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Council lifts football rule High school girls' ban still in effect: Marshall espite a recent decision by the UIL rulemaking body granting local school districts the option of allowing girls Dto play junior high football, League officials said the change will not open high school boys' football teams to girls next season. "The high school rule barring practice and participation by girls on boys' football teams remains in effect," Dr. Bailey Marshall, UIL director, said. "In effect, the League has reverted to its 1984 status when its rules did not apply to junior high athletics. Since no rules exist, schools may adopt and enforce their own guidelines regarding girls on boys' junior high football teams." This year Austin Bedichek junior high student Tina Trejo, played under the protection of a court restraining order. "The 'junior high boys only' restriction will be removed from the UIL's Constitution and Contest Rules if the concept is ap­ proved by the State Board of Education," Marshall said, adding that he expected approval at either the November or January meet­ ing. "For practical reasons, the rule will go into effect next fall, if approved by the SBOE." Marshall said he did not believe the rule change would effect the League's stance toward girls on boys' teams and vice versa at WE REQUEST... First-year Legislative Council member the high school level. "I do not anticipate a challenge to our basic • Officials' Fee Schedule — Amended the Constitution and Bennie Wolff of Stockdale listens intently to presenta­ non-discrimination policy. The administrators who make up our Contest Rules to increase officials' game fees for a double-header tions of representatives of various education groups. rulemaking Council still believe strongly that girls should not play in all sports except football. Football game fees are increased for Council members heard more than 32 presentations on high school boys' football." games that exceed the first step of gate receipts. Junior high fees October 19 on topics ranging from Sunday participation are increased if the gate exceeds $75. This proposal will go into In other action, the Legislative Council, a 20-member group of for speech and debate to easing off-season volleyball effect during the 1987-88 school year. high school superintendents and principals representing the Ave training rules. In the background is Supt. Victor Rodri- • Post-Season Penalties — Placed on referendum ballot with UIL classifications and four regions per classification, defeated a quez of San Antonio ISD. proposal that would have had a tremendous impact on high school a favorable recommendation a proposal giving district executive athletics. The Council, which met October 19-20 at the Capitol the 1986-87 school year. committees a range of penalties to apply if students violate outside Marriott in Austin, rejected a plan to restrict all high school athlet­ • Boys' Baseball — Beginning next year, baseball teams may participation restrictions in soccer or volleyball. The penalties ic activities to one competition per calendar week (Monday begin out-of-school practice on the Monday prior to February 1. would replace the current mandatory one-year loss of eligibility through Saturday). If passed, it would have had a "tremendous • Boys' Football — Approved placing a proposal on the re­ penalty. impact on schools, especially in sports such as volleyball, base­ ferendum ballot which would amend the Boys' Football Plan to • Post-Secondary Courses — Placed on referendum ballot ball, basketball and soccer," Dr. Bill Famey, UIL athletic direc­ make the penalty for post-season football participation loss of with a favorable recommendation a proposal allowing students to tor, said. "There are a number of schools concerned with exten­ eligibility to participate in varsity football, rather than loss of enroll in select post-secondary academic courses without loss of sive travel during the school week. This is a very real concern that eligibility in all varsity athletics. To be placed on referendum UIL eligibility in the corresponding UIL academic contest(s). will be addressed by future councils." ballot. • Athletic Amateur Rule Exception — Placed on the referen­ The proposal was passed by the Legislative Council's Policy • Boys' Football — Amended Junior High Football Plan so dum ballot with a favorable recommendation a proposal to allow Committee Sunday but was defeated 12-5 by the entire council, that equipment may be issued on any one day during the week UIL participants to teach beginning swimming lessons for reason­ Monday. preceeding the first day of school, although the first day of prac­ able pay without loss of eligibility. Under current athletic amateur Other major action taken by the Council included: tice is the first day of school. The first day for junior high (seventh rules, athletes may not accept pay for teaching swimming lessons. • Boys' Baseball — Approved placing a proposal on the ballot and eighth grade) games shall be no earlier than the first Monday • Study Items — Appointed special committees to study non- which would amend the Boys' Baseball Plan so that students after the first playing date for high school, and no earlier than the school volleyball restrictions, maximizing use of the school-day could not practice nor play on non-school baseball teams from the 10th day of school. athletic period, and regulations pertaining to summer workouts opening day of school in the fall until the starting date for the high • Basketball — Amended the bench decorum rule so that the and use of school facilities and equipment. school baseball season. The proposal will be placed on the UIL's coach may stand in front of his or her seat briefly to communicate • State Marching Band — Placed on referendumballo t with referendum ballot, which will be mailed to schools in early Febru­ with players but must then immediately return to the seat. The no recommendation a proposal to continue the UIL-sponsored ary. Results will be announced the first week in March. proposal will go into effect pending approval by the State Board state marching band contest, held each November at The Univer­ • Boys' Baseball — Passed a provision to permit the umpire to of Education. sity of Texas at Austin. The item will be voted on by schools restrict a coach to the dugout for minor violations of sportsman­ • Athletic Training Camps — Placed on referendum ballot participating in the 1986 marching band contest. ship. The coach, thus restricted, could not come onto the field with favorable recommendation that students who change schools The referendum ballot will be mailed to schools by February 1. except to attend to an injured player, and could not coach from the to attend a resident athletic training camp would be ineligible for Ballots must be marked, signed and returned by February 15. coaches' boxes. Further abusive or flagrant behavior would re­ varsity competition for one year from the date of enrolling in the Results will be announced on Saturday, March 7 during the UIL quire banishment from the game. The change will take effect in camp. Girls' State Basketball Tournament.

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UIL contests directed at gifted and talented

t its October meeting, the State Board of Education dis­ ory, number sense, picture memory, ready writing, spelling, sto­ cussed funding for gifted and talented programs. The rytelling, calculator applications and listening—are provided for Board expressed considerable interest in and concern for elementary students. Plans for adding a foreign language and arts A competition are being considered as well. the gifted and talented students, and authorized funds for the program. Director's As an added incentive, the League has established a scholarship While listening to their discussions, I could not help but think foundation that makes funds available to students who compete at of the UIL program. Without doubt, it is a gifted and talented viewpoint the UIL's academic state meet. Last year, the Texas Interscholas- program. Students who participate in UIL activities are normally Bailey Marshall tic League Foundation awarded more than 280 scholarships val­ the school's most gifted and talented. By voluntarily enrolling in ued at more than $365,000. Students who receive these grants the UIL's academic, athletic or fine arts contests, these students must have competed at least one time at the state meet level, choose to go above and beyond the regular classroom duties. They ble programs. These contests are extensions of the language arts, although factors such as grades, class rank, test scores and need strive for greater challenges. They demand more rigorous instruc­ fine arts, math, science, and business departments. In may ways, are considered in the selection process. Also, all scholarship re­ tion. these contests bring life to the essential elements, providing a cipients must attend an accredited Texas college or university. Encouraged by their peers, parents and teachers, they leam that "real world" viability and vitality to general education goals. If your school does not offer these activities, please investigate success is the result of extraordinary effort, that reward comes Both student and teacher are motivated to exceed the norm. Their the advantage of making them available to the gifted and talented from going above and beyond what is required in their classroom goals become to become as proficient as possible, to achieve as students. They are perhaps the most educationally and financially instruction. The thinking skills required are generally similar to much as their individual and collective talents will allow. sound programs in Texas public schools today. those necessary to succeed in the competitive adult world. Presently, the League offers 22 contests for high school and Official Notices correction As we are fond of saying, approximately half of each year's junior high students: Lincoln-Douglas debate, Cross-Examination In the October, 1986 issue of The Leaguer, we incorrectly graduating class will have participated in at least one UIL contest. debate, prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, informative listed Highland Park of Dallas as disqualified for football honors Virtually all schools provide athletic and music programs for gift­ speaking, persuasive speaking, editorial writing, news writing, due to violation of Section 1208 (c) of the Constitution and Con­ ed and talented students. But not all schools take advantage of the headline writing, feature writing, one-act play, calculator applica­ test Rules. UIL academic competition for their elementary, junior high and tions, number sense, ready writing, science, shorthand, spelling, Dallas Highland Park is not under UIL sanction. The penalty high school students. These academic programs are among the typewriting, accounting, modern oratory, impromptu speaking was assessed to Highland Park School of Amarillo. We regret the League's most scholastically worthwhile and economically feasi- and literary criticism. Nine programs—oral reading, music mem­ error.

