Leaguer Conventional Wisdom Asst. academic director comes to League with wealth of experience By BOBBY HAWTHORNE Journalism Director

Wk iH i Middle School to become one

Ribbon School nominee will help improve UIL academic competitions in the years ahead. The connection: Pat Wisdom, newly-ap­ Amy Etherington gives a pep talk to Lisa May pointed assistant academic director, whose educa­ before an Mayde Creek (Katy) Softball game tion experiences range from assisting in the estab­ last spring. Photo by Kelly Townsend. lishment of a pre-Kindergarten program to direct­ ing high school UIL academic meets. A former middle school English teacher, high school En­ Batter Up! glish and art teacher and district curriculum coor­ dinator, Wisdom comes to the League with a full Girts' fast-pitch softbail range of experience. "I bring a wide range of school information gains SBOE approval into this job," Pat said. "I've coached a number of activities so I understand the program from the Girls' fast-pitch Softball became a reality teacher's perspective, and as an administrator, I IT'S ALL ACADEMIC. Former Anna ISD Director of Instruction Patricia Wisdom has joined the League as last month when the State Board of Educa­ was in charge of the full district academic program assistant academic director. Wisdom, who is finishing her doctorate at The University of Texas at Austin, tion gave its formal approval. A proposal was — from dissemination information to the various will assist Janet Wiman in directing the full academic program. Photo by JOEY UN. passed by the University Interscholastic campuses to selecting campus coordinators to pro­ League's Legislative Council last October to viding judges to running the meet itself." 1,4, 5 and 6. adopt the sport as a championship program As Director of Instruction for Anna ISD, Pat For six years, she taught English at Frisco VITAL STATISTICS under the U1L umbrella. also helped develop plans for gifted & talented Middle School, coached reading writing and spell­ I Directed/Coached UIL Activities for 15 The sport had been played in previous programs, site-based decision-making, at-risk stu­ ing, and directed the one-act play. She then years years at the high school level throughout the dents, technology development, drug-free schools, moved to McKinney, where she taught art in the I Director of Instruction, Anna ISD state, but no post-season playoff structure or and health services, as well as other TEA-ap- junior high and high school. I UIL Spring Meet Academic Director, format was available. With the backing of the proved programs. This range of duties taught her After working on her masters degree at the McKinney HS UlL's Legislative Council, the State Board of an important lesson about UIL academic activi­ University of Virginia, she returned to McKinney, I Coach, Lit. Crit, Editorials, Ready Writing, Education gave its okay and the first state ties. where she taught English, coached ready writing, McKinney HS championship will be crowned the weekend "As an administrator, you're dealing with a journalism and literary criticism, and served as I Coach, ready writing, spelling, one-act of May 21-22 in Austin. lot of society's problems that you'd just as soon district academic meet director. Those years pro­ play coach, Frisco Middle School Two hundred and thirteen (213) schools rather not have, such as at-risk students and drugs," duced a Conference 4A state editorial writing will play softbail this spring and comprise 32 Pat said. "The UIL academic contests are some­ champion in 1988, and two State Meet literary districts. Eight teams from eight regions will thing you get to do — not something you have to criticism qualifiers and one State Meet alternate. decathlon format and the second semester, we advance to the single-elimination state tour­ do. I would love to see these contests more In 1990, she was hired as district director of focused on literary criticism and writing. nament. encouraged because students who can succeed in Instruction for Anna ISD, where she helped imple­ "I was worried that the students would miss In other State Board of Education ac­ UIL activities can succeed in life. It's really a ment such programs as pre-K for disadvantaged something by not taking regular senior English, tion, the minimum penalty for off-season honing of skills, a preparation for the future. four year-olds and helped secure a $26,977 Suc­ that it would hurt their test scores," she said. "In infractions was changed from four games to "And it adds so much excitement to what the cessful School Governor's Grant for Anna Middle fact, their scores were higher than most of the two district games for teams playing double students are doing in school," she added. "Some­ School. While working full-time, she completed students in the regular honors program. This class round robin schedules, and fromfou r games to times, students are so bored, they need something her superintendency certification through doc­ was an interesting blend of students — not just a one district game for teams playing single that is an outlet for academic success. UIL contests toral program in administration and supervision at room full of National Merit scholars—but kids of round robin schedules. are that outlet, and students really can catch on to the University of North Texas. many different skill levels. They had a fervor for Also changed the minimum penalty for them." "It may sound hokey but I wanted to come to learning that was different, not your typical sit in participating in college tryouts from afull year She caught on to them herself. As a student the UIL because I love academic competition," your seat class. They craved information because they wanted to succeed in all endeavors. to two contests; allow high school juniors to at Duncanville High School, she competed in Pat said. "I enjoy watching students succeed, and accept NCAA allowable passes for admission ready writing and spelling, and was a yearbook I'm honored to have an opportunity to be in a "Achievement in UIL builds morale," she to collegiate activities; clarify the legislative editor. position to really have an impact on the success of added. "You know the old statement, 'Success intent that a student may apply for a waiver of "I decided early that I wanted to be a teacher, a large number of students. breeds success.' Much of the academic achieve­ the four year rule only one time; and limit in part because I enjoyed the competitions and in "At McKinney, there was a group of kids that ments in Anna came because teachers and stu­ 'practice and participation during intersessions part because I was so impressed by many of my were fondly called 'Pat's Kids," she added. They dents knew that the administrators cared about for schools that adopt non-traditional school teachers," she said. Her first teaching job came at were in my humanities and creative writing class, them and their success. It's working together that years. a private parochial school in Dallas, where she which took the place of regular senior English. brings this success. To me, that's what the UIL is taught all subjects except science and in grades K, The first semester, we studied along an academic all about."

Volume 77 • Number Five • January-February, 1993 • ISSN 0897*4314 etntera

Finding victory in defeat friends. How we each respond to these losses Learning to handle disappointment is crucial lesson is a learned behavior. We can learn to show EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article was they may compete against someone who has a grace and class or im­ written by Catherine Somers and is a reprint from the natural capacity to excel at that sport. This is an maturity and brood­ Indiana HSAA Newsletter. opportunity to explain to your team that people ing. are given talents in different areas. They should A coach is first Participation in high school sports can be a respect that person's talent and the hard work that and foremost an edu­ wonderful experience. It can build confidence, has developed it. cator. When a loss increase discipline, and teach teamwork. These They also should realize that it took a lot of occurs in sports, there are all positive characteristics that our students courage on their part to compete against that is an opportunity to should develop. person. Knowing the odds going in, facing the teach your athletes a Athletics also can teach another lesson, one adversity head-on, and finishing with their self- great deal. They need that each of us has to face at some point in life. confidence intact are noble accomplishments in guidance as to the ap­ Sometimes you lose. their own right. propriate behavior to No matter how good you are or how hard you They may have lost, but they should know display and the proper try, it's going to happen. that they used their own talent to its maximum. perspective in which For some of your students, losing an athletic They are not defeated, if from the experience, they to view it. contest is their first experience with defeat. You as improve themselves in some way. Will leaving a coaches and administrators will be with them A loss offers the opportunity to teach another loss behind keep them when it happens. What you teach them about lesson as well. from greater achieve­ handling that disappointment will stay with them Sometimes the determination of success or ment? Should they the rest of their lives. failure is made not by our performance, or our keep those painful Most of your student-athletes will not com­ dedication, or even our level of talent. Sometimes memories around as pete in their sport at the college level. Some never it is made by factors that are out of our control. motivation to work will again use the athletic skills you've taught Coaches, administrators, parents, fans, the media, harder? After all, them. But each one of them will experience failure the competition, and even the playing field may many victories have again. What you teach them about losing may be affect the outcome of an athletic contest. their roots in previ­ the most valuable thing they take from your pro­ Your student-athletes should realize that the ous defeats. gram. rest of their lives will be full of judgment calls and It's all right for Losing teaches us that there is disparity in life. personal determinations being made by other athletes to remember In an athletic contest, we can see that the talent is people. They should learn to accept that. feeling disappointed distributed unequally. TOUGH LOSS Members of the Victoria boys basketball team console each other When the outcome is not what they had after last year's loss to Longview in the finals of the 5A slate basketball tournament. following a loss. But Many young men would love to throw for wanted, disappointment is understandable. Dev­ Photo by JOEY UN. after a reasonable 8,126 yards in rhree seasons. We've only had one, astation is not. They should move on with their amount of time, the though, who was born with the incredible ability lives, work through the experience, and become ments, they are bound to experience setbacks. disappointment itself should be gone. to accomplish that. Many young women would better, stronger people because of it. After they finish their playing careers In its place should be knowledge and confi­ love to run 400 meters in 52.42 seconds. Why has One group of students offers a special chal­ (whether it's in high school, college, or the pros), dence. The student-athlete should be a little bit only one been able to do it? lenge when trying to teach them about defeat. they are going to compete in various arenas against wiser, a little bit stronger, and have a little bit more Not everyone is born with the ability — the They are the ones with incredible athletic ability their peers. These peers have suffered defeats character for experiencing the loss. Years later, proper ratio of fast and slow twitch muscles, the who may never suffer a high school loss. Sometime already. Most have learned to bounce back and to your student's athletic skills may have slipped, and perfect neuro-muscular connections, the ideal after high school, though, they will. try again. The star athlete is at a disadvantage if he/ the trophies may be gathering dust in the attic. It anaerobic energy system. Those who go on to play in college will face she is not prepared to deal with the eventual, is then they will realize that the most valuable No matter how hard your athletes work (and a whole team of athletes who are outstanding. In inevitable defeats in life. thing they learned from your program was how to everyone else is working hard, too), at some point competition for playing time or for starting assign- Every day people lose elections, jobs, homes, handle a loss.

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• Page 2/ETCETERA: January-February, 1993 Music enhances academic progress Are the Fine Arts worth tions. They are ahead of others it? Should students continue to in writing, communication have the opportunity to be edu­ skills, and analytical skills. They cated in the arts as they prepare also have a high degree of self- for the adult world of the next discipline. We have now dis­ century? Does the study of music covered that music students enhance a student's potential show the highest SAT scores." for success? These are all often Rees, M.A. (1988 November) asked questions in our contem­ "An Open Letter To the Par­ porary educational climate. ents of Prospective Music Ma- According to the following re­ jors. search and data, the answer to 1967 average SAT scores: these questions and any others Verbal=466, Math=492 having to do with the impor­ 1989 average SAT scores: tance of music in our schools Verbal=427, Math=476 would have to be an overwhelm­ 1989 average SAT scores ing "yes"! for music students: Verbal=465, "Research shows that Math=497 when arts are included in the The College Boards (1989) student's curriculum, reading, "Music students always writing and math scores im­ outperform non-music students prove." Milley, J. Buchen, on achievement tests in reading Oderlund, A & Mortarotti, J. and math. Becauseoftheirstudy tary Schools Instrumental Mu­ "I have discovered there is TUBA FOUR - Members of trie Judson Converse band perform at (1983) "The Arts: An Essential of music, their skills are better at sic Classes." a very high correlation between halftime of the Conference 5A-2 state championship football game Ingredient in Education." reading, anticipating, memory, "My research shows in­ positive self-perception, high against Euless Trinity, played at Memorial Stadium on the campus "Successful music students listening, forecasting, recall and creased study/instruction in cognitive competence scores, of The University of Texas at Austin. tend to possess the qualities and concentration." Friedman, B. music leads to increased scores healthy self-esteem, total inter­ Photo by Joey Lin. skills that are considered essen­ (1959) "An Evaluation of the in math." Maltester, J. (1986) est and school involvement and tivation As A Factor in Self- enhance a student's potential tial to employers in business, Achievement in Reading and "Music: The Social and Aca­ the study of music." Lillemyr, perception." for academic achievement and education and service organiza­ Arithmetic of Pupils in Elemen­ demic Edge." O.F. (1983) "Achievement Mo- Clearly music can and does success.

