SEPTEMBER, 1994 Volume 79 • Number One ISSN 0897-4314

San Antonio to host SuperConference Scheduling conflicts force cancellation of UT-Austin SAC Im tired ecause of conflicts with a Longhorn football Bailey Marshall announces he'll step down as UIL director on March 1 game and law school examinations, the UIL's AFTER 17 years at the helm, UIL Director Bailey October 1 conference to help prepare aca­ "He Marshall announced his retirement at an August 9 press demic coaches and students for spring meet THE MARSHALL PLAN conference at the University of Texas at Austin. His 27- modeled contests has been moved from the UT- year tenure with the league will end on March 1,1995. the virtues AustiBn campus to the University of Texas at San • Joined UIL in February, 1967 as an assistant A committee composed of members of the Univer­ Antonio. athletic director; named athletic director in of hon­ sity community and the public schools will conduct a The conference will focus on all the academic September, 1967; named assistant to the director search for a new director and make a recommendation esty, hard contest areas except one-act play. in September, 1972; appointed UIL d'wedot, to UT Austin President Robert M. Berdahl, who will work, fair "UTSA is thrilled to host the conference," aca­ September, 1977. make the appointment before next March. demic director Pat Wisdom said. "We anticipate an • Was a teacher and an administrator in public dealings In announcing his plans, Marshall said he planned excellent workshop in San Antonio." schools in Gladewater, White Oak and Lockhart, to "continue in some way to support the education and Unfortunately, facilities to host the 2,000-plus system" but added that the grind of constant litigation and achieved a winning record as football and students who annually attend the Austin one-act play compas­ and other battles.has taken its toll. track coach at White Oak, including a state sequence of the SuperConference were unavailable, sion for "I don't plan to retire totally, but to slow down and championship in track in 1958. In addition to his forcing this portion of the workshop to be canceled, lift the burden off these shoulders because they are Ph.D. from UT Austin, Marshall holds bachelor's others. I she added. getting a little tired and weary," he said. and master's degrees from Stephen F. Austin State League drama director Lynn Murray said the one- am proud Marshall said he was most proud of the greatly University. He was selected to the Hall of Fame act play sequence will be held on the UT-campus on to have improved and enlarged academic program "that better and Hall of Honor at Stephen F. Austin. Nov. 19. Programming will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 meets the needs of the students in our schools. In been p.m., and will include a performance of Moliere's particular, I am proud of the growth in the number of that allow more freedom to coaches and players. "The Learned Ladies." associated programs offered at the elementary and junior high level • Achieving better ethnic and gender repre­ The decision to cancel the Austin conference was with Dr. and the number of schools that participate." sentation on the League's legislative and judicial based on the unavailability of classrooms and the Other significant changes he cited were: committees and on the administrative staff. Bailey rescheduling of a UT football game. • More flexibility in the penalty structure. "Today • Improvement in the music and athletic "The large classroom facilities needed in putting Marshall/ the UIL may penalize the person responsible for the programs, especially the girls' athletic programs, on a conference of this scale will be unavailable be­ — Dr. Victor violation rather than the students," he said. "This has both in number of activities and number of cause of LSAT testing scheduled on campus that day," Rodriquez, resulted in a reduction of what we call automatic "death participants. Wisdom said. "Standardized testing generally receives penalty" rules and disqualification for teams." "I am proud of the League and feel it will San Antonio ISD top priority in the scheduling of classrooms so we • Allowing for appeals and hardship waivers of continue to be one of the most effective and would have been forced move to a variety of buildings eligibility rules. efficient organizations operated in the public across campus had we attempted to host the workshop • Providing flexibility in playing and workout rules CONTINUED on page 2 on October 1." To further complicate the matter, the Texas Longhorn football team will be hosting the University of Colorado in an afternoon game. "It is impossible to find a parking place on or near No-pass, no-play authority delegated to UIL campus on a home football weekend," Wisdom said. "So this made the decision to cancel the conference On June 1, 1994, Lionel R. Meno delegated his by-Side, to all principals and superintendents with easy. authority to UIL to serve as hearing authority over QUESTIONS requests to copy for their staff. "In our original conference planning, we were matters pertaining to the enforcement the no pass, no regarding no pass, no Key points in interpreting the athletic period and working from a 1994 schedule that had UT playing play law and related State Board of Education.policies play, one contest during preparation for extracurricular marching performance Rice in Houston on October 1," she added. "Some­ for UIL activities. the school week, eight- are as follows: where along the way, UT changed its schedule, and we "I will instruct TEA staff to inform schools calling hour practice limitation, • Schools with traditional 45, 50, or 60 minute were never made aware of it." the Agency that the UIL will provide all guidance in and 10 extracurricular schedules for all classes do not receive additional time In some ways, the opportunity to host a this area for UIL activities," Meno said. "To imple­ absences should be direct for athletics and/or marching band. SuperConference in San Antonio has unintended ment this change, please notify all UIL member schools to Bonnie Northcutt. If • Schools electing to institute modified block benefits, Wisdom said. that your staff will assume this role. You will continue she is not available, ask schedules (called modified because they choose to "South Texas schools are traditionally among the to interpret these laws and any changes in law or policy for Richard Floyd or schedule athletics/marching band every day) get 60 most fervent supporters of the UIL academic contest until notified otherwise by me or my successor." Charles Breithaupt. minutes only (to include dressing out and redressing CONTINUED on page 6 The League has mailed copies of a manual, Side- CONTINUED on page h News

Marshall praised for 'remarkable dedication'

CONTINUED from page 1 decisions demanded great courage, and I know of no school business because the schools are directly in­ instance in which he shirked from his duty because, in ACCOMPLISHMENTS volved with the process' of rule making and rule en­ the most fundamental sense, he has always devoted forcement," he said. "The organization belongs to the himself to what he believed was best for the schoolchil­ • Opened up the rule­ schools, and as long as the schools are allowed to oversee dren of Texas." making process to schools, it, it will be strong." Author of several articles on organization, admin­ school administrators, coaches, Marshall is directly responsible for much of the istration and interschool activities, Marshall's particu­ sponsors, teachers, students League's strength, several speakers said. lar interests include the prevention of high school and parents. "The University Interscholastic League, under the football injuries and fatalities, organizational theory • Initiated an appellate direction of Dr. Bailey Marshall, has become the most and management theory,. He has served as chairman and waiver process to provide respected, emulated organization of its kind in the of the National Federation of State High School Asso­ for hardship waivers for the United States," said Virgil D. Tiemann, 1994-95 chair­ ciations and the National Alliance Baseball Rules Com­ parent-residence rule and the man of the UIL Legislative Council, the policy-making mittee. He also was a member of the NCAA Football four-year rule. body of the organization. "Literally millions of Texas Rules Committee and the National Speech Commit­ • Relaxed the rules for off­ youths and thousands of coaches, directors and spon­ tee. season participation and sors owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Marshall for his years "Dr. Bailey Marshall's tenure at the helm of UIL summer camps. of dedicated leadership." has been characterized by competence, responsiveness • Tightened rules Dr. Thomas Hatfield, dean of UT's Division of to the Held and a commitment always to do what is regarding interference with Continuing Education, praised Marshall for his "re­ truly best for students," said Jill Shugart, superinten­ school and study time. markable dedication to duty as director of the UIL. He dent of the Garland Independent School District and has been willing to assume and exercise the many member of the UIL Legislative Council. "The super­ responsibilities of the office. Most outstanding has intendents, the principals, coaches, sponsors and school­ been his consistency in making fair and reasonable children of Texas have all benefited greatly from his decisions to enforce standards and rules. Often his leadership." Dr. BAILEY MARSHALL Belief in value of extracurricular activities keeps Marshall motivated

