1991 -92 footballseaso n and placed SPELLING a public reprimand to Coach Michael The State Executive Committee issued tion are examined and approved by the district honors ana placed on probation on probation in all UIL activities through Attention Elementary and Jr. High Alex of Brownsville Porter High School, a public reprimand to Orange Grove administration of the producing school, through the 1991 -92 school year for vio­ the 1991-92 school year for Spellers: Students in Grades 3-4, 5-6, placed him on probation through March High School for violation of the Athletic the production is eligible for presentation lation of Section 1033 (G) (5). unsportsmanlike conduct. A public repri­ and 7-8 will be responsible for spelling 26,1992, and support the suspension of Code, placed the school on probation at any contest site. mand was issued to Agua Dulce High words contained in the P& fuelling list for Coach Alex by the Brownsville ISD, for through the 1991-92 school year, and FORT WORTH BREWER School, and the Superintendent was com­ Section 1033(c)(2) Changes: The 1991-92. It is important to have the most violation of the Amateur Rule. commended the administration for the The State Executive Committee is­ mended for the swift disciplinary action contest manager is required to declare current spelling list (1991). Significant prompt and efficient way the matter was sued a public reprimand to Fort Worth taken by the administration. ineligible any play which violates any one revisions of the old list have been made. On August 6, 1991, the State Ex­ handled. of the following rules or Section 1033(c) Brewer H igh School and put the school on Misspelled woxas: in High School ecutive Committee issued a public repri­ probation for the 1991-92 school year above, EXCEPT AS PRESCRIBED IN ITEM Spelling Power: mand to Brownsville Porter High School, ACADEMY HS for violation of off-season workout rules. TULOSO MIDWAY HS H ABOVE. The contest manager shall jennet, genet (donkey) put the school on probation through Au­ The State Executive Committee sup­ The school is required to develop a plan The State Executive Committee issued notify the judge of such ineligibility before griffin, griffon, gryphon gust 5, 1994, and required that: ported the actions of the District 26 AA to avoid similar violations. Brewer High a public reprimand to Mr. Bobby Craig, Incorrect - intrigante, intrigaunte (1) the school board formally ac­ Executive Committee by issuing a public the judge makes a decision. No play School coaches Ben Davis, James Roller, Coach, Tuloso-Midway High School, for Correct - intrigante), intrigaunt(e) cepts the plan developed by the Manage­ reprimand to Academy High School and which is declared ineligible by the contest and Terry Massy were issued public rep­ violation of the Athletic Code, and put him Incorrect - hors d'oeurve ment Team; and placing the school on probation through manager shall be included in final rank­ rimands and placed on probation through on probation through February 26,1993. (2) that the UIL programs at Porter January 14, 1993, for violating football ing, be considered for any honors, orbe me 1991-92 school year. Mr.Daviswas Correct - hors d'oeuvre High School remain under the supervi­ practice regulations. Coach Jerry Kin­ A condition of probation is that he is given o critique, and members of me suspended from attending the firsthom e Incorrect - Apferyx sion of the Management Team through dred of Academy High School was also responsible for personally writing to bas­ company of an ineligible play may not be football game of the 1991-92 season Correct - apteryx ketball coaches and administrators in hi* The alternate spelling for "gaberdine" the three year probationary period. issued a public reprimand and placed on and Mr. Roller and Mr. Massey were given individual awards. is "gabardine." probation through January 14, 1993 for area asking them to attend me first meet­ suspended from attending the second DONNA HS the violation. ing of the basketball officials association, SAVOY ISO home football game of the 1991 -92 sea- MUSIC MEMORY Coach Richard Badillo, Donna High and to attend the first three meetings Savoy High School has been placed The Bass Clef Book contains the only School, has been given a public repri­ himself. on probation in football though October OAKWOODHS official Music Memory List for the 1991 - mand and placed on probation through A public reprimand was issued to 31, 1992, for violation of the Athletic BROWNSVILLE HANNA 92 school year. November 11,1992, forunsportsmanlik e Oakwood High School and the school WESLACOISD Code. The State Executive Committee is­ conduct, in accordance with Section 1206 was placed on probation through Janu­ The State Executive Committee issued sued a public reprimand to Brownsville PICTURE MEMORY apublic reprimand to Coach Dave Anders DECATUR ISO Hanna High School and put the school on ary 14,1993, for violation of the Athletic Students in grades 4 and 5 will be u or Weslaco High School, and upheld the The District 9AAA Executive Commit­ probation through June 4, 1992, for Code. The penalty was assessed by the responsible for the new Art Smart! Picture W1LMER-HUTCHINS HS suspension given to him by the school tee issued a public reprimand to Decatur violation of the Athletic Code. The school State Executive Committee. Memory Contest Bulletin for 1991-92 and The State Executive Committee Is­ district which prohibited him from coach­ High School and extended the probation is required to develop a plan to avoid 1992-93. The official list in the new Pic­ sued a public reprimand to Wilmer- ing any of the remaining basketball games on the boys' basketball program through similar violations. Brownsville Hanna ARLINGTON HOUSTON HS ture Memory Contest Bulletin for199 1 -93 Hutohins High School and placed the of the 1991 -92 season. The Weslaco ISD the 1992-93 school year. High School Coach Juan Garcia was Houston High School in Arlington was is the final authority. Gerard David is school on probation in One-Act Play basketball coaching staff is reauired to issued a public reprimand, put on proba­ issued a public reprimand by the State identified as Flemish, and