TSSEC to be staged at UT-Austin, SWTSU

It will come as no surprise to anyone that there for all schools assigned to their campus. has been a dramatic increase in participation in the Schools in Conference AAAA and AAAAA OUR ERORR Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest (TSSEC) will continue to come to The University of Texas during the past 10 years . For the 1992 contest, at Austin as in the past. Students and directors In the December 1992 Leaguer ar­ there were more than 16,000 "names on lines" Mchaurti from these schools wilLexperience little change ticle announcing the results of the 1992 entered into the computer main-frame at the Uni­ jtJHUP W%M~ except that facilities will be less congested and, versity of Texas in preparation for this event. The hopefully, there will be increased flexibility in State Marching Band Contest, the name final printed schedule for the contest required 190 scheduling. It is also hoped that this modification of the director for the Brownfield High single-spaced pages and the services of 85 judges to will eliminate the need for a Sunday afternoon School Band was listed incorrectly. This accommodate all entries. contest championship organization was under In addition to a record attendance on Mon­ in this state level music event. In simple terms the The two site format will still be viewed as one the very capable leadership of Richard day, there was a four-hour component of the con­ message is: "the bigger the better." Consequently, single state level contest. All contest scheduling, Herrera. The UIL extends congratula­ test scheduled on Sunday afternoon to accommo­ it has become necessary to look at options that will materials preparation and problem resolution will tions to Mr. Herrera for his achievements date the overflow of contestants. All University of make it possible to accommodate the ever increas­ still be administrated by the UIL State Music with the Brownfield High Band and of­ Texas facilities were filled to capacity. Realisti­ ing number of participants while providing a safe, Office in Austin. Judges at the SWTSU site will be fers apologies to all parties for the error. cally, there can be no further expansion of TSSEC less congested physical setting that is commensu­ drawn from a comparable pool of professional mu­ at a single site without compromising the quality of rate with the quality of experience that is envi­ sicians and music educators as used for previous the event or experiencing possible safety problems sioned for each student musician. TSSEC contests. Therefore directors of A, AA, attributed to traffic congestion and over-crowding In order to better serve all participants, the and AAA music programs can be assured that there As with any change of this magnitude, there in buildings and hallways. 1993 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest will will be no compromise in the performance stan­ are still problems to be resolved and details to Numerous proposals have been submitted to be staged at two sites. This spring, all contest dards, quality of adjudication or level of service at finalize. They are being addressed at this time. the TMEA/UIL Music Advisory Committee in­ events in Conference A, AA, and AAA will be the SWTSU site. Even so, it is unlikely that the culmination of this tended to place a cap on participation at the state hosted on the beautiful Southwest Texas State This modification was not implemented with­ transition will be reached problem free. The help, level, establish a quota that would bring TSSEC in University campus in San Marcus, just 30 minutes out careful research and study. In addition to support and cooperation of all effected schools is line with other UIL state level events (1280 state south of Austin. discussions between the UIL and administration necessary to assure a smooth transition. contestants in Track and Field and 1620 contes­ Dr. Manny Brand, Chairman of the SWTSU on both campuses, there was also dialogue with the Therefore, all directors are encouraged to tants in the State Academic Meet) or, in some music department, is eager to enter into this leadership of small school music programs in the carefully review their TSSEC schedule and contest creative way, address the dramatic expansion of partnership with the UIL in an effort to make the state. All parties agreed that this change could lead packet when it arrives in May and be prepared to this contest. In every instance, these concepts contest an optimum experience for all participants. to a "win-win" situation for all. There will be less work with all contest officials and hosts to make have been rejected. The music facilities at SWTSU are outstanding congestion, there will be more flexibility in sched­ this a very special, musically rewarding experience Furthermore, the large majority of survey re­ and the members of the music department faculty uling and students from the A, AA, and AAA for our small high school music students. Ques­ sponses compiled at the conclusion of recent have had extensive experience at hosting regional schools will enjoy an enhanced profile in a contest tions, suggestions or concerns should be addressed TSSEC in recent years suggests that most directors solo and ensemble events. They are looking for­ environment that will exist exclusively for the to Richard Floyd, State Director of Music at the feel that no limits should be placed on participation ward to being gracious and accommodating hosts three smaller school conferences. UIL office in Austin.

• Page 3/MUSIC: January-February, 1993 jumSHlism Yearbook sports copy that captures the moment Powerful writing stop and Jerry Kiner was chosen second team catcher. "We are certain to win a district tide next year," Scholastic Journalism Week February 21 -27 will give meaning to Kiner said. Thousands of journalism vital roles performed by respon­ of societal interest. the scores, statistics This copy doesn't capture a moment. It students throughout the coun­ sible American journalists in The press has long been doesn't appeal to the emotions. It merely transacts try are joining in promoting helping to secure and maintain a called the Fourth Estate, refer­ EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article was data. And this isn't enough, for either the fan or Scholastic Journalism Week free nation. ring to its role as watchdog originally published in the 1993 Winter issue of Idea the player. Successful yearbook sports copy gives over governmental and com­ File, the official magazine of Walsworrh Publishing February 21-27. The national Journalism education pro­ Company. meaning to the scores, the statistics, the post­ observance is sponsored by the vides an essential service not mercial excesses. Local, state season honors. It records the season in human, not Journalism Education Associa­ only for the professional press, and national governments rely By BOBBY HAWTHORNE numerical terms. It is not satisfied relating what tion. which is always alert for well- on an informed public to func­ UIL Director of Journalism happened, but rather attempts to show why and Students across the na­ trained writers and photogra­ tion properly, while the public how it happened. It tries to capture what it was tion are planning a variety of phers, but more importantly for depends on responsible media In 1970,1 was a starting defensive back and about the game or season that the players and activities to call attention to society as a whole, which de­ to provide that information. wide receiver for the White Oak Roughnecks, a spectators will most likely remember. the important role played by pends on responsible journalists Efforts to recognize and pro­ 13-1 state semifinal ist from deep Northeast Texas. How is this done? Through observation, student newspapers, yearbooks to provide the public with accu­ mote the development of I hadn't thought much about this until re­ saturation interviewing, and interpretation. and other school media in the ir rate information about govern­ skilled, responsible journalists cently, when the local newspaper, the Austin First, the reporter must witness the event. communities, emulating the ment, business and other areas should be encouraged. American-Statesman, published a story about the That means attending practices and games, even Pflugerville Panthers, one in a series of articles pre-game skull sessions and post-game locker- about championship teams from Central Texas. room talks. You cannot get a feel for the team — of games. Chances are, the typical yearbook reader all-state quarterback Patrick Whaley." Pflugerville, then a small farming community just its expectations, its personality — unless you are already knows that. Notice that the story doesn't replace data north of Austin and now a suburb, is the reason we there, and you cannot successfully teH the story of Now, consider the following story: with emotion. Instead, it uses emotion to give weren't state finalists. They beat us, 7-6, on a the year unless you show how the team met, failed meaning to data. bitterly cold December night at Wildcat Stadium to meet or surpassed its expectations. Twenty minutes, after the gamehadended, they Notice also the quality of the quotes. These in Temple. You cannot report from a distance. Sports- remained on the/rozen tttrfofRerningtonfield, players are not meaningless statements of the obvious, as It broke our hearts. I can still remember how writers covering professional football teams often and then girlfriends, coaches, and parents, hugging onsoe many quotes in yearbooks often are. A state­ we sat in our uniforms and cried — even Danny travel with the team; they eat with the players; play another, slappingbacks, and strutting up and downthemen t like "We are glad that we won and proud of Denton, Mr. Cool — as our coaches treaded their poker with the guys. They get to know the athletes field. They pinpointed where Jeff Reymer scored onthi sa team. The boys played hard and gave 110 way through the crowded dressing room after the as something more than stuffed jerseys. crucial third-down fingertip catch, and where Ronpercen t all the way" can be used for almost any game to try to console us. I'm certain two or three In order for Tom Wolfe to write about the Vaught planted his helmet in the ribs of Jefferson'steam all-, any year. of them were as broken up as we were. Hell's Angels, he had to ride with them, even if it state quarterback Patrick Whaley, knocking the foot­ Instead, coach's quote is candid and specific, But time and life go on, and, as I said, 1 only meant risking his life, which he did. In Paper Lion, ball loose to stop a late fourth-quarter drive andmor e conversational than stilted, as if he were think about that game when I'm forced to drive by George Plimpton became a quarterback for the preserve the 17-14 win. talking to the reporter rather than being stopped in Wildcat Stadium — it's right on Interstate 35 — Detroit Lions in order to understand what it means Long after most of the fans had escaped to theirthe hall for a quick interview. en route to Dallas or to visit my family back in East to be a professional football player. cars, they braved the 25-mile per hour winds and near- As important as anything, the above story Texas. Seeing that stadium is like looking at a scar. In order for you to tell the story of a team that zero wind chill, refusing to surrender die moment, anpossessed s a meaningful degree of interpretation: The story in the American-Statesman brought surpassed its wildest dreams, you must be there at thumbing then noses at Mother Nature as only stateTh e Vikings, on the other hand, won ugly, struggling back a lot of memories. The reporter, George the moment of victory. But more importantly, you champions can do. m game after game, getting the big break that kept the Breazeale, interviewed Pflugerville players and must have been there when that moment was "I wanted the moment to last forever," Vikingseason going. coaches, who gave the game a sense of historical nothing more than a wild dream in order to senior offensive guard Billy Gammon said. "I doubt It then supports this interpretive statement perspective. It was as cold to them as it was to us. appreciate how meaningful it would become. that I'll ever have as big a thrill as winning the statewit h an example: In the semifinals, Randy Kane They were as thrilled in victory as we were devas­ It is not enough to write, "They surpassed football championship." blocked an extra point to save a 21-20 win over tated in defeat. Strangely enough, they said they their wildest dreams." You must show what that The victory was a most unlikely one. UnbeatenMadison. better remembered their win over us than their 45- means, providing specific examples and poignant Jefferson entered the game as the state's top ranked The reporter must have freedom to look at 7 loss to Soriora the following week in the state anecedotes that make an abstract statement like, team,andhadbeentoutedasoneofthebesttearnsever.th e big picture — pre-season expectations, inju­ finals—just as I have over these years preferred to "They surpassed their wildest dreams" something In 14 games, the Lions had outscored opponents, 497-ries, weather, freak accidents, luck, team attitude, remember our quarterfinal, come-from-behind win real and meaningful. 98. In the semi-finals, they had routed defendingfa n support, and strategy changes, among others over Barbers Hill. For example, which of the two stories more champion Clearwater, 42-0, with Whaley throwing—an d then come to a conclusion as to the team's six touchdown passes. So what? successfully captures the essence of victory. degree of success or failure. George's article reminded me of the power of The Vikings, on the other hand, won ugly, This past season, SMU finished with a 5-6 writing to rekindle emotions, and it made me Playing in near-freezing weather, the Lionsstruggling in game after game, getting the big break that season mark and its coach, Tom Rosseley, was a wonder why yearbook reporting — particularly stopped a late-fourth quarter drive to preserve a 14-7kept the season going. In die semifinals, Randy Kanecandidat e for coach of the year. Meanwhile, the sports reporting—doesn't attempt to concentrate victory over Jefferson m the state championship game.blocked an extra point to save a 21-20 wm over Oklahoma Sooners finished 6-4-1, and fans are on the sensory aspects of teenage life. Certainly ThelJonsfmishedtheseasonwitha 14-0-1 record, theMadison. calling for the head of the coach, Gary Gibbs. sports embodies and magnifies all of the trials of best mark m the school's history. "Whatever it took, that's what these kids did," A 5-6 mark isn't always a losing season, and adolescence, yet coverage too often consists of a "The kids surpassed all of our expectations,"coach Ernest Buckner said. "This is not even close toa 6-4-1 mark isn't necessarily a winning record collection of data: scores, season records, and Coach Ernest Buckner said. "More than a few times,the mos t talented team I've coached, but these kids have either. It's all a matter of perspective, and the obligatory and largely meaningless quotes that they could have given up, buteachtime, theyreachedcharacter and tenacity. We were a little lucky, but reportewe r must have license to interpret the mean­ never capture the essence of either a game or down deep and found the character to win." made our own luck." ing of the win-loss column. season. The season opened with a 20-17 win over This recipe of observation, interviewing, in­ For example: RoosevekJoUowedbyconseattivewinsoverGlenview, What makes this story successful? It focuses terpretation, will work for any sport — individual 14-10, Kennedy, 28-24, and Toft, 17-7, with the on human emotions—"I doubt that I'll ever have or team, varsity or J V, male or female. The bottom The baseball team ended its season with a 10-9lone blotch on an otherwise perfect record being aa 24-s big a thrill as winning the state football cham­ line is not so much to record the historical data— record. Their district record was 6-4. Thirteen boys24 tie with Parkcrest. pionship" — rather than scores or statistics. It a scoreboard can do that just as easily — but to comprised this team with four managers, two bat girls embraces meaningful interviewing with specific build the story around a prevailing emotion, the and two coaches. The remainder of the story lists scores, statis­ details — "they remained on the frozen turf of one thing that people are most likely to remember. "We had a good season but I would have pre-tics and highlights, without attempting to human­ Remington field, players and their girlfriends, Successful sports copy should do for the year­ j'erred that we win more games," said Coach Billize the story other than attaching a name to a coaches, and parents, hugging one another, slap­ book reader what George's story about the Smith. "The highlight of the year was our win overnumber . All data is mulched into a single story, as ping backs, and strutting up and down the field. Pflugerville Panthers did for me: it should rekindle Clear Creek and the low point was the loss to Madi­if it were all equally important. Meanwhile, we get They pinpointed where Jeff Reymer scored on a a memory ~ even if it was a bad one. It should son." no sense of who these young men are or what they crucial third-down fingertip catch, and where Ron remind them how much it hurts to lose a football Joe Small was named first team all district short­experienced. We j ust know that they won a bunch Vaught planted his helmet in the ribs of Jefferson's game.