by BRYCE ALLEN grow through competi­ His team overcame losing their star player game Burnet High School BAILEY MARSHALL tion. Kids gain experi­ day to an elbow infection and held on until the 4th first announced his ences in competition that quarter, only to Jose 7-0. He has stood by Texas high school sports through intention to retire at the can't be gained in the "One of the players came up to me after the game all the controversy and confrontation that accompany 1994 State Meet Feature classroom." and said, 'Coach, we'll get them next year,' " said years of change. In his 28 years serving the University Throughout Writing Contest. Bryce Marshall. "It finally dawned on me that all I could Interscholastic League, the has successfully guided the Marshall's career, he has Allen won the overall expect from youngsters was to do the best they could League through integration of schools, the individual's most enjoyed working do. That was the proudest of the youngsters I have ever ADMINISTRATIVE state championship for rights movement, and the educational reform move­ with the people. been." STAFF this feature story. ment. In the end, however, it was the lawyers that "I enjoy working This love of competition, as well as his love of pushed Dr. Bailey Marshall into announcing his retire­ with school people, "youngsters," has kept Marshall going through many Dr. Bailey Marshall, ment. youngsters, judges, coaches, and parents," said Marshall. rough times. Modern litigiousness, however, has fi­ director; Dr. William D. Marshall has served the students in the state of "When I was coaching, the youngsters were closer to nally force him into retirement. Farney, assistant director and Texas for many years. He was an assistant coach and me than they were to their parents. If they were in "I get exasperated," said Marshall. "I spent 70 director of athletics; Pat teacher at Gladewater High School and White Oak trouble, they could come to me. I miss watching them Wisdom, assistant director and percent of my time over a three year period dealing with grow and improve." academic director; Charles High School. While coaching football, he compiled a lawsuits. People nowdays do not accept decisions like Breithaupt, assistant athletic 62-14-3 record, won or tied 5 district championships, Marshall has long believed in the value of extra­ they used to. Its lack of acceptance in our society of director; Peter Contreras, and led his teams as high as they state championship. curricular activities to teach "youngsters," as he affec­ rules and regulations." assistant to the athletic Coaching track, his team won the state championship tionately calls them, lessions that can't be learned in the Although lawsuits have weighed heavily on director; Treva Dayton, in 1958. He served as principal at White Oak and classroom. Even adults, he feels can learn from them. Marshall in recent years, he still has hope for the future. assistant academic director Gladewater, until leaving to work for the UIL in 1967. "The thing I remember most is when I was coach­ His advice to his predecessor is to follow the qualities (speech and debate, "I've enjoyed working with and for students in this ing," Marshall said. "We were playing a game we were that have led Marshall all his life: "Be honest, be open, elementary/junior high state," Marshall said. "I've enjoyed seeing youngsters supposed to get beat in by 40 or 50 points." work hard, and be on time." contests); Cynthia Doyle, assistant athletic director, Richard Floyd, director of STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE music activities; Bobby Hawthorne, assistant academic Chairman: Mr. Larry Butler, Supt. Groesbeck ISO; Alberto Byington, Supt. Brooks ISO, Falfurrias; Ms. Sandra director (journalism, current Lowery, Supt., Slocum ISO; Dr. Teresa L Long, Austin; Mr. Lloyd Choice, Dep. Supt., Houston ISO; Ms. Virginia issues and events); Lynn Stacey, Supt. Lackland ISD; Mr. Greg Sherwood, athletic director, Lubbock ISO; Ms. Katharine Rains, Cleburne; UiL Mr. George Vaults, Bryan. Murray, one-act play director; Bonnie Northcutt, assistant to (ISSN 0897-4314) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The leaguer, Box 8028, UT LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL the director; C. R. Daniel, Station, Austin, TX 78713. assistant to the director; EDITOR Chair: Virgil Tiemann, Columbia -Brazoria ISD; 1st Vice chair, Robert Ryan, Seminole ISD. Rachel Seewald, public Dr. Bailey Marshall The Leaguer is the official publication af the University Interscholastic SA—Bill Graves, Son Angela ISD; James Terry, Mesquite ISD; Wayne Schaper, Spring Branch ISD; James League. 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• JUNIOR high she wishes for the students to hear the chord. Otherwise Denius Awards Contests must be within framework school classification— the structure of the study period remains the same. of the schools' educational mission Section 1102 (k) (2)-(3): There is no change in the procedure for the first to continue Junior high schools with reading with the exception of the fact that verbal count­ through 1994- Only four music rule changes have been made for the ninth grade as the top ing by the director to initiate the reading is specifically the 1994-95 school year, perhaps the fewest in UIL grade will no longer be re­ prohibited. 95 music history. Even so, they are important and should ferred to as C/CC/CCC During the second study period, which is only one be duly noted. Remember that all of these rule changes schools. Instead these minute in length, the director again has the option of Funding has been were discussed by the TMEA/UIL Music Advisory schools will be referred to determining when the tonic chord in broken chord style secured to continue the Committee, reviewed by the Technical Advisory Com­ as B/BB/BBB schools.. is sounded. Denius Award program mittee and then adopted by the UIL Legislative Coun­ Enrollment figures will through the 1994-95 school nichnvd Floyd During the second reading, which must be done a cil. All proposals were ultimately presented to the State remain the same. This cappella, all groups (including 4A and 5A varsity year. Board of Education for final approval. They are cur­ change was made in an effort to minimize the confusion choirs) may continue to use their preferred method of Established in 1991, the rently in effect. that has existed in the past between middle schools sight-reading or may sing the words printed in the score. UIL Denius Sponsor Each rule change is referenced as it appears in the (grades seven and eight) and junior high schools The director's decision to use text or not will have no Excellence Award is made 1994-95 UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. (schools with the ninth grade as the top grade) that were bearing on the final rating. Again, the director may not possible by a grant from the both referred to as C/CC/CCC schools. There are no verbally count off to begin the reading. Effie and Wofford Cain • BAND students participating in mkore than changes in the enrollment figures. Thus: The foregoing is a summary of the revisions in the Foundation. Mr. Frank W. one concert band—Section 1102 (b) (2): It is generally Conference C Middle Schools will consist of grades choral sight-reading procedures. Directors are encour­ Denius, for whom this award understood that a student can not compete in more 7 and 8 with an enrollment from 0-249. Conference aged to carefully study the exact language of the rule is named, has been a than one group in each organization event. In other CC Middle Schools will consist of grades 7 and 8 with changes as they appear on page 173 of the 1994-95 UIL director of the Coin words a student can not be in two full orchestras, two an enrollment from 250-649. Conference CCC Middle Constitution and Contest Rules so that they fully Foundation since 1955. concert bands, or two treble choirs for example. There Schools will consist of grades 7 and 8 with an enroll­ understand the revisions before going to the sight- Through this program, now is one exception. A student playing a wind or ment of 650 and above reading contest this spring. 10 of the most outstanding percussion instrument in a varsity or non-varsity con­ Conference B Junior High Schools will consist of Be mindful of the fact that, while being extra­ high school coaches, cert band may play a keyboard instrument (piano, grades 7, 8 and 9 with an enrollment from 0-249. curricular in nature, the music contest programs are directors and sponsors have celeste, synthesizer, etc.,) or harp in another competing Conference BB Junior High Schools will consist of curricular based and are intended to evaluate the estab­ been honored annually for band representing the same school. grades 7, 8 and 9 with an enrollment from 250-649. lished essential elements in music. Consequently the their dedication and Conference BBB Junior High Schools will consist of sole purpose of the contest rules and regulations for our tommitmeitf la \\\e sludenls • PARTICIPATION of sixth grade students- grades 7, 8 and 9 with an enrollment of 650 and above. music programs is to provide the best and most equi­ of Texas and for the Section 1102 (b) (3): There are now two provisions table kinds of educational competition for our students benefifs they bring to these whereby a sixth grade student can participate in UIL • REVISIONS in the vocal sight-reading proce­ within the framework of the total educational mission young people through UIL concert and sight-reading contest. (1) A string student dure—Section 1111 (f) (2)-(6). This past year a com­ of our schools. educational competition. may participate in the contest if he or she is enrolled in mittee was appointed at the request of the UIL/TMEA As the new school term begins it would be wise to Each recipient of the award the corresponding music class. Specifically, the student Music Advisory Committee to modify and clarify the review the entire Music Contest Plan to minimize the receives a check in the must be enrolled in the orchestra class. This means the procedures for the UIL vocal sight-reading competi­ potential for problems or misunderstandings as the year amount of $1,000. student can not simply be brought in from a beginning tion. While the changes are not extensive they do progresses. The better we understand the guidelines Nominations ate made or intermediate string class to augment the instrumen­ provide some new options for the director. under which we operate, the more successful we will be by peers or members of the tation of the competing orchestra. (2) The same In the past the tonic chord could only be sounded in providing rewarding and problem-free performance community in one of three provision applies to band and choir students with one at the beginning of the six-minute study period. The opportunities for our students. Questions concerning categories: academic additional stipulation. The competing organization tonic chord can still only be played once in broken any facet of the music contest program in Texas may be contest sponsors, athletic must be comprised of a majority of students in grade chord style but the director now has the option of addressed to the UIL State Music Director at (512) 471 - coaches and music and one- seven or above. determining when during the discussion period he or 5883. act play directors. The nominees must have sponsored high school UIL Option allows new music programs to enter as non-varsity groups activities for no less than five years. All nominations should During the summer meeting of the UIL/TMEA be submitted to the high For the purpose of UIL competition, new music programs will be defined as: Music Advisory Committee it was suggested that Sec­ school principal who will tion 1102 (1) (2) be discussed in The Leaguer. This (1) A distinctly (2) Any music (3) A music program that has existed in the past if: (a) The performing groups in a initiate a process to select provision states that: "At the option of the music director programs in a one or two year school hove not participated in UIL Music Competition for two years one outstanding nominee. and local school officials, music organizations representing new program in or more, (b) The performing groups in a three year school hove not participated in Only one nominee from new music programs may enter as non-varsity groups in the an established newly opened UIL Music Competition for three years or more, (c) The performing groups in a four each high school may be conference to which they are assigned until such time that high school. school. Or, year school have not participated in UIL Music Competition for four years or more, sent to the state judging the organization earns a division one rating. " Or, committee. The nominees (d) And, there has been a change of personnel in the teaching position responsible This option was created to aid schools that were must be recommended by for the performing groups. establishing new music programs. For the purpose of the high school principal and UIL Music Competition the term new music programs the superintendent. The will be defined as follows. three year school have not participated in UIL Music above and are seeking a realistic, competitive challenge superintendent should send (1) A distinctly new program in an established Competition for three years or more, (c) The perform­ for their students. At such time that the program the nomination form to the high school. Example: The addition of choir to a AAA ing groups in a four year school have not participated in matures and achieves a Division I rating it would be Denius-UIL Sponsor school that only offered band in the past or the addition UIL Music Competition for four years or more, (d) elevated to varsity competition the following year and Excellence Award Committee of a string program in a AAAAA high school that has And, there has been a change of personnel in the would participate with other established programs rep­ at the UIL office postmarked previously only offered band and choir. Or, teaching position responsible for the performing groups. resenting schools in the same conference. no later than Oct. 1. (2) Any music programs in a newly opened school. It was the intention of the State Music Office when This change should not be viewed as a relaxation of Or, this rule was proposed and adopted that it would create standards but rather as a provision designed to accom­ (3) A music program that has existed in the past if: a valuable window of opportunity with realistic expec­ modate and encourage organizations in these kinds of (a) The performing groups in a one or two year school tations for new music programs and programs that were circumstances to participate in UIL Music Competi­ have not participated in UIL Music Competition for in the early stages of rebuilding. Directors are encour­ tion at a level where they might anticipate a positive MUSIC two years or more, (b) The performing groups in a aged to consider this option if they fitth e criteria outline learning experience. September, 1994 Feedback sought on theatre educators' proposed ethics code

