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VOL XXXIX AUSTIN, TEXAS, APRIL, 1956 NO. 8 At State Meet THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AUSTIN 12 Housing Booked Top Students Vie For Contestants March 13, 1956 By F. W. SAVAGE tourist courts are being reserved in Housing Director blocks by the League and will be In State Meet Official in the League state office released to qualified contestants and The most agile minds and bodies among Some 1,700 winners of regional meet con­ will assist students and sponsors sponsors who desire to pay for their tests will form the slate of State contestants To Interscholastic League Visitors: Texas high school students will compete in the qualifying to the 1956 State Meet in own facilities. This type lodging will Interscholastic League's Forty-sixth Annual in literary-academic and athletic events dur­ securing housing accommodations. be available at any time, but it will This assistance will be given when be very critical on Thursday and State Meet which opens Thursday, May 3, at ing the three-day meet. requested by superintendents or Friday evenings. No rebate will be We extend a hearty welcome to all who have come to Austin 2 p.m. with registration in Gregory Gym­ Registration headquarters will be open un­ principals. given to schools for any type of til 10 p.m. on Thursday, and will re-open at to participate in the final State Meet of the Interscholastic nasium on The University of Texas campus. Special forms for requesting lodging. 8 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, re­ assistance, and detailed information League. Although the Interscholastic League, as some of you maining open until 10 p.m. on Fri­ Confirmation about housing and the schedule of may know, is an organization which "belongs to the public schools day and until 6 p.m. on Saturday.. activities, are being mailed to prin­ It'will be impossible for reserva­ of the state and is controlled by them, The University of Texas The Interscholastic League cipals of all schools qualifying stu­ tions to be confirmed. Whenever is proud of the fact that it is able to participate with our breakfast will be in the Crystal dents from the regional meets. possible, officials of the state office public schools in rendering this important service. We are Ballroom of the Driskill Hotel on iThese forms should be filled out and will acknowledge receipt of requests particularly glad that our affiliation brings to Austin each Saturday, May 5, at 7:30 a.m. Re­ returned-to the state office as soon for accommodations, but no assign­ sults of the referendum balloting on ments can be made. Bequests phoned spring some of the finest boys and girls of Texas to take part as they are received. amendments to the Constitution in to state headquarters will be in the events held here. and Rules, Undergraduates Rule Two Types assigned in the order in which they (Article VIII, Section 2) and Limi­ As in the past, two types of ac­ are received. Preferences will be We hope that you will not be too busy to take a tour of the tation of Awards Rule (Article commodations will be available to noted but cannot be guaranteed. XVI) will be announced. contestants and sponsors. campus and see for yourself the splendid educational facilities Caution Free housing will be provided in your University has to offer. Even more important than the Rule Revisions The City of Austin can accom­ physical plant itself, is'the caliber of the faculty and staff private homes and barracks on The amendment to the Graduate modate an extremely large* number Thursday and Friday nights only. assembled here to serve the youth of Texas. Rule, if passed, will allow contest­ Commercial lodgings, hotels, and of overnight guests, but the annual State Meet of the University Inter- ants to complete six semesters of scholastic League taxes these facili­ We hope that you will find your-visit here worthwhile. eligibility in a three-year high Principals to Dig ties to capacity. It is unwise t,o plan Whether you choose later to come here or to go to another school or eight semesters of eligi­ to bring a large number of students college or university, you should know that The University of bility in a four-year high school, Into Education to Austin on a sight-seeing excur­ Texas belongs to all of the people of this state. even though the contestant may sion or senior trip during the time T. H. Shelby Roy Bedichek have a sufficient number of credits Problems May 4 of the State Meet. Sincerely yours, a pair of aces to entitle him to a diploma. Here­ Problems of secondary education Do not send contestants or spon­ will be aired by Texas high, school sors to Austin until accommodations tofore, any student earning suf­ principals meeting in Austin on have been secured in advance. Do ficient credits for a diploma be­ Friday, May 4. not assume that a letter directed to School Men to Laudcam e ineligible, even though he may The occasion will be the 15th an­ a hotel or tourist court settles the LW"k Logan Wilson not have been in high school the nual spring conference of the Texas matter and rooms will be available required number of semesters. Study of Secondary Education, Dr. on arrival. Most facilities have been If this rule is voted on favorably J. G. Umstattd, professor of sec­ reserved and no reservations will be Avoid the Rush Bedichek, Shelby by the schools, a student may attend ondary education at The University accepted several weeks preceding summer school and earn as many of Texas, announced. the date of the State Meet. Roy Bedichek and Dean Emeritus Those attending the breakfast Interest has been shown in these T. H. Shelby will be honored by the will be among the first privileged credits as he may desire, without affecting his eligibility, providing program topics, among others: Assignments men who know their splendid serv­ to examine Roy Bedichek's latest Early Bulletin Orders Help he is still eligible under the Semes­ challenging the superior high school All assignments for housing book, "Educational Competition: ice to the public schools of Texas at ter Rule. student to live up to his potential, will be made at League registra­ The History of the University Inter­ the annual Interscholastic League "up-grading the role of the second­ tion headquarters in Gregory scholastic League." The amendment to the Awards ary school principal," relationships Gymnasium beginning at 1:30 Students Prep For Contests breakfast on Saturday, May 5, at Immediately following the break­ Rule, if passed, represents a broad­ with colleges including a scholar­ p.m. on Thursday, May 3. 7:30 a.m. fast, Bedichek will autograph copies ening of the present rule so that it ship program, and "our free elec­ This office will remain open School administrators and spon­ able in September each year. The "Debate Bulletin" was sold The breakfast event will be com­ of his book for those who would like will apply to all gifts, awards or prizes which may be reecived by tive system—does it get the job until 10:00 p.m. on Thursday and sors Who want League aids to help Orders should be placed as early out by mid-December. "Girls' Bas­ bined with the State Meeting of to have his personal signature. done?" Friday evenings. Plan your travel as possible so that an additional ketball Guide" was re-ordered twice Those who purchase the book may students in any inter-school con­ their students prepare for spring Delegates in the Crystal Ballroom Sessions will be in the Driskill so that you can arrive before printing may be completed in time and completely sold out by Feb. 1. desire also to have Dr. Penick, Miss tests not sponsored by the League. meet contests should order their Hotel from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The closing time. for all schools to prepare for The "Word Lists for Spelling," of the Driskill Hotel in Austin. Stullken, Dr. Reddick or others auto­ Should this rule be adopted, then morning meeting will be a general materials early next fall, League spring meet activities. (Continued on Page 3, Col. 8) Bedichek is director emeritus of graph this first history of the Inter­ all inter-school contests would come session. In the afternoon the prin­ Supervision officials urged. the League, having gone on limited scholastic League. under the jurisdiction of the Awards Rule. cipals will divide into sections for The League pays rebate for spon­ New records were set during the service in 1948. Shelby is dean emer­ "This will be a historic event," junior high schools, for large senior sors in order that the students may first seven months of the school itus of the University's Extension Kidd said. "We hope many indi­ In addition to the breakfast highs, and for small senior highs. be properly chaperoned while at­ Power Show 'Carnival' viduals who have worked with the meeting, there will be a number of year 1955-56 in the distribution of Division, now on limited service All principals in Texas are in­ tending the State Meet. Sponsors bulletins and teaching aids by the League throughout the years will other meetings during the State also. Both men will retire Nov. 1, vited, Umstattd said, regardless of are expected to lodge at the same Interscholastic League. attend." Meet. The 29th annual convention location as the students, and League whether they are members of the ' In spite of the fact that many Beckons Meet Visitors 1956. of the Interscholastic League Press Texas Association of Secondary officials reserve the right to refuse "Roy Bedichek and Dean Shelby Conference will begin on Thursday, bulletins were reprinted, many A carnival of entertaining won­ Visitors will see baffling stunts assignment to any student who does have influenced Texas education School Principals. Programs were schools were unable to secure ma­ May 4, and continue through noon to be mailed to association mem­ not appear to be adequately super­ ders of engineering and science will and educational displays of latest at many points and have been of Saturday, May 5. terial in time to prepare contestants Junior High Plans bers. vised. be on display at the University of technological progress, including inestimable value to communities for the spring meet. Texas' annual Exposition and Power models of launching sites for space throughout Texas," said R. J. Tennis Clinic Sales Increase Show May 3-5. rockets. Kidd, League director. To Be Reviewed Dr. D. A. Penick, state director of "Their stalwart courage, unim­ Every year for the last several Honor guests will be hundreds of Other Power Show displays will A committee of junior high school tennis, plans to hold a tennis clinic peachable integrity and high in­ General Program years the number of bulletins or­ be clouds seeded to produce rain, an in Gregory Gymnasium on Thurs­ high school students, their parents, telligence have been manifest principals will meet in Austin dur­ dered in the first printing has been artificial tornado which whirls teachers and friends who will be factors in arousing enthusiasm ing the State Meet to discuss pos­ day evening, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. Forty-Sixth Annual State Meet increased. In spite of this, stocks across a miniature countryside, here at that time for the annual for inter-school contests in even sible changes and new methods in Bernard "Tut" Bartzen, one of the have been depleted earlier each working models of oil rigs, and an University Interscholastic League the most pessimistic individuals," outstanding tennis players in the University Interscholastic League year. For example, 15 percent more automatic cigarette lighter which junior high school contest activities. State Meet. Kidd declared. debate bulletins were ordered in actually lights and puffs a cigarette Committee members are Eugene nation, will demonstrate various 1955 than in 1954 but the supply, Theme of the Power Show, an Others who have devoted long The Official Program will be issued for distribution to con­ and offers it to the bystander. Tenney, Carthage Jr. High School; coaching and playing skills for was exhausted in December, 1955, engineering-science extravagan­ years to the work of the League testants and delegates before the Meet opens and will be avail­ The exhibits are made by stu­ players and coaches attending the while the 1954 supply lasted until za, will be "Automation Through will also be honored at the breakfast Frank Harrowing, Galena Park Jr. able at headquarters. Always go by the LATEST EDITION dents in the College of Engineering conference. almost February. Engineering." Power Show Exhi­ session. High School; and George Lipscomb, (including departments of aeronau­ of the program. Minor changes are often necessary from one bits may be seen only on Friday, These include Dr. D. A. Penick, Jr., Gladewater Jr.