Official notices

Cypress Fairbanks ISD Humble Kingwood HS Music Highland Park HS (Amarillo) Cypress Fairbanks ISO has been Golf Coach Mickey D. Daugherty The Prescribed Music List, page Amarillo Highland Park High Legislative Council assessed a public reprimand and 112-113: A full orchestra selection School has been disqualified for dis­ has been assessed a public repri­ Larry Butler, Spearman ISD, Richard Coha- one year's probation in football for mand and one year's probation by from any source may be substituted trict honors in football for the 1986- gan, Gunter ISD, Paul Curtis, Uvalde ISD, Bill violation of Section 1250(d)(6) by the State Executive Committee for for the second full orchestra work; or 87 school year for failure to honor The Leaguer the District 6-5A Executive Commit­ violation of Sections 1260 and a string orchestra selection from any football contracts according to Sec­ Farmer, Barber's Hills ISD, Bill Graves, San Angelo ISD, Clarence Ham, Killeen ISD, Bob tee for the 1986-87 school year. I202(j) for the 1986-87 school year. source may be substituted for the tion 1208 (c) of the C&CR The Leaguer is the official publication of string orchestra number. Hawes, Snyder ISD, Scott Johnson, McKinney the University Interscholastic League, Box Dallas ISO Irving Mac Arthur HS Exchange Waivers ISD, G.W. Maxfield, Gorman ISD, Sam May, 8028, University Station, Austin, Texas 78713- Coach Leonard Grant has been Dumas HS Only students participating in pro­ Sinton ISD, Dan Owen, Holliday ISD, Glenn MacArthur High School has been 8028. The UIL office is located at 2622 Wichi­ assessed a public reprimand and disqualified from district honors in Coach Barry Coffman of Dumas grams approved by the Council on Pearson, Bridge City ISD, Victor Rodriguez, ta, on the campus of The University of Texas one year's probation in track and boys' golf for the 1985-86 school High School was given a public Standards for International Educa­ San Antonio ISD, Jim Ryan, Nueces Canyon at Austin. Phone (512) 471-5883. The Leaguer field by the State Executive Commit­ year by the State Executive Com­ reprimand, suspended through No­ tional Travel (CSIET) may apply for ISD, Wayne Schaper. Memorial HS, Spring tee for violation of Sections mittee for violation of Section 1260. vember 11,1985 and placed on pro­ a waiver of the parent residence is distributed to Texas public school adminis­ Branch ISD, Waiter Sears, Mt. Vernon ISD, 1200(a)(8) and 1201(a)(3) for the bation in football through November rule. These programs include: trators, contest directors, coaches and spon­ Robert Smotherman, Whiteface ISD, Jerry 1986-87 school year. Irving MacArthur HS 5, 1986 for violation of the Athletic Academic Exchange Abroad, Ac­ sors. Whitaker, Cushing ISD, Don Williams, Dalhart MacArthur High School has been Code. The penalty was assessed by ademic Travel Abroad, Adventures The Leaguer is printed eight times yearly by Dallas ISD the State Executive Committee. in Real Communication, Alexander ISD, Bennie Wolff, Stockdale ISD disqualified from district honors in Texas Student Publications. One year's sub­ Muss High School in Israel, Ameri­ Track and field coach Edmond boys' golf for the 1985-86 school scription is $8. Second class postage paid in Peters has been assessed a public year by the State Executive Com­ Klein Forest HS can Council for International Stud­ Austin, Texas. Administrative Staff reprimand and one year's probation mittee for violation of Section 1260. David Stem of Klein Forest HS ies. American Heritage Association, Bailey Marshall, director; William D. Famey, by the State Executive Committee has been assessed a three-year American International Youth Stu­ for the violations of Sections OruvarlSD suspension from coaching boys' dent Exchange Program, Citizen State Executive Committee athletic director and assistant director; Susan Exchange Council, Iberoamerican Zinn, assistant athletic director; Janet Wiman, 1200(a)(8) and 1201(a)(3) for the Gruver High School has been soccer. The State Executive Com­ Lynn P. Anderson, Jim Barnes, Mike Day, Cultural Exchange Program, Inter­ academic director; Richard Floyd, music activi­ 1986-87 school year. disqualified from district honors in mittee met in September to rehear Bailey Marshall, James B. Havard, Robert L. Stem's case, which involved viola­ national Student Exchange, Interna­ ties director; Bobby Hawthorne, director of boys' golf for the 1985-86 school tional Travel Study, Intropa Interna­ Marion, Lynn W. McCraw. Ricardo Romo, Bet­ Wylie ISD (Abilene) tion of Section 1201 (a)(3). journalism activities; Bonnie Northcutt, assist­ year by the State Executive Com­ tional, USA, PEACE USA, Student ty A. Thompson, William C. Powers, Jr., Byron Wylie ISD has been disqualified mittee for violation of Section 1260 ant to the director; B. J. Stamps, assistant to Bangs HS Travel Schools, Up With People. F. Fullerton, Donna Lopiano, Guy Wellborn from district golf honors for the and 12020). the director; Lynn Murray, director of drama; 1985-86 school year by the State Bangs High School has been pub­ and Thomas M. Hatfield, Chairman. Fort Worth Paschal HS Elizabeth Bell, director of speech activities; Executive Committee for violation of Phillips ISD licly reprimanded in football and giv­ Bob Young, waiver officer; Gina Mazzolini, ath­ Section 1202(j). en a one-year probationary period Walter Dansby of Paschal HS Phillips High School has been letic activities director; Diana Cardona, spring for violation of Section 560 (e)(3) (Fort Worth) has been assessed a disqualified from district honors in Wylie ISD (Abilene) and an additional year's probation­ public reprimand and probation in Editor Dr. Bailey Marshall meet materials coordinator; Rhea Williams, boys' golf for the 1985-86 school basketball through the 1986-87 The Wylie High School Golf Team ary period for violation of Section Managing Editor Bobby Hawthorne TILF consultant. year by the State Executive Com­ school year for violation of Section has been disqualified from district 1202 (k)(5). mittee for violation of Section 1206 (c) of the C&CR. The penalty golf honors for the 1985-86 school 1202(j). was assessed by the State Execu­ year by the State Executive Com­ ConrealSD tive Committee. WeimsrISD Gilmer ISD North Dallas HS mittee for the violation of Section Phillip. ISD The District 11-AAAA Executive 1202(J) and 1260(0(8) (practice at Committee issued a public repri­ The Weimar High School Golf Coach Ron DePree has been as­ North Dallas HS has been as­ Golf Coach Troy Lemley has been Fort Worth Paschal HS regional site). mand to Conroe Oakridge High Team has been disqualified from sessed a public reprimand and pro­ sessed a public reprimand with a assessed a public reprimand and James Matthews of Paschal HS district golf honors for the 1985-86 bation for the 1986-87 school year in probationary period through the re­ one year's probation for violation of School and placed the school on Weimar ISD probation in football for 1985-86, (Fort Worth) has been assessed a school year by the State Executive football by the State Executive Com­ mainder of the 1985-86 school year Section 1202(J) by the State Execu­ public reprimand and probation in Committee lor violation of Section mittee for violation of Section and the 1986-87 school year in Golf Coach Jack Krotl has been 198647 and 1987-88 for violation of tive Committee for the 1986-87 football through the 1986-87 school 1202(j) 1202(1). boys' football for violation of Section assessed a public reprimand and the Athletic Code. school year year for violation of Section 1206 (c) 1201 (a)(1) and (4) of the C&R. probation for the 1986-87 school of the C&CR. The penalty was as­ Humble Kingwood HS OllmerlSD year by the State Executive Com­ Spelling Power sessed by the State Executive Com­ Shorthand mittee for violation of Section Kingwood High School has been Coach Joe Black has been as­ Please note the following correc­ mittee. 1202(J). disqualified from district honors in sessed a public reprimand and pro­ Page 150, Section 1012: Short­ tions in Spelling Power: boys' golf for the 1985-86 school bation for the 1986-87 school year hand, (p) REFERENCE MATERI­ Blanco ISD year by the State Executive Com­ by the State Executive Committee Page Column Correct Spelling ALS. Standard dictionaries or word mittee for violation of Sections 1260 for violation of Section 1202(1) in 15 44 polygyny Blanco ISD was assessed a pub­ division manuals may be brought in and 1202(1) football. 20 59 unbosom lic reprimand and probation in foot­ to the contest room by the contest­ 20 60 unevenness ball through the 1988-89 school ants. No shorthand dictionaries are year for violation of Section 1250 (d) permitted in the room. (5) of the C&CR. The penalty was assessed by the State Executive Committee. Music

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SURPRISf. Joy. Relief AN m a tun second. Officers el the Dimmit band react to their being named top 5A band during the m state marching band contest, November 10. Members are High Hat Captain Kristin Bringewaid, drum major Brian Gaston and art* team tfluiBniMi MbUe DMM. OQW winners Included Nueces Canyon (A), man (2/1), Denver City (3/1) and Dickinson («). The Leaguer wH carry lull results in the December

Photo by JOHN MOORE

Pilot acoustical guitar in effect for 1987 contest Wind ensemble growth projected

