SEPT. 2006 Volume 91 • Number 1 LeaguerUN IVE RS I T Y I NT E RSC H O L A ST I C L E A G U E A 45-year prestigious career in music leads Dick Floyd to be named ...

Briefs and Notes Band Master of the Year Ryan Miller throughout . Calendar of UIL Intern “I’ve had a very upcoming events He counts himself as the luckiest rewarding life be- man on the planet. cause of music and Sept. 15 ...... EJH “I never thought about going in any Academics: Deadline to sub- because of the lives mit fall/winter district meet other direction,” said Richard Floyd, I have tried to ben- organization form and mate- UIL state director of music. efit,” Floyd said. “It’s rial request It’s a direction that has taken him been a wonderful life Sept. 15 ...... EJH from joining the band in middle school, journey filled with Academics: Deadline to order to teaching and conducting at the ju- many opportunities invitational contest materials nior high, high school and collegiate to teach and serve Sept. 16 ...... Student level. It’s now led him to be recognized young people.” Activities Conference at as Texas Bandmaster of the Year. Dick Floyd receives the award from Floyd fondly re- (Top) Dick West Texas A&M After a 45-year career spent almost calls how he became involved with Floyd gives University at Canyon TBA president Matt McInturf. exclusively in Texas schools and at UIL, music initially. his acceptance Sept. 23 ...... Student Floyd received the annual award from Floyd began his career at Pearce speech at Activities Conference at “I was like a lot of people – I was in the Texas Bandmasters Association and Junior High School in Richardson and middle school and high school band in the Texas Tyler Junior College Bandmasters Oct. 1 ...... UIL mem- accepted it formally at the group’s July went on to become the first director Texas,” Floyd said. “I fell very in love convention. of the award-winning J.J. Pearce High Association bership fees due with music and with teaching.” convention in “I’ve spent my life doing what I love, School band. Oct. 1 ...... CX Debate: Music flows in the blood of the July. (Above) Deadline to hold and I’ve been honored and recognized in Over the years, he would hold posi- Floyd family. Richard’s wife, Cheryl, is UIL Director planning meetings a number of different ways,” Floyd said. tions such as director of bands at Baylor a middle school band director in Austin, Bill Farney Oct. 1 ...... EJH “But there is nothing more meaningful University, Professor of conducting at his brother is a band director of more and Dr. James Academics: Participation than to be honored by your peers.” the University of South Florida, and than 20 years, and his 12-year-old son, Hill listen to registration due The award, given since 1955, hon- musical director and conductor of the Weston, plays the trombone. the acceptance Oct. 1 ...... One-Act ors “unsurpassed contributions to the Austin Symphonic Band, a post in which “My life is sustained by a wonderful speech. Photos Play: Enrollment cards due band movement in the state of Texas.” he continues to serve. family, inspired by a profession I love by Melinda Oct. 1 ...... District Strickland. directors and academic coor- The board of directors of the Texas “Richard Floyd has been a guiding and enriched by friends and colleagues dinators names due Bandmasters Association voted on the light to music education in Texas long I cherished,” Floyd said in his award award recipient. before he came to UIL,” McInturf said. acceptance speech. Academic Notes: The president of the group, Matt “He taught a generation of teachers at The four Student Activities McInturf, notified Floyd of his award. Baylor University and as a public school Conference will be held: “Mr. Floyd is a consummate artist, teacher and administrator in Richardson Academic Regional teacher and administrator,” McInturf he influenced many people who have dates changed • Sept. 16 at West Texas said. made important contributions in many A&M at Canyon “The Texas Bandmasters Association professions.” Due to conflicts with TAKS test- • Sept. 23 at Tyler Junior is delighted to honor him for the many In addition, he’s contributed to ing, the Academic regional meets and College One-Act Play regional contests have • Oct. 21 at the University contributions he has made to music numerous publications, performed of Texas at Austin education in Texas,” he said. “The truth throughout the nation and the world, been moved to April 13-14, 2007. • Nov. 4 at Texas A&M at is, he has influenced so many lives that and received awards on the state and These dates are correct on our Web Corpus Christi he does not need our recognition. His national level. calendar, the 2006-07 Constitution & students and colleagues know what he In 1984, Floyd became the state di- Contest Rules and all current academic The conferences are free, and handbooks. registration is not required. has given them and what a generous and rector of music and joined the UIL staff Check the Web for the sched- masterful teacher he is. We are pleased to in Austin. Serving in the same position Previously published calendars, ule. recognize the work that he has done and more than 20 years later, he believes that including the two-year pocket cal- thank him for a career that is exemplary his job is primarily to serve as a resource endars, have regional dates that are The UIL web page is: in music education.” NOT correct. www.uil.utexas.edu for school music instructors and directors UIL Leaguer 2 • News September 2006 The value of competing Students learn life-lessons through participation EDITOR Dr. Bill Farney, UIL Director n e w high expectations for oneself. It is not fatal to MANAGING EDITOR a c a - A grand lesson is that fail, but it is a tragedy to not have high self-ex- Jeanne Acton, demic pectations. assistant academic individuals are judged not In an ever-increasing diverse population, director A school year is a good by who they are, where participants learn that people of different ethnic ADMINISTRATIVE time to pause and groups and different socio-economic backgrounds STAFF reflect on the objec- they come from or even by are not that much different. Dr. Bill Farney, tives for educational They learn the worth of an individual should director competition. Why is it their potential. They are not be assessed on predetermined category bias. Dr. Charles Bill Farney important for schools Where a person comes from or who their fam- Breithaupt, judged by performance and UIL Director to sponsor activities? ily is, should not dictate the measure of that assistant director & director of athletics Why is it important results. individual. Richard Floyd, for students to compete? Far beyond the arena of a contest life’s lessons director of music One answer might be to provide an outlet for • Standards of conduct are mandatory and endure. activities the natural instinct of competitiveness or to help essential. Performance and competition are not like life. Treva Dayton, students channel the energy of adolescence. • Competitors learn how to perform under Life is not that clear-cut. Winners and losers are director of academics These reasons have emerged over the years pressure. They compete not only for themselves, not clearly defined. Jeanne Acton, but also for the team. assistant academic and certainly have validity. The artificial “highs” of victory and “lows” of director But a good program of school activities should • Classroom work, activity practice and games, losing are sometimes absent. Daryl Beasley, have a broader range of purpose. family life and social activities have to be juggled. But the response to fears and/or disappoint- athletic coordinator And above every reason should be “is this Students learn time-management skills. ment in later life can be more redemptive by Diana Cardona, educational?” • Participants learn how to deal with victory having been through the rigors of educational spring meet materials That is the difference between recreational and defeat. Both are imposters! competition. director sports and school sports. The activity must advance • Students learn criticism and how to respond The reaction to good luck or success can be Peter Contreras, athletic coordinator an educational agenda at all times. positively. more measured and mature. Dr. Mark Cousins, • Participants must be passing all their • A grand lesson is that individuals are judged By working for a goal with other classmates, by athletic coordinator courses and making measured progress toward not by who they are, where they come from or being sensitive and caring about others’ unique Dijaira Smith, a diploma. even by their potential. They are judged by per- personalities, and by taking chances in activities financial officer • They must adhere to training and preparation formance and results. — with no guarantee of success, a person can be Eddie Wolski, standards set by their coach or director. One of the enduring lessons of educational a winner. waiver officer Rachel Harrison, • Punctuality is vital. Be on time! Be ready! competition is the realization that one can perform Remember, winning is a sometimes thing, but athletic coordinator Be prepared! well and lose and perform poorly, but win. This is being a winner is an attitude that makes the best Kelly McCollum, • Students must learn to be leaders, as well as especially true in team competition. of good, bad and ugly through the journey of daily technology director followers, in a common united effort. More important is the learned skill of setting existence for a lifetime. Luis Muñoz, one-act play director Bonnie Northcutt, October, November/December, January/February, Vice Chair: Mark Henry director of policy Leaguer March and April/May. There are no issues in June, 5A • Vernon Newsom, Mansfield ISD; Curtis Jana Riggins, July or August. One year’s subscription is $8. Peri- Culwell, Garland ISD; Mark Henry, Galena Park ISD; assistant academic “ISSN 0897-4314” odicals Postage Paid in Austin, TX. 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I can’t remem- as a coordinator and we have no email for and promote participation in UIL academic not necessary to fill out this form annually. ber another sum- you, or your school’s server does not allow programs. It contains two delightful short Once will do. However, it’s very important mer that sped by emails with multiple recipients. Whatever videos, with students and coaches talking that all academic coaches review the form quite as fast as the reason, it’s important that we are able to about the value of UIL academics. In the and their responsibilities each year, regard- this one, even reach you. Although we don’t send frequent “UIL Participant” video, successful com- less of their coaching experience. Nothing though some of emails, we do use them to notify you of any petitors and coaches speak of the numer- is more disheartening than to have a young those scorching corrections, clarifications or other issues of ous ways they have benefited from their contestant disqualified because a coach hot, dry days importance. participation in UIL, the fun that they had failed to see that all students knew the rules seemed endless The change of dates for regional aca- and the various academic and life skills for their events. Treva Dayton in themselves. demic meets has been posted on our Web they developed. All district entries (CX, OAP and Spring Academic Director But it’s already site and published in the current C&CR and The “UIL Coach” clip includes testimo- Meet Academics) must be submitted online, time again to all academic materials. We realize this will nials from academic coaches, directors, ad- as has been the case for several years now. finalize Student create conflicts with other scheduled events visors and students about how participating Academic coordinators will be responsible Activities Conferences schedules, collect for some schools and for some regional hosts. in UIL helps improve students’ academic for entering students from their campus in the names of district chairs and academic We’ll do the best we can to help resolve success. Educators describe how UIL ac- each of these meets and will need a UT meet directors, answer eligibility questions problems, but regional meet competition tivities provide students the opportunity EID to do so. EIDs and passwords from and all those others things that are part of must occur during the scheduled week. The to improve tests scores and test-taking past years are still valid, unless the system a new academic year. Here’s hoping you change was mandated by the need to avoid strategies, enhance skills such as analysis, alerts you that you need to change your have a great one! conflicts with TAKS testing. problem solving and critical thinking and password. There is a new Web site to help We have mailed the Academic Coordi- General information about this fall’s discover and fully develop their individual those of you who can’t remember your nator’s Manual to all high schools, so if you Student Activities Conferences is posted talents. They also speak of the rewarding password or EID. District meet directors serve as campus coordinator and haven’t on the UIL Web site. We’ll post the com- learning experiences they have had as will find just a few updates in the online received that packet, please check with pleted schedules as they are finalized. We academic coaches. system for entering results, and we’ll send your principal and the folks who sort the are excited to be returning to Tyler Junior We ask in the memo that principals make details when the system is open for you to mail. If no one can locate it, email and let College and West Texas A&M University in sure you are aware of and have access to set up your meet. us know, but please look first. Canyon and thrilled to be hosting at Texas this resource. Although some of you have Finally, the Legislative Council has asked The packet also contains an academic A&M Corpus Christi this year. As always, such strong academic UIL programs that the academic staff to gather information coordinator information form, although a variety of workshops will be presented by you don’t need assistance with recruiting, and feedback about the points system for we’d prefer that you register online at www. the state