-Sr. High School. The Texas Association of Sec­ Six bulletins were sold out be­ tical, architectural, ceramic, chemi­ edition to the next. May 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. in vari­ who directed the first tennis tourna­ Suggestions about the junior high ondary Education and the Texas fore Mar. 15. All these are avail­ cal, civil, drawing, electrical, engin­ ous University bulidings. ment in 1914 and has continued in school conference, methods, mate­ Association of Secondary School eering mechanics, mechanical and Thursday, May 3, 1956 that capacity to the present; Miss rials or contests are invited in ad­ Principals will hold their annual petroleum engineering), the depart­ 11:00 A.M.—One-Act Play general meeting of Conference A casts for Florence Stullken, who initiated the vance of the planning session. These conference at the time of the State instructions from Contest Director Bruce Roach. Re­ ments of home economics and units shorthand and typewriting contests ideas may be placed in consideration Meet. Program for this conference hearsals start, Drama Bldg. 103. of the Army, Navy and Air Force in 1927 and, except for a brief in­ by sending them to Speech Director, is announced in this issue of the 2:00 P.M.—Registration, rebate and assignments to lodgings, Gregory ROTC. terim, has served continuously in Gymnasium. Bureau closes at 10:00 P.M. and opens again Box 8028, University Station, Aus­ Leaguer. at 8:00 A.M. Friday and Saturday. Career Counseling this field; and Dr. DeWitt Reddick, tin 12, Texas. There will also be conferences in 4:30 P.M.—One-Act Play contest, Conference A, Hogg Auditorium, Entertainment as well as career who directed the first journalism This year for the first time junior number sense, slide rule, typewrit­ three plays. counseling will be provided. Faculty contest in 1929 and continued to do highs have participated in a confer­ ing and shorthand. For details on 7:30 P.M.—One-Act Play contest, Conference A, Hogg Auditorium, members will be on hand for indi­ so until 1938, although he is still ence' of their own. Contests have these, please refer to the General four plays. Judges' decision and awards immediately actively associated with the journ­ been restricted to the district level. following. vidual counseling and the Regis­ Program, this issue. Students and trar's office will make available in­ alism competition. Others promi­ Some of the regular high school teachers interested in either should 7:30 P.M.—Lutcher Stark Debate and Forum for speech delegates, Batts nent in early League history will Hall Auditorium. formation on entrance and other League contests have not proved make every effort to attend these 7:30 P.M.—Tennis Clinic with Bernard "Tut" Bartzen, Gregory Gym­ scholastic requirements. be recognized also. satisfactory for competition in meetings. nasium. The high schoolers will be able to junior high schools. Other contests 7:30 P.M.—I.L.P.C. Get-acquainted party and registration, Scout Hall, have been expanded and made to University Methodist Church, 24th and Guadalupe. find out how much their education Tickets Available Now include more students. Covin Buys First Copy Friday, May 4, 1956 will cost, how it can be financed, For League Breakfast what courses they can take and This expansion is particularly Of League History Book 8:00 A.M.—Golf, Austin Municipal Golf Course, Lake Austin Blvd. true of the declamation contest. 8:25 A.M.—Track and Field contestants assemble at Texas Memorial many other facts about college life. The Interscholastic League Many districts had a boys' and Fred Covin, superintendent of Stadium for preliminaries. Finals,conference A pole vault. ROTC counselors from the Uni­ breakfast during the State Meet Pittsburg schools and a member of 8:30 A.M.—Journalism Conference, Batts Hall Auditorium. will be held at the Driskill Hotel girls' declamation contest for each 8:30 A.M.—Ready Writers contest, Architecture Bldg. 105. versity's three branches —• Army, of the three junior high grades, as the Legislative Advisory Council, 8:30 A.M.—Declamation, all conferences and divisions assemble in Speech Navy and Air Force—will also be on Saturday, May 5, at 7:30 a.m. has sent in the first order for "Edu­ Tickets for the breakfast will well as a general declamation con­ Bldg. 320 for assignments. on hand to provide information test in which the school representa­ cational Competition: The History 9:00 A.M.—Slide Rule Conference, Waggener Hall 316. about the ROTC program. , be $1.10. These are now available of the University Interscholastic 9:00 A.M.—Intramural courts, Boys' Conference B singles and doubles; tive participated. This provided In the Student Union Building the at the Interscholastic League League." Girls courts, Girls' Conference B singles and doubles; office. Write to Mrs. Helen Hill, eight declamation contests, four for Penick Courts, Boys' Conference AA singles. Interscholastic League visitors are Secretary of the League, Box boys and four for girls. The book by Roy Bedichek not 10:00 A.M.—One-Act Play general meeting of Conference B casts for invited to watch television, read Another contest that has proved only traces League history but gives instructions from Contest Director Bruce Roach. Re­ current newspapers and magazines, 8028, University Station, Austin, hearsals start, Drama Bldg. 103. highly successful for junior high the philosophy behind competition play table tennis or billiards, or just for reservation. Tickets will be 10:30 A.M.—Intramural courts, Boys' Conference A singles and doubles; ALL ABOARD—Symbol of the University of Texas' annual Exposition sold at the door only if space is schools is the one-act play contest. as an educational force. Girls courts, Girls' Conference A singles and doubles; relax. and Power Show May 3-5 will be a space ship, depicting the theme, available. The big trouble with this contest, A special offer is available to Penick Courts, Boys' Conference A doubles. "Automation Through Engineering." One of the exhibits at the show Guide service and maps will be from the standpoint of directors, 11:00 A.M.—Journalism, News and Feature Writing contests, Journalism Tickets may also be purchased public schools of Texas on the first will be a launching site for intercontinental ballastic missies. Power Show Bldg. 307. available to show the visitors about at the registration desk in Greg­ has been that it is extremely diffi­ printing of this book, which will be exhibits may be seen from 6 to 10 p.m. May 4 at various University 1:00P.M.—Field Events: Finals, Broad Jump, all conferences; finals, the campus throughout the duration ory Gymnasium. cult to find plays suitable for the available during and after the State (Continued on Page 2, Col. 5) buildings. of the Interscholastic League meet. junior high age. Meet. (See editorial, this issue.) Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER

rsead ^>tate 11feet [-^roaram Jriah State Meet Program In this issue of the Interscholastic Leaguer is published the School (Continued from Page 1) LODGING—Beginning on Thursday at 2:00 P.M., lodgings previously general program of the Forty-sixth Annual State Meet of the Pole Vault, Conference B, Texas Memorial Stadium; requested will be assigned to contestants and delegates. Those con­ Discus, all conferences, Freshman Field. testants who have not requested lodging will be assisted if they will University Interscholastic League. Those qualified for partici­ report to the Housing Desk at registration headquarters in Gregory p.redd 1:00 P.M.-—Poetry Reading, Speech Bldg. 202. pation by winning in the respective Regional Meets should ex­ 2:00 P.M. Gymnasium. Two types of lodgings are available: commercial type —Journalism Workshops: Batts Hall Auditorium, Geology lodging for which the contestant pays and barracks type lodging amine this carefully. and Bldg. 14, Experimental Science Bldg. 115, 223 and 331. which is furnished free of charge by the League. Coaches or faculty This is the last Leaguer of the lege; and Dr. J. F. Williams, Texas 3:00 P.M. (See journalism program for details.) Note particularly the special conferences scheduled in school year, but there is plenty of Western College. 2:00 P.M.-—Intramural courts, Boys' Conference A and B semi-finals, representatives will be expected to lodge with contestants. singles and doubles; Girls courts, Girls' Conferencee A A TRACK NUMBERS—Each contestant in the Track and Field Meet will tennis, slide rule, number sense, typing, shorthand, speech, journalism activity still on the be required to wear a number on his back. These numbers should be calendar. singles and doubles; Penick Courts, Boys' Conference A A and journalism. ILPC Convention semi-finals, singles and doubles. secured at registration headquarters in Gregory Gymnasium when In addition, school newspaper ad­ registering. Contestants arriving in Austin on Friday may get them Winners at regional meets are to be congratulated for their Plans should be made_ now, if not 2 :00 P.M.,—Slid e Rule contest, Waggener Hall 316. at the Texas Memorial Stadium. Dressing facilities are available in visers and staffs should before long already, to attend the 29th annual 2 :30 P.M.-—Extemporaneous Speech, all conferences and divisions as­ achievements, even though only a few of them can win at semble in Garrison Hall, Room 1, for assignments. Room 19 in Gregory Gymnasium. Do not leave any money or valu­ take stock, of the accomplishments ILPC State convention in Austin ables in your clothes. State Meet. All contestants are involved in an educational ex­ of this year and lay plans for a 4 :00 P.M. —Girls Courts, Girls' Conference A and B semi-finals, singles on May 3-4-5. Sessions will be held and doubles; Penick Courts, Girls' Conference A A semi­ Speech Forum perience which should give them a new outlook for the future. fresh start next September. on The University of Texas campus finals, singles and doubles. 1 Speech delegates are invited to hear The University of Texas debaters The entire State Meet and related University of Texas Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 4 :00 P.M.—Journalism , Copyreading and Headline Writing contests, who are competing in the "Lutcher Stark Debate Prize" finals on the Journalism Bldg. 205. Texas High School Debate question, Youth Education, on Thursday, May events are designed to benefit the state contestants and other Red Face Dept. These are the same dates as the 4 :00 P.M.-—Ready Writers assemble to hear results of contests, Archi­ 3 at 7:30 P.M. in Batts Hall Auditorium. A forum on the question will visitors, As many as possible should make the most of this Last month this column errone­ State Meet, but ILPC delegates do tecture Bldg; 105. After awards have been made, the follow the debate. not have to be contestants in the judges will hold a critique on the papers. Journalism Conference Entertainment opportunity. ously listed the dates for the Inter­ —One-Act Play contest, Conference B, Hogg Auditorium, four State journalism contest. Last year 4 :00 P.M. A receiption for University Interscholastic eLague Press Conference scholastic League Press Conference plays. delegates will be given by the Capital City Press Association,, repre­ convention and the State Meet as 500 Texas high school journalists 4 : 30 P.M,—Typewriting. , all contestants must have machines set in senting the three Austin high schools—Stephen F. Austin, McCallum and May 5-6-7. Those were the dates from more than 80 schools attended. Waggener Hall 216, ready to begin contest Saturday at Travis—Thursday, May 3, from 7:30 to 10:00 P.M. at the Scout Hall, last year. 9:00A.M. University Methodist Church, 24th and Guadalupe. Special dSooh \Jtfer General sessions again will be in 7:00 P.M.-—Debate, Conferences AA, A and B assemble in Batts Audi­ modern, air-conditioned Batts Sessions of the Press Conference will be held in the Batts Hall Audi­ School librarians are urged to order "Educational Competi­ Correct dates for the ILPC con­ torium for assignment. torium, Friday, May 4, from 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and in rooms desig­ vention and State Meet this year Auditorium. Workshops will be in 7 :00 P.M.