By RICHARD FLOYD his past year saw a significant increase in the number of State Music Director schools choosing to participate in the TSSEC Wind En­ In 1984, the Legislative Council approved a pilot program to T semble Contest. Current projections indicate that the num­ include acoustical guitar as a UIL solo and ensemble event. This ber of ensembles performing at this year's event will be the largest Music program was in effect for the 1985-86 year. While participation in the history of the contest. The advantages and benefits of par­ was minimal the option to compete in this event is still available ticipation are many. matters for the 1987 District Solo and Ensemble Contest. Students may e The contest is a prestigious event limited only to those re­ Richard Floyd elect to perform in the solo competition or in the ensemble events ceiving a Division I at their district contest. as a member of a trio or quartet. Adjudication will also be avail­ e The adjudication panel annually includes some of the out­ able at the State Solo and Ensemble Contest for any students who standing wind ensemble conductors in the nation. This year will qualify. be no exception. Judges will include: ensemble. Musicianship, including such factors as style and inter­ Two important factors should be stressed in conjunction with John Whitweli — Director of Bands at Abilene Christian Uni­ pretation, will receive a high priority in all evaluations. this contest. First, a graded repertoire list does exist for these versity. In recent years it has been the practice to include one in­ e All concerts take place in the dramatic setting of the Bates events but it does not appear in the current Prescribed Music List state judge on the adjudication panel. Professor Whitweli is an Recital Hall on the University of Texas campus and spacious since the 1983-1987 volume was published prior to the approval ideal choice for this position. He has had a distinguished career at warm-up rooms are provided within the same facility. of this pilot program. Copies of the list are available upon request both the high school and university level. Professor Whitweli is e A complimentary professional quality tape recording of each from the state office and copies are also on file with each District highly regarded both as a conductor and music educator. performance is provided at no cost. Executive Secretary. Thomas Lee — Director of Bands at UCLA. Dr. Lee is in e The entry fee is only $150 per ensemble. Secondly, it is important to note that a student does not have to constant demand as a conductor, clinician and lecturer. He is e Those groups desiring to stay overnight will find a variety of be enrolled in a band, choir or orchestra in order to take advantage recognized as one of the outstanding authorities in this field. In competitively priced accommodations throughout the Austin area. of this new program. The student may simply be included on the addition, Dr. Lee was instrumental in the establishment of the e Educational opportunities, including the LBJ Museum, the Form I as a member of the competing organization for that specif­ State Wind Ensemble Contest and served as an adjudicator at the Texas Museum and the State Capitol, are within walking distance ic contest. This procedure is similar to that which applies to pia­ first contest in the spring of 1976. or a short drive away. nists who represent their school in the solo contest even though Gary Hill — Director of Bands at the University of Missouri e Recreational options include water sports at Barton Springs, they are not taking a school music class. Conservatory of Music in Kansas City. Mr. Hill is no stranger to outdoor activities in Zilker Park, ice skating at Northcross Mall All eligibility and performance requirements are identical to Texas since he served as Director of Bands at East Texas State and shopping throughout the city. The San Marcos Aquarena those established for other solo and ensemble events. It is suggest­ University prior to his present appointment at UMKC. His ensem­ Springs featuring glass-bottom boats and an underwater theatre is ed that any questions pertaining to this pilot program be addressed bles have given outstanding performances at the Texas Music only 35 miles to the south. to the state UIL Music Office. Educators Association Convention, the College Band Directors The deadline for entry is April 15. Entries submitted after that You are encouraged to make your student body aware of this National Association National Conference and numerous other date will be scheduled only if performance times are available. opportunity and assist students who wish to take part in this con­ regional and national professional meetings. Questions should be directed to the State Director of Music at the test. e Taped critiques are provided by the judging panel for each UIL Office in Austin. Call 512/471-5883 for details. One-Act Plav

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In the West Lubbock gearing up for TETA's Theatrefest '87

rogramming for Theatrefest '87 is set for Lubbock, January 28-31. The 37th Annual Convention of the Texas Educa­ P tional Theatre Association in conjunction with USITT/Tex- as will offer more than 100 programs and performances in three days of convention activities. The newly refurbished Lubbock Plaza Hotel and Texas Tech University will house most activities. Special guests already announce are G.W. Bailey of "Mash" and "Police Academy," actor Cliff Osmond, editor/playwright Raymon Delgado and agent Ginger Perkins. Performances includ­ ed are Macbett (Texas Tech), Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlan- der (Actor's Trading Post), Lone Star and Laundry & Bourbon (Actors & Company), Devil Dickie 3I's (Charles Taylor), Short Stories (Theatre on Wheels) and the U1L Critic Judge Workshop presentations by Snyder High School (Jerry Worsham) and Mu- leshoe High School (Kerry Moore). The UIL critic judging workshop is set for Friday evening at the Texas Tech Theatre with George Sorensen serving as critic. This workshop is the only one scheduled for new judges this year and is a must for those needing.a renewal workshop prior to the March zone and district contest play dates. Those currently eligible and needing renewals are listed in this issue. It should be noted that page 30 of the Handbook for One-Act Play, Tenth Edition has been modified by action of the UIL Legis­ lative Council. Prerequisite (4) has been changed so that judges may be an administrator and/or teacher in a Texas public school not involved in the production, direction or critique of the One- Act Play Contest entry from their school. Such judges: (a) may judge in all conferences other than their own and may judge in their own conference outside their region; (b) must be a certified theatre arts teacher, even though they may not be teaching theatre, and must show evidence of a continued interest and activity in educational, community or professional theatre; (c) may not judge in a contest that includes a company which they critiqued earlier in the same school year; (d) may not accept a judging invitation from a zone, district, area or region in which they have been employed unless three years have elapsed since the time of last employment; and (e) may not accept a return engagement to adju­ dicate a zone, district, area or region in the same conference unless three years have elapsed. This change allows administrators and teachers, not involved in the preparation or critique of a One-Act Play Contest entry, to be added to the list of accredited critic judges with the restrictions noted, assuming they meet all other criteria as listed in this section as prerequisites. New theatre directors or those with limited experience will SECOND TO ONE. Carrollton Newman Smith took profit from Sorensen's critique and performances from two quality runner-up honors in the Conference 5A state one-act secondary school theatre programs. This critic judging workshop play contest with Marat Sade, directed by Mildred Peve­ will provide participants with an idea of what to expect and how to to. Heidi Boren (far left) was named Best Actress and prepare students for a positive experience motivated through edu­ Educational Tina Parker (center) was selected honorable mention cational theatre competition. all-star cast. Also shown is Emily Stouffer. Prospective judges must attend a judging workshop and a re­ theatre newal every five years to meet UIL requirements. They must have Lynn Murray UIL critic judges and college/university faculty that are potential a minimum of 36 college semester hours of drama/theatre train­ additions to the accredited list of critic judges. A list of judges ing, read the current OAP Handbook, abide by the "Judges added at the TETA convention will be published in February. Guide," and agree if asked, to serve as a single expert critic Anybody that does not receive program information and regis­ judge. Acting and directing workshops will help the UIL contest play tration materials by December should contact Pam or Jay Brown Secondary theatre teachers may receive more than ten hours director do a better job of preparation. Numerous sessions will at Lubbock-Cooper High School. They are our local hosts/orga­ advanced academic training credit for Theatrefest '87 programs focus on characterization, imagery, voice, exercising, actor nizers. scheduled after school Thursday, Friday and all day Saturday. Six movement, play analysis and technical aspects of production. Junior college students and high school seniors interested in hours (minimum) will be available for Saturday. Details of this Theatre arts teachers that want curriculum help and OAP directors theatre as a major should consider the scholarship auditions set for program may be obtained from Kim Wheetley, theatre specialist, needing understudy and support should plan to attend the Lubbock Saturday, January 31. Tom Lyttle, University of Houston-Down­ TEA, Wm. B. Travis Bldg., 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, convention. Tentative programs and registration forms will be town, is organizing this progam. Many teachers find full conven­ TX. 78701, 512/463-9570. mailed to administrators and directors of schools enrolled in the tion participation by their students an excellent educational experi­ Theatrefest '87 is focused heavily on secondary school theatre. One-Act Play Contest. We will also mail information to current ence. One-Act Play

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Accredited List of OAP Critic Judges