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Grading essay should not pose Did you have to ask that? Answers to the most frequently asked ques­ the name of the school. Occasionally though, extra problems tions about the U1L journalism contest: editors and reporters for daily newspapers apply a • Are there any changes in the contests this daily newspaper standard to their judging and By BOBBY HAWTHORNE demand that the story include the name of the Current Issues & Events Director year; Yes. We're going to catch all the typos this Bobbf school. This requirement makes sense for a daily year. newspaper that serves 200 or 300 square miles. It "We fear change." • Are there any rule changes this year? doesn't for a campus newspaper. This line from Wayne's World sums No. up my feelings as the 1993 Spring Meet • We mailed copies of the winning papers to • I have a student who took a journalism academic season nears. Specifically, I'm the sponsors of each school. Any problem with course this spring at a community college. The concerned that changes in the essay this? course was called, "Winning the UIL State Edito­ papers in consideration for a first through sixth requirement for the current issues and Absolutely not. Aside fromcompeten t judg­ rial Writing Championship, Guaranteed." Will place finish in one pile and the rest in another. events contest will create problems for ing, providing feedback is the most important task this affect his eligibility? At that point, the three judges will examine those who do not read carefully the of the spring meets. The contests should be all papers that are in consideration to finishi n the instructions. No. The rule that forbid students fromtakin g educational for all students—those who advance college courses was rescinded a few years ago. top six places, argue, curse, roll eyes and finally to the next higher meet, and those who finished In the first two years of the contest, Insofar as eligibility is concerned, students must be come to a decision as to who gets one of the medals 24th. The more feedback, the better. the essay was used only as a tiebreaker. fulhtime high school students, enrolled for five and who gets a pat on the back. This season, the essays written by students • We live out here in West Texas. We have courses for high school credit. They must be • Any tricks on judging headlines? finishing in the top eight slots in the a newspaper but we don't trust them to do the eligible under no-pass, no-play. They must have Well, since we adopted the grading sheet and objective portion of the contest will be judging. If you saw the newspaper, you'd under­ been in regular attendance at the school since the changed all counts to one, the headline writing graded on a one to 10 point scale. The stand. So we plan to bundle up the entries and sixth class day of the school year or have been in contest went frombein g the hardest to j udge to the criteria for this essay was published in the UPS them to a journalism professor in the greater regular attendance for 154 days or more calendar easiest. Again, divide the entries into three stacks December Leaguer. Midland/Odessa metroplex. Is this okay? days before the contest or competition. of papers and give one stack to each judge. Each No doubt, the new system will be Sure. As tempting as it is to snatch away editorial judge will read and comment on the papers in his more time-consuming. However, the • How much time should we give our good writers from neighboring schools, they must not stack while placing those papers in consideration change was needed so that the best overall professor to grade the papers? have been recruited. It would help, of course, if for a first through sixth place finish in one pile and students — those with the most informa­ One or two days. Regional meets need to daily newspapers would stop publishing those lists the rest in another. tion and the best understanding of that know results immediately in order to produce of the state's top 100 editorial writers. At that stage, take the entries that are being information — can advance to region and programs and schedules. The judges should then considered for a top six ranking, spread them onto state. • If my feature writer wins first place in the return all entries and unused contest materials to district meet, my principal plans to give her one of a table, and rank each individual headline. If a the district director for processing. Here's a quick look at the new system: the old school buses. Is this legal? student failed to complete a headline, that places • Distribute contests to students, • Should we pay judges? No. The UIL is very picky about what it automatically in last place. For example, if you who'll then have 60 minutes to finish. You bet. It is one thing to run a computer schools may and may not award to students for have nine papers in contention for the six places, • Grade the objective portions of the card through a Scantron. It is quite another to their participation in League contests. It's too then assign a score to each paper for the headline test. spend hours poring over student writing. Judges of complicated to get into now. See page 77 in the on the first story. First place receives 1 point, all subjective contests — journalism, ready writ­ • Pull the top eight papers. In the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. second place 2 points, etc. ing, speech, one-act play — should receive remu­ event of ties, select enough papers to fill • I have a student who works as a regional After going through the six headlines, add up neration equal to their time and efforts. I'd suggest eight slots. For example: correspondent for The New York Times, earning the points, and the lowest point total is first place, payment of no less than $10 per contest for jour­ more money by writing one story than I take home second lowest second, and so on. If two entries nalism. lot Place #ofc asrrect answers in a year. She won a Pulitzer Prize for news writing have the same point total, then go through the • Anything else we should do for judges? last year. Is this student eligible for UIL journal­ same process with the two entries involved in the A pot of coffee or a few soft drinks are nice. 1 1st 36 ism? . tie. This takes no more than five minutes, and Many districts employ the talents of their home 2 2nd (tie) 35 Yes. There is no amateur rule for journalism guarantees that the betterpaper receives the higher economics classes, which prepare snacks in some 3 2nd (tie) 35 or any other UIL academic contests. Of course, ranking. cases and complete meals in others. Remember, 4 3rd 34 given some of the erratic judging, it's unlikely • Do we need a headline verification period? no one gets rich judging UIL contests, and gener­ 32 5 4th (tie) she'll get out of district. No. You may have one if you wish, but we ally, judges surrender Friday nights and Saturdays 6 4th (tie) 32 • Okay, wise guy, what can we do to guaran­ won't have one at State Meet, and I doubt the in order to serve. We ought to appreciate that. 7 4th (tie) 32 tee that we have good judges? regional meets will schedule one either. • Last year, the journalism teacher from the 8 5th 30 Hire plenty of them. More than you need • Should judges write on the papers? host school was in the contest room during the because one or two of them won't show up the day Absolutely. The best feedback consists of entire contest. The directions say teachers aren't • Tie for last slot: If there is a tie for of the meet. Make certain they have some journal­ writing on the entries themselves. Criticisms supposed to be in the room during the contest. the eighth slot, then you must grade all ism background — working on a daily newspaper should be constructive and intended to help the What do you say about that? those tied for the eighth slot. For example: or teaching journalism in high school or college student improve. They should never belittle the Not much, really. The contest director may will suffice. Retired high school journalism teach­ student. go in and out of the room in order to administer the ot Place #of.:otrec t answers ers are particularly effective. The League also provides a feedback form, contest. It is a good idea for the director to appoint When in doubt, ask them: What is a head­ which the judges may fill out and attach to the a person to serve as the room monitor while the 1 1st 36 line? entry. contest is being held. If this isn't possible, then the 2 2nd (tie) 35 If they respond, "Furrowed brow," look for Finally, we will provide a sheet that states the contest director may serve as the monitor. 3 2nd (tie) 35 someone else. recommended lead and provides tips on how the • What if my students bomb? To whom do 4th 33 4 Do not hire college undergraduates. No contest should have been written. This sheet I complain? 5 5th (tie) 31 matter how journalistically astute the college kids should be duplicated and stapled to each entry. If it's a legitimate complaint about the ad­ 31 6 5th (tie) are, teachers don't want their students' entries We instituted this with last year's regional meets, ministration of the contest, I want to know. If the 29 7 7th judged by the same college sophomores and jun­ and we think it both provided excellent feedback contest director set aside rules, ignored the j udging 8 8th (tie) 26 iors who as editors skipped town on June 1 two or for the students as well as standardized judging criteria, failed to provide feedback, or hired less- 8th (tie) 26 three years earlier with 100 pages of the yearbook across the state. than-qualified judges, then I want to know. left uncompleted. Certainly, there is more than one way to If, one the other hand, you're simply upset Must every judge grade each essay? • How many judges do you recommend? write an editorial, news or feature story. But we with the results or don't like the fact that one No. One judge may grade all eight essays. No fewer than three. If your district contains found that providing sample stories helped judges school dominated the meet, then type your com­ This, perhaps is the best way to insure eight schools and each school enters three stu­ understand what the League expects of winning ments in the box below and mail it to me, c/o UIL, consistency in point distribution. dents, then each judge will grade eight papers. entries. For example, because students are being Box 8028, UT Station, Austin, TX 78713-8028. If more than one person judges essays, Each judge need not judge every entry. I suggest asked to write for their high school publications, it you divide the entries into three stacks and have is unnecessary to include the name of the school— • Continued on page 7 each judge one. Each judge will read and comment Leaguetown High School — in the story. Stu­ on the papers in his stack while placing those dents go to that school. Presumably, they know Double space, please.