-—Typing and Shorthand Conference, Waggener Hall 112. nated earlier in this program at 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. tion: The History of the University Interscholastic League" Experimental Science Bldg., Batts 7 :30P.M.-—One-Act Play contest, Conference B, Hogg Auditorium, four The Saturday program will be in Batts Hall Auditorium from 9:00 are May 3-4-5. plays. Judges' decision and awards immediately following. Auditorium, and in Geology Bdlg. A.M. until 1:00 P.M. before the close of the school term. A limited number of these 7:30 P.M..—Numbe r Sense Conference, Benedict Hall 111. State contests will be given in A party at Camp Craft near Austin is scheduled Friday evening, books have been set aside for the public schools of Texas. 8:30 P.M..—Debat- e semi-finals, all winners of preliminary matches re­ starting at 5:30 P.M. Contests Journalism Bldg. All these are air- turn to Batts Auditorium. Every school library should have a copy of this volume. Saturday, May 5, 1956 Tennis Clinic By the time this issue arrives, conditioned except Geology Bldg. Place your order today. Remember the special price of $5 for 7 :30 A.M. State Meeting of Delegates, Crystal Ballroom, Driskill Hotel. Tennis Clinic will be at 7:30 P.M. Thursday, May 3, in Gregory Gym­ regional journalism contest time The convention opens Thursday 8 :00 A.M.—Golf. , second round, Austin Municipal Golf Course. nasium, with Dr. D. A. Penick, manager of the Tennis Tournament pre­ League members. will be at hand, on Friday and/or evening with a reception at Scout 8 :00 A.M.—Numbe. r Sense contest, Home Economics Bldg. 105. siding. Players and coaches are invited. Wilmer Allison, Tut Bartzen, Saturday, April 20-21. Some re­ Hall, in the Education Bldg. of the 8 :15 A.M..—Journalism , Editorial Writing contest, Journalism Bldg. 307. and Miss Sheila O'Gara will assist. Tennis tournament drawings will A.M.,—Debat- e Final, Conference AA, girls' division, Speech Bldg. gional centers hold the contest on University Methodist Church. This 8 : 30 be made. 201; Conference A, girls' division, Speech Bldg. 213. A dinner business session of the High School Tennis Coaches Associa­ is the name location as last year's ^tatidticd Jell the ^>lor Friday, some on Saturday, and 9 :00 A.M..—Typewritin g contest, Waggener Hall 216. tion will be held at El Toro, 16th and Guadalupe, at 6:00 P.M. Thursday. v some may spread it out over two opener, at 24th and Guadalupe, 9 :00 A.M..—Journalis m Conference, Batts Hall Auditorium. Typing and Shorthand Conference During the current year, 1,109 high schools, 206 junior high days. School paper advisers should northwest corner of the University 9 :00 A.M..—Penic k Courts, Finals, Girls' singles, Conferences A, B and A conference for all coaches of Typing and Shorthand teams and for check with their regional journal­ campus and one block west of Jour­ AA; Boys'singles, Conference A. any other commercial teachers who wish to come will be held in Wag­ 10 :00 A.M..—Shorthan d contest, Waggener Hall 116. gener Hall 112, Friday, May 4, at 7:00 P.M. Miss Florence Stullken, schools and 1,211 elementary schools joined the Interscholastic ism director for exact time and nalism Bldg. League. 10 :00 A.M.,—Debat e Finals, Conference AA, boys' division, Speech Bldg. Director of Typing and Shorthand contests, will preside over the con­ place. General sessions are Friday 201; Conference A, boys' division, Speech Bldg. 213. ference. 10 ,—One-Act Play, general meeting of Conference AA casts for Of the high schools, 870 had football teams, 1,095 boys' Eligibility lists, showing the re­ morning, workshops Friday after­ :00 A.M. The pre-contest discussion should save time in checking and rating basketball teams, 863 girls' basketball teams, and 690 baseball instructions from Contest Director Bruce Roach. Re­ papers on Saturday. It is desirable that each person bring a copy of the gional center and regional journal­ noon, a social Friday night, and hearsals start, Drama Bldg. 103. rules. Suggestions for revision or for clarification of rules for future teams. It is not yet known how many schools participated in ism director and the schools com­ general sessions until Saturday 10 :30 A.M,.—Penic k Courts, Finals, Girls' Conference A, B and AA contests will be discussed. peting there, have been mailed to noon. doubles, Boys' Conference B singles. the golf and tennis tournaments during the spring meets. Annual Breakfast ILPC member papers and others 11 :30 A.M..—Debat e finals, Conference B, Speech Bldg. 201. There were 960 schools participating in the music compe­ Election of officers will come just 1 :00 P.M.-—Track and Field finals, Texas Memorial Stadium. The Interscholastic League Breakfast and State Meeting of Delegates tition-festivals. One-act play casts from 680 schools competed qualifying under the rules. Certifi­ before adjournment Saturday. Cur­ 2 :00 P.M.-—Penick Courts, Finals, Boys' Conference A and B doubles. will be at 7:30 A.M. Saturday in the Crystal Ballroom, Driskill Hotel. cation of contestants was to have rent officers are Glenn Johnson, Mc- 3 :30 P.M.-,—Penick Courts, Finals, Boys' Conference AA doubles and Reservations are $1.10 per plate and must be made at Registration in League contests. In journalism, the Interscholastic League been in the hands of the regional Callum, Austin, president; Dan singles. Headquarters. Tickets will be sold at the door if space is available. Press Conference had 321 high and junior high school papers journalism director by Monday, ' 4:;0 0 P.M.- One-Act Play contest, Conference AA, Hogg Auditorium, Number Sense Conference Hays, Brownsville, vice-president; four plays. enrolled and these papers were rated by the League staff. April 16. and Lee Cullum, Highland Park, A conference for all coaches and contestants has been, scheduled for 7 ;30 P.M.- One-Act Play contest, Conference AA, Hogg Auditorium, 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. May 4, in Benedict Hall 111. J. M. Hurt, State By actual count, 169 high school district meets, 11 junior We salute the regional journalism Dallas, secretary. four plays. Judges' decision and awards immediately following. Director of Number Sense, will lead the discussion. high school meets, and 96 elementary school meets were held. directors who spend much time in The Friday night social will be at Slide Rule Conference planning for and conducting the Camp Craft, same as last year, in SPECIAL NOTICES A conference for all contestants and coaches will be held Friday, May 4, To accommodate these various meets, tournaments and con­ journalism contests which de­ at 9:00 A.M. in Waggener Hall 316. Contest rules will be discussed by ferences, more than 40 higher educational institutions were the hills west of Austin. Improved REGISTRATION—All contestants and sponsors must register at head­ H. G. Rylander, State Director of Slide Rule. Representatives of the termine the contestants for the map directions should eliminate any quarters in Gregory Gymnasium immediately upon arrival in Austin. Department of Mathematics and the School of Engineering will be intro­ hosts and assisted the League and its member schools. State Meet. "little boy lost" problems. This This registration is necessary in order that schools may receive duced. A tour of the Engineering Laboratories will be conducted for those event will cost $1.50 per person, in­ rebate, that official Delegates' tickets may be distributed and that who wish to see the facilities. In short, this has been another great year for the Inter­ The contest directors are: Dr. emergency messages may be delivered. scholastic League. William E. Hall, Texas Tech; Dr. cluding a chicken barbecue meal DELEGATES' BADGES—Each delegate and contestant will be given a Yantis Robnett, Howard Payne Col­ which won acclaim last year. This Delegates' Badge. Duplicates cannot be issued if these badges are lost. Handbook now Available On Lettering Techniques lege; C. E. Shuford, North Texas is the only charge directly con­ DELEGATES' TICKETS—Each contestant and delegate will be given a "Lettering Techniques" is the who have not had or might never State College; Miss Miriam Young, nected with the convention. ticket which will admit them free of charge to the One-Act Play Plus a Teacher Tournament and to the Track and Field Meet. Visitors who are not latest handbook in The University take formal instructions in the art Kilgore College; Bruce Underwood, Housing is available as outlined delegates or contestants may purchase these tickets at 75c for adults of Texas Visual Instruction Bu­ of lettering. University of Houston; Bryce in the housing story on page 1 of per session and 50c for children per session. reau publication series "Bridges Single copies may be ordered at Rucker, Southwest Texas State Col­ this Leaguer. ILPC delegates who REBATE—Article XI, Section 2 of the Constitution and Rules reads, for Ideas." $1 each from Visual Instruction lege; Clyde M. Grant, Texas A. & I. are not state journalism contest­ "At the final contests, the visiting contestants shall bear their own Bureau, Division of Extension, Desire, Hard Work expenses in the first instance." Qualified contestants and sponsors are Earlier handbooks were "Tear College; Billy O. Boyles, Odessa ants may be assigned commercial University of Texas, Austin 12. entitled to rebate as is stated in Rule 24 of the Spring Meet Plan. Sheets for Teaching," "Bulletin College; E. L. Callihan, Southern lodgings from League block book­ In order to qualify for this rebate, a qualified representative from Discounts are offered for orders of Boards for Teaching" and "Felt Methodist University; Stuart Chil­ ings, to be paid for individually. each school must sign for this rebate at registration headquarters in 2-9 copies (10 per cent), 10-99 Make Good Spellers Boards for Teaching." ton, Tarleton State College; Miss ILPC will send a form on which to Gregory Gymnasium. Do not count on receiving this rebate while the copies (25 per cent) and 100 or By MRS. LOUISE PRICE these students, to give each one a Meet is in progress. Checks will not be mailed out until after the Meet Elma Hird, Stephen F. Austin Col­ make requests for non-contestants. has finished. Substitutes or alternates are not entitled to rebate. Contents are designed for those more (33 1/3 per cent). Groves Jr. High School chance to enjoy achieving better The secret of a 100 per cent spell­ scholarship. After five weeks of Balance of Boys' Basketball Tournament receipts due twenty- DISBURSEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE four teams — ^._ 12 542.88 Rebate for Girls' Basketball Tournament- 707.60 ing-writing team is in a few words, training, I held the first elimination. Balance of Girls* Basketball Tournament receipts due sixteen teams 963.20 Services (Officials) -% 383.30 "wanting to" and "100 per cent hard Balance of Baseball Touranment receipts due eight teams .. 343.44 Reimbursement for lodgings 960.00 Seventeen students were left in INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE Oshman's Outdoor Store (tennis balls)-. 107.28 Police services ... 66.50 work." I have reached that conclu­ C & S Sporting Goods Company (baseball trophies) 79.90 Services (ticket takers, program sellers, ticket sellers, official the running. The final elimination C & S Sporting Goods Company (basketball trophies) - 116.70 scorer, press box attendant, trainer, guards, score board sion in working with the Interscho­ left me with four excellent spellers September 1, 1954—September 1, 1955 Southern Music Company._ 200.00 operator, announcer) 473.15 lastic League since 1920. The Steck Company (supplies) 29.01 Visual Instruction Bureau (photos). 14.30 for team and alternates. Stenographic Bureau (supplies) _. 1.10 Supplies 2.14 Recently, I coached such a team. Gregory Gym Store (laundry services). 37.16 Lowe and Campbell (medals). 206.28 It is quite a task to grade the GENERAL FEE ACCOUNT Curry Office Supply (services) 60.10 Southern Engraving Company (trophies). 283.90 My 1956 teams took two first places papers every day, but there is no Southwest Globe Ticket Company. 36.50 Printing 94.47 and had one 100 per cent paper at RECEIPTS John Bremond Company (soap).. 12.75 Public Address System, the timing unit, the score board and the other way to point out handwriting Peden Iron and Steel Company (three desk fans). 85.76 two-way telephone set 86.71 the county meet in Beaumont in Balance on hand, September 1, 1954... $ 1,036.87 San Antonio Music Company 252.42 Setting bleachers 369.10 errors as well as spelling difficul­ Transferred from Football Account- ..