Donna Clevinger, North Texas State Timothy Haynes, 509 Dallas Ave., Big The 1986-87 Accredited List of J.E. Masters, Texas Tech University, ©Thomas F. Soare, Sam Houston Sute Critic Judges is published for the University, Denton 76203 II, 817/565- Spring 797201,915/263-2822 Lubbock 794091,806/742-3601 Elizabeth A. Hedges, Panola Junior College, University, HunUvUle 77341 III, 2211 Dan Mendoza, Lee CoUege, Baytown 77522 409/294-1338 benefit of zone, district, area and Gaylan Collier,Texas Christian University, Carthage 75633 III, 214/693-2064 111,713/425-6355 regional personnel making choices Thomas K. Heino, SFA State University, Richard Sodders, Southwest Texas State Fort Worth 76129 B, 817/921-7625 ORod Metzler, 4920 Camino de Monte NE, University, San Marcos 78666 IV, of critic judges for the One-Act Play Bill G. Cook, Baylor University, Waco Nacogdoches 75962 IB, 713/569-4003 Albuquerque, NM 871111, 505/292-7195 512/245-2147 Contest. 76798 B, 817/755-1861 James Henderson, 16306 Southampton, Jean H. Miculka, 4800 N. Stanton, #75, El George W. Sorensen, Texis Tech Clayton Cook, P.O. Box 57, Vega 79092 I, Spring 77379 IB, 713/376-3110 Paso 799021.915/544-5010 Only the judges on this list may University, Lubbock 79409 I, 806/742- 806/267-2240 Ken Hensarling, Jr., 3816 Lasker, Waco ©James R. Miller, Sam Houston Sute 3601 be used to adjudicate University Kay Cook, Vemon Regional Junior College, 76707 B, 817/752-5885 University, HunUvUle 77341 III, •Joan E. Sorfliten, P.O. Box 4, KeUer 76248 Interscholastic League one-act play Vernon 76384 B, 817/552-6291 Charles R. Hill, Austin Community College, 409/294-1328 II, 817/431-1555 Austin 78768IV, 512/495-7128 Mary Jane Mingus, Tarleton State contests [Refer to Section 1033 (d) Patricia Cook, Baylor University, Waco ©Michael Spicer, Midland Community 76798 B, 817/755-1861 ©Jennie Louise Hindman, 4207 University, University, Stephenville 76402 II, (3) (A) in the current Constitution Theatre, 2000 Wadley, Midland 79705 I, Joanna Cowell, P.O. Box 432, Alpine 79831 Wichita Falls 76308 II, 817/692-2552 817/968-9131 915/682-2544 and Contest Rules.] 1,915/837-2921 ©Jo Lynn Hoffman, 1803 Travis Heights Mary Anne Mitchell, Texas Christian Jackie L. Spradley, 4309 Chester, El Paso Blvd., Austin 78704IV, 512/442-8618 The League recommends the use of Ken Cox, Oklahoma State University, University, P.O. Box 32928, Fort Worth 799031,915/566-8057 Stillwater. Oklahoma 74078 n, 405/624- Tim Hollis, Tarleton State University, 76129 B, 817/921-7625 a single critic judge. [Refer to Charles Squier, San Antonio CoUege, San 6094 Stephenville 76402 B, 817/968-9888 Deborah Mogford, Baylor University, Waco Antonio 78284IV, 512/733-2717 Section 1033 (d) (3) (B) (i)] Josh Crane, Lamar University-Port Arthur, John Hooker, Southwestern University, 76703 B, 817/755-1861 Katheryn St. Clair, 3510 Arrowhead, P.O. Box 310, Port Arthur 77641 HI, Georgetown 78626IV, 512/863-1477 ©Marian Monti, Pan American University, Brownwood 76801II, 915/646-3655 • = Public School Teacher 409/983-4921 Doug Hoppock, Northeast Texas Community Edinbure 785391,512/381-3583 Neil St Clair, Howard Payne University, David Crawford, Tyler Junior College, College, ML Pleasant 75455 IB, 214/572- Brownwood 76801II, 915/646-3655 0 = Needs Recertification James K P. Mortensen, The University of Tyler 75711IU. 214/531-2211 1911 Texas at El Paso, El Paso 79968 I, Roger SuUings, CoUege of the Mainland, Ralph Culp, North Texas State University, Larry Horn, 737 Maple Glen, Garland 75043 915/747-5797 Texas City 77590 IB, 409/938-1211 Denton 76203 fl, 817/565-2211 m. 214/240-0663 or 240-5270 Bill Morton, San Jacinto College-North, Glenn R. Standly, 1005 Maia, Pleasanton Doug Cummins, Pan American University, Richard J. 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Brokaw, The University of Texas, Lynne V. Lange, University of Texas Levelland 793361, 806/894-9611 512/835-3328 Performing Arts Center, P.O. Box 7818, AUan S. Ross, San Antonio CoUege, San 915/332-1586 Austin 78712IV, 512/471-5341 Kathleen Gossman, Texas A&M University, Richard A. Weaver, Texas Tech University, Randall J. Buchanan, Texas A&I University, Austin 78713IV, 512/471-6253 Antonio 78284IV, 512/733-2715 CoUege Station 778431,409/845-2560 Gregory B. Lawson, Chamizal National Rose-Mary Rumbley, 5438 VanderbUt, Lubbock 794091,806/742-3601 Kingsville 78363IV. 512/595-2614 Michael Greenwald, Texas A&M University, E. Don Williams, Lubbock Christian Anthony J. Buckley, East Texas State Memorial Theatre, 800 San Mareial, El DaUas 75206 B, 214/823-6449 College Station 778431.409/845-0528 Paso 799121,915/541-7880 CoUege, Lubbock 794071,806/792-3221 University, Commerce 75428 II, OSteve S. Schoolar, 3615 KeU, Fort Worth L.K. Williamson, University of Texas at Janice Grupe, 321 Woodhaven, DeSoto Elizabeth Lewandowski, West Texas State 76109 B, 817/924-8088 214/886-5346 75115 B, 214/223-6613 DaUas, Richardson 75080 II. 214/690- Richard F. Butler, Sam Houston State University, Canyon 1,806/656-2293 OTerral Lewis, Amarillo CoUege, Amarillo 2986 University, Huntsville 77341 III, Tina Willis, East Texas State University, 409/294-1330 79178 1,806/371-5343 Jerry L. Long, Wharton County Junior Commerce 75428 n, 214/886-5346 CoUege, Wharton 77488 BI, 409/532- John Wilson, Corpus Christi State 4560 University, Corpus Christi 78412 IV, Hhhhhh h Trish McAdams, Hardin-Simmons ssssss 512/991-6810 s Nathan R. Wilson, East Texas State University, AbUene 79698 I, 915/677- •Dana Hamilton, 1410 St. Vincent, Gonzales 7281 ©Stacy Schfonk, Tarrant County Junior University, Commerce 75428 II, cccccc 786291V, 512/672-3465 Charles McDaniel, The University of Texas, CoUege-NE, Hurst 76054 II, 817/656- 214/886-5339 c Henry E. 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Seiy, Texis Tech University, 915/747-5821 University, San Angelo 769011,915/942- University, San Marcos 78666 IV, Weatherford 76086II. 817/594-5471 Lubbock 794091,806/742-3601 Doyle R. Wood, P.O. Box 855, Wolfforth 2344 512/245-2147 James MammareUa. San Antonio CoUege, Coy L. Shirp, Permian Playhouse, P.O. Box 793821,806/742-2141 James W. Carlsen, Corpus Christi State Sandra Harper, McMurry College, Abilene San Antonio 78284IV. 512/733-2715 6713, Odessa 797671,915/362-2329 ©Darrell Woolwine, Denton Community University, Corpus Christi 78412 IV, 796971, 915/691-6306 Cricket Maples, 1921 Dumont, #82, Victor L SUler. Tyler Junior College, Tyler Theatre, P.O. Box 1931, Denton 76202 B, 512/991-6810 Claudelte Harrell, 8 Willow Creek Circle, Arlington 76006 B, 817/640-9057 75711 BI, 214/531-2211 817/382-7014 Kathryn S. 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Speaking of changes Combining informative, persuasive contests Rules for proposed contest