• Page 5/JOURNAUSM: January-February, 1993 Return OAP to original goal Publisher permission is essential of educating our children Dear Mr. Murray, By the time this column is read, the UIL play We didn't cover everything in the 12th edi­ I am concerned. Last spring in UIL, I approval process will be completed and the "set" tion. An off-stage voice must come from a crew saw plays which dealt with rape, physical and deadline will be past. Title deadline is next. If you member or a cast member playing an on-stage role. sexual violence, and sexual and drunken be­ haven't received the pink OAP title card and MJyMMKRIimii There are problems related to specific plays. Di­ havior. I heard the word "pisser" and the accompanying letter, write us a note. We will send rectors who select "The Shadow Box" have a phrase "go to hell." another. The OAP title deadline is February 23 special problem. The character of the Interviewer Where do we draw the line? Do we allow and we will not send a second general title card MurraT must be in view of the audience (on-stage, side, this type of theatre to be performed in our mailing. Please read the letter. Some have already apron, or audience) to be a judgable character in high schools? If a survey were taken, I would returned the title card without the "first class OAP. If the choice is to use the Interviewer off­ venture a guess that one out of every 1000 envelope!" stage, the voice must come from a crew or cast administrators have read the script chosen by member(s) with other roles. A recorded voice in We are requesting a stamped first class (2 oz entry, but you must ask! You will not be able to the one-act play director. And yet, the single this script would bring into question as to whethet - $.58) self-addressed#10 envelope with each title obtain reduced royalty for certain scripts, but you signature of that administrator allows that it is "incidental" sound. I think not. In the case of card. There are two reasons. Postcards in the mail should always ask. show to be performed as representative of the "I Nevet Saw Another Butterfly," the voices and seem to get lost, and bulk mail after the February As you plan your UIL play entry this year, I moral standards of that community. I think loudspeaker may be recorded because of the script 23 title deadline takes too long. Play it safe. urge all directors to take the ego out of OAP and not! Obtain publisher permission, mail the title card commit 100 percent to doing the best possible job structure. They are not a major portion of the I am not a prude, nor am I a believer in and return Eligibility Notice envelope ASAP there­ for the students. There are coaches, sponsors, and script and are considered incidental. If a director censorship, but most play catalogues classify after. Don't risk the delay. If you send us your title directors with win-loss records of 0 - 11 who are chooses to bring on-stage the voices of characters their plays as suitable fot high school, college card now, you can still make a play title change still great teachers of people-skills. Everyone can't not listed in the cast listing, these characters added or community theatre. Let us ponder in our until February 23. OAP enrolled schools that do win a trophy or an award, but everyone can learn must be approved by this office. own minds what we are attempting to teach. not have a title card in the League office by the and motivate students to develop. OAP is a highly The contradiction of the above is that the Let us all re-evaluate our goals. We are in the deadline will receive a collect call. subjective activity that sometimes creates director League cannot technically give permission to make high school business. We are, to the best of emotions that get out of control. It is essential that you obtain publisher per­ changes in scripts. The above does not change the our ability, honing and cultivating a talent mission to produce prior to submitting the title Think twice before you lose your cool, but script, and in my opinion, is directorial choice. which hopefully will bring credit to that indi­ card. We are still having difficulty with publisher choose your play entry now. Do no wait until Characters added to the cast list under the provi­ vidual, to our respective schools, and to the permission, even Approved List titles. Make sure February 23. 1 hope you are getting the idea that sions of Section 1033 (c) (2) (C) cannot be standards of the University Interscholastic you have some form of permission in writing. we don't like to make collect telephone calls! approved if they alter the script if their only League. Many directors have brought those Publisher permission is especially difficult forNeil I realize that many directors, and some ad­ justification is additional bodies to set up, shift, or standards so low that very little effort is needed Simon plays. The staff at Samuel French must ministrators, think the UIL play evaluation pro­ strike the set or make other quick changes that to teach them. make a written request for each school through make the technical run more efficient or conve­ cess is too conservative. Perhaps the Play Ap­ 1 realize that countless hours would be Simon's agent/lawyer, Gary DeSilva. This is a nient. I realize that a stronger urge is to gain praisal Committee does have a tendency to mark needed to screen every play that is submitted hassle and rakes considerable time and patience. experience for younger members of your company script language and context based on the old for consideration. The burden of responsibil­ On February 23, it will be too late. If you don't by putting the maximum of 15 in the UIL entry. It "morals" rule. There is, however, another point of ity must be placed on the director. He/she have publisher clearance, get it now! You may is an admirable motivation but has little to do with view. Some think the process is too liberal. To the must re-examine the purpose of UIL. Do we wish to use a FAX and go through Baker's Plays what is legal or what justifies additional characters. end, a letter from Robert Judd is included in this want to advance so badly that we sacrifice Managing Director, John Welch, FAX (617) 482- Leaguer. Take time to read it carefully. I interpret Most publishers are sympathetic toyout needs taste for sensationalism and spectacle? Or do 7613. In case you don't know, many Samuel it as a call for moderation. For the same reason, but have little control over a playwright's desires. we return the UIL One-Act Play to its origi­ French plays, including those of Neil Simon, can many of the set ipts approved by the Play Appraisal Changes in a copyrighted script cannot be ap­ nal goal: to educated out youth through the be found in Baker's catalogue. Committee this yeat carry an Administrative proved by the League. Publisher, playwright, or theatre experience? I most definitely vote for You should have noted in the November Approval requirement that is specific to the "what agent approval is required. The League cannot a return to education. If we do not tolerate Leaguer that the drama page included plays added is acceptable" issue. I urge you to read pages 65-70 give permission to change gender. Most will agree promiscuity or obscene language on our cam­ to the Approved Lists. You must still obtain rights in the new Handbook. Community support is an that changing the gender of a generic character pus, how can we justify applauding it on our from publishers. UIL approving a script doesn't essential element of OAP. that has dialogue which is not gender specific stage? Thank you for your time. guarantee rights to produce or to produce "scenes If you don't have a new OAP Handbook, get would make little difference. If gender change has from." When you are asking for permission to one ASAP! All orders have been filled. The any impact on charactet choices, playwright's Respectfully, produce "scenes from" long plays, you should al­ publication costs $4 plus $1 for postage. There is intent, or any othet structural element of a script, ways ask for reduced royalty for each UIL perfor­ considerable new material and the critical issues you ate ethically responsiblefo r obtaining permis- Robert Judd mance. Most companies, excluding Anchorage, were highlighted inNovember! You can send your Clear Brook High School will give you a reduction for a 40-minute UIL request directly to my office. / Continued on page 8 UT-Austin to host workshop for theatre teachers The University of Texas at Austin Depart­ teachers seeking theatre arts certification, taking tion teachers interested may reach workshop di- ing the five-day program. Critique sessions on all ment of Theatre and Dance is sponsoring a the TEA exit test in theatre arts, taking courses to rectot Murray at the UIL office, 512/471-5883 or activities will be held. Applications fot the Sum- "teacher's" workshop in conj unction with the 31 st meet local requirements, directing the UIL one- 471-4517. met Theatre Workshop for high school students annual Summet Theatre Workshop. The program act play, and/or teaching the variety of theatre For teachers who cannot attend the full-term and the short term teacher's workshop will be will be administered by Lynn Murray, UIL Drama subjects needed for the TEA theatre arts curricu­ summer theatre workshop, a short term non-credit mailed to all theatre directors in March. Director. From June 5 through July 9, courses in lum. Participating teachers will receive eight workshop, specifically designed to help teachers In addition to the UIL OAP directors work­ acting, voice, technical theatre, make up, direct­ semester hours credit. Those enrolled will partici­ with preparation for the UIL one-act play contest shop, the Department of Theatre and Dance has ing, and production activities will be structured to pate in a directing seminar and produce scene is planned for the final week. This six-day, July 5- tentatively scheduled an intensive week long work­ involve both teachers and students. The directing work with the high school students. For those 10, workshop will focus on selecting a play, cutting shop for high school teachers focusing on choreo­ seminar will begin June 3 and continue through enrolled in graduate school at UT-Austin, six a longplay, using limited scenery, using the League- graphing/directing for musical theatre. the workshop period. UT-Austin registration for semester hours of graduate credit may be earned approved unit set, using limited lighting, inter­ The workshop will present films of different summer is set for June 1 and 2. toward an MA in Teacher Training. preting OAP rules, and directing the contest play. musicals arid involve a daily two hour studio Final productions are set for July 9-10. Work­ Teachers desiring participation in this work­ A $150 non-refundable fee check must be made experience on techniques, partnering and move­ shop classes and the plays will be directed by UT- shop must request and make application ptior to payable to the Department of Theatre and Dance, ment. Participants will attend the department's Austin faculty and outstanding high school the­ May 1, through UT-admissions as "transient" stu­ The University of Texas at Austin. Teachers productipns. atre teachers. Companies of the plays will be dents, in order to register June 1 and 2. They registering will receive immediate confirmation. The workshop dates will be determined after composed exclusively of workshop students. should also notify the workshop director of their Teachers in the short term workshop will the summer production schedule is set. Fee for the Teachers taking the workshop courses will serve as intent to enroll. University housing (room and view workshop laboratory scenes, the three major workshop will be $150.00. Information concern­ assistant directors. board) is available through the UT-Austin hous­ workshop productions, workshop classes, and De­ ing either short term workshop may be obtained by The workshop will be of special benefit to ing office, but is not required. For further informa­ partment of Theatre and Dance productions dur­ contacting Lynn Murray.

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Invitational Meets Answers to common •February 12-13, 1993-All Funny you should ask:spring meet questions Academic Events (Debate on Friday), Temple High School. Contact: Jerry R. Karriker, The beginning of second semester in the 817/778-6721. spells disaster. If there are three sections of prose public schools is heralded by an increase in tele­ • February 13,1993 - Math/Science and three sections of poetry running at the same Events, Bridge City High School. Contact; phone calls with requests for specific and detailed time, requiring three judges in each preliminary Faye Parish, 409/735-5516. information about the various academic contests. round would necessitate 18 judges just for two • February 13,1993 - All UIL Events. You might find the answer to several of these Janet interp events. Test B will be used. Connolly HS. Contact: questions helpful. Wiman Following on the heels of these two events Ima June Newton, 817/799-5565, 1:40 - are the extemp events where another 18 judges 2:25; 3:25 - 4:00 p.m. T135X NOT APPROVED FOR 92-93 would be needed. This is compounded by the need • February 13,1993 - UIL Meet-All for 36 L-D judges. The only place where this is events except OAP, Speech & Debate, Several math and science coaches have asked Monahans High School. Contact: Laure even remotely possible is at the State Meet, and Owens, 915/943-2519 to use the TI35X calculator in the mathematics school can receive in one act play is 46. Other even here, it is an almost insurmountable task. • February 12 & 13,1993 -All and science contests. Because TI35 is not listed as academic events are limited to 37 points. This Given the limitations at almost every site, Academic & Speech events, A&M Consoli­ a series, this calculator is not approved. Requests change was made to help level the playing field. whether it is district or regional, my recommenda­ dated High School, 701 West Loop South, to add this or any other calculator to the 1993-94 For example, in science, if your high school wins tion is to use one judge in each preliminary round College Station, TX 77840. Contact: Linda approved list should be mailed to the League office first (15), third (10), top scorer in biology (3), and and three in the finals, where possible. The three Coats, 409/764-5500. by the end of February to be considered by the judges in the preliminary rounds of prose can then • February 20, 1993 - UIL Math/ has the winning science team (10), you will earn 38 review committee. Strict adherence to the ap­ points; however, you will be awarded only 37 be paneled to judge the final round of poetry. The Science Events, Wichita Falls High School, proved list may seem frustrating to coaches who Hirschi High School, & Midwestern State points, as this is the maximum allowed for any one same procedure can be used for the two extemp University joint invitational. Contact. Kathi were not coaching during the days when contest school. Congratulations, you maxed out in the events. Cook, Wichita Falls HS, 817/720-3177, directors delayed the contest, sometimes by hours, science contest. In events that do not have team 10:15 -11:00; Jim Fulmer, Hirschi HS, 817/ trying to decide if a calculator could be used. The events, winning first, second, and third equals the REGIONAL SITE HANDBOOKS 720-3300,8:00 - 8:45; or Marsha May, list was developed to prevent endless dialogue maximum allowed. MSU, 817/689-4412. about whether or not a calculator was "legal." UIL academic coordinators should keep an • February 27, 1993 - UIL Meet - all eagle eye out for the handbooks from your regional events except C-X debate. Van Horn High NEW ANSWER SHEET IN ACCOUNTING ACADEMIC DISTRICT MEET ENTRY FORMS site. These should arrive sometime during the last School. Contact: Lewis Rogers, Principal, 915/283-9258. The design of the answer sheet for the ac­ two weeks in March. Some will arrive earlier. This • February 27,1993 - Speech Academic district meet entry forms are in the counting contest has changed. If you did not handbook is extremely important if you have invitational tournament, Whitney High pink handbook for UIL academic coordinators. If attend a student activity conference this fall or did qualifiers to regional in either academic or athletic School, 3A, 2A, A schools. Contact: Michael you cannot find a copy, call Lynette Hanks at the not participate in an invitational tournament us­ events. Regional directors have agreed that the Bolen, Box 518, Whitney 76692, 817/694- UIL office for a form. Completed entry forms ing either the UIL Set A or Set B tests, you may most frustrating thing they face in hosting the 3457. should be mailed to your spring meet district secure a copy of the new design by sending Lynette meet is that the books seldom get to the right • February 27,1993-All UIL director at least 10 days prior to the date of the Hanks a self-addressed, stamped envelope request­ people. Please talk to your school secretary and Academic events except speech, Bishop High district competition. If you have substitutes that ing a copy. explain the importance of these handbooks, and School. Contact: Joe Trevino, 512/584- might be needed, list their names on the form. make it clear that one should go to the UIL 3591 ,ext. 206. academic coordinator, one to the athleticdirectot, • February 27,1993 - All UIL Events, REQUESTS FOR A MANDATE FOR THREE JUDGES IN MAXINGOUT and one to the principal. South Grand Prairie High School. Contact: SPEECH ROUNDS Joe Tecson, 214/264-4731. If you are hosting the district academic meet • March 6,1993 - All UIL events except Beginning this spring, points may also be Though philosophically I agree that it is and have questions, contact the academic staff. speech. Taft High School. Contact: Jean earned by winning teams, top scorers in the sci­ more educational for speech competitors to be Assisting with the planning of district meets is one Wolter, 512/528-2559. ence contest, and individual winners in one act evaluated and critiqued by three judges rather of our highest priorities. Hosting the competition play. A maximum number of points any one than one, asking the UIL to mandate three judges can be fun and rewarding. SuperConferences successful; gear up for competition