Vincent van through November 11, 1992, for viola­ attend the first three meetings of the offi­ MONAHANSISD tion through the 1991-92 school year, Executive Committee for violation of the Gogh is identified as Dutch. The national­ tion of Section 1033 (b) (6) (B), failure to cials association next foil, and to person­ The Slate Executive Committee sus­ and suspended from attending the first ity on these two small prints should be Athletic Code. Coach Ken Ozee was participate. ally write coaches and administrators in pended Coach Gary Abercrombie of four soccer games of the 1991 -92 sea­ revised to match the official list issued a public reprimand and placed on their area explaining that there have been Monahans High School from coaching son for violation of the Athletic Code. IOWA PARK HS probation througn January 14,1993 for problems between officials and coaches basketball through March 26,1992, and ORAL READING (grades 4 through 8) Iowa Park High School Coach Lucky violation of the Athletic Code. and inviting them to attend these meet­ placed him on probation through March AUSTIN MCCAUUM Section 1080: Oral Reading, page Gamble has been suspended from one ings. 26.1993, for playingtwobasketball games The Stole Executive Committee is­ 249 of the anstituticn ari Onteat: Riles varsity football game, issued a public CHIUJCOTHE HS during a school week, in violation of slate sued a public reprimand to Austin should be changed as follows: reprimand, and placed on probation in The State Executive Committee issued law. McCallum High School for violation of (d) (2) Timekeeper. Contestants who football through November 11,1992, for apublic reprimand to Coach Roy Martinez DECATUR ISD the Athletic Code, put the school on pro­ continue speaking, after the six minutes violation of the Sunday practice rule. The or Chillicothe High School and placed him The State Executive Committee issued CORPUS CHRISTIISD (MOODY HS) bation in baseball from September 16, have expired shall be disqualified by the penalty was assessed by the State Execu­ oh probation through January 14,1993, a public reprimand to Coach Larry Hicks The State Executive Committee upheld 1991, through June 4, 1992, and re- contest director BE PENALIZED ONE tive Committee. for violation of the Athletic Code. The of Decatur for violation of SBOE regula­ the decision of the District 30 AAAAA ' es the Austin ISD to develop a plan to RANK. Superintendent was commended for the tions. Executive Committee and issued a public rI with inappropriate behavior by fans. OAK RIDGE HS swift disciplinary action taken by the ad­ reprimand to Mr. Hector Salinas, Coach at CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP Football player #50 of Oak Ridge ministration. HIDALGO ISD Corpus Christi Moody High School, and SAN ANTONIO BRACKENRIDGE Radisson Hotels, Wilson Sporting High School in Conroe has been issued a The State Executive Committee issued placed him on probation through March The State Executive Committee is­ Goods and Mikasa Sports are the official public reprimand and suspended from the WACO ISD a public reprimand to Coach Henry Paige 26.1994, for moving for athletic purposes sued a public reprimand to San Antonio corporate sponsors of University Inter- football team for violation of the Athletic Waco University High School was of Hidalgo and placed him on probation and violating the Athletic Code. Brackenridge High School Coach Billy scholastic League activities. Code. The penalty was assessed by the placed on probation for the remainder of through February 26, 1993 for violation Cox and put him on probation through State Executive Committee. the 1991 -92 school year for violation of of the Athletic Code. SNYDER ISD the 1991-92 school year for using an CLARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL the Athletic Code, and the action tokenb y Mr. Jerry Worsham of Snyder High ineligible baseball player. The State Executive Committee is­ STAFFORD HS University High School in dealing with the School has been suspended frorr coach­ sued a public reprimand to Clarksville The State Executive Committee is­ matter of fan control was supported by the ing or directing any UIL activity through the FORTH WORTH DUNBAR High School and put the school on proba­ sued a public reprimand to Stafford High State Executive Committee which speci­ end of the first semester of the 1990-91 The State Executive Committee is­ tion through June 4, 1992, for violation School and placed the school on proba­ fied that the penalty would have been school year, and placed on probation sued a publk reprimand to Forth Worth of SBOE rules and for failure to abide by tion through November 11, 1992, for through the end of the 1991-92 school Dunbar High School Coach Robert applicable state law. violation or the Athletic Code. much more severe if the administration year tor violation of Sec. 901 (b) (6). Hughes, put him on probation through had not taken such stringent and positive action. August 5, 1992, and suspended him DALLAS ISD EL PASO AUSTIN HS BROWNSVILLE PORTER from attending the first four boys' basket­ The SEC has issued a public repri­ The State Executive Committee is­ The State Executive Committee is­ ball games of the 1991-92 season for mand to Mr. Michael Terrell, Choir Direc­ sued a public reprimand to Mr. Hampton sued a public reprimand to Brownsville violating the holiday restriction. A publk tor of Dallas Arts Magnet High School, for Hunt and Mr. Brent McCuiston, coaches at Porter High School Coach Ladis Alvarez, reprimand was issued to Forth Worth failure to participate in the Concert and El Paso Austin High School, for violation put him on probation through August 5, Dunbar High School, the school was put Sight Reading Contest. of the athletic code, and placed both Music official notices on page 6; 1992, and suspended him from attending on probation through August 5, 1992, coaches on probation througn November Unsportsmanslike conduct penalty notices, page 11 the first fourjunio r varsity soccer games or ana instructed to develop a plan to avoid 11,1992. the 1991-92 season for violation of the similar situations, forviolatio n of the holi­ Athletic Code. day restriction.