contest directors, by hosting faculty we hope for others it will be a useful re- the Academic Spring Meet, including CX uil.utexas.edu/academics. We recently sent and students and by experienced coaches source in encouraging additional students debate and One-Act Play. If you have a an email reminder that our regional aca- from around the state. We look forward to and coaches to experience the benefits of recommendation for changing the man- demics dates have been changed to April seeing you, your academic coaches, direc- participation. ner in which points are awarded, or if you 13-14 and many of those emails were not tors, advisers and your student competitors Further Odds and Ends feel that the system is fine as it is, please deliverable. If you’re a coordinator and at the conference nearest you. It’s fun, it’s We’d like to remind coordinators to email your comments. The council and the didn’t receive that message, it means that free and it’s a great learning opportunity. make sure you have a signed and notarized academic committee will meet in October, we’ve got an old, no longer used email The League has recently mailed to each Professional Acknowledgement Form on and your comments on any aspect of the address, or that you have never registered high school principal a DVD to encourage file for each of your academic coaches. It is academic program are welcome. Social Studies Contest focuses on ‘The Emergence of the American Nation 1765—1791’ By Larry McCarty The initial questions will deal with general knowledge, simplification of the rubric used to score the essay ques- Social Studies State Contest Director people, terms and events that occurred from 1765 to 1791. tion responses. “The enduring truths of the Declaration of Independence When preparing for the contest it is important to remember Why am I so excited about this topic? It deals with the would have come to nothing had it not been for those people that these questions will focus on issues that are related beginning of our nation, an event that was both phenom- who were marching with Washington.” to the general theme for the year, “The Emergence of the enal as well as unique in comparison to the founding of — David McCullough American Nation.” The second set of questions will be other countries. related to the supplemental documents listed on the UIL In the book entitled Revolutionary Characters, Pulitzer As I begin my second year as the state director of the Web site and the final set of questions will focus on the Prize winning author Gordon S. Wood observes that “no contest, I am excited about the opportunities this new primary reading, 1776 by David McCullough. other major nation honors its past historical characters, topic will provide for participants. The contest format will Last year, the second set of questions focused on the especially characters who existed two centuries ago, in change only slightly from past years. The contest consists primary reading source and the last set addressed the quite the manner we Americans do.” of 45 multiple choice questions and an essay question. The supplemental material. This year, however, the focus will Wood further notes that “The was founded objective portion of the test is divided into three specific be reversed, mainly because the primary reading selec- on a set of beliefs and not, as were other nations, on a categories; the first 20 questions are worth one point each, tion is not as extensive as last years’ and the number of common ethnicity, language or religion. Since we are not the next 15 questions two points each and the final ten supplemental resources is greater. Other than this slight a nation in any traditional sense of the term, in order to questions three points each. The essay question is worth change, the format of the contest will remain the same, establish our nationhood, we have to reaffirm and reinforce a maximum of 20 points. although plans are underway that will hopefully result in See 1776, page 11 UIL Leaguer 4 • Speech September 2006 Winds of change: The era of laptops begins

ach school year Ebrings change. UIL Guidelines: Computers in CX, LD Debate Changes in administra- The use of laptop computers by competitors in UIL cross-examination and Lincoln-Douglas tion, dress code, a new debate rounds is permissible for flowing or evidence retrieval so long as wire or wireless con- crop of students. And nections are disabled and remain disabled while the debate is in progress. the dynamics of your A. Computers equipped with removable wireless cards must have the cards removed be- speech squad is likely fore the beginning of any round of competition. It is the responsibility of the contestant to quite different than it disengage equipment. was last season. B. Computers with built-in wireless capability may be used only if the wireless capability I’ve felt the winds Jana Riggins is disabled. It is the responsibility of the contestant to disable the equipment. of change myself, as I Speech Director C. Wired connections (Ethernet or phone) during rounds of competition are not permit- sent not one but two ted. sons off to college this D. Computers or other electronic devices may not be used to receive information from any Speech Notes year. The house is much quieter with only one sources (coaches or assistants included) inside or outside the room in which the competition child and melancholy sets in if I allow it. Alas, occurs. Internet access, use of e-mail, instant messaging, or other means of receiving information 1) Speech coaches another season of life has begun. from sources inside or outside the competition room are prohibited. (This does not prohibit please go online and Although it wasn’t any easier to see Josh leave non-electronic communication between debate partners during prep time.) enter or update your home than it was his older siblings, I wouldn’t E. Sanction: Contestants found to have violated provisions A – C above shall forfeit the round data on the Speech have it any other way. As parents, we raise our of competition and receive zero points. Contestants found to have violated provision D above Coach Information children to have wings so they can fly. Besides, shall be disqualified from the tournament and shall forfeit all rounds. Contest Directors shall be Form located on the I’ve already noticed the reduction in laundry and empowered with the final decision concerning disqualification. speech page of the my grocery bill. F. Availability of Evidence: Contestants electing to use computers shall have the responsibility Web site. The link Just as changes come to families and to your to promptly provide a copy of any evidence read in a speech for inspection by the judge or op- is http://www.uil. school, change is also necessary for UIL contests ponent. Printers may be used. Evidence may be printed in the round or produced electronically, utexas.edu/forms/ to keep them dynamic, challenging and real world. but must be provided in a format readable by the opposing team and the judge. speech_coach_infor- And this year, a very big change in CX and LD G. Contestants electing to use computers are responsible for providing their own computers, mation.html debate will be implemented. batteries, extension cords and all other necessary accessories. For a number of years, staff has studied the Tournament hosts shall not be responsible for providing computers, printers, software, paper 2) Final wording of issue of expanding how computers should be or extension cords for contestants. CX Debate topic is used in speech contests. Three state meets ago, Because public speaking decorum remains an important element of debate, debaters are expected online, as well as judges began to request to flow on laptops. Last to stand at the front of the room facing the judge while speaking. the Fall LD Debate summer, we realized it was time to acknowledge Contestants choosing to use laptop computers accept the risk of equipment failure. No special topic. the pervasiveness of technology in our students’ consideration or accommodations, including no additional prep time or speech time, will be given curriculum by further integrating computers into by judges, contest directors or tournament hosts should equipment failure occur. speech and debate contests. By choosing to use laptop computers in the round, debaters are consenting to give tourna- It only made sense. Debaters have notoriously ment officials the right to search their files. Debaters who do not wish to consent should not use been well ahead of the curve in terms of research computers in the round. abilities. As educators, we’ve promoted our speech curriculum as one spawning cutting edge skills. To phased this rule in by notifying coaches last fall, This first year will be interesting, but I chal- ignore the role computers now play in advanced schools interested in integrating computers into lenge all educators to embrace technology as our placement and collegiate curriculum, and in the their squads made plans in advance, meeting with students have and to be patient as we address business world for which we are preparing our their technology directors to negotiate budget specific incidents at tournaments. students would have been to relinquish those appropriations, applying for technology grants A question/answer section will be posted on the bragging rights and deny the potential of an even through their local district grant programs, and speech page of the UIL Web site, and workshops stronger curriculum and contests. shifting priorities in current budgets. at Student Activity Conferences are scheduled in And so, the Legislative Council approved the What about cheating? I’ve never believed we an effort to provide as much clarity to the rules use of laptop computers in cross-examination and should deny progress because somebody will cheat. as possible. Lincoln-Douglas debate rounds of competition. Just like robbers who will break into your house As coach of your team, evaluate the current The rule is inclusive but not mandatory. Your even though the door is locked if they really want skills of your debaters, resources available and then debaters can continue to debate as in the past, your goods, so people who really want to cheat make a customized decision of whether or not to if they wish. will try it. That shouldn’t be our determinant for use laptops, or which of your debaters should and What about the haves vs. the have-nots? Will designing contests. Review the guidelines we have shouldn’t use them. this rule increase elitism? No more than what established. There are harsh penalties for those This is an exciting new era for UIL debate. already exists when one team rolls eight tubs of who try to gain an advantage through cheating. We’re on the cutting edge, ahead of the game. evidence into the contest room vs. a small file box The guidelines were written in consultation Other states throughout the nation as well as their opponent has. In fact, it may just equalize with experts in the field of debate and in tech- the National Forensic League have requested our the playing field. nology. They were posted online for months so guidelines as they, too, examine the possibility of What about schools without a large speech coaches and debaters could provide feedback and implementing computers into their contests. budget? Many students already own their own lap- share their concerns. Adaptations were then made The winds, they are a blowin’… and change tops, in preparation for college. Since the League before the final draft was approved. is here. UIL Leaguer September 2006 Journalism • 5

Important Dates Learning from the best • Nov. 1 - Dead- line for ILPC Mem- bership (to avoid After almost 30 years as the adviser of ‘Panther Prints,’ Mary Pulliam retires $10 late fee) • Nov. 1 - Deadline could be dra- still call her ‘Mur’) has for submiting year- matic and start influenced more than book for ratings Iwith, “A legend just the students in her • Dec. 1 - Dead- is leaving the newspa- classroom. line for submitting per classroom.” Her newspaper is a Yearbook Individual It’s true. She is a model for high school Achievement Awards legend. journalism. Her staffs But she would frown. have covered topics Student Activities She doesn’t care for the ranging from teen Conferences We have four SACs Jeanne Acton limelight. Never has. suicide to substance scheduled (see the Journalism Director She’ll tell you it’s her dependency to sexual students. She’ll tell you abuse without as much page 1 for dates she’s lucky. She’ll tell as a whiff of sensational- and locations). I you anyone could do it. ism. Her name is syn- encourage everyone She’s lying. onymous with quality, to attend one. Since Maybe she did have some great students (easy to ethical journalism. the new baby is due say, since I was one). And maybe she is a little lucky. And she has hun- Oct. 9, I will have But not anyone can do what she has done. dreds of awards and amazing replace- Her newspapers have produced some of the plaques to show for it, ments at all of the best high school journalism in the nation. Not but, for Mary, it’s never SACs except UT. just the state. The nation. been about the awards. Leland Mallett will And she’s leaving. She’s won as many be presenting at Well, actually, she left. For the first time in awards as any adviser West Texas. Susan almost 30 years, ’s in the state, perhaps Duncan will be at newspaper class started the year without Mary the nation, yet she At the 2005 ILPC Convention, Mary Pulliam gets a little love time with Tyler, and Rhonda Pulliam at the helm. can’t tell you how many Charlie. Photo by Jeanne Acton Moore will take over “It was time to retire from newspaper,” she Pacemakers or Crowns young ladies stayed in Duncanville and are on the at Corpus Christi. said. “This is something I have considered for or Stars her publications have won. She’ll have staff again this year. Sarah did a 12-week intern- Bobby Hawthorne several years. As I have gotten older, it has be- to check, she says. ship at The Dallas Morning News this summer. also will lend a come increasingly more difficult to advise three For Mary, it’s about the students. It’s about She wrote for the metro section. This was the hand. publications. how high-quality reporting and