$ 8,000.00 Dr. Bower Aly (services).. 200.00 Removing bleachers . 62.60 March. ties. Moreover, it is through this Membership fees . _ 17,722.00 Services, State Meet, May 5, 6, 1955 !. 366.76 Balance of State Girls' Basketball Tournament receipts due Breakfast ticket sales, Fort Worth, November 26, 1954 78.75 R. E. Rawls Lumber Yard (supplies) 5.00 sixteen participating teams 963.20 I began pronouncing words orally practice that each student is famil­ Breakfast ticket sales, State Meet, May 7, 1954 , 220.00 Capital Printing Company (services) 17.94 to all my students weeks and weeks Broadcasting fees for Boys' Basketball Tournament, Girls' Lowe and Campbell (baseball medals) 60.10 Total $ 4,652.15 iarized with the word sufficiently Basketball Tournament and Baseball Tournament from Lowe and Campbell (basketball medals) 492.78 before inviting them to the first to write 120 words in exactly 20 KWKC, KPLT, EGNC, KCLE, KCLW, KWED, KRIC, Music Selection Committees (traveling expenses) 549.48 "try-out" for entries into the con­ KPAT, KSML, KOCA, KNAL, KPDN, KPAN, KTLW, Stop watches lost, State Meet, 1955—(Athletic Council reim­ BASEBALL TOURNAMENT minutes. KVOP, KLVT; KCMC, KDWT, stations ! 161.63 bursed for 3 watches) _ 66.15 test. Also, I emphasized the im­ Fee paid by Magnolia Petroleum Company for broadcasting Lowe and Campbell (State Meet medals).. 491.05 Another habit developed through rights of the Boys' Basketball games, March 5, 1955- 750.00 Lodgings, State Meet, May 5-6, 1955- 58.60 Held in Austin portance of good handwriting in all Boys' Basketball Tournament receipts, Austin, March 3-5, 1955 19,092.00 Southern Engraving Company ( State Meet Track Cups). 53.55 written work. Without exception, this manner is concentration, a Girls' Basketball Tournament receipts, Austin, March 10-12, 1955 4,528.75 Southern Engraving Company (basketball trophies) 766.88 June 1, 2, and 3,1955 practice which is an advantage to Baseball Tournament receipts, Austin, June 1-3, 1955 1,382.00 Aguren Photo-Lith Lab- 24.00 ink is used. State Track and Field and One-Act Play receipts, May 5-7, 1955 2,925.50 Austin Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company 27.20 RECEIPTS all contestants, whether they attain 216.10 Southern Engraving Company (State Meet trophies) _. 741.70 Next was a general announce­ Program sales, Boys' Basketball Tournament, March 3-5, 1955- top rating as, a team or not. My Program sales, Girls' Basketball Tournament, March 10-12, 1955- 74.50 J. I. James, Eagle Pass (overpayment of membership fee). 2.00 Baseball Tournament Receipts.. ...$ 1,382.00 ment of the time and place for the Program sales, Baseball Tournament, June 1-3, 1955- 59.10 J. C. Penney Company (pillow cases). 87.44 Sale of Programs- 59.10 pupils will all agree that a top Rental for sight reading music used in the Regional Competition A. G. Carter (for use of University Junior High School for Broadcasting Fees 27.39 first try-out in December. Almost Festivals '. 525.00 One-Act Play Contest, May 7-8, 1955) 18.60 speller, who writes a 100 per cent Bradford Paint Company (sign cloth) E 24.00 Total 100 signed up for practice. This was Program sales. State Track and Field Meet . 100.52 $ 1,468.49 paper in this contest, deserves quite Membership fee for 1954-55 , 8.00 M. Busby (traveling expenses). 43.41 done outside class periods, 8-8:30 Reappropriated , 201.87 University Furniture and Furnishings (services) 37.45 DISBURSEMENTS as much praise as any football play­ Checks uncashed 21.02 Addressograph and Multigraph Corporation (services). 14.36 Checks reinstated • 19.00 Rebate for State Baseball Tournament 371.80 a.m., at noon intermission or 3:35 C & S Sporting Goods Company (trophies) 79.90 er in a state final. Total Receipts $56,066.74 Lowe and Campbell (medals).. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Total Disbursements , L $51,823.33 50.10 5,280.28 Services (ticket takers, ticket sellers, program seller, dormitory After the preliminary written The final intensive training of Grand Total — $57,103.61 Balance on hand, September 1, 1955- supervisor, official scorer, manager) 121.00 Grand Total Police Services , 7.25 test, I found 52 seventh, eighth and these youngsters is rewarding DISBURSEMENTS $57,103.61 Umpires 160.00 ninth grade students promising whether their papers go to Austin Rebate, State Meet, May 5-7, 1955 8,711.06 Supplies and Telegrams- 2.10 Rebate, Girls' Basketball Tournament, March 10-12,1955- 707.60 Printing : 62.90 enough to challenge my willingness or not, for a close friendship will be Rebate, Boys' Basketball Tournament, March 3-5, 1955 1,237.00 BOYS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Disch Field . 290.00 to work hard to develop my next cemented between me and the con­ Rebate, Baseball Tournament, June 1-3, 1955 371.80 Balance of State Baseball Tournament receipts due eight par­ R. J. Kidd (traveling expenses) 166.00 Held in Austin ticipating teams 343.44 100 per cent team. testants which will furnish me un­ Bruce Roach (traveling expenses) 26.55 F. W. Savage (traveling expenses)..- 36.25 March 3, 4, and 5,1955 Total . $ 1,468.49 Without exception, I have devoted told satisfaction as I recall the fel­ Rhea H. Williams (traveling expenses) 35.95 lowship of our work together. Traxel Stevens (traveling expenses) 22.05 RECEIPTS from one to three hours daily with Roger C. Osborn (traveling expenses) - 1.75 FOOTBALL ACCOUNT Roy Bedichek (traveling expenses).. 22.68 Tournament Receipts ..$19,092.00 Thomas A. Rousse (traveling expenses) 2.05 Sale of Programs- 216.10 RECEIPTS Norris Davis (traveling expenses) 9.80 Magnolia Petroleum Company (broadcasting fee)- 750.00 Balance on hand, September 1, 1954 . Dr. Powell Stewart (traveling expenses). 8.10 Fees from Broadcasting Stations 85.34 $40,757.30 Loren Winship (traveling Expenses) 6.85 Fee paid by Magnolia Petroleum Company for broadcasting rights of AAA and AAAA Championship games for 1964 DeWitt Reddick (traveling expenses) 2.05 Total $20,143.44 5,000.00 T. Russell Wooley (traveling expenses) 3.65 7^ percent of gross receipts of championship games 31,909.31 Sale of 1941 Chevrolet University Printing Division. 3,050.53 DISBURSEMENTS 90.00 Driskill Hotel (League Breakfast, May .7, 1955) 238.00 Cancelled salary checks 266.80 Hotel Texas (League Breakfast, November 26, 1954) 131.25 Rebate for Boys* Basketball Tournament- .-$ 1 237.00 Western Union Telegraph Company- 37.77 Services (Officials) 965.00 Total Receipts $37,266.11 Boys' and Girls' Basketball Tournaments (address system, public Police Services - 120.50 address tuning units, scoreboard, telephone circuits) 261.13 Reimbursement for lodgings ,752.00 Grand Total .„. $78,023.41 Abel Stationers (file) 63.27 Lowe and Campbell (medals) 286.50 J. C. Bair (files) 16.58 Southern Engraving Company (trophies) 472.98 DISBURSEMENTS C & S Sporting Goods Company (basketballs) — 116.70 Salaries 7,619.04 University Press . 5,359.97 Critic Judges for One-Act Play Contest.. 150.00 C & S Sporting Goods Company (score books). 6.40 Rhea H. Williams (traveling expenses). Laundry service 337.70 Test-Writers 900.00 64.36 R. J. Kidd (traveling expenses) 81.35 Services (University M & L) (hauling bedding) J 123.90 Supplies (paper and stencils) - 6.50 Advisory Council (traveling expenses) _ Printing 974.95 Services (One-Act Play Contest) 325.00 327.03 Classification Committee (traveling expenses) . 293.75 Published eight times a year, each month, from September to April, Wallace Engraving Company .-. 6.52 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company , 1 66.50 Notices published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, San Antonio Services, Baseball Tournament (ticket-takers, ticket-sellers, Services (ticket takers, official timer, score board operator, radio Express, Dallas Morning News, and Houston Post requesting inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of Exten­ scorer, program sellers, announcer).. 121.00 box attendant, dressing room attendant, ticket sellers, bids for broadcasting rights- 144.28 Industrial and Business Training Bureau (services). 145.28 guards, announcer, trainer).. 1,228.95 Transferred from Football Account to General Fee Account- 8,000.00 sion, The University of Texas. Visual Instruction Bureau (services) 222.59 Visual Instruction Bureau (films of Boys' Basketball games, Capital Printing Company (services) 43.6.9 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company 121.50 pictures, and signs)... 247.74 Western Union Telegraph Company 18.16 Austin Typewriter Company- 81.25 Western Union Telegraph Company 22.05 Ravens Garage (services)- 38.56 Officials, Boys' Basketball Tournament, March 3-5, 1955 965.00 Southwest Globe Ticket Company (roll tickets).. 36.50 Wallace Engraving Company (services) Long Distance calls 50.75 2.25 Officials, Girls' Basketball Tournament, March 10-12, 1955- 383.30 The Armstrong Rubber Company (tires) 21.90 Officials, Baseball Tournament, June 1-3, 1955- 150.00 Setting bleachers - 474.33 Southern Tire and Rubber Company (services)- 1.00 Services, Boys' Basketball Tournament, March 3-5, 1955 (dress­ Public Address System, timing unit and score board equipment Scrutehin Auto Sales (services) and the two-way telephone set- 29.40 ing room attendants, timer, ticket-sellers, guards, trainer, 121.77 Salaries 9,722.22 press box attendants, announcer, ticket-takers) 1,228.95 Balance of Boys' Basketball Tournament receipts due the twenty- IBM Corporation (services) , 30.49 Services, Girls' Basketball Tournament, March 10-12, 1955 four participating teams 12,542.88 Gulf Oil Corporation 8.17 (ticket-takers, timer, ticket-sellers, guards, trainer, press The Abel Stationers (transfer cases) Total 140.19 R. J. KIDD Editor box attendants, announcer). 473.15 $20,143.44 Music Educators National Conference 27.50 Services, State Track Meet, May 5-7, 1955 (press box attendants, Texas Student Publications (services) 9.00 TRAXEL STEVENS -Assistant Editor bugler, guards, hurdle setters, ticket-takers, ticket-sellers, f Stenographic Bureau (transfer cases and supplies). 21.13 dressing room attendants) . J. 424.00 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT C & S Sporting Goods Company (trophies) - 244.00 Police services, State Meet, May 5-7, 1955 29.00 Driskill Hotel (breakfast for Advisory Council, November 7, 1954.. 72.00 Police services, Girls' and Boys' Basketball Tournaments 176.00 Visual Instruction Bureau (services).. 5.37 Police services, Baseball Tournament, June 1-3, 1955 7.25 Held in Austin Amount due participating teams from the fee paid by Magnolia (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927, at the post office Setting bleachers for Boys' Basketball Tournament- 474.33 Petroleum Company for broadcasting rights of the AAAA Removing bleachers for Boys' Basketball Tournament and setting March 10, 11, and 12, 1955 and AAA games for the season of 1954 4,625.08 at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24,1912.) bleachers for Girls' Basketball Tournament 421.60 Little Campus Motor PooL 473.90 Services (William McCullough, Ray Moulden, J. W. Kirk) 138.00 RECEIPTS Reinstated check 18.96 Reimbursement for lodgings, Boys' Basketball Tournament, Encumbrances ; _. 1,431.73 Subscription rate is $1.00 per year. March 3-5, 1955 1,752.00 Tournament Receipts ..$ 4,528.75 Reimbursement for lodgings, Girls' Basketball Tournament, Sale of Programs 74.50 Total Disbursements $32,176.59 APRIL, 1956 No. 8 March 10-12, 1955.. 