would promote lifetime communication skills PROPOSED RULES FOR INFORMATIVE 3. The contest manager shall appoint a timekeeper who shall PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING use a timing device and indicate with timing cards the time as it Description of the Event. Informative Professional Speaking elapses. At the end of the first minute a "7" shall be held up and n idea whose time has come? We'll see about that. I have is a public speaking event in which the contestant delivers an so on for all the numbers. At the end of 8 minutes, the timekeeper spent years with the UIL speech program: as a 15 year-old original, informative speech from memory on a subject of his/her shall rise, showing the "STOP" card. The speaker may finish the Acontestant, as a 22 year-old judge, and now as a 33 year- choice. The contestant must incorporate a visual aid into the pres­ sentence and then must stop or be subject to elimination from the old director of the program. Each decade has seen many changes entation. round. in the rules and guidelines, but no changes in the events them­ Original Speech Visual Aid selves. Is it time to think about changing? If so, what direction A way 1. This contest shall include only speeches actually written by 1. The visual aid is a requirement for this speech event. should we go? I don't have answers to these questions, but I do the contestant. 2. An effective visual aid is clear, concise, attractive, and pur­ have a proposal. with words 2. Speeches used in VFW, American Legion, Optimist, FFA, posefully integrated in the informative purpose of the presenta­ Will you take the time to read this carefully, consider its advan­ FHS, etc. competition are not allowed to be used in UIL spon­ tion. Some appropriate visual aids include maps, charts, and Elizabeth Bell tages and disadvantages, and then complete and return the survey sored events. An infraction of this rule shall result in the contest­ graphs. A small, manageable object necessary to the content and to me? This is your program, and I need to hear your concerns for ant's disqualification by the contest manager. form of the speech is allowed. its future. 3. Speeches are to be typewritten and one copy shall be submit­ 3. While the contestant is encouraged to be creative and origi­ Proposal Please complete and return SURVEY, page 12 ted to the chairperson of the divisional contest at the time the nal in the choice of a visual aid, safety considerations make the In a nutshell, this two-fold proposal calls for a) combining entries are made for the divisional speech tournament. Each following guidelines necessary. The visual aid shall not: preparation time will now have an additional speech event avail­ informative and persuasive speaking into one extemporaneous speech shall include a title page on which shall be typed plainly: a. require electrical outlets or external power sources. able to them. speaking event, and b) creating, in the newly opened time-slot, a the title of the speech, the author, the name and location of the b. be animate; i.e. animals, audience members, or con­ This proposed event is unique for its informative focus. Most prepared, informative speech event which requires a visual aid. high school which the speaker represents, the date and place of federates may not be used as visual aids. prepared, original speeches in contest settings are persuasive in Why an Informative Event? delivery at the divisional contest. c. be dangerous; i.e. weapons, fire, explosives, etc. are for­ purpose. This proposed contest is not "original oratory"—the Speaking to inform is a ubiquitous communication context. bidden. formal, persuasive style of the politician's stump or the preacher's 4. During the delivery of the speech, no manuscript may be Whether teaching, parenting, or conducting business, the need to d. be illegal; i.e., tobacco, alcohol, drugs, etc. are forbidden. pulpit. Instead, the focus is a contemporary, professional speaking held or referred to by the contestant. Memorization shall be man­ convey information interestingly, clearly, and purposefully is a datory. 4. The contest manager may disqualify a contestant for an inap­ life skill worth practicing and mastering. Moreover, informative situation to inform an audience. At present, the UIL speech pro­ 5. Although the presentation may include materials from other propriate visual aid. speaking—in the ""real world"—rarely takes place without aids to gram offers three persuasive events: Team Debate, Lincoln-Doug­ sources, the majority of the material must be original with the Choice of Topics the communication process: the architect's blueprints, the physi­ las Debate, and Persuasive Speaking. If this proposal is accepted, contestant. All references must be documented with the original The contestant is encouraged to explore topics of interest to cian's x-rays, the salesman's samples, the teacher's blackboard, extemporaneous speaking will feature both informative and per­ author's name and source of the material. him/her. The following criteria should be considered when choos­ and the banker's graphs are all "visual aids" which serve to suasive stances, debate will remain a forum for persuasive advo­ Time Limit ing a topic: clarify and enhance the informative goal. While these communi­ cacy, and Professional Informative Speaking will feature the in­ 1. The time limit for the speech is eight minutes. a. Is the topic suitable for an informative focus? cation situations are often informal and open-ended, they are just formative goal. This will create a more balanced and equitable 2. The contestant shall use no more than two minutes before the b. Will the topic interest a general audience? as frequently formal, prepared presentations following hours of system for teaching rhetorical strategies. speech to prepare the presentation. If the contestant uses more c. Is research information available on this topic? research, analysis, writing, and rehearsal. This proposed event is also unique in its inclusion of a visual than the two minute prep time, this time shall be deducted from d. Can this topic be adequately treated in the eight-minute The student who can master the research, writing, speaking, aid. When Marshall McLuhan first pronounced the "medium is the eight-minute speech time. time limit? and presentational skills required of an informative communica­ the message," he was theorizing about the technologizing of con­ e. Is the topic conducive to the use of a visual aid? tion context will carry these abilities into adulthood. Creating a temporary communication. Aids to the communication process visual aid, incorporating it effectively into the presentation, and are here to stay. An event that challenges students to explore the adapting to unforeseen circumstances will encourage responsibili­ potential impact of communication aids can serve to enhance their ty and foresight on the part of the student. A UIL contest that roles as communicators in comtemporary society. parallels professional, informative speaking, contexts will provide Most importantly, this proposed event offers the student a great an opportunity to develop and master important life skills. deal of freedom. Unlike debate resolutions and extemporaneous How will this fit into the UIL speech program? speaking topics which are predetermined, and unlike oral interpre­ At present, the UIL speech activities include Debate (Lincoln- tation which prescribes categories and perfomance style, this "I have talked to several dents who enter have difficulty choos­ speaking, and the UIL will fill a gap in Douglas and Cross-Examination Team), Oral Interpretation (Poet­ event leaves the choice of topic, creation and implementation of coaches and they all feel the change in ing whether they want to enter the its speech program. How can we offer ry and Prose), and Extemporaneous Speaking (Informative and the visual aid, speech content, organizational strategy, and style the UIL speech program is not neces­ informative or persuasive category, a range of speech activities yet neglect Persuasive). Each activity stresses a fundamental speech area: of delivery to the student. sary." Glen Hopkins, O'Donnell High and this combination really makes the most basic form of public speaking argumentation and advocacy in debate, analysis of literature in Why Combine Informative and Persuasive Speaking? School, O'Donnell, Texas. more sense and provides the talented — the prepared speech?" Charlene oral interpretation, and synthesis of current events and public Extemporaneous speaking, the ability to research, analyze, or­ "...I believe that the ex­ with a wider range of study ... I can Strickland, Hardin-Simmons Universi­ speaking in extemporaneous speaking. All these activities require ganize, and present a thesis with a minimum of preparation time, temporaneous contests are the most in­ see no way to prevent coaches from ty, Abilene, Texas. research, analysis, writing, and communication skills, and they is an extremely important skill. The individual who is unable, tellectually challenging for students. writing the speeches! You are contend­ "Working with visual aids is an promote an informed citizenry in the liberal arts tradition. These however, to utilize this skill for a variety of purposes is hampered: How will these changes effect tournaments? manager will draw to determine if the preliminary round will be These contests force the student to ing with the same honor system used important skill in any communication are extremely important and worthwhile ends, but there remains a the saleswoman who doesn't inform as well as persuade her cus­ Adding this new event by combining persuasive and informa­ "informative" or "persuasive" speeches. The final round will read news, listen to news, form an when it is said that coaches cannot situation. Students will quickly learn large gap in the UIL speech program. tomer is often perceived as a "hard sell"; the coach who teaches tive speaking will not alter the tournament schedule, room re­ automatically be the remaining stance. The individual evaluation opinion, organize thoughts, communi­ write debate briefs ... those of us who what works and what doesn't, just as At present, no event allows for a prepared speech, written by the fundamentals but does not inspire his team rarely wins; and the quirements, or judging load. Some coaches, with strong extemp sheet will easily be edited to include a check-box for the informa­ cate orally, et cetera, if he is to be are keeping the child's learning experi­ teachers leam what supplements their the student, delivered from memory. This proposed event will minister who entertains but does not convince his congregation programs, may react violently to the realization that their extem­ tive or persuasive purpose. successful ... We use extemp for our ence foremost to winning contests will lectures and what detracts. Even if stu­ give students the opportunity to write and deliver their own has missed his calling. poraneous entries will drop from six to three contestants. Others The contest in Informative Professional Speaking will be con­ gifted and talented ... I like having abide." Gloria Windrum, Pflugerville dents enlist the help of others in the speeches. While interpretation events are prepared in advance, the Distinguishing among rhetorical purposes—to persuade, to in­ may welcome the change to attract new students to their program. ducted in the same manner as other individual speech events. two extemp contests. I would not like High School, Pflugerville, Texas. production of the visual aid, the con­ student performs the works of others utilizing a script. While the form, to entertain, and to inspire—is paramount to communica­ Although the extemp event will experience an initial drop, the Preliminary rounds of eight contestants will break to final rounds. to sacrefice three slots by combining "I believe the proposed changes cept must be original and grow out of extemporaneous speaking and debate events are opportunities for tion education. The ability to achieve an intended purpose by quality of the extemporaneous speeches should improve because One judge, or a panel of judges, will rank the contestants and them." Mavournee D. DuBose, Skid- offer the best of both worlds: students the needs of the speech." Betty Mor­ original work, the mandate for extemporaneity and clash does not utilizing a variety of rhetorical strategies is necessary for effective the best three students will be competing. Judges whose special complete individual evaluation sheets. Because "expert" judges more, Texas. will learn both persuasive and inform­ ris, St. Mary's University, San Anto­ promote carefully written, rehearsed, and eloquent prose. Not communication. The present UIL extemporaneous speaking interest is extemp will be assigned to this event, and the quality of are often difficult to secure for speech events, contest managers "I am excited about the possibili­ ative strategies in extemporaneous nio, Texas. only will this event help develop the extremely important skill of events force the student to choose between informative and per­ criticism and evaluation should improve. Moreover, the number should be encouraged to recruit judges from a variety of areas. ty of combining the contests. Most stu­ writing, but it will require memorization—once considered a fun­ suasive speaking, thereby limiting that student's study and prac­ of topics will be cut in half, allowing for better, more thoughtful Community and civic club members, business leaders, teachers damental educational tool. The advanced preparation necessary tice of speech skills and strategies. A UIL contest that combines prompts for the speeches. and administrators from all disciplines, and media professionals will encourage thorough research, careful analysis, and rehearsal informative and persuasive speaking will offer the student the To combine informative and persuasive speaking will require have all experienced informative, communicative settings. If one before a variety of audiences. Students who are unwilling to enter opportunity to distinguish among communicative purposes and only one change in the structure of the contest. Like the category goal of this activity is to promote lifetime skills, why not utilize the extemporaneous speaking or debate events because of limited practice the rhetorical strategies necessary to each. draw in poetry and prose, the extemporaneous speaking contest judges these students will encounter in that lifetime?