With 1105 entries and 1092 actual participants, sions or additions your recommendations should be One-Act Play Contest Directors in the Handbook for the highest in League history, 1993-1994 was a great directed to: Rachel Mattox, 12619 Trail Hollow, One-Act Play. year in OAP. Numbers are not the ultimate. The Houston, TX 77024. (1) Awareness, understanding and following of all quality continues to improve at all levels, and the State I would be interested in your reactions to these rules governing the competition for which the director Meet OAP contest reflected superior quality and was a proposals. is responsible. super experience for most of those involved. (2) The treatment of company members based on I can't say everything was perfect. The lights SECTION 1034. ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST what is best for the education, general welfare and didn't always work and equipment failed in a few cases, ETHICS CODES health of the student. but the quality, effort and enthusiasm projected by The mission of the UIL One-Act Play Contest is (3) Professional loyalty to other directors, contest every company was not diminished by the problems to promote the spirit of cooperation among all involved manager, adjudicator and participants. Lynn Murray they overcame. All communities that had representa­ directors, students, administrators, parents, and audi­ (A) Directors shall communicate the aims and tives at the State OAP can be justifiably proud of their ence members in order to promote growth in the realm rules of the one-act play contest to all company mem­ students. I should also note that we had a great State of educational theatre. The One-Act Play Contest bers in the early stages of the rehearsal process. UT-Austin Meet OAP "Honor Crew." The 40 students reflected Ethics Codes carry the force of rule. Member school (B) Directors shall model professional behavior SuperConference the strong commitment, dedication and training sup­ districts, participant school and/or covered school dis­ during the planning, the production rehearsal and ported by their participating directors, administrators, trict personnel who violate any of the provisions of throughout the duration of the contest. rescheduled and communities. these codes will be subject to penalty as outlined in (C) Directors shall be responsible for making for Nov. 19 The year was enhanced by strong programming at Subsection R, Section 700. company members, school officials, and patrons aware the Texas Educational Theatre Association Conven­ (a) ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST CODE. As of the objective criteria described in the One-Act Play The one-act play portion tion in the Piano Convention Center, strengthened by per Section 901, the general OAP Code means to: Handbook and the subjectivity involved in the process of the Student Activities the committee work and programming of the Texas (1) Participate in the OAP contest in the spirit of of adjudication; i.e. evaluating, selecting, and critiqu­ SuperConference, originally Educational Theatre Association Adjudicators' Orga­ fairness in sportsmanship, observing all rules-both in ing any work of art, including a one-act play. set for Oct. 1 at the UT- nization and the UIL Advisory Committee of TETA. letter and intent. (D) Directors and company members shall model Auslin, has been rescheduled Both groups had productive spring meetings prior to (2) Direct and sponsor companies and individuals professional decorum during all phases of the contest. for Nov. 19. Programming the UIL Academic Committee meeting in June. Major without resorting to unethical tactics, trickery which For example, directors and company members, as will be held in the UT-Austin efforts have been made by both groups to support and attempts to skirt the rules, or any unfair tactic which representatives of their schools and communities, shall Department of Theatre and improve the UIL OAP process. One of the most visible distracts from sound educational principles. refrain from behavior such as disruptive, over-exuber­ Dance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., results was recommended by the UIL Advisory Com­ (3) Accept decisions of the" adjudicator(s) and ant cheering, slanderous or overt actions of disrespect, and will include a perfor­ mittee and supported by TETAAO. A proposed "Eth­ contest manager(s) graciously without questioning their or any other displays of negative behavior not represen­ mance of Moliere's "The ics Code" was developed by a UIL Advisory committee honesty or integrity and extend courtesy to contest tative of proper theatre etiquette. Learned Ladies." sponsored Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by Rachel officials and site crews from the company members, (4) Adherence to the one-act play contest calendar The academic portion of Mattox, which met at Taylor High School in Katy. school officials, and audience. and pre-contest planning procedures. the workshop will be held Those participating in addition to Mattox were: Marilyn (4) Receive the critique with an open mind and (5) Avoidance of any practice that would endan­ October 1 at the University of Miller, Mavournee DuBose, Kathy Powdrell, Paul with the view of improving future productions. Even ger the welfare or safety of any company member. Texas at San Antonio. For Crump, Freddie Buckner, San Lorenz, Rachel Smith, more important than advancing is the development of (6) Emphasis on the academic progress of partici­ more information, see story Julie Carr, Tal Lostracco, Mollie Marsh, Travis Poe, artistic appreciation and positive human relations. pants through a check of their academic standing. on page 1. Davey Vela, Norma Watts, and Lou-Ida Marsh (5) Provide information or evidence regarding (7) Utilization of the best and most current (TETAAO). eligibility of any contestant or school to your local teaching, directing and training methods through af­ The suggested draft would add a section to the school administration, then to the proper district ex­ filiation with professional associations and publica­ current OAP rules. This draft was endorsed by the ecutive committee. To withhold information is con­ tions. TETA High School Interest Group meeting during the sidered dishonorable and contrary to good sportsman­ (8) Abstinence from any practice that solicits July K-l 2 Workshop at Sam Houston State University ship. Schools guilty of violating this section are subject teachers to modify a participant student's grade for in Huntsville. The TETAAO Administrative and UIL to penalty as described in Subchapter R. eligibility purposes. Advisory committees will meet in joint session in (b) CODE FOR ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST (9) Protests and reports of violations shall be January during the TETA convention. The results will DIRECTOR(S) AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS. The forwarded to the District Executive Committee at the be submitted to the TETA Board for approval, and to code for one-act play directors and school officials Zone and District levels and the State Executive Com­ the membership for final approval. includes the principles described above and the pur­ mittee at the Area, Regional and State levels, as per If you have recommendations for changes/revi­ poses listed in Section 1033 (a-d) and the Guide For Subchapters P, Q, and R.

lo the Fflitor Communication is simple recipe for a difficult problem

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This by MONTY H0LAM0N myself. Then, by including a recipe for fudge with her dishonesty has played a part in a few cases of serious letter was written to Lou-Ida Theatre Director, Woodrow Wilson HS, Dallas second letter, she innocently affected the conclusion of ethical concern. If this statement is offensive, I suggest Marsh, Chair of TETAAO, my entire argument. Proust wrote about such mo­ we are not yet ready to discuss reality. following participation in the Ethics? Perceptions? Reality? When I received ments, of a cookie's taste altering our perceptions. So, However, perception is the real culprit, the real 1994 TETA convention in the invitation to serve on a TETA panel discussing I will have to say that the fudge brought me to truly challenge. It is poetic that we have our greatest diffi­ Piano. It is published with the these weighty matters, I became immediately mistrust­ believe that the perceptions we hold, rather than the culty in this area, being artistic people whose job is to permission of all parties ful that this might be a perverse joke on the part of Lynn reality, are at the root of many of our ethical concerns manipulate, study, interpret, create, and critique per­ concerned.) Murray—some sort of demented pleasure he was plan­ in UIL. ceptions on the stage. The world of theatre is pure ning to enjoy at my expense. After all, surely he knew Of the two, it appears to me that reality is the perception. Could it also be at the root of the problems how often I have grimly wrestled with these illusive easiest to discuss succinctly without relying on Plato or we have in ethical matters? concepts, chain-smoking myself into a frenzy, wonder­ Sartre. Speaking from experience both as a subjective Reality: Critic judges and directors meet under ing if there might be any solution, anywhere, to what I participant and as an objective observer, we must admit circumstances which are severely strained and believed to the one genuine bugaboo in all the UIL that directors and critic judges have made mistakes and unconducive to forming any balanced perception of a works: ethics. will make mistakes forever. Reality is also such that personal nature. With little or no sleep, after a multi­ The bout of mistrust proved to be only a momen­ these mistakes can usually be attributed to human tude of crises, sustaining themselves on junkfood, tary relapse as something about the title of this panel frailty, zeal, or a bad hair day. Writing more rules will staggering from what they hope will be the last debili­ discussion began to intrigue me. I accepted the invita­ never prevent these common conditions from re-oc­ tating rush of adrenaline, and quickly re-reading the tion half-heartedly, still mulling over my feelings on curring. (The UIL Handbook is already almost as Old Testament Handbook, the directors all stumble to ONE-ACT PLAY the subject. Lou-Ida Marsh sent me some gentle cumbersome as the Old Testament, and almost as their seats for a critique. The judge, with pittance for September, 1994 nudges, all strictly officious, but still I was not sure of unforgiving.) And yes, in reality we must admit that Please turn to COMMUNICATION, page 6 lournalism