By LAVERNE FUNDERBURK Hamilton, TX 76531. • help students to be motivated by being Director of Accounting ACCOUNTING FOOTNOTES Here's a special sneak preview for the 1993 excited and motivated yourself. state exam. Because we are in a semi-transition A positive attitude is contagious! May your If the attendance records of the 1992 electronically, the matching could be as broad as period regarding the accounting concepts, there students be successful by being the best they can SuperConferences in Accounting aren't enough the 26 available letters in the alphabet. The "no are a few items on the current concepts list that will be! proof to indicate success, then the active participa­ choice" numeric answer would require calculation NOT be covered on the 1993 state exam. There tion of those in attendance make 1992 the best of the correct response without any possible an­ will be NO questions regarding: 1) reversing year yet.' We managed to cover a wide variety of swers to choose from. entries, 2) data processing, or 3) the voucher Be careful in choosing topics in a short period of time. Some of these are Each exam will have a customized answer system. The 1993 state exam WILL have a heavy CI&E essay graders summarized here. sheet with "bubble-in" spaces rather than hand­ emphasis on corporate terms, accounts, and en­ There were only positive comments regard­ written alpha and numeric answers. The purpose tries. / Continued on page 7 ing the proposed revision of the accounting con­ of the "bubble-in" answer sheet is to decrease the This year our contest will include the team cepts. The revision will be effective for the Spring problem of "interpreting" contestants' answers. event. If this is news to you, be sure to consult the make certain that judges reach agreement on of 1994. A copy of the revised concepts will be If you are experiencing difficulty envisioning UIL Constitution and Contest Rules for details. which essay is the best. Do not rely solely on included in 1993-94 study packets and will be the answer sheet and new formats, it would be to Remember, a team winner who did not also ad­ point totals. One judge may be more stringent . distributed during the Fall 1993 SuperConferences. your advantage to attend an invitational meet that vance as an individual IS still eligible to place than another. It is possible that a weaker The UIL Legislative Council has passed the uses one of the two exams available through the individually at the next level of competition. essay, graded by a more lenient judge, can be proposal that would prohibit the use of calculators University Interscholastic League. As you work with your students in preparing awarded more points than a stronger essay, graded by a more strict judge. equipped with tapes in the Accounting contest. If The invitational tests obtained through the for the Accounting contest, consider the follow­ Also, it is important that graders not approved by the State Board of Education, it will UIL are to be used on the specified dates: Set A on ing: go into effect for next year (Spring of 1994) • Please January 18 through February 6; Set B on February • use a chart to check off mastered concepts, have a vested interest in the grading of essays. note that printing calculators are allowed this year. 12 through March 6. If you have any doubts about • allow only positive talk during study ses­ Generally, coaches ate asked to help grade the As you prepare your students for the contest, whether a meet you attend will use a "fresh" or objective portion of the contest. However, sions, meet directors must take special precautions keep in mind the new formats that will show up on "used" exam, it is wise to contact the invitational • guide your school's accounting team to to insure that coaches not be allowed to grade this year's exams. These include matching, true- meet coordinator prior to making the trip. work together during study sessions, . essays if their students are among the top eight false, yes-no, debit-credit, multiple choice, and If you wish to have exams for additional • lead students to visualize themselves as a finalists. "no choice" numeric. invitational meets, 1 do prepare exams for the success, 1 Because the answer sheets will not be scanned public. You may write to me at P.O. Box 812, give lots of praise, and • Page 7/ACADEMICS: January-February, 1993 ^^M^ m^

Interpreting the new PRACTICE EXTEMPORANEOUS TOPICS • INFORMATIVE

1. What items has Governor Richards designated as emergency issues (or the Texas Legisla­ prose, poetry criteria ture? 2. Who is Pete Laney? 3. What were the highlights of the Clinton inauguration? (EDITOR'S NOTE: Cindy SoRelle teaches 4. What is the continuing controversy over Colorado's Amendment 2? speech and theatre at MCC in Waco and has COACHES CORNER 5. Rapid changes in high tech: how are American computer companies adapting? served as a UIL speech consultant and State Meet 6. What is the expected impact of the oil spill in the Shetland Islands? contest manager for eight yean.) 7. What do the latest reports reveal about cigarette smoking in America? Perhaps by clarifying our expectations we can 8. Why is Senator Carol Moseley-Braun receiving so much media coverage? By CINDY SORElif minimize disqualifications this season. 9. Why is Clinton backing away from his promise to cut the deficit by half within four years? McLennan Community College A few words of general advice are in order. 10. How are U.S. policies toward Haitian refugees evolving? Please read thacategory descriptions published in 11. What progress is being made toward achieving stability in Somalia? 12. What are Saddam Hussein's latest challenges to UN resolutions and coalition demands? Each year, as we gear up for district competi­ the Constitution and Contest Rules. These short 13. How are the Japanese responding to their economic downturn? tion and beyond, the state UIL office fields a explanatory paragraphs answer many basic ques­ 14. What does the UN/EC peace proposal for Bosnia-Herzegovina contain? barrage of questions regarding poetry and prose tions. If you have not seen them, check with your 15. What recent events have shaken up the Italian Mafia? selection. Since new categories always increase administrator for a copy. the number of inquiries, the last Leaguer kicked off The new categories are very broad. Please • PERSUASIVE a series of articles designed to aid speech sponsors consider choosing material that clearly fits the in this process. categories. Stay away from the gray area during 1. Should the Texas legislature raise taxes to avoid major cuts in social services? The new categories were selected by the state this first year. If you're worried about documenta­ 2. Will Texas public schools be shut down in June? Prose and Poetry Committee, which met for ex­ tion, make another selection. 3. Are Clinton's cabinet and staff prepared to lead the country? 4. What is the best way to provide universal health insurance to Americans? tensive deliberations last summer in Austin. This Ask questions about the categories at your 5. A report card: what grade should President Bush be given on environmental issues? geographically diverse group includes speech district planning meeting. If sponsors and contest 6. Should Clinton change America's policy toward Iraq? coaches from a variety of conferences, Treva Day­ managers generate pre-contest dialogue about how 7. Should the federal deficit be Clinton's highest priority? ton, and, in our capacity as the UIL college/ selections will be documented, there is greater 8. How should America's tax structure change under the Clinton administration? university speech consultants, Charlene Strickland opportunity for clarity and consensus. 9. How should Clinton handle the problem of Haitian refugees? and myself. The new categories represent the Category A documentation for both prose 10. Is the Ukraine likely to ratify the START treaties? Committee's attempt to encourage exploration of and poetry should include a published reference to 11. How likely-are American ground forces to become involved in combat against Iraq? the wealth of literature flowing from other nations the author's place of (foreign) birth or use of the 12. Should the UN intervene militarily in Bosnia? 13. Haitian and Cuban refugees: is the U.S. using a double standard? as well as the diverse literary chronicles of our description "native" (e.g., "a native Brazilian"). 14. Can a United Germany survive the 1990's? Remember that residence in a foreign country American experience. 15. How can the killing in the Balkans be stopped? Although the Prose and Poetry Committee does not necessarily indicate foreign birth. A sets up categories and general guidelines, the job of German-born poet who resides in New York would disqualifying students at the State Meet due to qualify; an American who spent forty years living literature protests and time infractions falls on my in China would not. Texas vernacular is readily identifiable. On the As usual, cuttings of poems or prose works are shoulders. Likewise, district and regional prose Category B for prose requires an American- other hand, Australia also has cowboys. In such a acceptable. Please be sure to allow time for audi­ and poetry contest managers are sometimes called born author writing about the American experi­ case language might be used to clarify the context. ence reaction when timing performances. upon to make such rulings. For this reason, the ence. American birth may be documented explic­ Please remember that American authors do One final piece of advice—urge your stu­ Committee works diligently to establish criteria itly as explained above. With regard to the subject not necessarily write about American life and dents to use their introductions wisely. If the that meet what could be called a three-pronged matter of the selection, we do not plan to scrutinize customs. A science fiction narrative set in a program requires a theme, discuss it. A reference test. Are the criteria reasonable; that is, will a large every selection prior to the round. During perfor­ fictitious universe would not be appropriate for to a published comment about the author's "sensi­ body of literature be accessible and identifiable? mance, judges will be listening for evidence that Category B prose. Edgar Allen Poe is an American tive portrayal of life in rural Kentucky" will estab­ Are the criteria workable; that is, documentable? the selection chronicles an American experience. author whose works often have no specifically lish the American context. Likewise, it is appro­ Finally, can they be applied consistently? Certainly a reference to an American locale or American context. priate for the performer to explain why he or she In this third article of the series, I hope to American people will suffice. However, in many Category B for poetry requires that each believes that the material performed fits the cat­ provide further advice about our expectations cases the American experience will be documented selection—two or more—be authored by a differ­ egory. concerning literature selection at the state level. I implicitly during performance rather than explic­ ent person. Three selections, therefore, require As unanticipated questions arise, we will try urge district and regional prose and poetry contest itly. For example, a reasonable person will recog­ three different authors. No anonymous pieces to answer them. Good luck at district competition nize that a high school prom is an American managers to pay particular attention to what fol­ should be included since it would be impossible to and I hope to see you at the UIL State Meet! cultural emblem. A cowboys who speaks in the lows for the sake of consistency across the state. verify that each selection has a different author. OFFICIAL NOTICES

Several athletic rules no longer apply to one-act play MUSIC MEMORY Students in grades 5 and 6 should be / Continued from page 4 most difficult to explain is in the ab­ and is not a contest. If you want specific adjust the order for "reasons deemed aware of the Following information concern­ ing the 1 992-93 official list and Musk Memory sence of a rule or when there is no answers about how this relates or im­ valid." Bulletin. Change Official List to read: 3. sion from the copyright source. I do not restriction. Many athletic rules or out­ pacts the TEA approved theatre pro­ Final approval of the OAP judge "Gavotte", 8. First Movement and 16. "Varia­ think it proper in UIL for anybody to dated rules no longer apply to OAP or duction course, call Krin Perry at TEA, or judges rests with the District Execu­ tions on Simple Gifts*. Add a repeat sign after the 7th football on the music map, p. 71. On tell you that a female cannot play a male any academic area. I know this won't (512) 463-9763. You will not find tive Committee. Planning meetings for the third selection, "Gavotte", the major work role as a male or vice versa. A performer stop telephone calls, but the following rehearsal restrictions on holidays or days OAP are for recommendations. They shows it to be Orchestra Suite #3 in P. This can become requirements only when ap­ be written as #3 or as No. 3. Either way is should be judged on the quality of the written record will provide something when school is not in session. correct. The Third Movement, on page 51 of characterization, not on what is under for you to clip and save, post or tape to What happens when order of per­ proved. Unless planning meeting rec­ the Music Memory Bulletin, is found on Listen, the costume or makeup. Yes, we should OAP Handbook, 12th Edition. ommendations have a contingency plan First Edition, Record 3, side a. Band No. 5. formance is drawn in an August OAP "Hut of Baba Yoga" on page 95 of the Music all be sensitive to ethnic, religious, so­ A restriction or time limitation on planning meeting and an eligible school (i.e. poll the directors, etc.), the respon­ Memory Bulletin, is found on Record 6 Side b. cial, and even political feelings, but the OAP rehearsal from the time school decides to participate November 1 ? The sibility rests with the OAP contest man­ Band No. 1 of Listen, First Edition. final choices should be left with the ends on Friday until Sunday midnight final authority for such a case is. the ager. Unless otherwise directed by the District Director or Executive Com­ PICTURE MEMORY theatre director, local administration, does not exist. This includes Sunday. executive committee or, inrthe absence Students in grades i and 5 will be and community. TEA, by State Board Rule or staff inter­ of its action, the OAP contest manager. mittee, the OAP contest manager has responsible for the Art Smart Picture Memory total responsibility for organizing and Contest Bullein for 1991-92 and 1992-93. The new OAP Handbook does pretation, restricts OAP rehearsal to The logical plan to determine order The official list in the Picture Memory Contest not cover the eight hour rehearsal rule, eight hours during the school week. would be to draw the order of all schools operating OAP. Again, OAP directors Bulletin for 1991 -93 is me final authority. The Sunday rehearsals, drawing OAP order, This does not include the allowed per­ in the district during the planning meet­ can and should recommend, but recom­ 1992-93 prints are the same prints used in mendations are not requirements un­ 1991 -92. Gerard David is identified as Flem­ or judge selection after the planning formance, but students must be eligible ing and simply delete those not enrolled ish, and Vincent van Gogh is identified as meeting. All of these things are cov­ unless the performance is a class re­ November 1. The OAP rules allow the less approved by the District Executive Dutch. The nationality on these two small prints ered in the C&CR or by TEA. The quirement, no admission is charged, contest manager to draw the order and Committee. should be changed to match the official list. • Page 8/SPEECH: January-February, 199 3 1 ..'V^s'}. Bffltnr^^iMltiMMiiiw.1111 ifflBiLi Dilute liunniTiinc Conferences A, AA & AAA Conferences AAAA & AAAAA Tentative Schedule Tentative Schedule Treva Dayton, Director Treva Dayton, Director

The Official Program is available during registration at the University Teach­ The Official Program is available during registration at the University Teaching ing Center (UTC) to all contestants and academic coaches. Refer to the Center (UTC) to all contestants and academic coaches. Refer to the Official Official Program for an accurate schedule, including any changes. Program for an accurate schedule, including any changes.