6-7 SPEECH - The Leaguer Journalism

8 JOURNALISM - The Leaguer Taking the gamble out of the headline contest

f you attended one of the eight fall student activities confer­ the unofficial results will be announced as the official results. ences, and the overwhelming chances of that are almost nil, In addition to adding no less than IS minutes to each district I then you heard me talk about the headline verification period. meet, what will the rule mean? Most importantly, that judging of In short, we're — that is, you're — going to have one at the the headline contest must be completed the day of the meet. In district meet this spring. The purpose of this 15-minute verifica­ many districts, entries are packaged and taken to judges, who tion period is to guarantee that the judges follow the directions. Scholastic complete ratings and report results several days afterward. This This is no small order. In past years, judges have displayed an will be permissible (though discouraged) in news, features and amazing ability to thumb their noses at the contest judging criteria journalism editorials but not in headlines. In order to conduct the verification and get away with it. period, the headline judging must be performed immediately after For example, if the judge cuts his teeth on a particular headline Bobby Hawthorne the contest. count — say, that a space counts a full space rather than a half- Access to the verification period will be restricted to contestants count — then that's what he brought to the contest, judging crite­ and their advisers. Friends and family will not be admitted. Also, ria bedamned. Or if the judge believed passionately that headlines have a rule that forbids students/advisers from having a pen or persons who fail to attend the verification period waive their right should be upstyle without exception, then he might penalize a pencil in hand during the verification priod. If you accidentally to protest. student for using a downstyle headline. pick up a pencil and the contest director catches you with it, Frankly, the great majority of judges do an exceptional job for As grateful as most of us are to have arbiters who know the accidentally holding it and looking as if you might accidentally rewards rarely beyond lukewarm coffee and stale donuts. Their difference between a headline and a wrinkled brow, we still feel write on the paper, then you're disqualified. There'll be no acci­ participation in these spring contests falls into the "labor of love" somewhat cheated when the judge abuses his authority. This is dent about that. category. But problems have persisted, and in many instances, one of the few times when I thank the Almighty for the League's The adviser and student will search for technical errors, such as these official blunders have destroyed whatever educational bene­ athletic problems, since coaches clog the telephone lines the better failure to adhere the prescribed count system or the headline writ-' fit the students might have derived from the experience. It isn't part of the day with justifiable questions like, "Who thought up ing contest criteria, such as disqualifying an entry for not complet­ fair to ask our students to put in the extra time and toil if we don't that dumb rule?" ing six heads. This happened several times last year, although the demand the same of ourselves, the people charged with adminis­ At any rate, we're going to have a verification period. It will rules state specifically that students need not finish all six to win tering these contests, and the judges. Quality judging should not work like this: The students will take the 30-minute contest and or place. The purpose of the verification is not to allow entrants to be gambling proposition. the judges will select first through fifth or sixth place, just like question subjective decisions. There will be no need to compare So, if you're reading this column, and those odds aren't all that they have done. Then, judges will announce unofficial results and headlines. good either, then please contact other journalism contest sponsors return the entries to the students and/or advisers. At that time, the Technical errors will be reported to the contest director, who in your district. Chances, are you're the only adviser in your students/advisers will have 15 minutes to examine their entries. then returns all entries to the judges for a second round of analy­ district who knows about this. Pass along the word. I'm willing to Not that we think any one would actually cheat, but we will sis. If errors are not found at the end of the 15-minute period, then bet the farm that you won't regret it.

Fall conference changes studied

The "save the academic school day" movement may force the Does Coverage University Interscholastic League to abandon its traditional slate of nine student activities conferences each fall. Because so many Imply Approval? activities have been forced onto weekends, students are forced to choose between sports, standardized college tests, music contests and academic tournaments. In the process, the UIL's three-hour Covering controversial topics is risky. introductory seminars have been virtually squeezed dry. Often, parents, teachers and administra­ "Attendance at the eight conferences this fall has dropped dra­ tors believe coverage implies approval, matically," Bobby Hawthorne, UIL journalism director, said. especially when the subjects involve "At one meeting, I had two people in the room at the time the meeting was to begin. Fortunately, 20 or so eventually filtered in. drugs, cheating, teen marriage/par­ "But attendance across the board has been down," he added. enting or alcohol. "Many advisers say students are facing too many conflicts on So long as coverage is factual Saturdays." and objective, these concerns are The League is currently studying a proposal to conduct three not valid. Coverage of an automo­ "super conferences" rather than nine smaller ones. The plan would be made to schedule meetings so as not to conflict with bile accident hardly implies ap­ SAT/ACT tests, marching band contests, athletic state meets or proval of carelessness. Student re­ teacher association conventions. porters have the responsibility to "The Austin student activities conference, in the past five years cover tough, complex issues. The or so, has been by far the most productive meeting," Hawthorne ultimate objective of a student pub­ said. "The explanation for that is fairly simple: The League offers a full day of instruction. Rather than traveling three hours to a site lication is an improved school, and to hear two and a half hours of teaching, and then three hours problems are never solved by pre­ home, the people attending the Austin conference know they have tending they don't exist. a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. program. It makes a tremendous difference." At the top, the Piano East HS Tentative plans for the "super conferences" call for a 9 a.m.- 4 staff covered the new drinking law p.m. format. Students would attend lectures, performances and invitational contests. "In the journalism area, we would introduce and its impact on students. Below, the four UIL contests as well as provide yearbook, basic newspa­ the Austin Anderson staff exa­ per and photography sessions," Hawthorne said. "We might also mined growing popularity of home conduct a mini-invitational meet." drug tests. Final decisions on the concept will be made after teachers, administrators and college site hosts are surveyed. "I'm not cer­ tain what will be done but I am certain that something should be done," Hawthorne said. "It is neither time nor cost effective to travel 200 miles to speak to 20 people.'' Comments and suggestions are welcomed. Academics

The Leaguer - ACADEMICS/9

District director list begun The name and address of the district director for all levels of competition should have been mailed to the Participation cards floodi n League office by November 1. If your district has not mailed this information into the League office please do so immediately. he Academic Department mailbox at the UIL has resem­ bled fall leaves as the orange elementary/junior high aca­ This information is needed for two reasons: 1) it al­ demic participation cards have been flooding in since late lows the staff to get requisition forms for spring meet T August. From the number of cards received, it appears that greater materials to the correct person, and 2) it gives the name numbers of schools are using the program, ranging from math to and address of members of the Regional Executive Academically creative writing and from art and music to public speaking, to Committee. The district director from each high school compliment the curriculum for gifted and talented students. district will serve on the Regional Executive Commit­ inclined tee. Elementary and junior high principals of schools that submitted Janet Wiman a participation card will be receiving a packet which will include a The information about the district director should be copy of the Constitution and Contest Rules. Elementary and Jun­ completed by each director using the "Director Gener­ ior High Handbook for UIL Academic Activities, order forms, als' Form," which was included with the Spring Meet Emphasis is being placed on whether or not the graders can read listening contest rules, the 1987 Elementary and Junior High Par­ List. The Spring Meet List should have been received the word rather than on how tall the "t" is written. During this ticipation List, and a variety of other materials. The participation by every high school. process of change, rules were not provided in the spelling bulle­ list is an 18 page publication listing public schools that are inter­ tins; however this year loose-leaf pages of the rules have been ested in organized, academic competition. inserted in each elementary and junior high spelling bulletin. Picture memory prints current In order to accommodate the diversities among schools, the Spelling sponsors are requested to make certain the contestants League provides flexibility within the elementary/junior high pro­ have a set of the rules attached to their spelling lists. Beginning Picture Memory, a popular, long-standing fine arts gram to allow districts to best satisfy their needs. Districts may with the 1987-88 school year, the rules will again be printed as a activity for the elementary grades, is designed to be alter the number of contestants eligible to enter an event and may part of all spelling bulletins. used over two consecutive years. The 1986-87 school adjust the number and selection of events offered. For example, The staff also tries to facilitate preparation for the contest in two year is the second of the two-year cycle making the many districts are opting to allow three number sense entries from ways: 1) expanding the study material available, and 2) providing bulletin and prints used last year still current for this each grade level rather than three from each school. This provides tests for invitational tournaments. Several companies produce ma­ year. an opportunity for greater participation. Especially in contest terials that compliment the competitive contest activities spon­ Because the small and large prints are printed at two areas which do not require additional judges or graders, this pro­ sored by the League. We have identified two supplemental study different places, an error usually occurs. The rule of cedure can be used requiring very little extra time, space, or aids that may be purchased to provide for more independent prep­ thumb is to make the prints identical to the official list in effort. aration for the elementary and junior high spelling events. One is the Bulletin. However, if the list is corrected in the As another option, the Constitution and Contest Rules allows a set of audio tapes in which a person pronounces the words for Official Notices of the Leaguer, the prints should be districts to offer new competitive academic activities at the district the students; the other is computer software. The audio tapes are corrected to correspond to the Leaguer correction. Dur­ meet, provided the schools in competition agree to add an event available from Be a Winner, Box 4708, Dallas, TX 75208, (214/ ing the first year of this cycle, a correction was run in and agree to the guidelines and rules to be followed. Many dis­ 780-9051); computer software is available from Pal Educational the Official Notices of the Leaguer which instructed tricts are adding the new pilot listening activity for grades five and Software, P.O. Box 174, Pittsburg, TX 75686, (214/856-3354). sponsors to alter the spelling on two of the small prints. six. The rules for listening will not appear in the Constitution and In addition to these spelling aids, the staff has prepared two In this particular case, the official list in the Picture Contest Rules until the activity receives final approval as a full- elementary and junior high spelling tests and tie breakers to assist Memory Bulletin for 1986-1987 is correct as printed. fledged contest from the Legislative Council and the State Board schools hosting invitational tournaments. If the school is hosting a The Picture Memory Bulletin is available from the of Education. However, interested individuals may request a copy meet, these tests, as well as number sense and calculator applica­ League Office on the Elementary and Junior High Aca­ of the rules and an order form for practice materials. The League tion tests and ready writing and impromptu speaking topics, may demic Order Form and the prints are available from will provide test materials for district meets offering the listening be ordered on the Invitational Meet Order Form. Dates for first Texas School Pictures, P.O. Box 3470. San Antonio, activity. The contest is directed toward the development of such use of the two invitational tests are January 24 and Febrary 14, TX 78233 (512/655-6634). essential elements as identifying the main and supporting ideas, 1987. drawing conclusions, and distinguishing fact from opinion, and UIL Spelling, as well as other academic events, should be 2nd L-D topic selected has been designed to be easy to administer and grade. viewed as an activity that compliments rather than replaces the As science and reading activities have also been included in basic curriculum. Students who do both programs have a thorough The second UIL Lincoln-Douglas debate topic, for some districts for a number of years, several schools have request­ grasp of concepts that will excellorate academic achievement use at UIL invitation tournaments in December, January ed that the League develop a science activity for middle/junior throughout high school and college. and February, has been selected. The third topic, for high schools and a reading activity for the elementary grades. To in light of the attention being given to education and motivating UIL district, region and state contests, will be an­ determine the best approach to take in developing the programs, students to explore multiple areas of interest, the League is com­ nounced on February 6, 1987. the staff would like to work with schools that currently offer these mitted to offering a program that is comprehensive, academically The second topic is: Resolved, that the United States activities in their districts. sound, easy to administer, and challenging for the participants. If government is justified in intervening in other nations' On the other side of the spectrum, well-established programs your school is not currently involved and would like to begin such internal affairs in defense of human rights. are receiving renewed attention. Spelling has traditionally been a program, notify the League staff and request information con­ the most popular UIL academic activity. At all levels, the spelling cerning the academic program. You may also refer to the Elemen­ rules have been revised to move from what was once the stiff tary and Junior High Participation List to identify other schools in requirements of "plain writing" to the concept of "legibility". your area that are interested in academic competition. Ready writing to continue emphasis on current events