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Well, that was quick. much to my surprise.— Likewise, students who participate in curriculum- Benefits of High The summer, that is. I survived several summer that I was wrong to sug­ based journalism programs receive excellent training in journalism workshops, a couple of bruising trips to the gest that persons should informative, descriptive and persuasive writing. Given School Publications water park with my 10-year-old daughter and her not be prosecuted because the mountain of anecdotal and empirical evidence gaggle of friends and a really big spat over last year's of their sexual orientation. supporting journalism instruction, it staggers me how • A student newspaper state editorial writing contest. "In this case, Mr. schools choose publications among their first targets improves communication I'm rested from the workshops. My sunburned Hawthorne, your per­ when slashing budgets. Nor do I understand the among all groups in a school. skin has peeled and healed. But the editorial squabble sonal beliefs are not rel­ obstacles the state has erected that discourage college- • It gives both students and remains a sore point. evant. In Texas, homo­ bound students from taking journalism courses. faculty a knowledge and The tiff stemmed from the fact that we asked sexual conduct is illegal, Granted, this wasn't the intention of today's restrictive nobby Hawthorne understanding of school students to debate a hypothetical piece of legislation and public officials must curriculum, but undoubtedly it has had this effect. issues not otherwise that would have made it unlawful to harass gay students represent a position in keeping with that law in a public The purpose of public education is to prepare available. in high school. We asked them to debate this question: school setting," he stated. students to assume responsible roles as citizens. To this does the state have a compelling interest to protect all Actually, I wrote that I did not think homosexuals end, schools teach students to read, write, cipher and • It gives this same students—even gays—against acts of violence? should be persecuted. think. No program better inculcates these skills than a understanding to parents who Such legislation was passed last year in Massachu­ This minor point aside, it was all very instructive, high-quality journalism program. read copies taken home. setts and signed into law by its Republican governor, and I can't wait to start writing the 1995 contests. The And my obligation to the taxpayers who pay my • It conveys an image of the William Weld. Similar legislation is being considered District 1 editorial topic shall be: Jello: orange or red? salary is to make certain that UIL contests and activities school to the community. in several other states as well. ' Start collecting your data now. focus on issues of consequence. We will not dumb- However, a school newspaper Ironically, just three weeks after the state contest, down the contests just to avoid conflict. is not intended to be a public the Austin Human Rights Commission held a series of It is worth repeating: the purpose of the UIL relations piece any more than hearing on the situation of gay and lesbian youths in journalism program is to teach writing, reading, think­ Now, the good news. a community newspaper Austin to come up with recommendations for the ing and problem-solving skills. This is done first • Patricia Gathright, adviser of publications at should be. Austin Independent School District and city govern­ through the four spring meet contests: news, feature, MacArthur High School in San Antonio, has received • It helps to silence rumors ment. Seems like some of them are the victims of the editorial and headline writing. a grant to establish a news bureau for high school that often arise in the Bubbas of the world, who've taken it upon themselves These contests will deal with substantive, timely students using TENET to collect and distribute news absence of information. to beat them until they're straight or dead. briefs from various schools across the state and eventu­ and occasionally controversial issues. While standard­ • It interprets school rules So this isn't some arcane debate meant to titillate. ize test scores bob up and down, the reality remains that ally across the nation. and regulations and provides I anticipated that some students could not see high school students have great difficulty writing a Journalism students at MacArthur enrolled in an feedback on student beyond the buzzwords and would not separate the issue descriptive passage or defending a position. This independent study course will be responsible for the reactions. of homosexuality from violence. I was right. The topic summer, the National Assessment of Educational operations of the bureau. Service is expected to begin • It provides o check on downright offended one student, whose protests set off Progress found, after reviewing writing samples from the third week in September and run through May, student government, on a chain of events that reached its nadir when a state 30,000 children in grades four, eight and 12, that 1996. For additional information, contact Gathright essential for any democratic legislator lectured me on my responsibilities to the "Many students at each grade level continue to have at MacArthur HS, 2923 Bitters Road, San Antonio, taxpayers "who pay my salary." One of these taxpayers serious difficulty in producing effective informative, TX 78217 (210) 653-3920 ext. 130. government. pecked out a letter accusing the UIL of being "infected persuasive and narrative writing." • It helps maintain order by with Gays and Lesbians" and "trying to infect our top According to an Associated Press article, "Educa­ • At least two high schools have successfully peti­ reporting violations of school students" as part of a conspiracy by Ann Richards and tors say the ability to write persuasively, to state a case tioned the Texas Education Agency to permit students rules. her liberal crowd who "took over the state." carefully and reason with others, is especially critical if enrolled in upper level newspaper production and • It facilitates the educational I suppose the author of this particular letter meant students are to succeed in today's society." yearbook production courses to earn TEA computer process through stories on "who were elected" since I don't recall a coup d'e'tat. Students who excel in the UIL contests can do this science credit toward the advanced graduation certifi­ academic subjects and The same state legislator also informed me— and more with ease. cate. More about that next month. courses. • It encourages study by giving recognition to students Ferentinos named Journalism Teacher of the Year Dallas to host national journalists who make honor rolls or win at fall JEA/NSPA convention scholarships. Veteran newspaper adviser Nick Ferentinos of • It helps to inculcate in Homestead High School in Cupertino, California has Mission adviser recognized For the first time in almost 20 years, the students an important been selected the 1994 National High School Journal­ Journalism Education Association and National reading habit which may ism Teacher of the Year by the Dow Jones Newspaper continue after graduation. Dina Elder, adviser of the yearbook, literary magazine Scholastic Pres,s Association will hold their Fund. His award will be presented during the joint and The Eagle Eye news magazine, was selected as a Special joint annual national convention in Texas. • Its forum of editorials, convention of the Journalism Education Association Recognition Adviser by the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund. She The convention will be Nov. 17-20 at the letters and signed columns and the National Scholastic Press Association in Dallas was one of six advisers nationally selected for the honor. Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dallas, and local encourages the resolving of on Nov. 19. The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, a nonprofit foundation coordinators are hoping Texans will help make issues by reosoned debate, A speaker at the ILPC spring convention the past supported by the Dow Jones Foundation and other it one of the most successful conventions ever. —from the SNPA Bulletin of three years, Ferentinos has been teaching English since newspaper companies, encourages young people to consider "We're hoping we get more than a the Southern Newspaper 1965 at Homestead High School and advising student journalism careers. Among its other projects, the Newspaper thousand people from Texas to attend. We Publishers Association. publications and teaching journalism for 18 years. He Fund sponsors a journalism workshop for minority students. want to show the nation why Texas has the is immediate past president of the Columbia Scholastic finest publications in America," said Randy Press Advisers Association and a member of the Board Vonderheid, publications adviser at North of the Student Press Law Center where he served as vice press rights, the Homestead newspaper staff faced post- Garland High School and Texas co-chairman. president from 1991 through 1993. During the sum­ Hazelwood censorship head-on only hours after the "We are not having the TAJE convention mer of 1993, he used a Fulbright grant to teach scho­ Supreme Court ruling was handed down in 1988. The in San Antonio this year so that we can put all lastic journalism throughout New Zealand. He holds newspaper published its story on AIDS and won the of our attention and efforts toward hosting the a Gold Key from Columbia Scholastic Press Associa­ conflict because existing California legislation super­ finest convention possible," he added. tion and was a Special Recognition Adviser in 1988. seded the ruling. Persons who wish to volunteer to help The Epitaph, the newspaper he advised, has been "I believe that it is our duty as teachers to pass with the convention should contact standard-setter, winning eight National Pacemaker along to young people a profound understanding of Vonderheid immediately at 214/494-8438. awards over 12 years. It also earned its second consecu­ their rights—and their responsibilities—in a free soci­ For registration and other information, tive Silver Crown from CSPA last year and has received ety," Ferentinos wrote. "Scholastic journalism is one of contact JEA at 913/532-5532 or NSPA at 612/ seven Gold Crowns in the past 10 years. the few places in the school system which gives students 625-8335- JOURNALISM Characteristic of Ferentinos' devotion to student the opportunity to practiced and use those rights." - September, 1994 INVITATIONAL Hooray for Excellence academic meets Top of the third: begins third year October 8 Teachers implementing innovative programs Coordinator Rachel Seewald. "All participating schools • South Plains College, Levelland All UIL speech and some TFA events within the Texas public school system will have an responded with great enthusiasm and in the process Contact: Natalie Bryant, (806) 894- opportunity to prove the maxim that excellence pays by gained expanded interest in their programs." 9611 ext. 452 entering Diamond Shamrock's 1994-95 Hooray for To participate in Hooray for Excellence, partici­ Excellence campaign. pants must prepare a two to five minute audio cassette November 11 For a third year, the Diamond Shamrock Football presentation focused on an interesting program taking • Tom C. Clark HS, San Antonio Network along with UIL will sponsor Hooray for place on its campus. Any Texas public school may All UIL speech events Contact: Kandi King, (210) 561- Excellence, a campaign that awards cash prizes and enter the competition. 5214 statewide visibility to innovative academic programs. "By using the Diamond Shamrock football broad­ During this year's 30th anniversary radio broad­ casts, we hope to raise awareness and interest in aca­ December 3 casts of 5A football playoff action, Diamond Shamrock demics across Texas," said Diamond Shamrock Chair­ • Ingleside High School will feature pre-recorded stories about innovative pro­ man Roger Hemminghaus. "The achievements of Number sense, calculator applications, mathematics and grams. educators in our public schools are deserving of state­ science. Last year, more than 100 schools participated with wide attention." Contact: Dolly N.Crawford (512) the top 10 finalists receiving $500 and a Hooray for Schools may obtain information about Hooray FIRST AID. Lonny Noeglin, director of fine arts for the Northeast ISD 776-2712 or 776-0267 (FAX). Excellence recognition certification from Diamond for Excellence by contacting Diamond Shamrock Hoo­ in San Antonio, stresses the importance of assisting regional academic Shamrock. ray for Excellence, P.O. Box 1931, Amarillo, Texas contest directors. Naeglin was one of many speakers during the January 6 79189, (806) 374-5333. The program is open to all workshop for UIL academic coordinators and speech coaches, held July • Hays HS, Buda "Support for Hooray for Excellence showed a Cross-examination debate, Lincoln- marked increase this past year," said UIL Marketing schools and all grade levels. 29-30 in Austin. Douglas debate, foreign extemp speaking, domestic extemp speaking, dramatic humorous, duel, poetry, and prose. Contact: Rhonda Conferences help coaches, students prepare for academic contests Alves, (512) 268-2911, ext. 276 CONTINUED from page 1 campus coordinator for the workshop. Tech University in Lubbock on October 29. Tentative 14 program," she said. "Moving to San Antonio makes it programs will be mailed to schools in the respective • Judson HS, Converse The purpose of the conferences is to help students All UIL academic events that much easier to serve these schools, and we hope to and teachers prepare for the spring meet academic regions approximately one month prior to each confer­ Contact: Maela Kothmann or see a number of coaches and students from schools that contests. There is no registration fee of any kind and ence. Marshella Hudson, (210) 658-6251, could not travel as far north as Austin." pre registration is not required. - For additional information on conference pro­ ext. 269 UTSA is located at on FM 1604 near Interstate Other conferences will be held at the University of gramming, contact Wisdom or assistant academic di­ Highway 10 in northwest San Antonio. Patricia Gra­ rector Bobby Hawthorne at the UIL, 512/471-5883 or • Montwood IB Paso) High School North Texas on September 24, Sam Houston State Calculator, CUE, Literary Criticism, ham, vice president for student affairs, will serve as University in Huntsville on October 22 and Texas 471-5908 (fax). Math, Number Sense, Ready Writing, Science, Cross-examination debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate, We should examine our perceptions in 'the light of day' extemporaneous speaking, poetry, prose, accounting, journalism Contact: Mario B. Maldonado, (915) CONTINUED from page 4 personal belief that an ethical violation has occurred. like the feeling I had at the time of the Cuban Missile 857-4400 recompense, suffering eight hours stooped over a tiny On the contrary, I believe we should be encouraged to Crisis. Had I cut my own throat? Was I wrong to lamp, from a state of leprous isolation, having watched voice our concerns, but many directors are reluctant to express my honest feelings? The cure came only with • Pine Tree (Longview] HS the 927th production of his/her least admired piece of do so. Such feelings do nothing but perpetuate the time and a lot more communication on my part. All UIL academic contests dramaturgy, or the cannibalized version of his/her cycle of misunderstanding and mistrust. We all suffer Let's not forget that communication with theatre Contact: Margaret Rhodes; (903) from it. people is not always an easy task, and certainly not 295-5031 favorite play, and hoping to remember at least eight of the 90 or so traumatized faces, in heavy armor marches I have no miraculous solution to the great ethical under the stress already mentioned. We are mostly February 11 out to greet the shell-shocked directors. debate, only a suggestion: communication. Like every made up of rather shy, inward types, drawn to the • United (Laredo) HS Each leaves with a vivid, nearly indelible percep­ director, I have experienced thrills and nightmares. My theatre as a means of expressing ourselves. We put on All Ull academic events tion, no doubt. Why did that director seem so un­ first year in UIL was a little of both. I called Austin masks, I think, more easily than others. In such a Contact: Charles A. Whitfield, (210) about what I believed to be an ethical concern. As a colorful group, all of our perceptions should be re­ 726-4700 friendly, so bored? Why did that judge seem so flippant, or so like Moses handing down the law? But complete stranger to Lynn Murray, I ranted and raved examined in the light of day. With some casual, February 17-18 how fair are the perceptions? How accurate? in near hysteria and at long length to an infuriatingly unstrained conversation. And a little fudge. • A&M Consolidated HS Perceptions derived under such adverse condi­ calm voice at the other end of the line. Afterwards, I Consider this: my first perceptions of Lou-Ida All UIL academic events plus extra tions easily lead to misunderstanding. Left undiscussed, was quietly advised by friends to forget any high-flown Marsh were drawn at 6:30 AM, without breakfast, in a speech (oratory, humor, dramatic, unexamined, misunderstanding surely leads to mis­ plans for a future in UIL. I shouldn't count too much cold, empty auditorium at the beginning of a long duet) on winning another contest—ever. They made me feel crisis-filled day. My second perception was drawn as I Contact: Linda Coats, 409/764-5520 trust. And experience has taught me that most of my like I had phoned the great and terrifying Oz. Collect. or 693-0212 (fax). questions about ethics in UIL were likely a simple case read her family recipe which was an unexpected gift. of mistrust. This historical event and the well-meaning advice Which is reality? Will the real Lou-Ida Marsh please February 18-19 This is not meant to belittle or disregard anyone's created in me an uneasy sense of mistrust. It was very stand up? • Bishop HS Speech events only. Contact: Joe D., Trevino, Jr. 512/ 584-3591 ext. 206; 584-3593 Eligibility based on grade earned at end of each six weeks (fax).