(Note: UTC is the University Teaching Center) (Note: UTC is the University Teaching Center)

MARCH 14, SUNDAY MARCH 18, THURSDAY 7:00-9:00 pm Registration: UTC2.112A. 7:00-9:00 pm Registration: UTC2.112A.

MARCH 15, MONDAY MARCH 19, FRIDAY 7:00 am Registration: UTC2.112A. 7:00 am Registration: UTC2.112A. Ends at 8:00 am. Ends at 8:00 am. 8:00 am Assembly: UTC2.112A. 8:00 am Assembly: UTC2.112A. Announcements. Announcements. Roll call. (All debaters must be present for roll call.) Roll call. (All debaters must be present for roll call.) Official substitutions will be made at this time. Official substitutions will be made at this time. Pairings and room assignments for Preliminary Pairings and room assignments for Preliminary Round I. Round I. 8:30 am Judges Check-In. 8:30 am Judges Check-In. Judges register and pick up ballots: UTC 2.112A. Judges register and pick up ballots: UTC 2.112A. 9:00 am Preliminary Round I. 9:00 am Preliminary Round I. 11:00 am Preliminary Round II. 11:00 am Preliminary Round II. 1:45 pm Pairings and room assignments for Preliminary 1:45 pm Pairings and room assignments for Preliminary Round III posted. Round III posted. 2:00 pm Preliminary Round III. 2:00 pm Preliminary Round III. 4:45 pm Pairings and room assignments for Preliminary 4:45 pm Pairings and room assignments for Preliminary Round IV posted. Round IV posted. 5:00 pm Preliminary Round IV. 5:00 pm Preliminary Round IV. 7:45 pm Speaker Awards Presentation. 7:45 pm Speaker Awards Presentation. Ballot Verification. Ballot Verification.

MARCH 16, TUESDAY MARCH 20, SATURDAY 8:30 am Judge and Team Check-In. 8:30 am Judge and Team Check-In. 9:00 am Octofinals. 9:00 am Octofinals. 11:00 am Quarterfinals. 11:00 am Quarterfinals. 2:00 pm Semifinals. 2:00 pm Semifinals. 3:30 pm Finals. 3:30 pm Finals.

-Awards: An awards presentation will be held as soon as ballots of the final -Awards: An awards presentation will be held as soon as ballots of the final round are tabulated. Championship pictures will be taken at this time.~ round are tabulated. Championship pictures will be taken at this time.~

interested in timing are welcomed to attend. In­ structions for timers will be available at the regis­ L-D Debate Topic Return CX results form by February 22 tration desk. Resolution forJanuar y through May complete and return both judging forms by March 1993-94 NATIONAL DEBATE TOPIC By TREVA DAYTON RESOLVED: That mandatory term 2. One form provides information for judging The results of the national vote for the CX Speech Activities Director limitations forfedera l legislators would be assignments, and the questionnaire provides in­ problem area for 1993-94 were announced by the desirable. The Cross Examination Debate Contest Re­ formation forcontes t directors and debaters. If you National Federation of High School Associations sults Form can be found on page 20 of the District are hiring someone to serve as your judge, please on January 15. Texas, along with the majority of Director's Handbook. Contest directors should see that they complete both forms. other states, voted forth e National Health Care as specific health care resolutions on February 8th return this form to the League office by February Debaters should bring a stopwatch to the the preferred topic area. Congressional Reform and your vote needs to be returned to our office by 22. State CX Tournament in order to time or allow a was the second favorite area, and Africa was third. March 3rd. The National Federation will an­ Coaches who have teams advancing must judge to use their watches. Non-participants We will be mailing the ballots for voting on nounce the results on March 16th. • Page 9/SPEECrt- January-February, 1993 ^J^ ^^^^HH^HBHHH ^L^3^

The UlL's foundation One of the most important activities spon­ sored by the UIL is the Spring Meet competition. This activity is really a collection of many differ­ ent competitions including drama and academic l€||| contests, track and field, tennis and golf. While • larger numbers of spectators may watch team athletic activities such as football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, etc., the very foundation of the League lies in the academic competitions now contained in the Spring Meet program. mistakes have been made, but also out of simple In the early 1900's, public school adminis­ frustrations of not winning. This is closely akin to trators met with representatives of the University whipping your faithful dog because he brought the of Texas. Taking a lead from a felt need on the newspaper to you with a little mud on one corner. part of these secondary education leaders and The League encourages schools to report using examples from other state universities such inadequate facilities, misuse or misapplication of as the University of Wisconsin, an extension was rules, insufficient number of judges or any condi­ born to encompass statewide competition. This tion not conducive to regional participants com­ idea of extension service from a large state univer­ peting on an inequitable basis. sity provided the energy and focus for the Univer­ The League prefers that these calls and letters sity Interscholastic League. come to the League office. We will then contact Track and field activities for boys joined the the appropriate regional directors and work with program in 1913 and tennis and golf came later. them to improve the condition or eliminate the The spring meet competitions depend on colleges problem. Your voice will be heard, but each and universities to conduct regional meets. Up to college president will not have to read through a eight districts per region send their winners to series of hate mail. these regional sites. Usually a vice-president at Most of these presidents will seriously con­ the university serves as Regional Director Gen­ sider dropping an activity if that activity provides eral. Through this individual all judges, officials a negative self-image for the university. In addi­ and contest directors are organized. tion, department heads do not enjoy having their Many judges and officials serve on a volun­ president bombarded with letters of criticism. This tary basis or, at best, for a small honorarium. sets up some questions that the department might These duties are in addition to their usual teach­ not be doing its job. ing responsibilities at the university. Most have a Currently, the League is looking for new heavier teaching load in today's difficult eco­ regional sites for two different regions. If we All WRAPPED UP. Euless Trinity's junior split end Andre Boldware (11) is brought down by a pair of Converse Judson defenders in the Rockets' 52-0 Conference 5A-1 victory. Photo by Joey Lin. nomic times. cannot find a university to sponsor the sites, then One of the reasons it is difficult to retain the schools in that region may be left with the task regional sites is finding a college or university in or of running the events at one or more of their Schools rich in tradition claim '92 football championships near the center of the UIL districts it serves. For schools. ence 4A crown. example, Midwestern University may be willing In 1993-94, there are at least two other Converse Judson, Temple, Waxahachie, Without doubt, Southlake Carroll (16-0) to be a regional site, but the districts needing a regions that must find new sites. Your help is Southlake Carroll, Schulenburg, Bartlett and Voss will go down as one of the state's best Conference regional may all be some distance away. Top appreciated in helping retain current sites by going Panther Creek all won 1992 UIL state football 3A team ever, beating Coldspring 48-0. administration may be willing to offer facilities, through the UIL office to express your criticism championships this past December. Schulenburg won its second staright Confer­ but faculty is reluctant because of the additional and concerns. This approach will not guarantee Judson grabbed its third state title with a 52- ence 2A championship with a 35-20 win over work load. And in some cases, one department retention of colleges as regional sites, but will 0 blanking of Euless Trinity in the Conference 5 A Goldthwaite. (for example, Journalism) may be willing, but remove at least one negative element. Division I contest. Temple staked claim to maybe Bartlett for the second time in three years other departments will not oblige. If the spring meet is to continue providing one of the state's best all-time with a 38-20 over won the Conference 1A title with a 33-26 victory A growing concern with UIL staff members opportunities for Texas youth, the colleges and Houston Yates in the Conference 5A Division II over Sudan. is a trend for school officials, coaches and parents universities are needed to host regional competi­ game. In the six-man division, Voss Panther Creek to vent their wrath on college directors and presi­ tions. We encourage your support and nurturing Waxahachie capped a perfect 16-0 season ended Fort Hancock's run of supremacy with a 54- dents when mistakes are made by contest judges. of a positive relationship between public schools with a thrilling 28-24 victory over defending state 26 win. In fact, such attacks have occurred not only when and the collegiate institutions. champion A&M Consolidated for the Confer­

DRIVEN. Stephen Sebesto of Grapevine High School was the Alamo Scholar/ Alamo extends program Athlete of the Week. He is shown here with Alamo Rent A Car Manager Since its inception last Septem­ to expand this program," said Marc George Fakhoury (left) and Grapevine ber, the Alamo Scholar/Athlete of the Cannon, director of marketing and cor­ Principal David Graham. Week award has steadily gained recog­ porate sponsorships. "The Alamo nition throughout Texas as ot.e of the Scholar/Athlete of the Week award special travel rates (Rate Code TO and most sought after awards by student gives us an opportunity to reach back TM) to UIL schools and their employ­ athletes. into the community and acknowledge ees, as well as faculty and students' Established by Alamo Rent A Car excellence both on the field and in the families, affecting approximately fout and the UIL, the award originally hon­ classroom." million Texans who work in a variety of ored Texas high school seniors who Scholar/athletes are chosen from capacities within the state's educational excelled in academics while participat­ one of five regions of the state after institutions. ing in high school football. With in­ having been nominated by a coach, A five percent rebate for every car creased popularity for the award, Alamo principal or teacher at his/her school. rental booked using the special rates Rent A Car has expanded the program Candidates from each region will be will awarded to the UIL Scholarship to include boys and girls participating evaluated by a selection committee con­ tations beginning January 20 and run­ commemorative plaque and an Alamo Fund. These moneys will be used by the in any UIL-sanctioned sport. sisting of newspaper, radio and televi­ ning through April 5. Scholar/Athlete of the Week cap and t- UIL to support the organization's aca­ demic, athletic and cultural statewide "Alamo is a company committed sion high school sports writers. Selec­ On behalf of the students chosen shirt. competitions for high school, middle to recognizingrheachievementof young tions are already underway for students for this honor, each school will be pre­ In addition, one of the nation's and elementary school students. people, and we are particularly pleased to be honored this Spring, with presen­ sented a $500 scholarship donation, a largest car rental companies is offering