By DR. JAMES KINNEAVY States, concerns related to AIDS, problems related to nuclear freedom versus authority, conformity, television programming, Ready Writing Director weapons and nuclear energy, 1986 state and national elections, school discipline, etc. For a listing of such topics, the Ready The trend of the past few years to give greater emphasis to etc. Writing Handbook can be consulted. current issues in the topics for the Ready Writing contest will To prepare for such topics, contestants should keep abreast of Both types of topics call for some common methods of treat­ continue, says Dr. James Kinneavy, Co-Director of Ready Writ­ current events by careful reading of their daily newspapers and of ment. In both types, evidence to back up a thesis or an examina­ ing. Usually, he added, there will be one more traditional topic national weeklies (such as Time. U.S. News and World Report. tion of several sides of an issue will often include factual back­ and a second one focused on a current state, national, or interna­ Newsweek). In addition, if possible, a prestigious metropolitan ground information, historical background and analogies, tional issue. This trend has important consequences for the long- daily, such as The New York Times, now available in many cities however, there is no single formula to handle all possible topics. term and the immediate preparation for the test. of Texas on the day of publication, can be studied. For different The paragraph form of the topic will continue to be used. This The topics will not be issues which surfaced within a few days perspectives, a liberal weekly like 77?e New Republic and a con­ suggests more perspectives than a single one-line topic. In fact, or even weeks preceding the contests, Dr. Kinneavy explained. servative one like The National Review can be used. the caliber of the essays has markedly improved since the intro­ They will be issues which have made the news for some time and The traditional topics have also been current issues, but of a duction of the paragraph topic. which have been featured in daily newspapers and weekly maga­ more general nature, not immediately making the media news. The same three norms will continue to be used by the judges in zines. At the present time, for instance, such issues would certain­ They will continue to be used. Such topics have often, though not the evaluations of both essays on kinds of topics: interest, organi­ ly include terrorism, tax reform, the budget deficits of the United always, been concerned with education, individualism, sports, zation, and style—in that order. Athletics

10 ATHLETICS - The Leaguer

Churchill wins 5A team tennis crown In the four years the University Interscholastic defeating Lancaster 15-3 in the first round and League has sponsored the state tennis tournament, Monahans, 15-3, in the second round. Lancaster won San Antonio Churchill has walked away with the the consolation bracket, beating Friendswood, 11-2, Conference 5A championship. On October 24-25, in the second round after dropping the opener to they did it again, winning their third consecutive state Monahans, 12-6. crown, defeating Clear Lake, 15-3 in the first round Alamo Heights won the 4A crown in 1984 and and Abilene Cooper 10-3 in the second round. finished second to Austin Westlake in 1985 and in the Tyler Lee won the consolation bracket. After los­ spring of 1986. ing in the first round to Cooper, 14-4, the Raiders The tournament was played at the Intramural and tripped Clear Lake 11-4 for the consolation title. Penick-Allison Courts at The University of Texas at Another San Antonio team. Alamo Heights, re­ Austin. claimed the Conference 4A state championship,

schools or of society in general are the direct result of our failure one young person or another. Their emotional appeal was strong to teach morality so much as it is our failure to demonstrate there ... when one took the short view of things. When one considered Rule consistency are consequences to inappropriate actions. the long term view that by withholding the student from competi­ In "the good ol' days" order was kept, not just because people tion we might teach him or her more than the lessons that would prayed in school or taught morality (if that's possible), but be­ come in competition, the emotional appeal waned and the educa­ makes difference cause students understood there were consequences for breaking tion appeal of enforcing the rules consistently increased. rules. Practical consequences. If you do this, that will happen. Columnist William Raspberry wrote recently, "I do believe Definitely. And no fancy footwork by your folks or their lawyer that rules clearly articulated and consistently enforced make a By JOHN E. ROBERTS would get you out of it. difference - even among people who believe the rules are unfair or Michigan HS Athletic Assn. It would have been unheard of for the parents of a boy or girl the penalties too harsh." One of the goals I have for my leader­ Editor's note: Roberts is executive director of the Michigan who was disciplined out of one school to petition another school ship of the MHSAA, is a goal I hope you share for your leadership High School Athletic Association. This article is reprinted from to allow the youngster to participate in athletics immeditely at on the local level; to articulate clearly and enforce consistently the the October. 1986 issue of the MHSAA Bulletin. another school, and then to engage an attorney and go to court rules our authorities have developed for the conduct of our pro­ when the second school performed its responsibility by saying grams. Given my background with the Fellowship of Christian Ath­ "No, not for one semester." The student could have learned a I've observed many state high school associations over the letes, it might concern those of you who serve in the public school tremendous lesson for life: you've got to live with the conse­ years and I know the MHSAA has some of the most carefully setting that I would begin my first column for the BULLETIN by quences for your actions. Instead, what the youngster learned was drawn eligibility rules and most lenient penalties in the United making reference to teaching morality in our schools. Some folks that if you don't like the consequences of your actions, then sue. States. Rather than attacking the rules or even just criticizing think our troubles in schools are a result of our failure to teach I don't think we do the MHSSA, schools, or - most importantly them, we should be proudly upholding them. They are fair, pin­ morality. - our students any good if we keep bailing them out of the boat of pointed to address the abuse they were intended to curb, commu­ While I certainly endorse the need for discussing ethical and consequences. nicated clearly, and reviewed frequently. Most of all, they're moral choices in our schools, as well as discussing and demanding During my first month on the job as MHSAA Executive Direc­ educationally sound; and applying them consistently is one of the specific choices in our homes, I don't think the troubles of our tor I heard from many people who wanted to bail out the boat for best lessons we can teach the students we're trying to serve. Athletics