February 25 CONTINUED from page 1 drill team, cheerleader practice. grading period is even harder to explain. A student • Bishop HS time.) They do not get additional time for athletics/ Nine Week Grading Periods could pass the first six weeks, yet have a failing grade on All UIL academic events except marching band. Schools must determine all extracurricular eligi­ their nine week report card and be passing at the end of speech. Open to 1A, 2A, 3A schools • Schools scheduling advanced blocks (classes meet bility after every six weeks during the school year. This the next six weeks. The difficulty of explaining why a only. student with an F never lost eligibility or vice versa goes Contort: Joe D. Trevino, Jr. 512/ 1-1/2 hours every day) may use only 60 minutes (to means a student's eligibility is based on the grade 584-3591 ext. 206; 584-3593 include dressing out and redressing time) per day for earned at the end of each six weeks period of time, not up another notch. Remember, the key to eligibility (fox). athletics/matching band. the nine-week report card grade. with a nine week grading period is the grade at the end • Schools using alternating day block schedules "Since the passage of House Bill 72, this concept of each six weeks period of time." for all classes may not schedule longer athletic/march­ has been very difficult to explain to parents i.e., Johnny A further complication is on an accelerated block ing band periods than other classes. or Susie passed for the full semester but is ineligible due in which students complete a 1/2 credit course in nine NEWS • Schools shall not use tutorial time, study hall to earning a grade lower than 70 for the last six weeks weeks, so teachers will not always have six weeks worth September, 1994 time, or homeroom time for athletic, marching band, of the fall semester," Northcutt said. "A nine week of work to grade. Academics

• Focus on participation. Go to several meets. • Post, announce, and talk about the meets. • Make the student responsible. If the sponsor is What makes a winning team? doing a majority of the work toward preparing for a competition, then the competitor may have limited by PAT WISDOM ways to improve. vested interest in the activity. "When we He emphasized "It's not how well you know the material," he said. "How do I define 'success'? Can this still occur if stopped positiveness. "The trick is to get the student to know it." a student does not win/place/beat so-and so/ or go to worrying about "Kids need encour­ • Consider the "style" of the sponsor and the regionals?" agement. Check the ra­ "style" of the student. Some students and some spon­ Craig Hertel, UIL academic coordinator for Lind­ winning, we tio of positive statements sors need more structure than others. Provide space in Spencer Page -Quanah HS say High School, addresses these pertinent questions to you make for each state­ between where the two can meet to work together Brown Foundation Scholarship a large audience attending the Summer Coordinator to win/ ment of criticism." toward a common goal. Workshop held on the UT campus in July. He said that the • Keep cool. "Keeping cool is an effective way to I'd like to say that my UIL If anyone knows the answers, it would be Hertel or manner a teacher uses in correcting a student makes the make a point...and perhaps sets a more appropriate academic experience was all a number of other teachers who work with students at difference. example for students." medals and roses, but that Lindsay High School, for this small 1A campus located "Find ways to interrelate in-class studies, extracur­ • Don't be afraid of "messing up." Some of the would be far from the realism of my career. It takes lots of work. just west of Gainesville celebrates the unprecedented ricular studies, and the 'real world.'" Hertel added that best learning comes from making mistakes. "This My friend/coach/teacher, distinction of placing first in State UIL academics for making these applications best helps students to apply applies to flubs by the kids and by us. . . When we Michael Downes, has always said three years in a row. This year Lindsay nearly tripled learning and make it meaningful. He said that "extra­ stopped worrying about winning, we began to win." that so many students are the score of any other 1A school and came close to curricular academic activities help all students," not • Break up work into easily manageable steps. capable of the success we doubling the next highest score among all schools in all just his students. "I've learned the hard way not to overwhelm the (Quanah H.S.) have had, but it conferences. What is different about successful teams? One kids. If it seems too colossal, you could scare 'em off." takes effort from the student Hertel goes on to answer his opening rhetorical thing that struck me as unique about this Lindsay team • Utilize resources. Ex-students as tutors, judges, and an outstanding coach to questions and a number of other questions concerning is the speed with which the whole group of 45 academic second opinions, etc. Use parents or other community become the "cream of the crop." how to build a successful academic program. He students and coaches (about half the school enroll­ members as helpers, consultants / other school person­ I have enjoyed my UIL mentioned the importance of having the total support ment) assembled for a group picture following a lengthy nel—administrators, counselors, fellow teachers, li­ experience and will always smile of the faculty, and he cited the fine work of Ken awards banquet in which their third UIL State Cham­ brarians, bus drivers. when I think of the time I spent Lowrance, Carol Hyatt, Troy Eads, Betsy Fleitman and pionship trophy was presented, in addition to a num­ Parent and community support there is strong. and the trips I made with UIL. I Mary H olland. ber of other awards. It must have taken all of 30 seconds • Be flexible. Each student and each situation is would not trade these keepsakes He also mentioned that the elementary and junior for the assemblage. That's what I would call "unified" unique. for all the medals or trophies in high teachers well prepared the students for UIL com­ team work. Perhaps most significant on a list Hertel called Texas. petition. Unity is seldom achieved by accident, so I asked "Miscellany!" given to all summer coordinator work­ He also noted the importance of having each Hertel by what means Lindsay High School has created shop participants were two salient philosophies regard­ competitor set realistic goals. a tradition of winning. He replied, "I'm not sure what ing effective team membership. The first was "Lose in "Even if your students place high or wins, talk the "t" word really means," but he went on to list some a humble manner; win in an extremely humble man­ about ways they could have improved," he said. "If a of the things he tries to do to build team spirit, unity, ner," and the last, but certainly not least: "Listen, student is disappointed with his or her placing, focus on and active participation. listen, listen, listen, talk."