I Page 10/ATHLET1CS: January-February, 1993 Sign on the dotted line Student-athletes can enjoy recruiting experience without endangering eligibility College signing dates are within a month, so I thought I would answer some frequently asked 1994 STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TICKET PRICES questions. Order forms will be sent to member schools in early spring. Please note Gina that the price has increased. An all-tournament ticket will cost $45.00 and 1. When can a senior sign the letter of intent TPMI ZtnfWtwt It! single session tickets are $6.00. When requesting a school check, make sure (to include the financial agreement)? ifJMlCftllilll you note the change and request a $45.00 check to include with the order Anytime form. 2. How many institution-financed trips may a senior take? REGIONAL SrrE CHANGES FOR 1993 (BASKETBALL): Five in each UIL sport. athlete / Region IV, Conference A Boys, and Girls ' 3. May a student-athlete miss school time for 7. May student-athletes try out for a college St. Edwards University, Austin an institution-financed trip? or university? Contacts: Dr. John Knorr and Deb Williamson No. The only possible exception occurs if the Yes, but not on school time and not until that 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704 local school policy allows all seniors a college UIL sport season is over. 512-448-8480 Fax: 512-448-8492 day(s). The student-athlete may use that (those) 8. May a volleyball player attend a volleyball / Region III, Conference 5A Girls day(s). tryout during track season? San Jacinto College, Pasadena 4. What is considered an institution-financed Yes. Contact: Dr. Dean Evans visit? 9. May a basketball athlete attend a basket­ 8060 Spencer, Pasadena, Texas 77505 When the institution provides any or all of ball tryout if the school basketball season is still in the following: transportation, meals or lodging. progress? 713-476-1811 Fax: 713-476-1892 5. Is there a process to follow when getting No, not until the school team is finished with ready to take an institution-financed trip? their season. ATTENTION CONFERENCE A SCHOOLS (BOYS AND GIRLS): Yes. A permit must be signed by a parent, . 10. Is there a limit on the number of tryouts The bracket in the basketball coaches manual is incorrect. The athletic principal and in-season head coach for each visit. a student may attend? department sent a memo to all Conference A schools with the correct *6. When can a student-athlete take an Yes. No more than one tryout session per brackets and alignment. Make sure you are using the brackets from the institution-financed trip? institution and no more than five tryouts in one mailing when planning your playoffs. Football, Volleyball, Cross-Country: When sport. their season is finished 11. What is considered a self-financed trip? grades 7-10 unless that student is an immediate No. If the institution is providing anything Basketball: Prior to the first allowable day for When the student or parents pay all expenses family member of the senior taking the recruiting (meals, lodging, transportation), the student must interschool scrimmages and after the season involved. trip. be in compliance with the rules for an institution- Soccer, Swimming: Through the firstSatur ­ *12. Can the student-athlete receive com­ 13. Can a student take a combined self- financed trip. day in January and after the season plimentary tickets? financed, institution-financed trip at the same Baseball, Softball: Prior to March 1 No, but they can be admitted through a pass time (i.e. self-financed Friday during school and * PendingState Board ofEducation approval Golf, Tennis, Track & Field: Prior to March gate. The limit is three tickets for a student and institution-financed Friday p.m. through Satur­ 1 and after the season is over for the student- family and cannot be used for student-athletes in day)? Public reprimands Look a gift horse in the mouth The following person­ Willy Maxwell, Arlington nel hove been issued a public Lamar HS reprimand and placed on Rocky Manuel, Bellaire HS probation for one year in ac­ John Hicks, Mesquito-Poteet Those little incentives for coaches may violate League rules cordance with Section \ 208 HS (h) for being ejected from a Gary Lauer, McAllen "Individuals who coach, direct or sponsor between UIL academic contests and our athletic contest for unsportsmanlike Memorial HS conduct: Oran Hamilton, Dayton HS League activities in grades 9-12 may be suspended contests. However, the "Gift to Coaches Rule" is COACH, SCHOOL David Locates, Nimitz HS if they accept money, product or service for enter­ the same for all UIL activities. Pete Davis, San Marcos HS • FOOTBALL Buster Brown, Mineral ing their student(s) in a contest or other activity." Cynthia Although valuable considerations cannot be Joe Branham, Gustine HS Wells HS Exceptions are: 1) Scholarships. A sponsor or an enticement to lure teams or individuals into Jeff Sciba, Dickinson HS Rob Stamp, Irving-Nimitz Darrell Seiko, Riesel HS HS coach may accept from any source in any amount your school contests or activities, many things can Pat Hernandez, South a post-secondary institution scholarship. 2) Re­ be done that might make your tournament a novel • BASKETBALL Grand Prairie HS Dennis Bilher, Columbia HS Dan Marotto, Seagoville HS tirement. Upon retirement from the profession, attraction. Richie Alford, Mansfield HS Bobby Arias, Venus HS sponsors or coaches may accept money or other As the cost of education has risen, so has the Dusty Calhoun, Memorial Jesse Trinidad, Hanna HS HS Ross Tay'or, Randall HS valuable consideration in any amount from any might take place. The first violation of the '"Gift entry fee for participation in tournaments. To Earl Williamson, Industrial Gerald Turner, Trinity HS source. 3) Annual UIL Award for Excellence. A waive or reduce an entry fee for each participating HS Victor Garza, Mercedes HS to Coaches Rule" happens as "favors" are given to Ronald Foster, Killeen Smith Randy Porter, Arlington HS sponsor or coach may accept the "Annual UIL registered teams and/or coaches upon arrival, or as school consistently, is well within the guidelines of Middle School Mike Gilbert, Spring Hill HS Award for Excellence" sanctioned by the UIL part of the registration process. Favors given in the League activities. Another attractive idea would Rusty Franklin, Piano East • BASEBALL HS As tournament hosts and tournament orga­ form of notebooks, pen sets, travel bags, or any be to offer reimbursements to each participating Edward Garcia, Del Rio HS Calvin Ivey, Gonzales HS nizers, we sometimes get lost in the enthusiasm array of gifts that might be given as a sign of school for travel, lodging and/or meals. Robert Miranda, Laredo Billy Cox, Brackenridge HS Martin HS Tereso Rodriguez, Austin that encompasses hosting an invitational event. appreciation for coming to the contest, could be We would encourage contest organizers and Jerry Malone, Martin HS Bowie HS As directors, sponsors and coaches are assigned, deemed a violation. school administrators to communicate prior to Dennis Theaker, Aldine Kent Meador, Lubbock MacArthurHS CoronadoHS the periodical review of the hosts and hostesses of The second most common reported viola­ every school-hosted event to reduce the number of Clem Mancini, Wichita Louis Lowe, Hamilton HS UIL activities should include not only the amateur reported or inadvertent violations of the "Gift or Falls Rider tion happens as awards are given at the end of the Mark Medina, Corpus * SOCCER rule for students, but also the parameters of the contest. Gifts such as t-shirts, jogging shoes or Awards to Sponsor or Coach" rule. Christi Miller HS Chad Krier, Klein Forest HS "Gift Rule" for coaches, directors or sponsors. suits, tape recorders or calculators, clock radios, Whether coaches know in advance that they Robbie Surratt, Unaale HS Robert Ray, Klein Forest HS Mike Rodgers, Jasper HS Seth Laimansignh, Houston As a rule of thumb, a violation of either of trophies, mugs or any award not specified as ac­ are going to receive incentives to attend a contest, Rodney Fausetts, DeKalb Spring Woods High these rules could include any service, product or ceptable under the Constitution & Contest Rules or if it comes as a pleasant surprise after they arrive, HS School Eugene Pounds, Angleton Gilbert Mantes, Canutrllo valuable consideration accepted by a team or such as a medal, trophy, plaque, ribbons or certifi­ it is still a yiolation. The responsibility of not HS HS individual, including the coach, director or spon­ cate could be a violation. Many times items are accepting valuable consideration is on the receiv­ Bruce Miller, San Antonio Danny Bueno, New LeeHS Braunfels Canyon HS sor. Incentives offered to teams, coaches, directors offered in addition to the winning trophy, and ing coach, director or sponsor, rather than on the Dan Easley, Klein HS Larry Mathys, Hays or sponsors as a type of momento or gratuity is the become property of the coach or sponsor after the organizer of the event. This rule discourages Keith Brown, New Braunfels Consolidated HS Smifhson Valley HS Henry Ramirez, El Paso most common inadvertent violation of this rule. event. Whether an item is taken before participa­ schools from tournament hopping for the benefit Matt Webb, Lancaster HS Riverside HS These incentives are not only offered by the host tion, or as part of the trophy presentation, the same of participation perks. If your school is one that Mark Williams, Silsbee HS Jack Whilten, Piano East HS Mike Burks, Hallsville HS Mel Fields, Pasadena HS school, but might be offered by individuals, coop­ incentive or enticement would be deemed a viola­ travels to or hosts UIL activities, take time to John Dudley, Lubbock erating businesses or private enterprise. tion. review the parameters to both veteran and novice CoronadoHS There are two common ways that a violation Many of our governing rules differentiate coaches. I Page 11 /SPORTS: December,l992 January/February, 1993 ISSN: 0897-4314