960.00 Broadcasting Fees 48.90 Balance on hand, September 1, 1955.. $45,846.82 Vol. XXXIX Austin Baseball Club (for use of Disch Field for Baseball Tournament) 290.00 Railway Express Agency _, 6.42 Total $ 4,652.15 Grand Total $78,023.41 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Abilene s Winning Formula: was not the intent of the committee By F. W. SAVAGE and will probably be changed. Director of Music Activities Although the rule prohibiting Start Early, Train Intensively RULE CHANGES repetition of a number within three years does not appear in the current By ROBIN TIBBETS League competition, Sublett begins high and high school or who have As the result of the ballot distrib­ regulations, it will probably be add­ Abilene Public Schools the selection of his cast. First, each indicated some talent and interest uted last year to member schools, ed. A tremendous amount of hard work, plenty of heartaches volunteer is permitted to read the in debate. Others are outstanding several major changes in rules af­ A proposal has been made to limit history and government students and lots of near failures go each year into the winning of state part he or she wishes to play. If fecting music competition go into student conductor competition to a district one-act play director. students pass the first test—read­ who have volunteered their services Nearly all the reports are in honors by Abilene High School students entered in Interscho- effect on Sept. 1,1956. students who are either juniors or from the Conference A and B dis­ We are hoping to get the best ing—in good form, they go on to to the school on the debate team. Most important of the changes seniors in high school. trict one-act play contests. Some ideas on judging from directors lastic League competition. the the second, which consists of Such a large number of Abilene are those dealing with classification. As a result of the difficulty in se­ 700 schools are participating this. all over the state, and see if we The hardest part of. the entire West Central Texas students have learning the part. Sometimes sev­ students have indicated an unusual All classifications will be manda­ curing ANY marches which can be year in this contest. cannot publish some sort of guide contest lies in the preparation these made before they take their places eral people may learn the same part. desire and ability to take part in tory next year. Schools may not used for sight-reading, a proposal It is gratifying to note, as you or handbook which will help pros­ to participate in district, regional, "I select my first cast simply by interscholastic contests that many move from one class of competition will be made to permit bands to look over the winners of the vari­ pective judges, reach a degree of or state League contests. picking out the available persons intramural contests are held in to another either by being voted up read only one selection. This will be ous districts, that the calibre of consistency in judging. During the past years, Abilene who best fit the parts." order to select the school represen­ or by moving of their own accord. consistent with requirements for plays chosen for production this As we go to press, the following high students have won a place in After final selection of the cast, tatives. Schools that are classified as Con­ choral groups and orchestras. the front ranks of the winner's the rest is a matter of polishing off year has been consistently high. list contains the winners we have Ready Writing ference A schools by virtue of their If you have any opinion con­ received from the district one-act circle in drama, speech, debate, the rough spots, making costumes, As the reports come in, there are When ready writers from Abilene average membership will remain in cerning these proposals or play directors. Most of the Con­ ready writing, and other fields. and getting ready for the contests. still a number of them which state High sit down to try their skill and Conference A competition through­ changes, send them to the state ference AA schools are just now Some of this success can be at­ Declamation, extemp speech and that the judging has just been experience against others of their out the entire school year in every office. holding their meets, so of course tributed to the attitude of the stu­ poetry reading students, sponsored average or poor. The finding of kind, they will have already run the area of competition. , we do not have a very complete dents themselves. They possess an by Mrs. Edythe James, receive qualified judges in our state is SEGREGATION gamut of harsh criticism furnished In order to align competition YOUR RESPONSIBILITY report on this conference. The State Executive Committee met on unusual desire to win any contest treatment similar to that afforded perhaps the hardest task facing July 8, 1966 for the purpose of considering by their fellow students, by their equitably for all League activities, in which they take part, and, win or ready writers, but from different About this time each year, it the Question of non-segregation in the El sponsoring teacher, Mrs. Selma L. it has been necessary to adjust av­ Paso public schools. After carefully consider­ lose, they always come back nome angles and for different reasons. seems proper to do a little crusad­ ing the petition filed by the Superintendent Bishop, and by responsible judges erage membership limits for classi­ of Schools of the El Paso Independent School to Abilene determined to return in Here, criticism is offered on spoken ing among the music teachers. Conference B District Winners District, the committee took the following who have appraised their work in fication purposes. action: another year and do even better. grammar, organization of speeches, Hardly a year passes in which many preparatory contests. In 1956-57 all schools having an "WHEREAS, Article HI, Section I, of the Drama Preparation validity of material and on quality music instructors and administra­ Region I 71. White Oak: "The Glass Constitution and Rules of the University average membership of 845 stu­ Intersoholastlc League limiting membership Where dramatic productions are and tone of voice and methods of Competing in a League contest tors try, and sometimes succeed, cir­ District Menagerie" to 'any public white school in Texas that is in ready writing requires more than dents in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 in below collegiate rank and that is under the concerned, two main phases must be delivery. cumventing some rule or regulation. 1. Combined with District 10. jurisdiction of, and receives apportionment just inborn skill, and Mrs. Bishop 1954-55 will be classified in Confer­ This is usually done with the full Region V from, the State Department of Education completed before Ernest Sublett's Students entering speech contests ence AAAA. Schools with an aver­ 2. Channing: "The Storm" Is eligible to membership In this League; follows a plan of action not unlike knowledge of the students involved. 73. Milano: "Nobody Sleeps" prize-winning plays go into League are selected mostly from public age membership of 370 to 845 will 3. Vega: "The Happy Journey" except schools for defectives and correc­ that followed by a commanding gen­ No educator in his right mind 74. Chilton: "This Night Shall tives . . ' competition. speaking classes, although many be in Conference AAA; 200 to 370 5. Combined with District 15. eral intent on winning a major would agree that teachers should Pass" "WHEREAS, that rule was adopted at a The first is selection of the play, may come as volunteers from out­ average membership will be in Con­ 6. Shallowater: "The Rock" time when the policy of segregation cm a skirmish. lead students to violate rules and 75. No entries. racial basis was recognised under decisions which involves three sub-phases: side the speech classes. ference AA; 120 to 200 average 7. Wellman: "It's Cold in them of the United States Supreme Court, and Her first campaign is to select regulations . . . but, it is still done! 77. Huntington: "Yes Means No" "WHEREAS, the United States Supreme (1) select a play or portion of a Selection is made on the basis of membership will be in Conference thar Hills" writers qualified to take part in What will become of our democratic 79. No entries. Court has recently held such segregation to play which calls for the maximum interest, voice tone and modulation, A; and, all schools with 119 or under Silverton: "Andy Annihilates constitute a violation of the Constitution of contests with the best possible re­ way of life if all young people are 81. Goodrich: "Fog on the the United States, and of 10 players allowed by the Lea­ delivery, and other aspects already will be in Conference B. Annabel" "WHEREAS, the United States Supreme sults. These writers are picked Valley" gue; (2) select a play which has a listed. taught that it is proper to violate Jayton: "Gray Bread" Court has more recently placed the responsi­ All schools will remain in these 9. 82. Magnolia: "Yesterday's bility of implementing its decision upon worthwhile theme or purpose; (3) from three main sources—her laws . . . "just don't get caught"? Booker: "Angels Don't local schools, and conferences, regardless of change in 10. Return" pick one which does not especially Debate and Social Science creative writing class, her regular Probably no one would state that Marry" "WHEREAS, the El Paso Independent membership, for two years. 83. Friendswood: "The Storm" School Distriet has adopted a non-segre­ feature any one actor, but which Debate at Abilene High School is senior English classes, and stu­ every regulation governing activity 13. Weinert: "Minor Miracle" gation policy for its school units and has These classification changes 85. Combined with District 86. requested an Interpretation of Article III, places equal emphasis on all char­ directed and sponsored by Miss dents from outside her classes in each of the 27 League-sponsored 14. White Deer: "The Maker of Section I. recommended by other English will affect other areas of music 86. Grapeland: "Goodbye to the "THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that acters. Fleur Walton, social science in­ contests is perfect and applicable Dreams" the State Executive Committee of the Inter- structor, who has already had a teachers. competition. Music selection com­ Clown" Such was the scene from "Abe equally well to every circumstance 15. Friona: "The Doctor In Spite scholastic League interpret the language great deal of success at the Natchi­ mittees will be forced to revise 87. Dayton: "High Window" 'public white school' as not excluding any Lincoln in Illinois," which in 1955 A few of the students who come which arises. This is certainly true of Himself" ublic school in Texas which has previously toches meet and other invitation playing requirements by decreas­ 88. A.&M. Consolidated (College Smited its enrollment to white students but was named alternate state winner out for the contests soon fall out of ing the difficulty of the music as­ of music competition. 16. Hale Center: "Antic Spring" which has modified its rules so as to admit meets held in the fall and winter. line as they are not seasoned prop­ Station): "The Pot Boiler" students of the Negro race." in the finals, and in which Julian signed to respective conferences. However, as long as the rules erly with criticism, Mrs. Bishop Region II 89. Deer Park: "High Window" Long, then a senior drama student With debate under the sponsor­ Schools in the brackets of 845- "are in the book" and the book is says. Their mechanics, she explains, 18. Clyde: "The Valiant" in AHS, was named best actor. ship of the social science depart­ 1000; 370-500; 200-225; and 120- generally available to teachers and Region VI ONE YEAR RULE are at fault usually because they 19. Eden: "Nobody Sleeps" The second phase Sublett follows ment, it is felt that the students 125 are being forced up one confer­ students alike, it should be a car­ 90. Burton: "On Vengeance The State Executive Committee have not had ample experience in 21. No entries. is in the selection of his players. will have a much better oppor­ ence. In order to be .consistent with dinal sin for a teacher or adminis­ Height" has interpreted the League's "one writing. 22. No entries. This procedure, Sublett says, tunity to come in contact with the theory historically followed that trator to conspire with a student to 91. Shiner: "The White Lawn" year rule" as follows, in a San Saba 24. Hico: "Nobody Sleeps" involves the students more than it city, county, state, national and After prospective entrants have music groups from larger schools circumvent or violate rules. r 92. Academy (Temple): "Balcony case: international news events on 26. Hubbard: "Elizabeth" does himself. He reports • that been selected, a training program are capable of performing harder When a situation develops where­ Scene" "In desegregated school districts, which most debates are based. 27. No entries. most of them come from a non- for the writers is laid out in the music, allowances must be made for in a teacher or administrator is 93. Combined with District 94. Article 8, Section 14 shall not op­ But close liaison is continually 28. May: "The Vanishing Prin­ credit seventh period acting lab­ fields in which honors are offered, these schools advancing in classifi­ forced to find-a loophole in the regu­ 96. Castroville: "The Flattering erate to render pupils ineligible in maintained with the speech de­ cess" oratory in which there are usually essay, poetry, etc. The schedule cation but not increasing in size. lations, it is generally caused by the Word" a high school to which they are as­ partment. 