Having survived her first year, UIL academic director turns her attention In Retrospect: to the projects, changes and additions of the coming year My first year as academic director has been both This year, multiple est" applications will be preferable. rewarding and challenging. Having come from 20- nominations will be ac­ As a first-year program, glitches are a given. Please Courtney Roe Svrcft • plus years of experience as a UIL coordinator and cepted from each campus feel free to call or write concerning any problems with Orangefield High School Houston Endowment, Inc. academic coach, one of the biggest challenges has been through October 1. Aca­ the contest encountered throughout the year. The moving from (but not abandoning) the point of view of demic coaches and admin­ sooner we know the glitches, the sooner we will be able I am a blond, blue-eyed woman the individual school to a more comprehensive per­ istrators are encouraged to to make modifications. who, because of UIL academics, spective of what is good for all UIL school students in nominate your worthy learned to overcome the Texas. Through the helpful input of outstanding colleagues, or yourself if Additions to the Academic Coordinator Manual stereotype associated with such academic coaches, coordinators and school administra­ you know you will be able The Academic Coordinator's Afanud/is a district or characteristics. Many times I tors throughout Texas and a competent and caring UIL to attend your regional high school coordinator's most important paper re­ used it (the stereotyping) to my academic staff, program refinements to benefit all rat Wisdom competition on April 21 source. It is designed to expedite the coordination advantage because my schools are continuing to take root. or 22, 1995. Note that process by putting the most-often-needed informa­ opponents would underestimate the nominations do not include the speech, debate, or tion, forms, and materials at the coordinator's finger­ me. My UIL experience meant Assistant Regional Contest Directors one-act-play programs. Nominations received at the tips. Look for the following additions to this manual meeting lots of people from oil For the first time during the 1993-94 school year, League office will be placed in a drawing, and academic (under UT orange cover) which was scheduled to arrive over Texas from many different regional contest directors for individual academic events coaches selected for the positions will be notified by in your district last month: "Literacy Criticism Read­ nationalities and many different were provided with an assistant director. Knowing that November 15. If enough nominations are not received ing List," "Invitational Meet Information Forms," cultures. It meant learning to the people who actually work with students to prepare to fill each position this year, I may be calling your school "Tally Sheets" (samples for tabulating scores at meets), accept constructive criticism and them for competition possess the highest level of exper­ to ask for volunteers or other nominees to fill these "Advanced Placement Testing Conflict Information" using that to sharpen my skills tise, assistant directors were selected from the pool of positions. (how to make special arrangements), "Texas Interscho- as an L-D Debater and experienced and knowledgeable academic coaches com­ lastic League Foundation Scholarship Information" Persuasive Speaker. It meant learning the value of teamwork ing direcdy from the high school campuses within each Computer Applications Contest and "Question and Answer Sheet," "Texas Math and and the benefits of competition. region. The assistant directors, selected through a The transition from Keyboarding to Computer Science Association Resource File," an "Invitational campus nomination process, took on both an honorary Meet Test Writers' List," and the "1994-95 Approved .. .1 can honestly say that UIL Applications is expected to be "natural" in most school trips to debate and speech and a service position. Calculator List." Please note on the calculator list that districts that have acquired upgraded technology as a tournaments are the best Without question, regional contests which were TMSCA has recommended only one graphing calcula­ curriculum priority. For some of these schools, com­ memories I have of high school tor for this year. The TI-81 was recommended on the provided an assistant reported no contest procedural puter labs are networked, and the purchase of two .. .UIL teaches you to feel proud basis of its availability and usage in classrooms and for problems to the state office this year. Unfortunately, freestanding computers or laptops for competition re­ and not punished for your only about two-thirds of the contests received nomina­ mains a part of that technology commitment. If pur­ SAT and ExCET testing throughout the state. If you abilities. tions; therefore, the other one-third did not have chasing, remember that any brand of computer and any would like to recommend other graphing calculators assistants present to answer questions and make sure software that contains word processing, database and for the 1995-96 list, submit your request for consider­ that the procedures of the contest, judging and verifi­ spreadsheet will work for this competition. However, ation to incoming executive director ofTMSCA, Linda cation period were within constitutional rule. upgradable hardware and software that provide "quick­ Rhone, at 3200 Restview, Longview, TX 75605. ACADEMICS September, 1994 Academics

Concept of Spanish language contest approved Panel agrees that a Spanish contest is a good fashion to music contests. The committee recommended that the following OFFICIAL NOTICES • To require the state drama director or the Texas issues be approved in concept: concept to be considered if and when a legisla­ Educational Theatre Association Adj udicators Organi­ LITERARY CRITICISM zation to select regional level One-Act Play judges from • To eliminate the requirement for Accounting Both poems entitled tive mandate against adding contests is lifted. nominations received. contestants to be enrolled in Accounting I at the time "Island" by Langston Although the UIL may not, by legislative man­ • To require area, regional, and state meet critic Hughes, one found on page of the contest. date, add contests to its program, members of the 78 and the other on page OAP judges to have teaching experience at the high The committee recommended that the following 272 of Selected Poems oi Academic Committee, meeting in Austin this June, school level and three years directing experience with issues be studied further by the UIL staff: Langston Hughes, are to be approved in concept the addition of Spanish as an an advancing play. • To add an individual competition to Computer included in the 1994-95 academic competition. • To prohibit contest managers from judging Science. reading list. Members of the committee—consisting of Chair­ schools which will be coming to their site for subse­ • To add a Science/Aerospace contest. person, Wayne Schaper, along with committee mem­ quent OAP competitions in the same school year. • To allow four members to compete as a team at DISTRICT CHAIRMEN / bers David Montgomery, Elizabeth Treadway, Frank • To allow alternates from any district to compete district level and total the top three scores to determine DIRECTORS Stephenson, and Dan Jones—sent the proposal to the in place of absent alternates representing their districts. team scores in Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Please note that the Legislative Council, which will meet Oct. 16-18 in • To allow Accounting contestants to compete for and Mathematics. "District Director Austin. more than one year. • To advance two teams in all team competitions Information Form" mailed However, other proposals did not fare as well. In The committee recommended that the following from regional to state competition. to you in Ausgust is to be particular, a proposal to adopt chess as a UIL contest issues be passed: • To add a mathematics contest to junior high/ submitted to the UIL office was rejected as were calls to add Quiz Bowl and Modern • To add the words "middle school" to Junior middle school competition. by September 30. If a Oratory as an academic events. Other proposals re­ High One-Act Play, allowing sixth grade students on a The committee recommended that a proposal to meeting has not yet been jected by the committee include: middle school campus to compete with students in eliminate the point cap in One-Act Play be sent to the scheduled to decide • To advance two teams at each level in Math­ grades seven and eight. Policy Committee for consideration. directorships, both athletic ematics. and academic, it will be • To omit the tie-breaker from the team State The committee made no recommendations on • To advance two teams at each level in Science important to do this as soon Meet Current Issues and Events Contest and award proposals to name alternates for top scorers in the as possible. A complete, • To add a Modern Oratory high school contest. medals on the basis of the objective portion of the test Science Contest and to add a team component to the correct list of district • To rate One-Act Play performances in a similar only. ' Junior High Number Sense Contest. directors will enable UIL to expeditiously provide districts with necessary correct answer. To me, the choice "None of these" materials and information Answers to a mathematics contest problem means that none of the choices A - D are completely concerning contests. correct. A choice might satisfy part of the question, but BY DONALD P. SKOW there are two choices that are equivalent to the correct not completely. COMPUTER SCIENCE Mathematics Contest Director answer, then either choice should be counted correct. For those of you who do not attend a SAC in the Page 61 of the Constitution Reason: If a student starts looking at the choices from fall, please refer to item (12) (c) in the C&CR for the and Contest contains an On the Mathematics Contest, a correct answer is A to D (left to right) and finds the correct answer, then Mathematics Contest. It specifically states that if there error regarding the points one that completely satisfies the conditions (or impli­ he/she quits looking at the rest of them and goes on to is an error in the answer key, the graders may change it for the team computer cations) of the problem (question). Technically speak­ another problem. If a student starts from D to A (right or delete the question on all papers before figuring the science competition. The ing, there is only one correct answer to a problem. If the to left) and finds the other choice that is equivalent to scores. In other words, the answer key should be verified line after "Computer correct answer is not found in the choices A - D, then the correct answer, then he/she quits looking and goes by the graders before ever grading a single paper. Applications" states, the correct answer is E) None of these. on to another problem. The student should not have I hope to see you this fall at one of the SAC "Science Team" and lists If because of an error (my typing or ignorance), to check all four possible answers if he/she finds a Conferences. points for winners. The sixth line under "Other Academic Contests" should state, "Computer Science Entries sought in Academic State Meet t-shirt design contest Team." BY PAT WISDOM Shirt. The August academic coordinator mailing in­ be used in the design. The design must include the Observing with concern the limited design quality cludes a flyer about the contest. words "UIL Academic State Meet, 1995" in any cre­ of our state meet academic t-shirt and knowing as a All high school students in all conferences who are ative rendering desired. Lines drawn must be at least a former art teacher myself how important visual applied eligible under Section 400 of the Constitution and quarter inch apart. The design will be reproduced in a arts are to academic programs, I, along with the aca­ Contest Rules may enter the contest at the individual computer image for silk-screen reproduction. demic staff, have decided to grant the talented students campus level. A school may judge designs at the Entries will be received from November 1 through from across the state the opportunity to come up with campus level and submit up to two to the state UIL Dec. 15,1994. All entries must have an official entry the best design to place on this much-sought-after shirt. office for the state contest. Both entries should be blank taped securely to the back of the design. The The contest is simply called the UIL T-Shirt submitted in one mailing from the school. entry black below may be used, or the entry form Design Contest. First, second, and third place winners The design should be drawn on 12" X 12" good included in the academic coordinator August mailing will be selected from entries received from high school quality drawing paper. Any flat drawing media (pencil, may be reproduced as needed for entries. Send entries students throughout the state, and the top winner will pen, ink, watercolor, acrylic, etc.) is acceptable. Two to: UIL T-Shirt Contest, University Station, Box have his design featured on the 1995 State Meet T- colors (red and royal blue), plus black and white, may 8028, Austin, 78713-8028.