writing changes fourth year in a row that one of my students had The decision was hard. “But it was the right people. Like the piece Victoria Williams wrote an internship at the News.” thing to do,” she said. “I could never compromise for the newspaper several years ago. Asked about her favorite memories, she men- on quality. The newspaper kids deserved someone “The story was about Michael Green, a sopho- tions the time her staff showed up to an awards with more energy than I had left to give.” more who had been severely burned in a fire when assembly and one of the editors had on two dif- Mary will continue to advise the yearbook and he was an infant,” she said. “He lost both hands ferent shoes. work part-time as the “newspaper cheerleader” — a and one side of his face was scarred. Many of the And the time Universal Studios flew one of Charlie Update role she will fill amazingly well. I suspect she has students didn’t know what had happened to Mi- her students and her to Chicago on a press junket It’s was an exciting always wanted to wear one of those little short chael so it brought greater understanding about his to see Sixteen Candles and to interview the stars summer that ended skirts and run around with pom-poms. situation. The Dallas Morning News, Channel 8 and Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall and with a little injury. Before leaving the newspaper, Mary helped ESPN picked up the story. The local newspaper director John Hughes. Charlie broke his find a solid replacement — James Rich, formerly ran Victoria’s story and Jason Kindig’s photos. And the time two of her editors showed up to foot in August. He of Azle High School. For three years Michael thanked me for Victoria ILPC in their prom dresses — the same two editors was running full “James and I are working as a team, along writing the story. Michael was named Mr. DHS (me, being one) who nicknamed her “Mur.” speed (his normal with Charlotte Hensley, the photojournalism at the end of his senior year.” Basically it’s a shortened version of Murray. mode of transpor- and Journalism I teacher,” she said. “We have the That’s what matters most to Mary — the We started to call her Mary, but the administra- tation) when he same vision — to train the students to be the best impact. tion frowned on students calling their teachers tripped and fell. journalists they can possibly be.” After her reporters wrote in-depth stories about by their first name. So like all good journalists, He gets the grace That vision is what pushed Mary’s kids every “cutting” last year, several readers went to the we came up with a substitute when we couldn’t from my side of the year to produce the finest publications possible. counselors to seek help. That’s what Mary talks use her real name. family. So now, he’s For three years, I was one of those students. I was about — the impact on student lives. “It would take a book to tell about all of the sporting a lovely, Mary’s kid. It’s a prestigious title — one that I will Don’t get me wrong. Mary is proud and excited fun I have had,” she said. “Words can’t express bright blue cast on never lose. Now almost 20 years later, I remain when her students win awards, but awards are not the excitement I see in the kids’ eyes when their his leg. But don’t one of Mary’s kids, a title I wear proudly. Her her primary motivation. publications come out or the pride when they win worry. He’s already influence shaped who I became and what choices “It was really special when two of my Katrina an award. These experiences mean so much more figured out how to I’ve made in my life. kids, Sarah Tiambeng and Erin Straub, won Tops than any paycheck!” run with a cast. And I’m not alone. Over the years, Mary (I in Texas awards at ILPC last year,” she said. “Both See Pulliam, page 9 UIL Leaguer 6 • Theater September 2006 Another busy year ahead ... Take advantage of Student Activity Conferences and TETA convention to help prepare you

chool’s back in session he was a techie on UIL shows but did this role in a full-length of positive competition right off the bat. Please make sure and so are our phones production. that you have checked the 2006-2008 realignment and Sand mailboxes. I want “Bob asked him at what school and he answered Anderson know exactly what district you are in. The Spring Meet to thank all of you who took High. Then Bob asked him what year and he said it was the alignments are found on the UIL Web site. time this summer to attend first three years the school was open in the early 70s. Bob and If you have a novice Contest Manager, we strongly sug- various workshops and confer- I were already laughing in astonished realization as he asked the gest that they attend the TETA Convention in January ences. Your desire to become driver’s name and then revealed to the others in the car that he and go through the Contest Management Workshop on better teacher-directors can only had, indeed, been the cab driver’s teacher and director during Saturday. Remind them and each other that the contest help to improve you and your those years. The driver almost ran us off the road shouting must be played by the rules without exception. I need to Luis Muñoz programs. I had a great time and pounding his steering wheel. He veered to the shoulder, remind you that Contest Managers may not arbitrarily One Act Play Director visiting with some of you at the stopped the cab, turned on the inside lights and turned around chose what rules they are going to enforce. They may not Tyler TETA Summer Workshop. to stare at the man he thereafter called ‘Dr. Bob.’ make a choice not to disqualify on time or to personally I want to congratulate Tyler Ju- “For the rest of the trip to my house, the driver regaled us stop a show to avoid a disqualification. Choices like these nior College and the TETA K-12 Board for the wonderful with stories of those high school days—shared dressing rooms, can jeopardize the integrity of the contest and invalidate experience given to those 200 teachers and teachers-to-be. hazing for new students, secret knocks for techies to get into your contest results. Don’t take the chance. The handouts, giveaways and door prizes were GREAT! the cage and Dr. Bob’s influence. And, as we unloaded luggage Online Registration I’d like to take a moment to welcome all our new OAP and stood behind his cab in the humid heat of an August night Please make sure that all the details surrounding online directors. I want to let you know that we are here to answer under the streetlight of my alley, he spoke Puck’s final speech registration have been worked out. It is important that your questions. Please do not hesitate to call the office for almost perfectly with the phrasing and emphasis Dr. Bob had you know who is in charge and review the deadlines. It is clarification. Make sure that you take the time to study the taught him more than 30 years ago. We all wept and applauded the responsibility of the District Academic Meet Director Handbook for One Act Play 16th Edition and the A Guide for him and expressed our wonder that our theatre adventure had or a designated individual to set up the meets online by UIL One-Act Play Contest Managers 3rd Edition. You owe ended in such an amazing way. Feb. 1. It is up to each school’s academic coordinator or it to the kids to know the rules they must play by. “A perfect coda to our theatre vacation — and perfectly a designated individual to enroll your students at least ten I also will highly recommend that you attend one of the unexpected. days prior to the contest. Student Activity Conferences sponsored by the League. “Theatre teachers — this is testimony to the influence you In the past the online system required that districts that They are scheduled as follows: have on students for the rest of their lives.” zoned set up separate meets for each zone and the district. • Sept. 16 – West Texas A&M at Canyon Neil Simon This year, districts will not be required to set up their • Sept. 23 – Tyler Junior College Over the last few years many of you have asked that zones online. Since zones do not count towards overall • Oct. 21 – University of Texas at Austin we inquire about the use of Neil Simon’s plays for OAP championships and are a preliminary round to the district • Nov. 4 – Texas A&M at Corpus Christi contest. This summer I received word from Stephen meet, all schools will register in the district meet by the New teachers need to become members of the Texas Schreuder, Amateur Leasing, at Samuel French that they zone deadline. This should make things simpler and still Educational Theatre Association. This organization holds will allow cuttings from Neil Simon plays but with some get OAP points into the totals needed for determining an its state convention in January and boasts one of the best, very strict stipulations: overall champion. if not THE best, theatre conventions in the country. This “The cutting must be a continuous excerpt starting at Enrollment Cards year’s convention is scheduled for Jan. 18-20 at the Hyatt Point A and ending at Point B with NO internal deletions Enrollment Cards have been mailed and should be Regency in downtown Houston. For more info: www. or changes. This would include the elimination of any lan- at your school by now. Don’t forget to send them in by tetatx.com guage deemed offensive. No parts can be eliminated. For Oct. 1. Please don’t call to check if we have received Connie McMillan, assistant at the state office, spent example, a dialogue cannot be turned into a monologue. it. There are close to 1200 of you out there. If you want two weeks in Canada watching plays at the Stratford and The cutting cannot be combined with another play part confirmation that we have received your card, you need Shaw festivals. She emailed us with this wonderful story of a play whether or not by Neil Simon. The performance to send the card in an envelope and enclose a SSAE or that every teacher needs to read. cannot be recorded in any way whatsoever for whatever a stamped self-addressed postcard. We will return it on “As we returned to hot old Texas last night after two weeks reason. A full royalty must be paid for use of the cutting, receipt of your enrollment card. of heavenly weather in Canada with wonderful shows, sights, no matter what its length, as though the entire play were Area and Regional Judges treats and especially wonderful friends, we experienced a final being done.” Area and Regional level Contest Managers should be magical theatrical moment that should be shared with all of us The plays will need to be submitted for approval by the contacting judges now. Please remember that League rules who love theatre and theatre education. League’s committee. Any deviations from the agreement require that judges for those contests be area/region certi- “At the airport Bob (Singleton), Joe (Boyd), Pam (Bates) with Samuel French will result in play disapproval. Along fied. Districts need to get in the habit of recommending and I (Connie McMillan) were loaded into a cab by a sandy- those lines, people wishing to produce Quilters should area and region judges during your planning meetings. haired driver with a plaid shirt and suede hat. As we pulled make note that an agreement with Dramatist Play Service The nomination forms can be found on page 69 of the out of the airport, he asked where we had been and we told him requires that the “scenes from” open with the “birthday 16th edition of the Handbook. The Academic Committee of the great weather in Canada. Then he asked what we had party scene.” passed a proposal requiring that the TETAAO and the done there and we proudly told him we were theatre junkies Planning Meetings state office assign regional meet judges this summer. The who had seen 20 plays in 12 days. He seemed amazed at our By the time you read this, Aug. 15 has passed, and we rule will be voted on in October and, if passed, would go feat and then immediately launched into Puck’s final speech hope you have already scheduled your planning meetings. into effect in 2007-2008. from A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and said that It is important that you hold these as soon as possible. Make State Meet Judges he played the role in high school. We were delighted, of course, sure that all the schools in your district are invited to attend This summer TETAAO met, evaluated and selected and I asked him if he did the show for UIL. He replied that and start the year off right by establishing an atmosphere See Theater, page 9 UIL Leaguer September 2006 Elem/JH • 7 How to beat the heat Stay indoors and prepare for this year’s elementary/JH competition