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OFFICIAL NOTICES him on probation through March 26,1993, violation of the Athletic Code. notified the next day that they may try out for MINEOLAHS for playing two basketball games during a the combined 7th and 8th grade team and Mr. Dwighf Thomas, baseball coach of school week, in violation of state law. AUSTIN JOHNSON HS may participate for the entire season. If the Mineolo High School, has been issued a Mr. Darrefl Crayton, Coach, Austin John­ number of 7th and 8th graders reporting the PLEASE NOTE public reprimand, ploced on probation CORPUS CHRISTT ISD (MOODY HS) son High School has been issued a public first day of the season meets or exceeds the The UIL mails 15 issues of The Leaguer to every public number listed below, then 6th graders shall through April 1, 1993, and upheld the The State Executive Committee upheld the reprimand and placed on probation for the not be used anytime during the entire sea­ superintendent's action of suspending Coach decision of the District 30 AAAAA Executive 1992-93 school year for recruiting. The high school in Texas. Too often, they all end up in the son. Thomas from the first three games of the Committee and issued a public reprimand to State Executive Committee also issued a pub-' field house. Vital information regarding every UIL 1991 -92 season, for violation of the base­ Mr. Hector Salinas, Coach at Corpus Christi lie reprimand to Austin Johnson High School . If a coach intentionally prevents 7th or 8th graders from reporting at the beginning ball practice starting date and Sunday work­ Moody High School, and placed him on and Austin Independent School District and activity is contained in The Leaguer. Please distribute of the season (so as to permit 6th graders to outs. probation through March 26, 1994, for put the school and the school district -on participate) it will be considered a violation moving for athletic purposes and violating* probation for the 1992-93 school year for these to coaches and sponsors of all UIL activities, and of the Athletic Codes and subject to penalty. BANQUET? HS the Athletic Code. recruiling. ask them to pass their copy around. Keep a copy in the The State Executive Committee issued a Baseball-18 public reprimand to Mr. Rick Wallace, as­ AMATEUR RULE Basketball-10 BROWNSVILLE PORTER Library and/or the faculty lounge. sistant football coach of Banquete High A change to the amateur rule was ap­ Football - 6-man-12 On August 6,1991, the State Executive School, placed him on probation through proved by the State Board of Education and Football - 11 -man-22 Committee issued a public reprimand to April 1,1993, and suspended him from the is now in effect. The rule reads: Soccer-22 Brownsville Porter High School, put the school first home game of the 1992*93 football Section 441: Amateur Athletic Status Girls'Volleyball-12 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION on probation through August 5, 1994, and season, for violation of Section 1201 (b)(3). (e) Amateur Status Regained. If a Sixth graders shall not represent a UIL required that: student did not realize that accepting the 7th and 8th school in individual sports (cross PRINCIPAL ONE*ACT PLAY DIRECTOR (1) the school board formally accepts country, golf, swimming, tennis, track and MOTLEY COUNTY HS valuable consideration was a violation of the LIBRARIAN VOLLEYBALL COACH Motley County High School has been the plan developed by the Management amateur rule, and returns the valuable con­ field). issued a public reprimand and placed on Team; and sideration, within 30 days after being in­ Section 1400: Seventh and eighth grade ACADEMIC COORDINATOR BASEBALL COACH (21 that the UlLprograms at Porter High formed of the violation, that student may students attending private and parochial probation through April 1,1993, for viola­ YEARBOOK/NEWSPAPER GIRLS' BASKETBALL COACH tion of the Athletic Code. In addition, a plan School remain under the supervision of the Zin athletic eligibility as of the date the schools whose parents reside within the pub­ to educate fans and students on appropriate Management Team through the three year able consideration is returned. If a stu­ lic junior high school attendance zone may ADVISER BOYS' BASKETBALL COACH dent fails to return it within 30 days, that participate in baseball, basketball, football, conduct must be developed and submitted probationary period. SPEECH DIRECTOR FOOTBALL COACH to the League office. Mr. Tony Raffaele, student remains ineligible for one year from soccer, and volleyball provided the private 1 basketball coach, Motley County High ACADEMY HS when he or she accepted it. During the and/or parochial K-8 school is located within BAND DIRECTOR GIRLS TRACK COACH the ISD of the UIL junior high school the School, has been issued a public reprimand The State Executive Committee supported period of time a student is in possession of 1 student would represent, does not have a CHOIR DIRECTOR BOYS TRACK COACH and placed on probation through April 1, the actions of the District 26 AA Executive valuable consideration, he or she is ineligible for all varsity athleticcompetition. Any games high school, and does not held a team in the 1993, lor violation of Section 1201 (b)(3). Committee by issuing o public reprimand to applicable team sport. Students meeting Academy High School and placing the school or contests in which the student participated during that time would be forfeited as the these conditions may not participate in indi­ / Music MEMORY OFFICIAL NOTICES, PAGE 8 GONZALES ISO on probation through January 14,1993, for minimum penalty. vidual sports (cross country, tennis, golf, Mr. Victor Salazar, basketball coach, violating football practice regulations. Coach track and field, swimming) at the UIL member Gonzales High School, has been issued a Jerry Kindred of Academy High School was and Megargel High School; Haskell: Paint movement) MCA school. Students who do not meet these public reprimand, ploced on probation also issued a public reprimand and placed RALLS ISD Creek HS. Page 6A - Flute Trio Class I: Kuhlau-Three conditions are not eligible to participate in through February 5, 1993, and suspended on probation through January 14,1993 for Grand Trios Op. 86 (play one movement of The District 4AA Executive Committee practices or contests at a UIL member 7th and the violation. ONE ACT PLAY one trio) (published separately) from two district games (including a prohi­ issued a public reprimand to Ralls High 8th grade school. bition from scouting), for violation of Sec­ School and put the school on probation in The last day for submitting plays NOT Page 66 - Three B-Flat Clarinets Class k tion 1206 (3) (i). The boys' basketball team OAK WOOD HS football through August 25, 1993, for viola­ on the approved lists for consideration as Bouml-Grand Tno Op. 8 iplay two move­ was required to forfeit one game. A public reprimand was issued to tion of practice rules. OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS: One-Act Play Contest entries is December ments) Oolcwood High School and the school was Section 1209 (b) (3): The i ntent of Section 21, not January 15 as listed in Section 1033(h) POQB 91 - Four Brass Class I: Vasconi- UNGLEVIUE ISD placed on probation through January 14, DALLAS LINCOLN HS 1209 (b) (3), Camps by Invitation Only Pro­ [7) (A) and (c) f 1) (A) of the Constitution and Images (play movements 2 and 3) (2 trum­ Contest Rules. The last day for requesting Mr. Randy Parks, basketball coach of 1993, for violation of the Athletic Code. The The State Executive Committee issued a hibited, is to prevent student athletes from pets, trombone, tuba) additions to the set for the One-Act Play lingleville High School, has been issued a penalty was assessed by the Stole Executive public reprimand to Dallas Lincoln High attending invitational instructional camps Page 112 - String Orchestra Grade III: Contest is February 2, not February 14 as public reprimand, placed on probation Committee. School and put the school on probation in where students receive specific sports instruc­ Pochon-Pochon Academic Album (delete #8 listed in Section 1033 (b) (7) (B) and (c) (2) (E) through February 5,1993, and suspended One-Act Play through September 2, 1993 tion in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, from listing) of the Constitution and Contest Rules. from three gomes of the 1991 -92 season, ARLINGTON HOUSTON HS for violation of the Spring Meet Code. One- or volleyball, for the sports in which the Page 197 - Tenor-Bass Voice Class II: . for violation of Sections 1201 (b) (3) and Houston High School in Arlington was Act Play Director Louie White was also issued student participates in school. Donaudy Thirty-six Arie di Stile Antico, I 1200(h). In addition, a student representa­ issued a public reprimand by the State Ex­ a public reprimand and put on probation When students from UIL member schools BURBANK HS Serie (sing #9 or 11) tive of Linglevilte High School has been ecutive Committee for violation of the Athletic through September 2,1993, for violation of attend a camp where specific sport instruc­ The State Executive Committee issued a Page 87 - Miscellaneous Brass Trios Class suspended from three basketball games Code. Coach Ken Ozee was issued a public the Spring Meet Code. tion is given as a group or team, and other public reprimand to Mr. Domingo Range!, II: Boismoriier/Shaw-Sonata (play any move (one of which has been served and two to be reprimand and placed on probation through participants have been individually invited, it former coach at San Antonio Burbank High men!) (3 horns) served during the 1992-93 basketball sea­ January 14,1 993 for violation of the Athletic HOUSTON BELLAIRE HS is a violation of this section. School, and suspended him from coaching son), and suspended From all athletic activi­ Code. Mr. Rocky Manuel, baseball coach, Participation in academic camps or camps for the remainder of the 1992-93 school year DALLAS ISD ties for the remainder of the 1991 -92 school Houston Bellaire High School, was suspended with only a tournament or matched play for using ineligible players and allowing a The State Executive Committee issued a year. CHIUJCOTHE HS for the first five district baseball games and format, where no specific sport instruction is student to play in two football games in the public reprimand to Mr. James Whaley cross­ The Slate Executive Committee issued a puton probation through September 2,1993, given in baseball, basketball, football, soc­ same week. The committee also issued a country coach, Dallas Htllcrest High School, • cer, or volleyball, does not violate Section HOOKS ISD public reprimand to Coach Roy Martinez of for being ejected from two baseball games in public reprimand to Mr. Benjamin Salinas, and suspended him from the first cross coun­ 1209(b)(3). The Stale executive Committee issued a Chillicothe High School and placed him on one season. San Antonio High School, for the remainder try meet in 1993-94 for exceeding the maxi­ public reprimand to Coach Marty Renner of probation through January 14, 1993, for Other provisions in the Constitution and of the 1992-93 school year for failing to mum number of allowed cross country meets Hooks High School, placed him on proba­ violation of the Athletic Code. The Superin­ SOCCER RULE ERROR Contest Rules which speak to camps should report a violation. during the 1992-93 season. tion through February 5, 1994, and sus­ tendent was commended for the swift disci­ Rule 12, Section 7, Article 2 of the be changed to reflect the instructional aspect pended him from three basketball games of plinary action taken by the administration. Soccer Rule Book should state: Art. 2...A of this interpretation. CHILTON HS MCALLENISD the 1991-92 season. As a condition of goalkeeper shall not intentionally parry the Section 1102 (i) (15): District or region The State Executive Committee issued a Mr. Camilo Rodriguez, coach at Rowe probation, Mr. Renner is required to ar­ SAN ANTONIO HIGHLANDS ball ana then take possession or control of it committees shall not assess higher fees to public reprimand to Mr. Damn Bickham, High School, McAllen, was issued a public range a meeting between administrators, The State Executive Committee suspended with his/her hands before it has been played selected schools in the district or region than former coach at Chilton High School, and reprimand by the State Executive Committee coaches and officials to develop a plan to Mr. Gary Clark of San Antonio Highlands {or touched) by another player {of the same the fees for the same purpose that are as­ placed him on probation through October for allowing students to play in football games prevent future incidents of unsportsmanslike High School from coaching any UIL activity team outside the penalty area or an opposing sessed to other schools in the some confer- 21, 1997, for falsifying documents. on consecutive nights. He was suspended conduct and report on the plan to the UIL or being involved in UIL activities in any way, player either inside or outside the penalty from the last three football games of the office by July 1, 1992. including scouting, through February 26, area.) This restriction shall not include those BASKETBALL BRACKETS 1992-93 season and placed on probation 1994, for knowingly player an ineligible situations in which the ball accidentaly re­ OFFICIAL NOTICE Conference A Schools: The brackets for through the 1994-95 school year. WESLACOISD player. San Antonio Highlands High School bounds from the goalkeeper making a save Section 902 (e) (4), page 100. Prose, basketball playoffs as previously furnished to Mr. Larry King, basketball coach, was issued a public reprimand and placed or play* poetry, L-D debate and OAP may be sched­ you are incorrect. Conference A Schools are MCALLENISD Weslaco High School, has been issued a on probation through February 26, 1993, The words in bracked {} must be added uled during either of the two weeks, or prior to be bracketed by enrollment until the re­ The State Executive Committee issued a public reprimand, placed on probation and required to develop and submit a plan to to page 33 and page 44. to these dates with written approval from the gional tournament for the 1992-93 season public reprimand to McAllen Rowe High through February 5,1993, and suspended the UIL to educate coaches and avoid this UIL Director. as previously passed by the Legislative Coun­ School and placed the school on probation for two games during the 1991 -92 season. type of situation. OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS cil and approved by the State Board through December 15, 1993. The school is Mr. Dave Brown, Weslaco High School Section 400 (f): Students who entered CROSS-EXAMINATION TEAM DEBATE The recent change passed by the Legisla­ required to develop a plan to educate par­ basketball coach, has been issued a public TULOSO-MIDWAY HS the ninth grade have four consecutive calen­ Resolved: That the United Stares gov­ tive Council to assign Conference A basket­ ents, students and teachers of the importance reprimand, placed on probation through The State Executive Committee issued a dar years to complete their high school eligi­ ernment should reduce worldwide pollution ball playoffs geographically from the district of following UIL rules. February 5, 1993, and suspended for th J public reprimand to Mr. Bobby Craig, Coach, bility from their first entry into ninth grade. through its trade and/or aid policies. level up will not go into effect until the 1993- last three games of the 1991 -92 season. Tuloso-Midway High School, for violation of Students who never entered the ninth grade 94 school year, if approved by the State BROWNSVILLE ISD the Athletic Code, and put him on probation but were placed into the tenth grade have UNCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE Board of Education. The State Executive Committee issued a MARBLE FALLS ISO through February 26,1993. A condition of three consecutive years from their first entry Resolution for January through May Corrected brackets will be sent to mem­ public reprimand to Mr. Gus Zavaietta, coach, Mr. Larry Berkman, basketball coach, probation is that he is responsible for person­ into tenth grade to complete their high school Resolved: That mandatory term limita­ ber schools. Brownsville Porter High School, suspended Marble Falls High School, has been issued ally writing to basketball coaches and ad­ eligibility. tions for federal legislators would be desir­ him from coaching all UIL activities through a public reprimand, placed on probation ministrators in his area asking them to attend Section 463: For the purposes of eligi­ able. MUSK MEMORY BULLETIN December 15, 1993, and placed him on through February 5,1993, and suspended the first meeting of the basketball officials bility, a student may be granted a waiver of ChangeOfficialList toread: 3. 'Gavotte", probation through December 15, 1994, for for two basketball games of the 1991 -92 association, and to attend the first three the four year rule only once. RESOLUTION FOR JANUARY - MAY 8. First Movement and 16. "Variations on soliciting grade changes for student athletes. meetings himself. Section 1400: In Conference A schools The second Lincoln-Douglas resolution, Simple Gifts". Add a repeat sign after the 7th or in small junior high schools whose enroll­ to be used through May, will be announced football on the music map, p. 71. SEC INTERPRETATION DECATUR ISD HIDALGO ISD ment corresponds to Conference A enroll­ December 15, 1992 and published in the The State Executive Committee issued the The District 9AAA Executive Commit­ The Slate Executive Committee issued a ment, 6th graders may be used when their January Leaguer. It will be used for UIL GOODRICH HS following Official Interpretation: The District 20A Executive Committee tee issued a public reprimand to Decatur public reprimand to Coach Henry Paige of participation is vital to field one combined district, regional, and state competition. Section 1208 (q) and Official Interpreta­ issued a public reprimand to Goodrich High High School and extended the probation on Hidalgo and placed him on probation through 7th and 8th grade baseball, basketball, Foot­ tion #33: This section and the official inter­ School and put the school on probation in the boys' basketball program through the February 26, 1993 for violation of the Ath­ ball, soccer or volleyball team on the first day ONE ACT PLAY PROBATIONS pretation relating to it do not grant relief cross country through the 1992-93 school allowing use of member school facilities on a 1992-93 school year. letic Code. of the season. The first day of the season is The State Executive Committee has year, for allowing an ineligible student to defined as the first day of practice outside the placed the following schools on probation for one-time basis to an all-star game unless the participate. game is a previously established game that MONAHANSISD BANQUETE HS school day or the day of the firs! competition, the 1992-93 school year for failure to partici­ pate in One-Act Play competition: DoddCity has temporarily lost the use of the facility that The State Executive Committee sus­ The State Executive Committee issued a whichever occurs sooner. High School, Goodrich High School, Hous­ PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST it has historically used. pended Coach Gary Abercrombie of public reprimand to Mr. John Milliard, If fewer than the below listed number ton Worthing High School, Lamesa Klondike Page 32-Clarinet Solo Class I: Stamitz- Monahans High School from coaching bas­ Banquete High School Coach, and placed 7th and 8th grade students report the first High School, Lenorah Grady High School, Concerto No.3 in B-flat Major (ploy one ketball through March 26,1992, and placed him on probation through May 10,1993, for day of the season, then 6th graders shall be