The Leaguer - ATHLETICS/11 Everyone loses when information is withheld

ection 1201: Athletic Codes in the Constitution and Contest The most guilty parties are not coaches, or school officials. Rules states, "To withhold information is considered dis­ Most likely, guilt points to over-zealous parents, boosters, and S honorable and contrary to good sportsmanship." This sec­ patrons of a school district. Seldom, if ever, do these individuals tion, in my opinion, is basic to the fabric of spirit and tradition realize the damage they do through their actions. In one town, the which is the UIL. Whenever an individual or school discovers any local grocery stores refused to buy a certain brand of bread for information which may deal with the ineligibility of a participant, years after a neighboring school had withheld information which that information should be transmitted promptly to the party re­ Postscripts caused their team to forfeit a championship. The driver of the sponsible for investigation. The validity of the information can be bread truck—who was innocent, by the way—lived in the neigh­ determined, appropriate committees may adjudicate the problem, on athletics boring town. I know the story is true because it is my home town. and in many cases, the situation corrected early in the season Bill Farney The championship we forfeited was the district football champion­ before an entire schedule of games has to be forfeited. ship my senior year. The player involved: a second-string tackle who played in four high-scoring lop-sided victories. The neigh­ What saddens everyone is when information is received or boring school officials knew he had repeated the eighth grade, but known by an individual and kept silent until the end of the season. had neglected to note that fact when he transferred to our school. At that time, the information is presented, found to be a violation Our town has never forgot and holds a grudge to this day. By the of rules, players or teams ruled ineligible, whole seasons forfeit­ The absolute worst reason why next week the players had started playing basketball; later some of ed. Teams who have finished second and third in district races are protests are not brought us even dated girls from that town. The students went on with elevated to number one and two. Number one stays home. their lives. The adults had trouble adjusting. A bitter pill to swallow—especially for those who fought so forward early is the lingering hard all season to have a player ruled ineligible after the fact. If a rule is violated, a penalty should be assessed for the viola­ Many times the player is not a key player. But because the team is suspicion that some people want tion. Everyone should be given the courtesy of prompt reporting so strong, everyone gets to play in all games. Parents do not at least opportunities to win. after first knowledge of any wrongdoing. In some primitive soci- understand withholding information, media does not understand, ties today, withholding testimony is unlawful and punishable by students do not understand. Everyone loses. One on the field. The other on extreme penalty. The penalty for withholding evidence in UIL activities should be severe. Admittedly, it is difficult to determine Why does this happen? Many times, to be sure, information paper. if information is reliable enough to bring forward, but there is a about ineligibility does not surface until the season is well under­ way to do so without upsetting everyone. way. For one reason or another, nobody steps forward to question For rules to be effective, all entities must cooperate so that eligibility. Actually school administrators and coaches are not to produce evidence against a future opponent. Too much incen­ schools do not continue to play an ineligible player when someone aware that anyone is ineligible or may have violated a rule. The tive for that opponent! Others who have the information are just knows that student is actually ineligible. The climate in a district unfolding of the season and the resulting development of winners not wanting to rock the boat. Having to live and work in an area should be such that a question of inquiry does not amount to an and losers creates a particular attitude in some people. Having and associate with fellow school employees from other school affront. determined mathematically that their team cannot possibly win districts sometimes prevents an individual from bringing forth any any share of the district title, they set out with fierce determination complaints. Most people prefer being regarded as "nice folks." All amateur sports associations disqualify participants and to find something amiss with the schools who are winning. The Most hate controversy. All hate to point a finger and then have the teams. Without the structure to provide for forfeits and disqualifi­ need to be part of a winning program transposes into something accusation be found untrue. cation, the system of equity between schools would be a farce. ugly that wants to win at any cost. What has come to be known as, The absolute worst reason why protests are not brought forward Everyone would just bring the best teams they could get whether "winning on paper," rather than on the field or playing court is early is the lingering suspicion that some people want at least two or not the team members were actually eligible. In early days of contrary to the ideals established by Texas schools over three- opportunities to win: one, by actually having the best record; and school competition in this state the competition often was town quarters of a century ago. But, nevertheless, the situation exists. two, by withholding information until their team no longer has the against town, with little emphasis on participants being actual And astonishingly, some folks have no guilt about trying to win opportunity to win, then presenting it in hopes that disqualifica­ students. The system must permit room for reporting infractions. this way. tion of others will result in their team getting in the playoffs. It does. The system is not bad, what is bad is the individual within the system who operates contrary to the spirit and letter of what is There are some known reasons why information is withheld and Surely, people would not want to win that way. Perhaps it just best for the common educational good of all. not presented early in the season. Some school authorities hesitate seems that way.

Compliance with rules essential to effective program

t one time or another, we have all heard of those school the competitive contest would result in the absence off rules. officials and participants who play the game of "a little • Why is compliance necessary with UIL rules? Ahere and not so much there" rules compliance. These Administrator from Central Texas: There are three simple rea­ individuals outstep the bounds of fair competition and good judge­ Sports sons why schools should comply. One, when we, meaning those ment to break UIL rules — all in the name of winning. of us who are administrators and coaches, comply we set a posi­ Some feel League rules are made to be broken. If this were so, notebook tive example for our students. Two, compliance means that no we just spent a great deal of needless time and effort mailing out team competes at a disadvantage when playing another team. the 1986-87 Constitution and Contest Rules to all our member Susan Zinn And, three, we as members make and vote on these same rules, schools. Hopefully, efforts have not gone unrewarded as it is we should expect to comply with them. essential to a smooth-running League program that each member Administrator from West Texas: Rules must be followed in complies with and competes under the same contest rules as every do not mean much if compliance with them is not a value order to create a workable and fair environment benefitting all other member. espoused by every member school. With this in mind, a question­ students and coaches. Coaching staffs throughout the state have UIL rules, or for that matter rules in general, hold negative naire was recently sent out to selected schools in every confer­ the opportunity to set good examples for their students by comply­ connotations for many. Probably because rules by their very na­ ence, in every region of the state. Input was solicited from ad­ ing with League rules. ture are forever being associated with those actions which we ministrators, coaches, parents, and students. They were asked to • How can UIL schools assure there is compliance with rules? cannot take rather than those which we can. But, there seems to be respond to questions regarding the importance of UIL rules, the Administrator from Central Texas: Assuring compliance is a a case of "not seeing the forest for the trees" going on here as necessity of complying with these rules, and the types of mecha­ very difficult task because honesty and integrity are not subject to rules can be positive in nature as well. For instance, League rules nisms which might assure rules compliance. We hope you will rules. Our present system of self-control and self-report is a good, protect the health and safety of participants, officials, and fans read the edited comments and ask yourself these same questions. though not fool-proof, method. The time may be ripe for some alike. Rules also assure that every team whether on the field, • Why are UIL rules important? new and different efforts from League members in this area of track, court or off has a fair chance; that is, afterall, why they call Administrator from Central Texas: UIL rules exist to keep com­ rules compliance. it "sport". Rules can even right past wrongs where both sins of petition fair, healthy, and educationally sound for all participants. Administrator from West Texas: The assurance of UIL rules commission and ommission are concerned. As former UIL direc­ Because all schools compete under the same set of uniform and compliance will never be absolute, however, with the effort of tor Roy Bedicheck reminds us over forty years later, "a rule or impartial League standards, ever student whether they be from administrators, coaches, and the students themselves, obedience law is never made until an abuse exists." East or West, North or South Texas is assured of a fair chance. to the rules can be monitored. The schools must take the responsi­ Still, it is rather easy for those of us who sit up in this ivory Administrator from West Texas: UIL rules are important in bility of educating their staff members and enforcing the rules tower called the League office and fold our arms in indignation & establishing the best possible competition atmosphere for student- because they play a role in their establishment. Rules must be pass judgment on those who circumvent League rules. But, rules athletes throughout the state. Inconsistencies in the regulation of enforced at all costs. The Leaguer November, 1986 USPS 267-840

Release dates

for invitational SURVEY - How do you feel about the proposal? PLEASE CLIP AND MAIL materials set 1. I favor combining informative and persuasive speaking into one extemporaneous speaking event. yes no

Invitational meet order forms were mailed to all schools the week of October 13, 1986. Invitational meets are pre-district tour­ naments to which schools, regardless of conference or district assignment, are invited to participate in a practice competition. The order form offers invitational contest material for calculator 2. I favor the proposed prepared speaking event ves no applications, number sense, ready writing, speech and spelling for the high school, junior high and elementary levels. Again this year four new high school calculator applications and number sense tests have been written expressly for this year's invitational meets. There are also sets of extemporaneous inform­ 3. The new event should be: informative in purpose yes no ative and persuasive tear-apart topics for both the preliminary and delivered from memory yes no final rounds. Unseen test materials may be purchased for high for a general audience yes no school use on the invitational meet order form. The dates are: Invitational A November 15 Invitational B December 13 Invitational C January 24 Invitational D February 4. I favor the visual aid requirement. yes no The release dates for the junior high and elementary materials will be January 24 and February 14. Schools that want to make certain that the tests being used at their invitational meet have not been previously seen by contest­ ants at another meet or in practice should schedule their meets on the material release dates. These dates are listed above and on the 5. I favor further constraints on the visual aid. yes no invitational meet order form. Only schools hosting invitational meets may order materials listed on the invitational meet order form. A few important items that the host schools need to remember when ordering the materi­ als are: 1) certification by the school principal is required, 2) place 6. This new event will attract students to the UTL speech program. yes no your order at least four weeks before the date of your invitational meet, 3) the League office will not accept phone orders, and 4) include with your order the date of the meet, check or purchase order, and mail both copies of the order form back to the League office. If you have not received your invitational materials two Additional comments: weeks prior to the date of your meet, call the League office immediately. Inventory all materials as soon as they arrive. If there is an error in your order, call the League office. The invidual release dates for the calculator applications and number sense invitational tests for high school are: Invitational A December 13 Invitational B January 24 Invitational C February 14 Invitational D March 7 The individual release dates for elementary and junior high invitational tests are February 14 and March 7. Individuals may order a single copy of the test and answer key by sending a self- addressed, stamped (440) envelope requesting the test by name and number. It is helpful if the number of the test being requested is written on the bottom left-hand comer of the envelope. Request for several tests may be sent at one time, but each test being requested must have a separate envelope. Envelopes will be held until the appropriate release dates. Please remember to provide ample postage. Those individuals and schools not attending or hosting an invi­ tational meet, who nevertheless need practice, can order a wide Please return by December 1 to: Elizabeth Bell, Speech Director variety of practice materials using the high school (white) or ele­ University Interscholastic League mentary/junior high (pink) order forms, which were also included P.O. Box 8028 - University Station in the October 13 mailing. Austin, Texas 78713 If your school has not received an invitational meet order form by November contact Diana Cordona at the League office.