29. Marble Falls: "Fog on the about 30 students. Others come looks something like this: failure of an official to attend to a 97. Nueces Canyon (Barksdale): signed by the local school board, A change in the playing rules to Valley" from drama classes and still more Debaters are selected on their 1. A daily writing program of responsibility. Any means appears "A Young Man's Fancy" provided the pupil has no other be considered by the advisory com­ 30. Cross Plains: "Brief Future" are volunteers from outside the speaking ability, ability to dig out prose or poetry must be followed. mittee is a re-definition of the rules to be justified to avoid the wrath of 98. No entries. choice of schools." 31. Haskell: "Early Frost" drama classes. important facts, and their desire to 2. A regular program of work in dealing with Class III solos and en­ parents and students, singly or col­ 99. Connally (Waco): "Minor * « * After he has pulled in a slate of debate. Most of them are volunteers words and synonyms goes on sembles. At present, the rule ex­ lectively. It is difficult to admit fault Region III Miracle" volunteers who wish to take part in who have either debated in junior through the class. cludes any student in a high school and face consequences, but it must 100. Hearne:"I'maFool" CORRECTION: In Spelling 32. No entries. 3. A regular program of reading (composite) group who is enrolled be done if we are going to teach 101. Mason: "Vision at the Inn" List, Page 5, Column nine, delete 33. No entries. of high-class magazines goes on. in the ninth grade or below. This students rather than teach music. 34. Combined with Districti35. 102. Eagle Lake: "The Storm" the last word, "ratesrattled.'" * * * Interscholastic League Written reports, quotations and 36. Valley View: "The Yellow 103. Boerne: "A Lack, A Lake, discussion are required. Wallpaper" Alack" In Spelling List, Page 8, Column eight, the word "turrent" should read "current." Calendar-1956-57 4. A regular program, of reading 39. Combined with District 38. 104. Combined with District 103. In Spelling List, Page 15, Column nine, of the best novels of the English 40. Combined with District 38. the word "monotous" should read "monoto­ Aug. 27—First day for fall foot­ Feb. 1—Last day for organizing Theatre Conference nous." ball practice, Conferences AA, A, B, and American literature courses is 41. No entries. Region VII In Spelling List, Page 16, Column nine, district spring meets. the word "degradation" should read "de­ and Six-man. required. Often the student goes 42. Combined with District 52. 105. Combined with Distriet 106. Feb. 2—Nacogdoches Student Ac­ gradation." Aug. 31—First day for fall foot­ tivities Leadership Conference, Ste­ back into American literature and 43. No entries. 106. Lytle: "Blithe Spirit" (cut­ In Spelling List, Page 6, Column 16, the ting) word "scotter" should read "scatter." ball practice, Conferences AAAA phen F. Austin College. reads from the best writers. To Meet in Austin 44. Combined with District 38. and AAA. 107. La Vernia: "Adams Rib Feb. 15—Last day for filing Ac­ 5. A regular contest is carried on Plans for the Southwest Theatre ence, the University Department 45. No entries. Sept. 1 — Fees for 1956-57 ac­ ceptance of Baseball Plan. Hurts" In Spelling List, Page 5, Column 11, through the creative writing class. Conference meeting in Austin next of Drama will produce three plays 46. Blooming Grove: "To the "dim" should be "din"; Page 11, Column cepted; Constitution and Rules Feb. 23—Last day for certifying Judges secured are professionals, 108. Pettus: "More Perfect 17, "instil" is not the preferred spelling available. (Keep your Membership October are being made now by during the summer in newly air- Lovely Margaret" and "instill" would not be considered an boys' district basketball champions, either living in Abilene or else­ Union" error; Page 16, Column 11, "ostracise" Receipt. Each elementary school The University of Texas drama de­ conditioned Hogg Auditorium. 47. Combined, with District 46. should read "ostracize." all conferences. where in the state or nation. 109. Gregory-Portland (Gregory): pays $1 fee.) Feb. 25—First day for playing partment and other Austin area These will be done during the first 49. Combined with District 35. 6. Students grow used to harsh 50. Clifton: "Minor Miracle" "Dust of the Road" Sept. 7—First day for playing regional games in boys' basketball drama experts. summer session, June 6-July 15. football games, Conferences AA, A, criticism through reading their 51. Combined with District 52. 112. Santa Rosa: "Goodbye to the SIERRA BLANCA playoffs, all conferences. The conference is scheduled for Plays will be selected from these: B, and Six-man. work in class to class members. Clown" Sierra Blanca suspended in foot­ Mar. 2—-Last day for boys' re­ Oct. 25-26-27. Dr. Loren Winship, "The Grass Harp," "Fanny's First Sept. 10—Last day for filing Ac­ gional basketball playoffs, all con­ 7. All work is read, appraised by Region IV 113. Industrial (Vanderbilt) :"The ball for 1956 season and placed on chairman of the University drama Play," "The Alchemist," "Dream ceptance of Football Plan. ferences. students, then by teacher, and then 53. No entries. Lamb in the Window" probation for the 1957 and 1958 department, is in charge of arrange­ Girl," "The Adding Machine," and Sept. 14—First day for playing Mar. 2—Last day for certifying corrected by the student-author. 54. No entries. 114. Three Rivers: "Heat Light­ football seasons, for playing two ments. "But Not Goodbye." football games, Conference AAAA girls' district basketball champions, 8. Much literature is studied and 55. Annona: "The Dear De­ ning" boys in inter-school football games and AAA. Tentative program now includes Summer course offerings include all conferences. discussed. It provides models either parted" 115. Bishop: "Eternal Life" after they were declared ineligible Sept. 22—Last day for meeting of dramatic productions by a high acting, directing, theatre history, Mar. 4—First day for playing re­ of imperfection or perfection. 58. Sulphur Bluff: "Where the 116. La Feria: "Undertow" by the district executive committee. district football committee. gional games in girls' basketball school, by the Austin Civic Theatre, stagecraft, and make-up. Further 9. Praise is used when possible, Cross Is Made" * * * Oct. 6—Last day for district bas­ playoffs, all conferences. panel discussions, a visit to the new information may be obtained by but honest evaluation is sought, 59. No entries. Region, VIII ketball organization. Mar. 5—Last day for organizing fine arts facilities at Southwestern writing the chairman of the drama even if it hurts. 60. No entries. 119. Pyote: "The Pink Dress" EAST BERNARD Oct. 13—Dallas Student Activi­ baseball districts. University, Georgetown, a confer­ department. ties Leadership Conference, South­ 61. Mabank: "Nobody Sleeps" 120. Tornillo: "This Bull Ate East Bernard placed on proba­ Mar. 7-8-9—Boys' State Basket­ 10. The acid test of all that is ence resume by a Broadway rep­ ern Methodist University. ball Tournament. 62. No entries. Nutmeg" tion for the 1956 football season done is the placing of a standard resentative, and a Department of 63. Sabine (Gladewater): "Be­ 122. Trent: "Fog on the Valley" Oct. 15—Last day for filing Ac­ Mar. 8-9 — First weekend for upon the work to see whether it is for failure to submit correct eligi­ ceptance of Boys' and Girls' Basket­ Drama production, "Love for Bulletins cause It's June" 123. Loraine: "Echo" bility information to League head­ holding district meets. worthy of classification as "litera­ ball Plan. Mar. 9—Last day for girls' bas­ Love," directed by B. Iden Payne. (Continued from Page 1) 65. No entries. 124. No entries. quarters. ture." Such points as universality Oct. 15 — First day for inter- ketball playoffs, all conferences. Various social activities are in­ "Constitution and Rules," and "Dec­ 66. Combined with District 67. 125. Robert Lee: "Afterwards" of appeal, honesty of purpose, etc., school basketball games, Confer­ Mar. 14-15-16—Girls' State Bas­ cluded in the program. lamation Bibliography" were gone 67. Burkeville: "Gray Bread" 126. Fort Stockton: "Othello" are applied to each selection put up ence B. ketball Tournament. Panel discussions will consume by Feb. 20. The "Picture Memory 68. Combined with District 67. 127. Menard: "Aria Da Capo" NEW DIANA Oct. 20—Houston Student Activi­ for criticism. Mar. 15—Closing date for news­ most of one day, with these topics Bulletin" was reprinted but finally 69. Pewitt (Omaha): "Jinxed" 128. Denver City: "Goodbye to New Diana suspended for the ties Leadership Conference, Univer­ papers to be rated by ILPC Training begins, not a few listed: Play selection, community, sold out by Mar. 1. 1956 football season because of an sity of Houston. Mar. 16 — Last day for inter- 70. Lindale: "Three on a Bench" the Clown" weeks before League competition college, religious, arena and high attack by fans on a football offi­ Nov. 1—First day for inter-school school basketball games, all confer­ Following is a list of bulletins and opens, but at the very beginning school theatre; dance drama, tech­ cial. basketball games, Conference A, ences. of school, when students begin aids and the quantity distributed by AA, AAA, and AAAA. Mar. 20—Last day for non-ILPC nical production, directing, cos­ the League during the period Sept. One-Act Play District Champs in A HASKELL right away the task of mastering Nov. 3—Abilene Student Activi­ members to mail certification of re­ tume and make-up, and playwrit- 1,1955 to March 1,1956. Haskell suspended for the 1956 ties Leadership Conference, Abilene gional journalism contestants. fundaments in the art of public ing. Region I 17. Atlanta: Act II "The football season and placed on pro­ Christian College. Mar. 23—Last weekend for hold­ speaking, drama, ready writing, In advance of the theatre confer- Number and Title No. Disbursed District , Heiress" bation for the 1957 football season Nov. 10—Kilgore Student Activi­ ing Conference A and B district and other phases covered by No. 4142—The Speech Teacher 1. Perryton: Act III "All My i. Jacksonville: "The No 'Count because of an attack by a spectator ties Leadership Conference, Kilgore one-act play contests. League events. and Competition 200 College. Mar. 28—Last day for filing en­ Sons" Boy" on a football official, and because of It is this unusual spirit on the No. 4526—Developing tries in area one-act play meets. Slide Rule Award 2. Olton: "The Sisters Mcin­ verbal abuse of officials by fans. Nov. 17—Lubbock Student Activi­ part of both students and teachers ties Leadership Conference, Texas Apr. 5-13—Dates for holding A Number Sense 6,500 tosh" Region V * * * which lies as the foundation and Technological College. (Tentative) and B area one-act play contests. No. 5217—Beginner's Slide 3. Floydada: Act II "Our Town" 19. Crockett: "The Day After the basis for the many prize-win­ APPLE SPRINGS Nov. 17—Last day for certifying Apr. 13—Last weekend for hold­ Competition May 5 Rule Manual 600 4. Seminole: "The Long Stay Forever" By action of the district execu­ ning and contest-winning entrants district football champions, Confer­ ing district meets. No. 5421—Declamation Cut Short" 20. Cypress-Fairbanks (Cyp­ tive committee, Apple Springs was put forth by AHS each year in ences AA, A, B, and Six-man. Apr. 13—Last weekend for hold­ Competition for the first Henry Bibliography 1,000 ress) : "Our Town" (cutting) Nov. 24—Last day for certifying League contests. ordered to forfeit all District 68-B ing AA district one-act play con­ Beckman Scholarship and Slide Region II district football champions, Confer­ No. 5515—Constitution 21. El Campo: "What Never boys basketball games played dur­ tests. Rule Proficiency Award will be held 5. Hamlin: "The Sheriff" ences AAAA and AAA. Apr. 15—Last day for filing en­ WILSON TO VISIT ENGLAND and Rules 6,25 Dies" ing 1955-56 season, and placed on on The University of Texas Campus 6. Lake View (San Angelo): "A Dec. 1—Last day for filing Music tries in the regional meet. University of Texas President No. 5518—Word List for 22. La Marque: "The Hasty probation in boys basketball for the on Saturday, May 5, the award com­ Certain Just Man" Acceptance Cards. Apr. 15—Last day for receipt of Logan Wilson will be a member of Spelling , 85,0' Heart" (cutitng) 1956-57 season for violation of Rule mittee has announced. 