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ACADEMICS Name of Teacher Sponsor: 8 September, 1994 Speech A deluge of early-in-the-year suggestions

Today's been a rainy many of you are grading papers, refining lessons plans, Prose and poetry categories remain unchanged, THE TEXAS Speech Sunday in and around and scheduling the myriad of family, social and school although a statement was added to clarify that authors Communication Association Austin, with a real Texas obligations on your calendar. Good luck, and best born in US territories are considered American au­ Convention, which will be held thunderstorm full of crack­ wishes for a great academic year! thors. We will change categories for next year, and at Dallas Double Tree Hotel at ling lightning that says Planning for your UIL speech and debate year announce those new categories at the Academic State the Galleria on October 13-15. "stay off the phone and involves only minor rule changes, both in C-X debate. Meet and in the May Leaguer. If you have suggestions The convention provides a unplug the computer." This year, two teams will advance from district to the for category guidelines to be considered, please let me wonderful opportunity to learn That evolved into a steady, C-X State Meet, regardless of the number of entries in know. from other educators, and much needed downpour, district competition. That means, for my office, two As you plan for the year, I hope you can include includes programs on telling me it was perfectly more UT buildings reserved, additional judging as­ one of the SuperConferences on your fall schedule. instructional development, O.K. to grab a good book \\iTVti Diiyton signments, more paperwork, etc. This is a great opportunity for noyice competitors to curriculum, media in the or check out the best black- For those of you in districts with limited entries, get a good start in preparing for any of the speech and- classroom, forensics, and much and-white offering on the classic movie channel. Forget it means you need to find practice meets so that your debate events. It also provides a chance for you to meet more. about Leaguer copy deadlines, extemp topics, or students can come to Austin ready to debate experi­ other coaches and the UIL consultants and to share Contact Dr. June Smith, SuperConference schedules. enced competitors. ideas and ask questions. These free conferences will be TSCA Executive Secretary, Box It was a nice day. I hope you had some of those The other change concerns substitutions, and C- especially helpful if you are just getting started as a 10895 ASU Station, San during the summer, and I sincerely hope that you take X debate will now have the same restrictions as other coach and/or classroom teacher. Angelo, TX 76909 for the time to enjoy some more during the demanding team events. One team member may be substituted, We had a summer workshop for speech coaches membership or registration school year ahead of you. It's Sunday night now, and but that substitution is no longer restricted to illness or here in Austin in July, and several of the people attend­ information. I'm writing that column, creating those topics, and academic ineligibility. Please see the C&CR for exact ing were going to be coaching for the first time. It's making a list of phone calls for Monday a.m., while restrictions, and call the League if you have questions. exciting to see so many newcomers! Elementary/jr. high academic changes noted

Coaches and sponsors of elementary and junior It also substantially increased the number of high academic contests should be aware that several handbooks we printed. This year we've created two rule changes go into effect for the 1994-95 school year. loose-leaf booklets, one for elementary (grades 2-6) and Contests with changes include Music Memory, Listen­ one for junior high (grades 6-8). The elementary book­ ing, Earth and Life Science, Maps, Graphs & Charts, let contains a single copy of the rules and last year's tests and the Art Contest, which was formerly Picture for calculator, dictionary, listening, maps, graphs & Memory. charts, and number sense contests. These rules changes are described in the newest The junior high booklet contains calculator, dic­ Constitution & Contest Rules, the current A + Handbook tionary, science, listening, number sense, and maps, for Elementary & Junior High Academic Activities, and graphs & charts tests and rules. This material may be are summarized and included in the new Study Mate­ copied. The J4+ Spelling List, Music Memory Bulletin, rials Booklets that contain the study packet tests for and Art Smart Bulletin are listed individually on the many of the elementary and junior high contests. UIL Academic Order Form. The UIL academic study material order form has Each elementary and junior high public school has been revised again this year. Last year we offered for the been mailed a participation card. Returning this card first time a pre-packaged kit which contained multiple to the League office entitles member schools to a free THREE'S COMPANY. For the third consecutive year, Lindsay High School won the Conference 1A state copies of all materials used in the academic activities Constitution and Contest Rules and a copy of the A+ academic championship, nearly tripling the score of any other 1A school and coming close to doubling the program. This reduced the time required to fill orders Handbook for Academic Activities. It also helps us esti­ next highest score among all schools in all conferences. Building a successful academic program depends and ship materials to schools, as we had hoped, but it mate participation and the amount of materials we on the total support of faculty, administration and community, according to Craig Hertel, the school's was more expensive for the campuses that do not need to print, so please return the card before the academic coordinator said. Other state champions included Stamford (2A), Seminole (3A), Gregory- participate in all the academic activities. October 1 due date. Portland (4A), and Fort Worth Dunbar (5A). CX RESOLUTION

INFORMATIVE PERSUASIVE 1. What is George W. Bush's strategy for winning the Texas governship? 1. Do Texas public schools deserve the higher evaluations they have recently received? RESOLVED: That the United 2. Crime in the US: What's the real picture behind Americans' fears? 2. Can O.J. Simpson get a fair trial? States government should 3. What hopes for medical breakthroughs are being raised by genetic research? 3. Does significant health care reform stand a chance during the Clinton administration? substantially strengthen 4. What is the status of negotiations between the United States and North Korea? 4. Did political reforms lead to a fair election in Mexico? regulation of immigration to 5. What challenges does the new President of Mexico face? 5. What should be done to relieve the Rwandan refugee crisis? the United States. 6. What is the basis of the growing criticism of the World Bank? 6. Are Islamic fundamentalists likely to gain control of Algeria? 7. Where will financial impacts of the major league baseball strike be felt? 7. Should the arms embargo against Bosnian Muslims be lifted? LD RESOLUTION 8. A besieged industry: What battles are American tobacco companies facing? 8. Is Castro's regime in Cuba in danger of collapse? for September through E 9. What is the controversy over Clinton's new policy toward Cuba? 9. Do the risks of owning a gun outweigh the benefits for American citizens? December of 1994. 10. Who is Newt Gingrich? 10. Is the United States on a course toward national bankruptcy? "5 11. What issues face the delegates of the UN-sponsored conference in Cairo on world 11. Is the strike by major league baseball players justified? RESOLVED: That restriction population? 12. How can US cities best deal with the problem of juvenile gang violence? of civil liberties for the sake 12. What conclusions did the 10th International Conference on AIDS draw about the 13. What should be done to combat the literacy problem in the US? of combating juvenile crime future of the AIDS epidemic? 14. Has the Federal Reserve responded appropriately to changes in the US economy? is justified. 13. How has the role of the religious right in the American political process changed in 15. Will an economic crisis lead to the demise of Yeltsin's reform movement? recent years? 16. Has Yassir Arafat become a stumbling block to achieving a peaceful transition to 14. Why has the story of Forrest Gump captured the attention of so many Americans? Palestinian self-rule? 15. How has the international community responded to the crisis in Rwanda? 17. Should the US take military action to restore democracy in Haiti? 16. How are upcoming congressional elections affecting congressional activity? 18. What steps should be token to reduce the spread of nuclear materials? 17. What progress has been made toward ending the conflict in Northern Ireland? IB. What impact have the Whitewater hearings had on Clinton's legislative agenda? SPEECH September, 1994 Athletics