here’s just Memory and Spelling, new topics for Modern Ora- All district contest materials are provided free something tory and new primary sources for Social Studies. of charge. Twrong about All of these except the Spelling list are available November Meets starting school when on the UIL Web site and in the A+ Handbook. It is not possible to host an official UIL district it’s still 100 degrees The A+ Spelling booklet may be ordered using the meet prior to Dec. 1. You may host an invitational every day. The back- EJH Academic Study Materials Order Form. meet in November; invitational meets may be to-school season usually This is the second year of a two-year cycle for held from Nov. 1 – March 31. Invitational contest brings about thoughts the Art contest, so the prints and bulletins you materials are available for purchase from UIL of autumn leaves and purchased last year may be used again. — an order form is available on the Web site cool breezes, but un- For Maps, Graphs & Charts, the official source and in the A+ Handbook. Note that UIL does David Trussell fortunately many of us for the contest is the Nystrom Desk Atlas. The not provide invitational contest materials for Elem/JH Director are still several weeks publishers have told us that there are no major Music Memory. away from those things changes to the atlas for this year; if your atlases A Word About Charter Schools … right now if the leaves are brown it’s because have a 2003 copyright or newer, you have the We have a large number of open enroll- they’re parched, and if a breeze is blowing, it’s just current edition. ment charter schools in moving the hot air around. For Dictionary Skills, the official source is the Texas, and that number There is perhaps no greater blessing of moder- 2004 edition of the Merriam Webster Intermediate continues to grow. The one major rule change for nity than air conditioning, at least if it’s August Dictionary. The 2004 version is the most current According to state the elementary/junior high pro- and you’re in Texas. edition and is the one that will be used by test law, charters must be But in spite of the heat, or in some parts of the writers. treated in many re- gram is that Social Studies is no state, excessive rainfall (we in the Austin area However, for both contests the rules do not spects just like tradi- longer a pilot event — it is now would gladly take some of that off your hands), require the use of the official sources — con- tional public schools, an official contest. we hope your school year is off to a great start. As testants may use any atlas or dictionary they and that includes par- you prepare for this year’s elementary/junior high choose. Atlases may be ordered from UIL using ticipation in UIL ac- competition, there are a few important things to the study materials order form. Dictionaries may tivities. When a charter keep in mind. be ordered from Texas Educational Paperbacks includes a high school, that school can be placed Registration (www.tepbooks.com). in the UIL alignment process and assigned to a Every school that participates in the elemen- Rule Changes and Updates district. However, many charter schools have tary/junior high academic program must register The one major rule change for the elemen- only grades K-8. with the state office every year. tary/junior high program is that Social Studies Since elementary and junior high schools are This is how we keep our contact information is no longer a pilot event — it is now an official not assigned to conferences and districts, K-8 current and how we are able to send you a com- contest. This means that it is now included in charter schools must look for a UIL district in plimentary copy of the new A+ Handbook. You the Constitution & Contest Rules and can earn their area that they can join. can find the online registration form at www.uil. points for your school toward an overall district If someone from a charter school contacts you utexas.edu/academics/elem_jrhigh. championship. about joining your UIL district, please give them The online registration system is new this year. On the subject of points, the only other rule the benefit of the doubt and welcome them in. Instead of having to type in all your information change for elementary/junior high concerns One- In most cases these schools will be a positive ad- and send us a new form every year, with the new Act Play points. First-place and second-place plays dition to your district. If you do have problems system you can search for your school, view the at the district meet are now awarded different occur (last-minute cancellations, failure to pay information we have on file and send us only any points (22 for first and 18 for second). fees, etc.), please send me a letter or e-mail so we changes that are needed (new UIL coordinator, District Organization have documentation of the situation. new principal, etc.). If you are hosting your district meet this year, And finally… You also receive an immediate confirmation you must send in your District Organization Form Remember that the UIL program is a comple- that your form has been received, as well as a fol- and District Meet Materials Request Form to tell ment to what you do in the classroom. The practice low-up e-mail a few days later. So far the system is us when and where your meet is taking place and activities you use to help your contestants prepare working very well overall, but it is new, so please what contest materials you need. for competition can easily be adapted to serve as bear with us as we continue to make modifications If you are hosting a fall/winter district meet valuable learning tools for the classroom. The and improvements. The deadline for participation (Dec. 1 – Jan. 31), the deadline for submitting knowledge and skills taught by UIL activities are registration is Oct. 1. these forms is Sept. 15. If your meet is in the spring exactly what students need to prepare for TAKS If your school is in an ISD with at least one (Feb. 1 – May 15), the deadline is Oct. 15. testing and what teachers need to fulfill TEKS UIL member high school, there are no separate Both forms are available on the UIL Web site objectives. membership fees for elementary/junior high or in the appendix of the A+ Handbook. A note With that in mind, your UIL program can participation. If you do not have a member high about when materials will be available: Dec. 1 is serve as a way to help students learn and grow school, contact the UIL office for membership the first date fall/winter materials may be used, not throughout the year, not just as preparation for information. necessarily the first date they will be shipped. a single contest. Something to think about as Materials If your meet is scheduled for Dec. 1, you will we’re waiting for those autumn leaves and cool As always, this year we have new lists for Music receive your materials a few days ahead of time. breezes… UIL Leaguer 8 • Music September 2006 Clear, consistent expectations Music Executive Secretaries pass only four rule changes he UIL Mu- minimal rule modifications. This year there are and orchestras have been able to change titles up sic Program only four. They are as follows: to 7 days prior to the first day of the contest. The Tcontinues ADDITIONAL GROUPS – Section 110- same option now applies to solo and ensemble to function statewide 2(j)(3)(D) & (E). This is actually not a rule change contestants as well. with a minimum of but rather an attempt to clarify the issue of vocal CONFERENCE C NON-VARSITY SIGHT- problems or difficulties. students performing in additional groups. The new READING CONTEST PROCEDURES – Sec- Much of the success of language states that treble or tenor-bass choirs may tion 1111 (f)(1)(D). Conference C non-varsity these programs can be be entered as non-varsity groups provided that a bands now may extend the summary explanation attributed to the high varsity mixed choir from the school is entered period for their conference by one minute. This degree of ownership and members of the varsity mixed choir do not means all Conference C Non-Varsity Bands have Richard Floyd Director of Music shared by band, choir participate in any non-varsity choir. However it is a total of 4 minutes during the summary explana- and orchestra directors possible for members of a non-varsity mixed choir tion period. across the state. to participate in either a varsity or non-varsity Perhaps the most dramatic change to be expe- Our rules are made and monitored by the very treble or tenor-bass choir. rienced during the 2006-2007 school year will be people who participate in and benefit from the CLASS THREE SOLO PERFORMANCES the implementation of the new 28 Music Region contests administrated by UIL. – Section 1108(e)(3). This new rule offers 10th Alignment. The new region structure has been Refinements over the years have created a grade first year music students and instrumentalist over two years in the planning stages and every level of consistency that, while not perfect, offers performing on a secondary instrument the option effort has been put forth to insure a problem-free music programs across the state a clear expecta- to enter Class 3 solo competition. This means a transition. Our infrastructure is in place and tion of what to anticipate when entering League 10th grade student who elected to join the choir Executive Secretaries are busily moving forward music contests. program for the first time as a 10th grader would with plans for the 2006-2007 contest season. A A second stabilizing factor in the UIL contest be able to sing a Class 3 solo at UIL Region complete listing of contact information for each program is the role the Music Executive Secretar- Contest. By the same token a trombone player, region appears on the music page of the UIL Web ies play in the organization and administration for example, who has elected to learn to play site. You are encouraged to contact your music of region music competition. These individuals euphonium would have the option of selecting region leadership if you have any questions or represent many years of experience as both contest a Class 3 solo to perform on the euphonium at concerns as the year unfolds. participants and contest managers. the UIL Region Contest. It is not the intention One final thought. As we make our way through ADDRESS TMAA They meet annually in Austin to review in de- of this rule change to “lower the standard” but the contest year, let us be mindful of the fact CORRESPONDENCE TO: tail plans for the coming year, to discuss problems rather to create new options for students who do that we are all part of an enterprise that should th Dr. Jay Dunnahoo of common interest and to plan for the highest not join the music program until the 10 grade be “process focused” and not “product focused”. Executive Secretary degree of consistency possible in every contest or wish to learn a second instrument as a part of Therefore the contest is not and should not be Texas Music from El Paso to Beaumont and Brownsville to their musical training. the ultimate goal. It simply provides a snapshot of Adjudicators Association Amarillo. PERFORMANCE REGULATONS – Section where our students are on the perpetual journey 410 Coronado Dr. The professional attitudes and conduct of 1108 (h)(3). This language makes the practice of towards musical mastery and understanding. The Kerrville, TX 78028 these individuals is one of the cornerstones of changing titles on entry forms consistent for all true measure of our success is not the number 830/792-5224 UIL music competition. UIL music events. Under this provision a title of trophies on the wall but rather the musical Fax: 830/792-5917 (see article page 9) Because of this high level of “customer satisfac- can be changed up until 7 days prior to the first growth our students experience in the process. tion” the past few years have brought about only day of the contest. For many years bands, choirs Have a great year! TMAA heads in a new direction for upcoming year Keith Bearden adjudication of ensembles. I wish you all the best TMAA, however, is responsible for adjudica- President-TMAA in your performance. tion and delivery of certain information at sight- Rehearsal halls across the state are bustling Over the past year, we received several inquiries reading contests. I want to thank Richard Floyd, with energy and excitement in anticipation of a about the “rules”, “un-written rules” and adjudica- George Strickland, James Edwards, David Lambert new year. Hopefully, goals have been established tor procedures at instrumental sight-reading. We and Gerald Babbitt for joining me in service to this from the beginner level through the top performing received only one complaint concerning choral committee. We met between TBA and TODA ensemble in order to create a stronger learning sight-reading contests. A request for more informa- this summer in San Antonio. We believe we were environment in the classroom. tion on this complaint was never sent to TMAA, successful in producing some suggested guidelines Members of TMAA will be involved in this therefore it was dropped. Vocal Vice-President to be used this spring. process as UIL contests occur throughout the year. Sharon Paul and I are discussing whether or It was agreed that instrumental sight-reading Our mission, as members of TMAA, is to provide not a review is necessary in choral sight-reading contest procedures have not been consistent from constructive comments in order to provide the procedures. A committee was formed to address ensemble-to-ensemble, contest-to-contest or re- students and directors with feedback on their some of the instrumental concerns at sight-reading gion-to-region. The region executive secretaries performances. contests. The rules will be reviewed at another praised the efforts and results of this committee Many of you will pull “double duty” — the time by a UIL committee since the new C&CR at their meeting this summer. preparation of contest ensembles as well as the is already published. See TMAA, page 9 UIL Leaguer September 2006 News • 9 Theater: Area dates posted online Pulliam: Adviser retires from page 6 5A awards ceremony. Every finalist was there to five outstanding individuals to serve as judges hear an oral critique from state judge Michelle for the 80th OAP State Meet. The following Ney, Texas State University. All five conferences after almost 30 years were selected: were represented at the state exhibition. Don’t A – Kelly Russell, Texas A&M Corpus deny your tech students the chance to excel and from page 5 Christi be recognized. A few weeks ago, it was “Meet the Teacher Night” at Duncanville High 2A – Rick Garcia, Austin Area and Regional Contests School. Mary had as many former students and parents visit as she had 3A – David Stevens, Keller ISD Along with new realignments come new areas. current staff. 