7. Breckenridge: "Three Rats 34, Boys Basketball Plan (starting Dec. 1—Odessa Student Activi­ ILPC individual contest entries. a delegation of American educa­ No. 5519—Suggested List ties Leadership Conference, Odessa Apr. 20—Regional meets. tors who will visit British univer­ The contest will be at one p.m. in in a Maze" Region VI dates for 'basketball games and of Plays 1,5." 8. Killeen: "High Window" College. May 2-3-4—State meet. sity heads in England, July 10-17. Room 115, Experimental Science 24. Georgetown: "The Happy scrimmages). May 16—Last day for certifying No. 5520—Prescribed * * * Dec. 3—Last day for filing entry Ha is one of ten presidents of Bldg. Qualified applicants may re­ Region III Journey" district baseball -champions, all con­ Music Lists 1,200 in One-Act Play contest. member institutions of the Asso­ port without official application for 9. Burkburnett: "Fog on the 25. San Marcos: "Liliom" (cut­ FOOTBALL 19S6 ferences. Jan. 12—Georgetown Student Ac­ ciation of American Universities the $200 award. Debate Kits * 950 Valley" ting) Conferences AAAA and AA— tivities Leadership Conference, May 30—Last day for determin­ ing bi-district baseball champions, scheduled to confer with the ex­ At contest time, applicants will Analysis Briefs , 200 10. Grapevine: "Undertow" 26. Schulenburg: "Make Believe" —First date for fall practice, Aug. Southwestern University. Conference AA. ecutive committee of the Associa­ write a 200-word essay on why they Picture Memory Bulletin... 1,300 11. Jacksboro: "Gray Bread" 27. Carrizo Springs: "Footfalls" 31. Date for first game, Sept. 14. Jan. 15—Last day for enrolling June 6-7-8—State Baseball Tour­ tion of Universities of the British want to study engineering at The in Interscholastic League Press Girls' Basketball Guide 3,000 13. Grand Saline: "Beyond the 28. Kenedy: "Sorry, Wrong Conferences AA, A, B, Six-man nament, Conference AA. Commonwealth and vice chancel­ University of Texas. Conference. Writing Errors :...: 650 Horizon" Number" First date for fall practice, Aug. June 8—Last day for determining lors and principals of United 7 Jan. 15—Last day for paying Additional information may be 15. McGregor: "The Last Cur­ 27. Date for first game, Sept. 7. regional baseball champions, Con­ Kingdom universities. Number Sense Tests 61,000 League membership fee. obtained from Dr. Leonardt F. tain" Region VII BASKETBALL ference A. Slide Rule Tests 23,000 For the 1956-57 school year the narrow _ Jan. 19—Kingsville Student Ac­ June 8—Last day for determining The Carnegie Corporation has Kreisle, Department of Mechanical Region IV 31. Mercedes: "Fog on the free throw lanes will be used in all high tivities Leadership Conference, Tex­ bi-district baseball champions, Con­ made a travel expense grant for Engineering, The University of Typing Tests 10,000 school basketball games. The wide lanes will 16. Pittsburg: "Early Frost" Valley" become effective for the 1957-58 school year. as A. & I. College. ference B. the American delegation. Texas, Austin 12, Tex. Shorthand Tests , 5,000 m^M

Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Girls' All-Star Postscripts on Athletics Teams Selected Gambling in Golf Weakens From 12 Schools Yvonne Stone of Angleton was :he only player to repeat on the Sport as Amateur Activity virls' high school all-state basket- By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS gram and to provide for those stu­ any student who is 15 years of age knows that the boy ultimately re­ jail tournament teams, chosen at State Athletic Director dents who have special abilities in or older at the time he accepts cash ceives these items or the use of he end of the tourney this month Perhaps one of the most desirable this area. or valuable consideration for par­ them. n Austin. athletic activities in the League There is a growing tendency, ticipating in a' golf tournament or The acceptance of cash or valu­ (These teams are unofficial with program from the standpoint of fu­ however, in the field of golf which meet forfeits his eligibility if it is able consideration by the parents ture use by the participants is golf. may eventually remove this fine ac­ proven before the proper commit­ he League, but are reported as a or friend, in lieu of the boy, is This sport can be played through­ tivity from the high school athletic tee. matter of interest.) definitely a violation of the ama­ out a person's lifetime and offers program. We are referring to the Golf Philosophy teur rule. It is difficult to see how Angleton, champions of Confer­ great possibilities for recreation many instances in Texas each year There is a philosophy which a parent, relative or friend can ence AA, also had Roxanne Hard- during leisure time! where boys forfeit their eligibility wick picked for the honored sextet seems to permeate all golf tourna­ expect to instill honesty and good in golf by accepting cash or valu­ of that division, while Seagoville's This writer has always been a ments and meets that there must be sportsmanship in a student when staunch advocate of this activity able consideration for participating Patsy Akin and Carolyn Young an element of gambling injected if they resort to such tactics in order were chosen along with Ona Lea being included in the high school in golf tournaments. to secure the .cash or valuable it is to provide any stimulation to Schroeder of Bellville and Pat Brad­ athletic program. It is needed to in­ Under Article VIII, Section 8— consideration for the boy. ley of Tulia. sure a well-balanced athletic pro­ the amateur rule of the League— the participants. It is amazing how Furthermore, the golf association Buna's championship team of many people think you cannot play which is a party to such a trans­ RECORD BREAKERS—The high-scoring Collins- Anna Heffley, Nancy Boren, Clovia Wood, Juvean Conference A placed Virginia Shan­ golf without a small bet on each action is dishonest and is not worthy ville Pirates won the Conference B girls basketball McWhorter, Linda McWhorter, Marsha Scoggins, non and Pat Fagg on the select 'hole' or some small wager on the to be listed as a sporting organi­ title by defeating North Hopkins, 83-75. They broke Coach Milton Pearce. Front row: Linda Carney, Betty group, while New Deal's Linda Kay total score of the match. zation, as certainly no institution Miller and Glenna Phillips were Baseball Tourney 12 tournament records during the meet. Team mem­ Dolezalek, Gloria Ragsdale, Wanda Click, Irene Hite, This is a serious indictment which resorts to such devious pro­ chosen along with Pat Troell of cedures can be considered legiti­ bers, left to right, back row: Mrs. Velva Koebelen, Charlsie Stiles. George West and Barbara Hines of against golf. If it becomes neces­ Emory. sary to provide artificial stimula­ mate. In Conference B, only Juvean Mc­ Set For June 6-7-8 tion for a person to play golf, then golf does not meet the qualifications Help Wanted Whorter of the championship Col­ The Eighth Annual State Base­ regional championships, and Con­ linsville club was picked for the of a true athletic activity. Practi­ If the trend continues as it has. ball Championship Tournament for ference B schools will play through honor roll. Von Bevers and Diana cally every goif association or golf in past years in golf, it may be Conference AA schools will be held bi-rdistrict championships. Tidwell of Ropesville, Jo Ann Fer- club regularly holds meets or necessary for the League to review .Regional Conference A baseball rell and Jane Jones of North Hop­ on June 6, 7 and 8, in Austin at tournaments which offer valuable this activity and see whether or not championships will be^ determined" kins, and Nelwyn Young of Hawley Disch Field. prizes or cash for participating. In it should be included in the high' were the others selected. by regional baseball championships Conference A schools will play to fact, in most areas there is a ro­ school athletic program as an ama­ will be determined by regional base­ tating schedule where golfers move teur sport. ball play-offs conducted by a re­ from one golf association to another This writer has written and talked gional director appointed from the and play for cash or valuable prizes. to many people interested in golf League office. The participating dis­ With Summer Ahead, and we have always tried to impress trict winners may elect to play off Pro-am tournaments offer temp­ on each that the League could not the regional championship by a tations to high school students and justify a golf" program unless we tournament or by bi-district and many boys forfeit their eligibility Amateur Rule Vital could get the support of the golf regional baseball games. by playing on the same team with School administrators and Violation of the Amateur Rule paid players. Gambling has become associations and other interested Conference AA bi-district base­ coaches should during the next results not necessarily from par­ such a problem that even the United personnel to provide meets for our ball games will be arranged as fol­ States Golf Association has taken high school students which would month have group meetings of all ticipating in a rodeo event, but from lows : Winner of District 1 vs. win­ cognizance of this fact and has not provide opportunities for viola­ prospective athletes and explain to accepting cash or valuable consider­ ner of District 2; 3 vs. 4; 5 vs. 6; taken steps to eliminate some of the tion of the amateur rule. Thus far, them carefully the League's Ama­ ation. In other words, a pupil may 7 vs. 8; 9 vs. 10; 11 vs. 12; 13 vs. most obvious wagering activities we have had very little success in 14; 15 vs. 16. teur Rule, Article VIII, Section 8, enter a rodeo contest as an indi­ out of the golf program such as the this area. so that no student may forfeit his vidual entry and win the event District championships in Con­ "Calcutta Pool." Certainly there is no objection ference A must be determined by to a boy participating for cash eligibility or cause a school to be without violating the Amateur Recent articles in newspapers May 16. The regional tournaments or valuable consideration and ac­ deprived of honors through viola­ Rule—but if he accepts cash or and magazines have brought to can be held any time after May 16, cepting it if he wants to, as this light the fact that there are tion of this rule. valuable consideration he is in vio­ an dnot later than June 8. is his choice to make. However, "leeches" attached to every golf as­ The Amateur Rule is violated lation of this rule. when he does, he must forfeit The seven regional tournament sociation or club who win sizable when any pupil receives cash or his right to participate in the Baseball Conditions chairmen are: Region II, Districts sums by preying on innocent club valuable consideration for teaching, 3-6, Supt. Peyton Cain, Alpine; League's high school amateur A boy may participate in summer members. officiating or participating in any Region III, Districts 7-10, Supt. golf tournament, as he is no DOUBLE WINNERS—The Buna girls won the right, back row: Madlyn Jones (manager), Virginia baseball under the following con­ athletic sport, or game, or who in A. H. Pritchard, Granbury; Region Carry-Over longer an amateur. Shannon, Johnnie Woods, Marie Palmer, Pat Fagg, ditions and not violate the League's Conference A state basketball championship by de­ any game, outside of games played IV, Districts 11-13, Supt. J. E. Lewine Germany, Coach R. C. Hyden. Front row: Amateur Rule: The reader may think that the "Bow Necks" feating New Deal, 54-44, thus matching the feat of as a member of his school team or Rhodes, Van; Region V, Districts Mary Mellard, Joan Smith, Peggy Peveto, Nancy above paragraph is completely alien I would like to urge that each the Buna boys a week earlier. Team members left to the League, has within the last 12 (1) He must not play on the same 14-17, Prin. W. M. Schmidt, Richardson, Judy Germany, Laura Kelly. team with any paid player or any to the high school golf program. principal and superintendent be sure months competed on an athletic Crockett; Region VI, Districts 18- player who received valuable con­ Actually, these evils which are in­ that each boy certified to enter a team with a paid player or for valu­ 21, Supt. E. B. Morrison, Cuero; sideration. He can play against Region VII, Districts 22-24, Supt. herent in gambling and playing League high school golf meet is an able consideration has allowed his other teams which may have paid J. M. Parnell, Jasper; Region VIII, always for prizes are striking at amateur and has not violated Article name to be used for the promotion Collinsville, Buna, Angleton players. Districts 25-28, Supt. J. G. Barry, the very heart of the League's ama­ VIII, Section 8, the amateur rule. of any product, plan or service. (2) He cannot receive any ex­ Hondo. teur program. The district executive committee should furthermore be sure that no pense money of any type for Conference B teams must certify Sports Involved *.. The League does not wish to have boy is certified as district champion travel, meals, or lodging. Any a district winner by May 16, and a Capture Girls' Cage Crowns The following activities are con­ any part in any athletic program who has violated this rule. sidered athletic sports or games: expense money must be handled bi-district winner no later than The record books have been which is not purely amateur in finals—North Hopkins 65, Hawley (Hurst,) Joshua, Collinsville, baseball, basketball, bowling, box­ by the manager of the team in June 8. The district winners will be The only way we can maintain thoroughly revised since the girls' scope, and our high schools cannot 62; Collinsville 74, Ropesville 73. ing, footballj golf, rodeo events, the same way that the high school paired for bi-district play by nu­ golf in our high school program is state basketball tournament in Aus­ Wylie, Gober, Dodd City, Cedar justify golf as a part of their edu­ Third place—Hawley 56, Ropesville Softball, swimming and diving, ten­ coach would handle the funds, and merical order, that'is 1 vs. 2; 3 vs. to be sure that it is amateur. The tin March 8-9-10, largely on the Hill, Italy, Frost, Wortham, East cational program unless it is purely 53. Finals—Collinsville 83, North nis, track and field, weight lifting the boy must never receive any 4; and so on. statement that "everyone else is seoring ability of Juvean McWhor­ Lamar (Pattonville), East Delta amateur. Hopkins 75. and wrestling. cash or transportation tickets. Tournament games will be seven doing it" is no justification. As far ter, a sharpshooter for Collinsville, (Charleston), Annona, Avinger, The problem we face is easy to Conference A: Semi-finals—New (3) Any money that may accrue innings. The coach's box shall be as this writer is concerned, unless new Conference B champion. Boles Home (Quinlan), North Hop­ This rule does not apply to pupils see. Our high sehool boys usually Deal 57, Emory 45; Buna 85, from the gate receipts or from any occupied only by student players, we "bow our necks" to see that high kins (Sulphur Springs), Yantis, who were under 15 years of age at practice and play at the various golf school golf remains on an amateur The sixth annual girls' tourney George West 56. Third place- other source cannot be distributed and the coach of the team is re­ Woodhouse (Palestine), Kemp, the time payment for athletic serv­ clubs in the community; often they basis, we should give serious con­ at Gregory Gym on The University George West 60, Emory 49. Finals among the players on a team with­ quested to remain in the dugout. ices was made. A pupil adjudged by are coached by the golf profession­ sideration as 'to whether we should of Texas campus was full of un­ —Buna 54, New Deal 44. New Summerfield, Union Hill (Bet- out those players becoming paid The students in the coach's box an appropriate committee to be in als at the club and they are urged continue to include it in the high usual twists. tie), Arp, Karnack, Woden, Gary, players. If a high school boy played must be in uniform. Conference AA: Semi-finals— violation of this rule is ineligible for to enter the tournaments sponsored school athletic program. The Buna girls, coached by R. C. Pineland, Snook, Lott, North Zulch, Seagoville 56, Bellville 51; Angle- one year from the time of violation. on this team he would then become by the various clubs. This means Hyden, won the Conference A title, Lovelady, Zavalla, Big Sandy (Dal- It is our sincere hope that all ton 52, Tulia 50. Third place—Bell­ It should be noted that in base­ ineligible as he has played with paid Remember When? that they are in an environment matching the championship won by lardsville), Orangefield, Honey Is­ people interested in high school golf, ville 48, Tulia 47. Finals—Angle- ball a boy may play against a paid players. where gambling, wagering, and the Buna boys in their state tour­ from the golf professional to the ton 51, Seagoville 48. land, Tarkington (Cleveland), Mag­ player, but he may not play on the (4) It should be kept in mind playing for cash or prizes is an ney the week before. It was the high school principal, will make a District winners during the sea­ nolia, Pearland, Crescent (Whar­ same team with a paid player. that any collection taken up at a first such double win in League McDaniel Retires every-day accepted activity. concerted effort to provide a golf son were: ton), Somerville, Waelder, Acad­ The acceptance of cash or valu­ game as a result of a person hit­ basketball history. Buna defeated Therefore, many of Our high program in which high school boys emy (Temple), Manor, Navarro able consideration by someone ting a home run or doing any other New Deal in the finals, 54-44. Conference AA school students have run afoul of can participate and still retain their (Seguin), Medina, Natalia, Roek- else for the boy is evading the outstanding feat would make the the League's amateur rule which The third time was the charm for At Denison July 1 amateur standing with dignity and Shamrock, Tulia., Burkburnett, springs, Sabinal, Charlotte, Poth, Amateur Rule, and should be in­ player accepting this money a paid forbids them to accept cash or Coach R. M. Watson's girls from honesty. Rotan, Slaton, Alpine, Coleman, Pettus, Skidmore-Tynan (Skid- terpreted the same as the boy player, and all players on that team A school administrator associated valuable consideration for partici­ Angleton. After two successive Stephenville, Irving, White Settle­ more), Calallen, Ben Bolt, Santa receiving these items. Acceptance would then become ineligible if with the Interscholastic League pating in golf. Valuable considera­ years at the state tourney, Angle- ment, Bowie, Seagoville, McKin- they were high school students. since its founding will retire July 1. Rosa, Fort Davis, Rankin, Bal­ of golf balls, bags, clubs, etc., and tion is construed as meaning any ton came back to win their first ney, Winnsboro, Jacksonville, Jas­ the playing on any golf team with He is B. McDaniel, superin­ Teachers to Learn morhea and Van Horn. Be sure that the local manager item which has re-sale value and championship in Conference AA by per, Conroe, Gatesville, Hamilton, a paid player is in violation of this of any baseball team on which tendent of Denison schools. He has Regional winners in B: Academy includes such items as golf balls, edging Seagoville, 51-48. Rockdale, Fredericksburg, Bellville, rule. school pupils play knows the Lea­ not announced his plans after re­ Modern Trends (Temple), Balmorhea, Collinsville, golf bags, golf shoes, golf apparel, When Collinsville beat North Wharton, Beeville, Angleton, Vidor, The signing of a letter of intent gue's Amateur Rule and will abide tirement. Hawley, North Hopkins (Sulphur watches, radios and other items too In Summer Classes Hopkins (Sulphur Springs), 83- Uvalde, Floresville, Sinton and for athletic ability is in violation by it, and above all, that he is a After becoming a teacher at numerous to mention. 75, in the Conference B champion­ Weslaco. Springs), Pearland, Pettus, Ropes­ Denison High School in 1909, he Secondary school teachers of of this rule. man of integrity and honesty. High school students can accept ship game, 17 tournament records ville. was elected principal on Jan. 1, science and mathematics will have Regional winners in AA: Tulia, symbolic items such as trophies, had been established out of the 28 1911, the year the League had its Seagoville, Bellville, and Angleton. medals or plaques without violating an opportunity to learn latest de­ standards maintained. Coach Mil­ birth. Denison schools have been the amateur rule. velopments in their fields at The ton Pearce's Collinsville Pirates Conference A League members continuously since University of. Texas science and figured in 12 of the new marks, Stinnett, Happy, New Deal, Mor­ its inception. Subterfuge either as a team or through Juvean ton, Sanderson, Junction, Wylie Denison had a delegate in boys' In many instances the parents or mathematics teaching center this McWhorter, who broke all scoring (Abilene), Roby, Archer City, declamation in the first State Meet, relatives accept the cash or valuable summer. records with 68 points in one game Bridgeport, Granbury, Forney, McDaniel reported. He won fourth consideration for the student and "We are planning courses both Cooper, James Bowie (Simms), and 168 for a three-game series. place. try to defend this by saying that the for teachers who wish to do ad­ Emory, Rallsville, Newton, Elk­ Bonference B, A and AA records The long-time superintendent be­ boy does not receive the item. This vanced work in particular fields were similarly demolished in the hart, Hudson (Lufkin), Buna, lieves Denison is the only high is pure subterfuge and anyone and for less experienced instruc­ three-day scoring spree witnessed Connally (Waco), Thrall, Goldth- school ever to win three first places tors who want a fundamental back­ by an estimated 15,000 spectators. waite, Eagle Lake, Tomball, in literary events at one State Meet. Tourney game results: Sweeny, Louise, East Central (San In 1937, the year McDaniel be- ground in science or mathematics," Conference B: First round— Antonio), Carrizo Springs, George came superintendent, Denison won said Dr. Robbin C. Anderson, North Hopkins 72, Academy West, Woodsboro, Rio Hondo. boys' debate, girls' debate and girls' chairman of the committee which (Temple) 65; Hawley 63, Pear- Regional winners in A: Buna, declamation. The coach then was planned the center. land 45; Ropesville 56, Balmorhea Emory, George West and New Deal. Otis L. Hilliard, now coaching and Specific courses to be offered in­ 38; Collinsville 62, Pettus 51. Semi- teaching at Fabens. clude a seminar designed for ex­ Conference B McDaniel in 1909 married Miss perienced teachers. Outstanding Follett, Spearman, Lazbuddie, TCU Trainers' Clinic Patti Duggan of Paris, Texas, a speakers from research and indus­ Amherst, Bula (Enochs), Roose­ 1907 graduate of Waco High School. try will give discussions and dem­ Scheduled for Aug. 6-11 velt (Lubbock), Ropesville, Loop, He holds degrees from The Univer­ onstrations of recent developments Silverton, McAdoo, Briscoe, Claude, sity of Texas, as do his three sons— on the frontiers of science. Wayne For the fourth consecutive year, Megargel, Paint Creek (Haskell), Tillman, Gordon (deceased) and Taylor, assistant professor of cur­ the Fort Worth Lions Club will Blackwell, Ira, Hawley, Eula Edward. His two daughters—Helen riculum and instruction, will be co­ sponsor a free high school football (Clyde), Knott, Mertzon, Paint Louise and Patti, are graduates of ordinator. trainers' clinic, Aug. 6-11, at Texas Rock, Mozelle (Fisk), Carbon, Texas State College for Women. For less-experienced teachers, Christian University. Lipan, Pottsville, Jonesboro, Ire­ Of the League participation Dr. Addison Lee, associate profes­ Clinic will be conducted by Elmer dell, Meridian, Midway (Waco), THIRD TIME THE CHARM—Conference AA Van Sickle, Janice Bacon, Minnie Kay, Margaret through 45 years, McDaniel says sor of botany, will teach a course Brown, trainer. Detailed informa­ Aquilla, Brookesmith, Evant, champion in girls basketball is Angleton, with a 51-48 Lewis, Jeanne Shanks, Glenda Miles, Coach R. M. simply, "The Denison schools have on the fundamentals of biological tion will be forwarded to all Texas Northside (Vernon), Prairie Val- victory over Seagoville in the state finals after miss- Watson. Front row: Dianne Wilson, Derla Lorraine, been happy in their association with sciences. Dr. Anderson, chemistry high school football coaches early ley (Nocona), Woodson, Perrin, ing the title for two years. Team members, left to Roxanne Hardwick, Frances LeRibeus, Jo Ann Mar­ the University Interscholastic professor, will conduct a course on in July. Sanger, Krum, Hurst-Euless right, back row: Melba Brashear (manager), Joyce shall, Yvonne Stone. League." B. McDaniel fundamentals of modern chemistry.