4A – Paula Rodriguez, San Antonio College New information on area dates and locations is “The mother of a current college senior said, ‘Mrs. P, you told me that 5A – Terral Lewis, Texas A&M Corpus posted online. There have been several moves, Jason would never have to flip a hamburger, and you were right. He has Christi changes in personnel, etc. I want to thank all earned enough money with his photography to cover his complete college Drama Desk Award of you who have hosted in the past and want education,’” she said. Congratulations to director Marion Castleberry to welcome all of those who are hosting for the “After giving me a hug, a staff member from the 1980s talked to me about and actor Stan Denman whose Ensemble Theatre first time. his daughter, who followed in her daddy’s footsteps and was on my staff two production of Horton Foote’s The Traveling Lady The dates for regional contests have been years ago. His twin daughters want to be on the staff next year,” she said. was nominated for the prestigious Drama Desk changed. “Another mom and dad came by to bring me a CD with film clips of their Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play. Texas’ If you have a black UIL two-year calendar, the son, who is a reporter/anchor for Channel own Horton Foote was also presented with a dates are wrong. Conflicts with state-mandated 7 in Detroit. They thanked me again for lifetime achievement award. testing are being avoided. At this point all regional giving their son a start in journalism.” Theatrical Design OAP contests are scheduled for the week of April The list goes on. Speaking of Mr. Foote, this year’s Theatrical 9-13, 2007. This is the week immediately after I wonder if the community realizes Design Contest play is The Trip to Bountiful. This area contests. how much she’s done for her students play is also the dramatic literature pick for the Tal Lostracco and the school. UIL Literary Criticism contest. I am sad to report that Tal Lostracco suffered Mary doesn’t dish out advice to advisers This should make for some nice synergy. Con- a fatal heart attack on July 6. Tal had been very often. She’s too humble. She used to tact the literary criticism coach at your school one of the League’s tell me, “you know more than I do.” How and work together on this. Packets with the strongest supporters. could I? She taught me most of what I Theatrical Design Contest Guide were mailed out He was active as a know about journalism. to all League schools on Aug. 15. If you did not student, as a director But I did coax her into offering a few words of advice for Mary Pulliam receive yours, you may download an info packet and as a critic judge. new advisers. from the UIL Web site. Tal judged the OAP “You had better love what you are doing,” she said. “Being a publica- Go to the OAP section and click on the forms to State Meet in 2005. tions adviser is one of the toughest jobs on campus, but it is one of the most download section. Sessions on Theatrical Design His teaching abili- rewarding. You will have to be their teacher, counselor, parent and friend are scheduled for all of our Student Activities ties were well respect- — all at the same time. Conferences. ed and his influence “Train the kids to do a professional job and support them in their en- It was an amazing experience to see these on theatre educators deavors. Don’t let your students be tempted to do stories for shock value young artists receive their awards at this years in our state immeasurable. We will miss him. or just to impress the judges. Cover stories for the right reasons. Keep your community standards in mind. And have fun.” Fun. That’s how she described her job for the past 32 years. “I’ve had TMAA: Preparing to move in a new direction the best job in the school,” she said. from page 6 TMAA has been working to establish TMAA She’s also been fortunate to work in a district that has given her such Mr. Floyd agreed to send the final document to as a non-profit corporation. During this process support. “My principal, Mr. Mike Chrietzberg, and superintendent, Dr. region executive secretaries for their distribution our executive secretary Jay Dunnahoo has worked Kenneth English, are the best,” she said. to instrumental sight-reading adjudicators this tirelessly with our attorney in Kerrville. During And so, she begins another year, albeit half-time. spring. We hope to post these guidelines on the these meetings it was discovered that parts of our “I was so excited for school to start. The first week was wonderful. On TMAA Web site in the near future. constitution/by-laws needed correction/revision. Tuesday and Thursday, I met with the best kids in the school, and we started These guidelines aren’t meant to restrict These issues were studied by the executive board working on the 2007 Panther Tale. On Monday and Wednesday, I had ‘Mary adjudicators but to provide every ensemble a and action was taken at this summer’s executive time,’ and I haven’t had that in a long, long time.” “professional and consistent” environment in the board meeting. “Mary time” translates into countless hours spent with her four grand- sight-reading room. Over the years our approach The proposed new constitution and by-laws children. to sight reading has become a little relaxed to the with these changes will be posted on the TMAA “My grandsons, Alex and Aden, play sports (football, , point of producing negative results. Web site for your inspection. These changes/revi- and soccer), and they want us to attend their games,” she said. “I am sure The guidelines address two parts: 1) The Greet- sions will then need to be adopted at our February that (my granddaughter) Gracie will soon be joining them in playing sports, ing (what information is to be given to the director membership general business meeting. and I like nothing better than rocking Baby Maggie.” upon entering the room) and 2) The Adjudicator I want to thank members of the executive I am guessing that before they are 10, Alex and Aden, Gracie and Baby Instructional Period to the Ensemble. It must be board and the many other individuals who will- Maggie will have mastered the transition/quote formula and will know how our intention as adjudicators to provide directors ingly serve our great organization. Don’t forget to to correctly punctuate a direct quote. with consistent information and consistent deliv- return those adjudication contracts to the region After all, Mary is a teacher. And whether she’s in the classroom or not, ery of that information in both these areas. executive secretary and, most importantly, jot it she will always be teaching. On another note, the executive board of down on your calendars! I know I’m still learning from her. UIL Leaguer 10 • Theater September 2006 Activities Week set Journalism All-State for October 15-21 Staff announced Thirty-nine students have been named to the 2005-06 All-State The week of October 15-21 marks this year’s activities week and ways to promote it, please visit Journalism Staff. celebration of National High School Activities the UIL Web site at www.uil.utexas.edu. To qualify for the staff, students must have earned 50 points by Week. Now in its third decade, National High The specific days for this year’s Activities Week participating and winning different journalism contests throughout School Activities Week seeks to increase public celebration include: the year. awareness of the value of interscholastic activity • Sunday, Oct. 15 — National Be A Sport Points could have been earned by participating in UIL invitational programs. During this week, the UIL encour- Day: to encourage awareness and discussion contests, UIL district, regional and state contests, as well as ILPC ages its member schools to promote the values about the importance of sportsmanship, ethics, and similar type journalism contests. inherent in interscholastic athletics, fine arts and and integrity to the conduct of interscholastic academic programs. programs. 2005-2006 All-State Staff “We have fundamental, empirical evidence • Monday, Oct. 16 — National Fine Arts that interscholastic activities provide a success- Activities Day: to focus on the students, coaches, Alyssa Rains, Big ful way in which to create healthy and successful and sponsors involved in fine arts programs. Taylor Parks, Big Spring High School citizens,” said Robert Kanaby, National Federation • Tuesday, Oct. 17 — National Officials Day: Michelle McMurtrey, Big Spring High School of State High School Associations Executive Di- to salute the approximately 500,000 individuals James Bowen, Big Spring High School rector. “Through National High School Activities who serve as contest officials and judges. Nathan Booth, Big Spring High School Week, we have an opportunity to reflect on our • Wednesday, Oct. 18 — National Youth participation as well as the participation of our Health Awareness Day: to promote education Mitchell Pate, Buffalo High School children. Our nation must continue to support and prevention efforts that encourage healthy Ashley Stacy, Carthage High School these programs and the life skills they provide lifestyles. Amelia Hudson, Carthage High School America’s youth.” • Thursday, Oct. 19 — National Coaches/ Kelsey Whipple, Clark High School National High School Activities Week was Sponsors/Advisors Day: to recognize the con- Melissa Macaya, Clark High School created in 1980 as a means to promote the need tributions of high school coaches, sponsors and Ahmed Mabruk, Connally High School for interscholastic activity programs across the advisors. Nathan Drolet, Cypress Falls High School country. In 1983, President Reagan and the U.S. • Friday, Oct. 20 — National Fan Apprecia- James Tittle, Cypress Falls High School Congress officially set aside one week to recognize tion Day: to thank the spectators who support the importance of these activities, and the UIL activity programs throughout the year. Marcelino Benito, Cypress Falls High School continues to support that designation. • Saturday, Oct. 21 — National Community Melissa Taylor, Cypress Falls High School Every UIL member school is encouraged to Service/Participation Day: to give back to your Cary Moore, Decatur High School publicize and participate in National High School community and show your appreciation for their Brooke Beacham, Grandview High School Activities Week. For more information about the support of your programs. Rance Pringle, Grandview High School Anthony Villa, Groesbeck High School Caleb Hudgens, Haskell High School Lone Star Cup winners announced L.J. McCulloch, Haskell High School The UIL and Texas Dodge Dealers will again with a $1,000 prize, to one high school in each of Jordan Roquemore, Lindale High School present the Lone Star Cup, honoring the best the five UIL classifications. Bethany Johnsen, Lindale High School overall athletic and academic programs in Texas Among the winners this year, Dallas Highland Rebekah Karrenbrock, Lindale High School for the 2005-2006 school year. Park High School finished first for the third con- Kayla Cecotti, Lindale High School Now in its 10th year, the Lone Star Cup is secutive year and sixth time overall. Amanda Casanova, Lukin High School awarded to high schools that accumulate the Abilene Wylie High School, which also fin- most points based on their team performance in ished second in the 2006 H-E-B Pharmacy-UIL Megan Faver, academic and athletic district and state cham- Community Service Award contest, was a first time Nick Wade, Lufkin High School pionships. Lone Star Cup Champion in Conference 3A. Mary Stanfield, Marcus High School Point standings updates were released through- The UIL and Texas Dodge Dealers remain Steven Jones, Marcus High School out the school year on the UIL Web site and the committed to promoting overall excellence in Michelle Ward, Marcus High School High School Spotlight on Fox Sports Net, and official high schools across the state and look forward Megan Cowart, Mineola High School final results were announced July 1. to another competitive race for the 2007 Lone Brittany Norman, Rider High School With assistance from the UIL, tabulations for Star Cup. Emily Anderson, Lee High School the Texas Dodge Dealers Lone Star Cup are verified The recipients of the 2006 Lone Star Cup by Fox Sports Net and TITUS Sports Marketing, include: Carly Squyres, Lee High School which also served as the sales and marketing 1A—Lindsay High School Emily Carson, Rocksprings High School arm for the Championships 2A—Argyle High School Hillary Kunz, Westlake High School Corporate Partner Program. 3A—Abilene Wylie High School Kira Cheek, Westwood High School This fall, the UIL and Texas Dodge Dealers 4A—Dallas Highland Park High School Robert Rich, Westwood High School will present the 2006 Lone Star Cup trophy, along 5A—Conroe The Woodlands High School UIL Leaguer September 2006 News • 11 1776: Period provides great H-E-B Pharmacy continues community service award opportunities for learning For the fifth consecutive year, H-E-B Pharmacy and the UIL will award over $10,000 to high continued from page 3 instead of exposing schools committed to making their communi- periodically the values of the men who declared independence students to a series ties better. from Great Britain and framed the Constitution.” of isolated events, it The H-E-B Pharmacy-UIL Community Service That Constitution has not only endured longer than any is my intention to Award was created in 2002 to reward Texas high such document in the history of nations, it has also been the provide the chance to schools for making a difference in their home- model for numerous other countries. It was written by 55 examine the relation- towns in an effort to enhance their community’s individuals over 200 years ago. ship of those events way of life. After teaching history more than 20 years, I have arrived and the proceedings The $1,000 award for first place, donated by at the conclusion that there is no topic that is more often that transpired as a H-E-B Pharmacy, will be awarded to one high studied and less understood than the years covered in the result. school in each classification (1A-5A) whose proj- current contest year. While students in virtually all U.S. his- Finally, I believe ects most positively affect their communities. tory and government courses are exposed to this time frame, the quality of resourc- As a result of the incredible response to the individuals who participate in the UIL Social Studies contest es from which ques- community service award and the quality of the will have the unique opportunity to evaluate information re- tions will be drawn submissions, H-E-B Pharmacy will also award $500 lated to this period in far greater detail than they might have is exceptional. The for second place projects for each classification. done so otherwise. primary reading source, 1776 by David McCullough, provides an The money, in turn, is to be used toward a future U.S. history is typically the focus of social studies curriculum amazing and insightful record of the key events of that year. service project sponsored by the school. in the eighth and 11th grades while 12th graders are studying I remember when the movie Apollo 13 was released years In 2004, a healthcare-related service project U.S. government. The current topic has something to offer for ago, a critic observed that, even though most people knew the category was added to further H-E-B Pharmacy’s students at any grade-level and should serve as an appropriate ultimate outcome of the actual mission, the movie was so well mission to be the provider of choice for a patient’s complement to all of the social studies classes. In addition done that there were times the audience was left wondering if pharmacy healthcare needs. to general applicability of the subject, the emergence of the the safe return of the spacecraft was really possible. Readers of The winner of the Healthcare Community American nation is a topic that should capture and hold the 1776 are left with a similar feeling, wondering at times if there Service Award must perform a service project that interest of potential contestants. was any way that George Washington could possibly overcome is primarily focused on healthcare or healthcare It is essential to remember that this topic is about a process. all obstacles and lead his army to victory. initiatives in the community. It is not a topic about the Revolutionary War or a particular It offers a truly interesting comparison of the two opposing The winner of the health care service award event or even a specific document but instead about the man- sides involved in the revolution while frequently providing receives a grand prize of $5,000, and the second ner in which all of these developments served as components descriptions of events through the eyes of individuals who are place school receives $2,500. of the total process that culminated with the framing of the not commonly studied in the typical U.S. history class. All UIL member schools are encouraged to Constitution. The secondary resources are equally relevant and each of compete for the community service award through While events during the year 1765 were not the first that them serves to compliment the basic theme of the topic. They various service projects. ultimately caused this process to transpire, it was during that were selected not only because of their individual historical To be considered for the award, projects must year that the situation in the American colonies reaches a significance, but also because they provide insight regarding be completed by May 31, and documentation critical point. the manner in which the events transpired and ultimately led must be provided to the UIL on the official H- Furthermore, once the revolt was set in motion, the ulti- to the formation of the new nation. E-B Pharmacy-UIL Community Service Award mate outcome was not clear to those involved. For example, The topic appears to be broad in nature. In reality, this nomination form by June 15. the Stamp Act was, at least to some degree, the result of the is a positive attribute, in that it allows students to deal with The winner of the 2006 Healthcare Commu- British need for revenue following the wars of the previous questions that will challenge their understanding of the topic nity Service Award was Alvarado High School. two decades. The initial rebellion among colonists was more itself as well as basic social studies principles. Moreover, the Second place for the Healthcare Community of a protest and an attempt to obtain more favorable political breadth of the topic allows for tests that deal with important Service Award was Crandall High School. Both treatment by the monarch and not an all-out effort to create concepts and fundamental elements of the timeframe, with- schools were rewarded for their outstanding com- a new and independent nation. out necessitating the use of questions focused on obscure and munity-wide health fairs. Objectives would change, of course, ultimately leading to trivial details. the Declaration of Independence in 1776. At the same time Students should read the supplemental documents and the The recipients of the 2006 H-E-B Pharmacy- the very leaders who drafted that document began debate book carefully. The books-on-tape version of the work is nar- UIL Community Service Award include: that lasted well over a year, culminating with the Articles of rated by the author himself and provides an excellent means 1A First Place - Happy High School Confederation, drafted in late 1777 and ratified in 1781. of engaging student interest. There are also a number of other 1A Second Place - New Home High School Following victory in the Revolutionary War, the new nation sources of information, including AP U.S. history and U.S. 2A First Place - Shallowater High School was, to say the least, experiencing major challenges related to government textbooks and other non-fiction sources. 2A Second Place - Tahoka High School the role of government. Significant weaknesses in the Articles The History Channel series, “The American Revolution” is a 3A First Place - Sinton High School prompted the nation’s leaders to gather once again with the well-done and interesting and should prove useful for students, 3A Second Place - Abilene Wylie High primary purpose of addressing those weaknesses. but it is not listed as an essential resource. Any information School When the Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia in from that series that might appear on a contest test is also 4A First Place - Corpus Christi 1787, however, the result was essentially the creation of a new available from other locations. Tuloso- government based on the new Constitution they drafted. Success in competition will be determined by scores on 4A Second Place - Waco-Midway High In conclusion, one of the most fundamental lessons that contest tests but, more importantly, the scores on those tests School students can gain from social studies is the chance to review and will reflect the degree to which students read, study, evaluate 5A First Place - Bastrop High School hopefully understand the basics of cause and effect. Accordingly, and understand as many of the resources as possible. 5A Second Place - Hurst Bell High School UIL Leaguer 12 • News September 2006 A college bowl-like atmosphere Committee sets guidelines for new football 5A state championship games

exas high tive Council, 5A Region II crew. No interference will occur on game day. school foot- 2. Vernon Newsom, Mansfield ISD, Legislative Post-Game Ceremony Tball has had Council, 5A Region I • Trophy and medal presentation to the runner- a long and storied past. 3. Mark Henry, Galena Park ISD, Legislative up coach and team will be at the discretion of the Football in Texas be- Council, 5A Region III head coach and UIL staff. It will be coordinated gan at the end of the 4. John Folks, Northside ISD, Legislative to avoid extensive time. 19th century. In the Council, 5A Region IV • Focus will be on the trophy and medal pre- first ever high school 5. Robert Nicks, Midland ISD, Legislative sentation to the winning coach and team. TV football game played Council, 5A Region I coverage of the presentation will be coordinated by Charles Breithaupt in Texas, Galveston 6. Sylvester Perez, San Marcos ISD, Legislative the UIL staff. Discussion centered around moving Athletic Director lost Council, Region IV to an area behind the end zone so that teams for to the Rugbys 14-0, 7. D.W. Rutledge, Executive Director, Texas the next game could take the field. Final game in a game played on High School Coaches Association presentation will be on the field. the island on December 24, 1892. However, it 8. Joe Martin, Assistant Director, THSCA • UIL staff will contact all coaches on Monday was several years before a state champion was 9. Larry Hill, Smithson Valley High School, of the game week to discuss the post-game cer- recognized in Texas. President-Elect THSCA emony. Consideration will be given to presenting In 1913 the University Interscholastic League 10. Todd Dodge, Southlake Carroll High medals individually or to the head coaches in a attempted to crown its first state champion. School, 2005 Division II State Champion packet. Houston Sam Houston 11. Steve Lineweaver, Trinity High School, Post-Game Interviews with Media This two-year experiment defeated Comanche 2005 Division I State Champion • The runner-up coach will be available 30 20-0, but several con- 12. Gary Joseph, , 2005 minutes after the game unless the coach agrees provides an opportunity for troversies over eligibil- Division II State Finalist to an earlier interview. schools, coaches and fans ity of players prevented 13. Jim Rackley, , 2005 • The winning coach will be available 45 the UIL from crowning Division I State Finalist minutes after the game unless the coach agrees to know the location of the a champion. 14. Larry Peil, Cypress Fairbanks ISD, Presi- to an earlier interview. games and provides an op- F o l l o w i n g t h e dent, THSADA • Second game interviews will depend on air- 1920 season, on Janu- 15. Joe Rodriguez, Brownsville ISD, Vice time available and availability of the coaches. portunity for live telecasts for ary 8,1921, Houston President THSADA • The head coach of each team will choose both games. Heights and Cleburne 16. Cliff Odenwald, Plano ISD, Past President 3-5 players to appear for interviews. played to a scoreless tie THSADA Practice and Walk Through at the Stadium in the first official state 17. Jerry Comalander, Northeast ISD, Past • There will be no practice in the championship football championship game. President THSADA stadium site for any of the teams in the champion- The game was played at the University of 18. Rusty Dowling, Katy ISD, Athletic Direc- ship games following the semifinal games except Texas’ Clark Field, which served as a neutral site tor as described here. for the state title between the champions of the The Championship Committee made all deci- • UIL staff will contact participating schools North and South Texas. sions regarding the games. The following are the and arrange for a “walk-through” at the sta- A torrential downpour fell throughout the game minutes of the meeting. dium. causing slippery footing and numerous fumbles. Schedule Sub-Committee • “Walk-throughs” will be any time Friday The following year UIL officials determined they Game Time prior to the Saturday game. would allow the two schools involved in the 2006 — Division I – 7 p.m. • If extreme travel is involved for a team, game to determine their own site for the state Division II – 2 p.m. Saturday morning will be used also; this will be championship game each year. 2007 — Division I – 2 p.m. worked out by UIL staff. Beginning this year, 5A schools will no longer Division II – 7 p.m. • If two teams want the same “walk-through” have weather as a determining factor for their Pre-Game time, UIL staff will determine by a flip of the championship games. • 90 minutes guaranteed for both games coin. For the first time since 1921, the UIL Legislative • If overtime occurs in first game, the second • “Walk-throughs” will be 75 minutes apart Council has authorized a designated site for the game time will be adjusted to a later start if with an understood 60 minutes allowed on the 5A Division I and II Championship Games. These needed. field. games will be held on Dec. 23 at the Alamodome • It is understood that the second game will • If the stadium has a grass field and bad in San Antonio. not start earlier than 7 p.m. even if the first game weather is an issue, UIL staff and stadium man- The Legislative Council, in its wisdom, estab- is over early. agement will make arrangements for an alternate lished a Championship Football Games Commit- • UIL staff will clear the field of people left “walk-through” as needed. (At Reliant Stadium tee to deal with the details of the game, including from the first game as needed to provide the or other such similar stadium it is assumed the the time of games, pre- and post-game activities guaranteed pre-game warm-up. “practice bubble” would be used in bad weather and financial considerations. The Committee was • All pre-game television interviews and pic- if necessary.) comprised of the following: ture sessions will be completed at an earlier date • Teams will be allowed to leave all equipment 1. Curtis Culwell, Chair, Garland ISD, Legisla- as agreed to by the involved coaches and the TV See Committee next page UIL Leaguer September 2006 News • 13 Know before you start the season While the PAPF increases paperwork, it can also help identify ineligible players

hings never seem to I know (and have been reminded multiple times by slow down anymore. Our staff has made a commit- certain coaches I have known for a long time) that this TIt seems that it was process/rule change has increased the amount of paperwork just last week I was thinking ment that we will look at ev- that coaches must do, but at the same time, I also know about what I was going to do this that the new process also has saved schools from allowing summer. Well, guess what, sum- ery PAPF that comes into the ineligible students to participate. mer is over and another school office to try to catch any ‘red Since the implementation of the new process, our staff year is well under way for many has made a commitment that we will look at every PAPF of you. Football, , cross flags’ that may appear. that comes into the office to try to catch any ‘red flags’ country and team teams that may appear. Mark Cousins Athletic Coordinator are all gearing up for another year that wishes to participate in athletic activities at the Since the implementation of the new PAPF require- championship run. new school. The PAPF will be sent to the last school of ments, schools have filed, and our staff has looked at, over But as we always do at the participation for students. Additionally, the PAPF will be 15,000 PAPFs. Just this year, over 400 PAPFs have already beginning of a school year and the beginning of a sport required regardless of which state the student is coming been filed with our office. In more than a few instances, season, we need to spend a little time talking about the from, if they participated in any activities in that state during our staff has been able to spot potential eligibility issues little things that coaches need to keep in mind; one of the previous school year. The PAPF will not be required and notify the school of those prior to the student par- those is the Previous Athletic Participation Form. from foreign countries, with the exception of Mexico. ticipating and possibly causing the school to forfeit games Back in April of 2003, the following information ap- The PAPF will now be a two page form. The eligibil- and contests. peared in this same space: ity questionnaire page of the form will be required of all In just the past week, I have called at least five schools Beginning with the 2003-2004 school year, the UIL students who change school and wish to participate in UIL to notify them of possible eligibility issues that arose from Legislative Council has changed the requirements related to athletic activities. Based on the responses to the questions a PAPF that came across my desk. the Previous Athletic Participation Form and has approved on that page, the student may or may not have to complete Here is a tip that can help coaches, administrators a new version of the form that will be mandatory. the other page the PAPF. and district executive committees catch potential issues Currently, the Previous Athletic Participation Form If it is necessary to complete page two of the new PAPF, on a PAPF. (PAPF) is required for students in grades 9-12 who are the process will be the same as in the past. The form will On the eligibility questionnaire, all the questions are changing schools, wish to participate in varsity athletics be sent back to the last school of participation in grades phrased so that all the answers to the questions should be and who have participated in a UIL activity at another 8-12 for their indication on the status of the student at ‘no’. If any of them are answered ‘yes’, then further inves- school (in Texas or an adjoining state) within the previ- the previous school. tigation and clarification might be necessary. ous 12 months. As in the past, if the previous school indicates that Even with the additional work, the UIL staff feels it is For 2003-2004 the requirements for the PAPF will be the student in question is changing schools for athletic important to look at each PAPF that comes into our office. as follows: purposes, was recruited, or was removed from the athletic If we can stop one school from forfeiting a game or keep The PAPF will be required for any new student in grade program, the student in question would be ineligible until one ineligible player from participating, the extra work is 9-12 who participated in any practice or contest in any the District Executive Committee (DEC) of the new school worth the effort. UIL activity in grades 8-12 during any previous school meets to address the situation. Best of luck to all on a successful school year. Committee strives to answer all questions for football 5A state championship from page 12 the following: school opportunity for schools, coaches and fans in the dressing rooms following the “walk- — assistance with travel costs Souvenir Ticket to know the location of the games and through” to include preparation of area for — assistance with hotel costs Request for teams provides an opportunity for live telecasts trainers as well. — assistance with meal costs Coaches Passes for both games. Other Discussion Issues in the Com- — a percentage of revenue gener- One ticket per THSCA member with Hopefully, the games can be promoted mittee Meeting ated by the game to be returned to partici- membership card and photo identifica- in a way that will make this a bowl-type • Committee recommends no games in pating schools tion atmosphere experience for everyone in- the stadium on Friday prior to the cham- Tickets and Revenue Committee Parking Passes volved. pionship games. Pre-Sale to Schools 250 passes (50 per school) Many coaches will agree that setting • Committee is very concerned that 6 adult and 4 student tickets per per- Sideline Passes up this final game can be time-consuming. there be equal treatment of both schools by son 20 per school plus 5 All-Access passes Having the games at a pre-determined site TV coverage regardless of where the schools Adult — $10 Team Passes (JV, etc.) will have obvious advantages and disadvan- are located. TV people must not interfere Student — $6 Reserved section (ID by school of- tages. Some will love the new scenario while with the preparation of the team and must At the Game for Schools ficial) others will have differing opinions. coordinate with the head coach to set up Reserved $12; General Admission $8 Ticket Revenue (Split) But, on Dec. 23, four schools will meet picture taking, interviews, etc. Advance Sales to Public Split equally by all four schools in San Antonio for bragging rights. Those •Committee discussed other revenue Reserved $15 — $18 at gate, if avail- Travel schools, their administrators, coaches, possibilities for the participating schools able UIL staff will work with the THSADA to athletes and supporters will be key ingre- which was presented at a meeting in Complimentary Passes determine travel expenses for the teams. dients in determining whether this concept Waco. Such discussions centered around 200 reserved passes plus 1 suite per This two-year experiment provides an continues. UIL Leaguer 14 • Sports September 2006 Let boosters help, not hurt, your programs Coaches and administrators need to educate clubs on rules

or those of As a coach, make sure your athletes know entire student body on the same basis that it is you who fol- and understand the amateur rule. Talk to them given to or offered to an athlete. Flow college at the beginning of the season and remind them Gatherings of school athletic teams at parents’ football, you’re prob- that they cannot receive money or any other type or patrons’ homes require each athlete to contrib- ably familiar with the of valuable consideration for participating in a ute equally to any food or refreshment. The burden recent development League sponsored sport. of proof is on the athlete, their head coach and and scandal involv- As for your booster clubs, it’s always a good the school if these occasions are questioned. No ing the University of idea to hold a pre-season meeting to provide overnight lodging or sports instruction or practice Oklahoma. Two players information regarding UIL rules. is permitted. Rachel Harrison on Oklahoma’s football Booster clubs cannot give anything to students, Unfortunately, when overzealous parents Athletic Coordinator team, including start- including awards. provide food, parties or gifts to athletes, it is the ing quarterback Rhett Booster groups, parents or individuals may student and school who suffer. Bomar, were dismissed donate money or merchandise to the school with The penalty to a student–athlete for violating from the team in early August for violating prior approval of the administration, but they the amateur rule, and accepting valuable con- NCAA rules. cannot give anything directly to a student–athlete sideration for participation in school athletics is Apparently the players received payment from or team. forfeiture of athletic eligibility in the sport in which a car dealership With regard to meals for athletes, the follow- the violation occurred. Valuable consideration is over an extended ing rules apply: defined as tangible or intangible property or ser- Booster groups, parents period of time in 1. Pre–season. School athletic teams may be vice including anything that is usable, wearable, excess of time actu- given no more than one pre–season meal, per salable or consumable. or individuals may donate ally worked. The sport, per school year such as a fish fry, ice cream The exploitation of student-athletes is becom- dealership in ques- supper, etc. provided it is approved by the school ing an increasing problem at the high school money or merchandise to the tion happens to be and given by a nonprofit organization, usually level. In light of recent events surrounding Rhett part of the Sooner the booster club, before the team plays in its first Bomar and the University of Oklahoma, it’s easy school with prior approval of Schooner Car contest. It may be given after a scrimmage. to see just how out of hand a situation can quickly the administration, but they Program, which 2. Post–season. School athletic teams are become. means it supports limited to no more than one post–season meal or The UIL amateur rule is a safeguard against the cannot give anything directly the Oklahoma ath- banquet, per sport, per school year, and it must be commercialization of high school students. It is letic program. given by a nonprofit organization and approved by imperative that this rule be in place not only to to a student–athlete or team. Doesn’t it the school. Banquet favors or gifts are considered protect our athletes, but also to emphasize and seem ironic that a valuable consideration and are a violation if they enforce the educational goals of interscholastic business that alleg- are given to a student–athlete at any time. athletics. edly “supports” an athletic program be the cause 3. Other. Except as specifically allowed by rule, The best advice for parents and booster clubs of such embarrassment and negative publicity for at any time school athletic teams and athletes may is to maintain communication with the school the school? be invited to and may attend functions where free coach and administration on all activities. In all fairness to the University of Oklahoma, admission is offered, or where refreshments and/or In addition, they should invite administra- school officials took immediate action by dismiss- meals are served, provided all students from that tors to all booster club meetings, make sure the ing the players from the team. high school are invited to attend for the same fee administration has a copy of all club publica- Bob Stoops, head football coach, said in a and on the same basis as the athletes or the athletic tions, and finally, clear all activities through the statement, “I firmly believe that our program is team. Athletes or athletic teams may be recognized administration. stronger than any individual player and that a at these functions, but may not accept anything The role of booster clubs should be to help championship program cannot compromise its that is not given to all other students. enrich the school’s participation in extracurricular values.” Often, parents and booster groups want to activities. The fund raising role of booster clubs is He added, “Players know exactly what we provide meals or snacks for athletes after a prac- especially crucial with school budgets becoming expect from them. Ultimately they have to make tice or game. increasingly tight. right decisions. This would be a violation of the amateur rule Money given to a school cannot be earmarked The same holds true for our boosters. When because it is deemed valuable consideration. Other for any particular expense. Booster clubs may make they do not, the consequences are serious, and we items that are considered valuable consideration, recommendations, but cash or other valuable will not tolerate this behavior.” and thus a violation of the amateur rule include, consideration must be given to the school to use While the devastation of this news sent shock- but are not limited to: at its discretion. waves throughout the country, and made for some 1. meals, snacks, or snack foods during or after The UIL staff certainly encourages the positive very interesting conversation among sports radio practices; support of student–athletes and interscholastic talk show hosts, it also sent a valuable lesson about 2. parties given by parents or other students activity programs. At the same time, we want the importance of educating not only your athletes, strictly for an athletic team; to make sure that the support being given is in but also your parent and booster groups. 3. anything that is not given, or offered, to the compliance with UIL rules. UIL Leaguer September 2006 Sports • 15 Answers to FAQ during summer coaching in-services

u r i n g year eligibility is done for UIL activities the first six weeks grading period can gain to the new student’s first varsity game to Dt h e that start before or during the first six weeks academic eligibility by passing all classes at determine if he/she meets all the eligibility month of Au- of school. the end of the first six weeks grading period requirements in Section 400 in the Constitu- gust, UIL staff Eligibility for the first six weeks is as plus a seven-day grace period. tion and Contest Rules. was exceptional- follows: In grades nine and below, stu- At the end of the first six weeks, all Did the student participate (practice, ly busy providing dents must have been promoted from the schools must check grades for all par- athletic period and game) in grades 8-12 in-services for previous grade. In the second year of high ticipants. From that point on, grades are at the previous school(s)? If so, a Previous school districts school, students must have accumulated five checked at the end of the grading period Athletic Participation Form (PAPF) will throughout the credits that count toward state graduation whether it is six, nine or 12 weeks in need to be completed and approved by Darryl Beasley state. Below are requirements. A student in their third year length. the District Executive Committee. The Athletic Coordinator some frequent of high school must have accumulated 10 At the end of any grading period (after PAPF is required if previous participation topics of discus- credits that count toward state graduation the first six weeks of the school year), a occurred in any of the 50 states, District of sion that took requirements or student must have earned student who receives a grade below 70 in Columbia and Mexico. place during those in-services. Hopefully at least five credits that count toward state any academic class (other than an identified 15-Day Rule this will assist you in determining eligibility graduation requirements within the last advanced class) or a student with disabili- A student needs to be in regular atten- as school begins. 12 months. In their fourth year of high ties who fails to meet the standards in the dance as part of the varsity eligibility for Eligibility for Student Athletes for the school athletes must have accumulated 15 Individual Education Plan (IEP) may not UIL contests. A student is considered in First Six Weeks credits that count toward state graduation participate in extracurricular activities for regular attendance once they have been Eligibility during the first six weeks of requirements or student must have earned at least three school weeks as defined in present at your school through the sixth school is vastly different than any other at least five credits that count toward state the TEA/UIL Side by Side. class day of a school year. A student who time of the school year. It is based upon graduation requirements within the last New and Transfer Students does not enroll and attend school during the credits and not the last grading period of 12 months. If a new student or transfer in grades 9-12 first six class days is ineligible to participate the previous school year. In addition, all By reviewing credits in the spring, you enters your high school athletic program, in a varsity contest until the 15th day after schools are required to review grades at the can notify students of their situation. If a you are required to ask questions to deter- enrollment and attendance. Hence, we get end of the first six weeks. student doesn’t have enough credits, they mine varsity eligibility. Do the parents of the 15-day rule. In order to ensure eligibility during can make an informative decision to attend the student live in your attendance zone? Hopefully, this information will help the first six weeks of school, you should summer school in order to achieve the re- If not, who does the student live with? guide you through the beginning of the consider reviewing athletes credits from quired number of credits for eligibility. These questions can help determine if the school year. A great resource tool is the Con- the previous years. Students who do not have enough credits student meets the defined parent residence stitution and Contest Rules and the TEA/UIL Generally, the beginning of the school or are not promoted at the beginning of rule. The second question is required prior Side-by-Side for No Pass, No Play. COPE classes mandatory again for all athletic coaches t really is not about num- staff and Legislative Council to discontinue the program new to coaches and officials. Ibers, but rather a belief. as a requirement for all coaches. The change required COPE is not about judgment calls or rule applications. Coaches and Officials Posi- only first year coaches or a coach who had been ejected Nor is it about coaching decisions during the course of the tives Expectations (COPE) is the previous year to attend COPE. game or match. It is the belief that we must all buy into once again a requirement for all A funny thing started to happen after this change. The the idea that our athletic programs have to be educational UIL coaches. If you coach a UIL ejections started going up. Last year the number of ejec- in value or they have no place in our schools. sport, you are required to attend tions had reached 186 — not much of an improvement If a coach gets ejected this year, he or she will have a COPE session each school year. from the 196 ejections in 1996. Obviously, we can do to appear in front of a hearing officer of the UIL State Why? Not necessarily because better in the area of sportsmanship. Executive Committee. It will not be a pleasant experi- Peter Contreras there were 186 coaches ejected Texas continues to have the best public school athletic ence, especially if the ejection is not overturned. A public Athletic Coordinator last year, but rather because of programs in the country because of you — coaches. It’s not reprimand and one-year probation will be the minimum the simple fact that UIL coaches just the coaches that make our programs great. Our athletes penalty imposed. must at all times be role models for our student-athletes. and officials contribute to the success of our programs. The whole idea in the early 1990s when the UIL staff COPE is simply another way to discuss sportsman- What should a coach expect of an official? What should started talking about this was the simple notion that ship. Sportsmanship is one of the two major issues facing an official expect from a coach? It is realistic for a coach to coaches and officials had to get along. Yes, officials are extracurricular activities today. The health and safety of expect an official to be professional, respectful to coaches going to make some mistakes and miss some calls. Coaches our participants is the other. and players and on time. It is also realistic for a coach to also are going to make some decisions that they wish they UIL first implemented the COPE program in 1996. expect an official to display a good attitude and work hard could change. And yes, the athletes are going to make Almost 200 coaches (196 to be exact) were ejected that every time he/she shows up. some mistakes, also. year. After the implementation, every team sport coach Officials also should expect coaches to be professional Coaches and officials should not blame mistakes on had to attend a COPE session each year. The first six and respectful toward them. It should be demanded that each other. Accept the fact that they will occur and move years of the COPE program saw the number of ejections the players are respectful to the official as well. on. If both parties can do that, both will be setting a good reduced greatly — by more than half. None of this is rocket science. None of this is unreal- example for our student-athletes. And just maybe, the kids The success of the program convinced the UIL athletic istic. More importantly, none of these expectations are (and parents) will follow. UIL Leaguer 16 • Offi cial Notices September 2006 EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, ga tions in volv ing mis con duct MERTZON IRION COUNTY season for violation of Section While on Probation. 1033 (b) (4) (D), Late Entry. 2006 by coach and players. ISD 1208 (j) (3), Ejection from Con- Four teams will advance to the District 12-1A Executive Com- test While on Probation. IRVING MACARTHUR HS NOCONA HS playoffs in all team sports, INTRA-DISTRICT mittee issued a public repri- The State Executive Commit- The State Executive Commit- including football, in Confer- TRANSFERS mand to Irion County ISD and CORPUS CHRISTI tee issued a public reprimand tee issued a public reprimand ence 5A only. Section 440 (b) (3) placed the school district on MOODY HS to Michael DeSpain with to Nocona High School with This section allows students probation though October 28, The State Executive Commit- probation through August 21, probation through May 16, SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE HS to be eligible in athletics 2008. tee issued a public reprimand 2008 for violation of Section 2007 for violation of Section The State Executive Commit- the fi rst year they have the with probation through May 16, 1110 (c) (2), Eligibility, and 1033 (b) (4) (D), Late Entry. tee issued a public reprimand opportunity to transfer to that BUFFALO HS 2008 to Corpus Christi Moody Section 1110 (f), Organization to Coach Shawn Hoover with ISD’s vocational high school, The State Executive Commit- High School. The State Execu- Roster. TILDEN MCMULLEN probation through Feb. 21, magnet school, or optional tee suspended Coach Mike tive Committee also issued COUNTY HS 2008 and suspended him attendance area school as Anderson pending a hearing a public reprimand to Coach RICHARDSON LAKE The State Executive Commit- through the fi rst four invita- long as they exercise that on allegations that he al- Paula Salinas Rodriguez, with HIGHLANDS HS tee issued a public reprimand tional meets of the 2006-07 option at their fi rst opportunity. lowed an ineligible player to probation through May 16, The State Executive Commit- to Tilden McMullen County wrestling season. If the student leaves the participate. 2008, and suspended her tee issued a public reprimand High School with probation vocational high school, from the fi rst two games of the to Richardson Lake Highlands through May 16, 2007 for FRUITVALE ISD magnet school, or optional NORTH ZULCH HS 2006-2007 season. High School with probation violation of Section 1033 (b) The State Executive Commit- attendance area school and The State Executive Commit- through May 16, 2007 for (4) (D), Late Entry. tee issued the following penal- returns to the school of tee issued a public reprimand KENNEDALE HS violation of Section 1033 (b) ties to Fruitvale ISD: public rep- the parents’ residence, the with probation through October The State Executive Commit- (4) (D), Late Entry. BLOOMINTON HS rimand with probation through student is not eligible for 5, 2006, to North Zulch High tee issued a public reprimand The State Executive Commit- January 31, 2008, forfeiture of varsity athletic competition School for violation of violating to Kennedale High School with Kopperl HS tee issued a public reprimand all varsity contests in which an for at least one year from the restriction on the number probation through August 21, The State Executive Commit- to Bloomington High School ineligible student participated, the date of enrollment in of games played during the 2007, and as a condition of the tee issued a public reprimand for violation of One Act Play and disqualifi cation of district the school of the parents’ school week in softball probation directed Kennedale to Kopperl High School with Contest Rules, Failure to honors for the 2005-2006 residence. Additionally, if the High School to give adequate probation through May 16, Participate. boys basketball season. The student fails to exercise their DALLAS I AM THAT I AM UIL training to all sponsors, 2007 for violation of Section State Executive Committee fi rst opportunity to attend that ACADEMY directors and coaches. The 1033 (b) (4) (D), Late Entry. COMSTOCK HS also issued a public repri- ISD’s vocational high school, The State Executive Com- State Executive Committee The State Executive Commit- mand to Coach Slade Young, magnet school, or optional mittee suspended Dallas I also issued a public reprimand Montgomery HS tee issued a public reprimand probation through January 31, attendance area school, Am That I Am Academy from to Coach Kenni Patton, who is The State Executive Commit- to Comstock High School 2007, and suspended him they would not be eligible participation in football for the now employed at Mansfi eld tee issued a public reprimand for violation of One Act Play from the fi rst district game of according to the Section 2005-06 and 2006-07 school High School, with probation to Montgomery High School Contest Rules, Failure to the 2006-2007 boys basket- 440 (b), Residence Rule, for years and placed the school through August 21, 2007, with probation through May 16, Participate. ball season. varsity athletics at the new on probation in all activities and suspended her from the 2007 for violation of Section school until they had been through October 31, 2007 fi rst three athletic contests 1033 (b) (4) (D), Late Entry. SANDERSON HS SPRINGTOWN HS enrolled and consecutively for numerous violations of of the 2006-2007 season for The State Executive Commit- The State Executive Commit- attending the new school for UIL rules. violation of Section 441 (a), DENVER CITY HS tee issued a public reprimand tee issued a public reprimand, one calendar year. Amateur Rule. The State Executive Commit- to Sanderson High School with probation through March EMPLOYMENT tee issued a public reprimand for violation of One Act Play 24, 2007, to Coach Cari SAN ANTONIO OF COACHES SAN ANTONIO BURBANK to Denver City High School with Contest Rules, Failure to Lowery for violation of the EAST CENTRAL HS Addition to Offi cial Interpreta- HS probation through May 16, Participate. Athletic Code and state law. The State Executive Committee tion #29 (Section 1033 [b] [5] The State Executive Commit- 2007 for violation of Section placed Coach Ted Knaszak on and Section 1202): tee suspended Coach Rudy 1033 (b) (4) (D), Late Entry. TERLINGUA BIG BEND HS IRVING HS probation through December A full-time substitute who has Vera through August 21, 2009 The State Executive Commit- The State Executive Commit- 10, 2006, for allowing coached during the school year for violation of Section 51 (a) FREDERICKSBURG HS tee issued a public reprimand tee issued a public reprimand students not listed on an would be permitted to continue (8), Recruiting. The State Executive Commit- to Terlingua Big Bend High to Coach Steven Perry with eligibility list to participate in coaching until the UIL competi- tee issued a public reprimand School for violation of One Act probation through February team tennis. tive year has ended. Example: CORPUS CHRISTI to Fredericksburg High School Play Contest Rules, Failure to 16, 2008. state baseball playoffs. CALALLEN HS with probation through May 16, Participate. UVALDE HIGH SCHOOL The State Executive Commit- 2007 for violation of Section HOUSTON PREPARED TABLE The State Executive Commit- HOUSTON ALDINE HS tee issued a public reprimand 1033 (b) (4) (D), Late Entry. CALVERT HS CHAR TER SCHOOL tee issued a public reprimand The State Executive Commit- to Coach Steve Chapman with The State Executive Commit- The State Executive Com- to Coach Michael Hernandez, tee issued a public reprimand probation through March 3, LOMETA HS tee issued a public reprimand mittee suspended Pre pared and placed him on probation to Coach Joe LeCureux with 2009, and suspended him The State Executive Commit- to Calvert High School for viola- Ta ble Char ter School from all through January 9, 2008, for probation through March 22, from the fi rst fi ve games of the tee issued a public reprimand tion of One Act Play Contest UIL ac tivi ties until a school violation of Section 1208 (j) (3). 2007, and suspended him 2006-2007 baseball season to Lometa High School with Rules, Failure to Participate. ad min is trator ap pears be fore through the fi rst three games for violation of Section 1208 probation through May 16, the Com mittee to answer alle - of the 2006-2007 soccer (j) (3), Ejection from Contest 2007 for violation of Section Distribution rights The UIL mails 15 copies of each issue of the Leaguer to every public high school in Texas as well as copies to elementary and junior high schools that have returned their Par tic i pa tion Cards. 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