PUBLIC Like it or not, athletes are role models reprimands FOOTBALL There weren't many exciting things to do as a kid as head coach in all sports Young men dedicated to excellence. Men committed Dovid Bell, Tuloso-Midwoy HS growing up in a small town. Most of the fun I had and gave equal attention to sound educational philosophy and developing true Les Davis, Lockhart HS revolved around school and church activities. The to each sport and each student-athletes. Young men dedicated to becoming John Gilliam, btacodo JHS recollections I have of those days cause me to reflect on young man. He was the best they can be on the field and in the classroom. Jimmy Itvin, Hardin HS ten Angelone, Alvin HS some of the high school "heroes" I had when I was an deeply concerned about Compare these examples to some of the heroes of elementary and junior high student. each boy and felt a keen professional sports that have fallen from grace during SOCCER My dad took me to practically every athletic event desire to teach them dis­ this past year. They have fallen because they are human. Richard Fordo, La Porta HS Terry Woldrep, Chapel Hill HS our school was involved in. Most days we ventured cipline, character, hon­ Idolized because of their athletic exploits rather than Terry Houston, Fort Worth Boswell HS over to the school and watched the varsity teams esty, integrity, and sports­ the principles they adhered to, these athletes seemed Dale Cowser, Langham (reek HS practice. So, I got a close up view as to what athletics manship. He was highly Don Smith, Silsbee HS invincible. John Briscoe, Dallas Kimball HS was all about. One of the things that came quite successful in the win-loss It is unfortunate that some communities place the Dan Heger, Temple HS Charles Breitbniipt naturally to me was picking out a favorite player and column yet he would sur­ same adoration on young men and women and their Fred Steinkamp, Sugar Land Clements HS also learning from his coach. render a chance to win a state championship game if it Thomas Hinds, Rio Grande City HS coaches without providing the proper balance of the Al Estes, La Marque HS In selecting my favorite, I not only tried to emulate meant compromising a young man or the principles educational tenets of competition. Brian Coin, Horth Mesquite HS the way that particular player played, but how he that he professed. The job of administrators and coaches is exceed­ Karl Burwiti, Palestine HS walked, talked, dressed, and yes, I even fell for his girl. What do a set of juvenile books have to do with us ingly difficult in the face of the professional examples BASKETBALL The important point here is that I watched every move today? I believe a great deal when we look at the scope placed in front of our youth. Television and the media Joe Himick, Dallas Jefferson HS this player made. I listened to his language, watched his of our extra-curricular programs. While there aren't showcase the professional athletes as they "entertain" Allen Seay, Hamlin HS Brad Dolton, Horth Zulch HS reactions after a tough loss, eavesdropped as he talked many Chip Hiltons or Henry Rockwells around any us. These athletes are followed closely by young people Alex Viera, Brentwood MS (San Antonio with his buddies, and sat as close to him and his girl at longer, they do serve as a model. And, just as I idolized and unfortunately what they see is not what we want for Edgewood ISO) church as I could. He certainly was a role model. Not a high school athlete in my hometown, certainly many our athletes. The greed, immorality, selfishness, and John Boumann, San Antonio Wood MS John Walker, South Grand Prairie HS because he wanted to be, but because little eyes all over adolescents do the same today. sometimes even criminal behavior that has become Gory Mortal, Diboll HS town were watching him. As school begins, and Friday Night Fever capti­ commonplace in pro sports can easily filter into our Johnny Hudson, Clifton HS The coach was highly respected because of the programs. Emily Bertholf, Austin Kealing MS vates the state, I think it necessary to remind coaches Mike Hill, lolaHS many victories and state championships that he had and athletes of the importance and significance of their As the school year begins, let us teach these stu­ Lee Powell, Pilot Point HS won. What made him stand out, however, was not his roles. Looking at the models Bee used to describe his dent-athletes the importance of the amateur rule, the Andy Rodriguez, McAllen HS HalJ-of-Fame stature. Rather it was his strong charac­ Larry Harvey, Dilly HS two major characters gives us good insight to the type significance of playing for the love of the game. Let's Ron Anders, Childress HS ter and adherence to principle that made him a great of role models we should be. work hard to instill in them the benefits of fair play and Chris Carter, Spurger HS man. Chip Hilton never got "big-headed" because of his sportsmanship. There should be a little of Coach Brad Chasteen, South Grand Prairie HS Fileen UlDomU, Bandera HS Another significant part of this growing up pro­ stardom in victory. He was a gracious winner as well as Rockwell in all of us. Winning is important, but not at Bill Rehl, Woodsboro HS cess surrounded a set of sports books my parents gave a gracious loser. He never gloated in victory, nor did he the cost of sound educational principles and certainly William Stockton, H Paso Kveisvle VS me one Christmas. The author of this series was Clair taunt or bait his opponents. Often-times he became not at the expense of a youngster. Catty Stogie, Koty Moyde Creek MS Mkhoel Cotton, Dallas Pinkston HS Bee, a renowned coach in his own right. The main close friends with his rivals. Chip was fiercely competi­ Coaches are the last of the cowboys. Cowboys of Randy Dotson, Heches HS character in these books was Chip Hilton. Chip was a tive yet he put team play and sportsmanship (taught the 19th century have been romanticized through movies Terry Avery, West Orange-Stark HS tremendous athlete. He became all-state in football, Rudy Almoraz, Austin Lanier HS him by Coach Rockwell) above personal gratification. and music and through the roles played by Roy Rogers Todd Bodden, Enn'is HS basketball and baseball. He was also a great student and Chip never looked for any easy way out. He was and Gene Autry. Coaches have replaced the cowboy of Raul Chaverria, Alpine HS at the same time held down a part-time job to assist his extremely loyal and sensitive to his teammates, his yesteryear. Coaches are doing the rounding up of lost Bonnie Beochy, Cypress Folk HS widowed mother.* He was always well-mannered and Carl Kilgote, Carlisle HS family and to those around him. youth. They are herding them in the right direction, Dennis Stewart, Xountze HS sensitive to others. By the same token, Coach Rockwell never yelled branding them with discipline and character, lassoing Karl Krug, Bonquete HS After a glorious high school career, Chip attended at officials. He accepted their calls with grace, even them when they stray from the rest of the herd, heading Martin Ray, Morion HS Modesto Villanueva, Fallurrias HS State University. He could have accepted a college when obviously wrong. He never allowed his players to them toward greener pastures. Erk Longtin, McAllen Memorial HS scholarship but chose to work his way through school beef with officials and never, ever used a kid to gain a Everyone would like to be a coach, j ust as little kids Johnny Garcia, Brownsville Pace HS because he wanted to earn his way and didn't want his win if it could cause potential harm to the athlete. we wanted to be cowboys. The cowboys of the 20th Phyllis Weaver, Horth Garland HS Tony Storms, Dodd City HS athletic talents to stand in the way of academic progress. He believed in professionalism and loyalty and, century are coaches and hopefully those in the next Brian Smith, Caddo Mills HS In the meantime, he found time to be selected to All- like Chip, was fiercely competitive within the confines century will give praise to those who rightfully deserve Daryl Horton, Dallas Madison HS American teams in three sports. He continued to grow of the spirit of the rule. He never looked for an unfair it. Robert Santiago, Jordan MS (Son Antonio HorthsidelSD) into a fine young man because of his commitment to advantage and treated opponents and his own players By working hard to keep things in focus and in Calvin Grigsby, Garland HS excellence in every area of his life. This was a true with great respect. perspective, perhaps we may run across a Chip Hilton. Pete Arvidrax, Del Voile HS (El Paso Renaissance man. Yslelo BSD) Analyzing these two characters, along with those I Regardless of whether we ever coach one of these Mkhoel Sktbarry, Piano Carpenter MS Heavily influencing this outstanding young stu­ followed and adored in my home town, I can see some phenomenal student-athletes, it is important to re­ Erk Martin, Fort Bend Missouri City MS dent-athlete was his coach, Henry Rockwell. Coach common threads. Men of moral integrity. Young men member that whatever you do, little eyes are watching. Dick Orsak, Alvin HS Harlos Barrett, Forney HS Rockwell was a man-of-all-seasons as well. He served who follow their lead. Men devoted to their profession. Alamo scholar/athlete of program of week kicks off football season

The Alamo Rent A Car As a new school year takes shape, Alamo Rent A cap and a $500 scholarship donation from Alamo Rent toss. The half-hour Extra will air on HSE on Sundays Creative Arts Scholarship Car and the UIL once again team up to emphasize their A Car. In its first two years, the Alamo Scholar/Athlete at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Mondays at 9:30 p.m. program led up to m opening commitment to excellence by recognizing the efforts of program has assisted 46 students from across the state Through its unique affiliation with the UIL, Alamo of the American Impressionism Texas high school students both in the classroom and will $500 scholarships. Rent A Car continues to contribute to the UIL Schol­ and Realism: The Painting of on the playing field. Through an assortment of pro­ In addition, each recipient will be featured in a arship Fund with every Texas car rental booked on Rate Modern Life: 18851915 grams, Alamo and the UIL have proven their dedica­ special segment of the Alamo High School Extra, a high Code TO and TM, ID number 252660. exhibition, a national traveling tion toward making a difference in the lives of Texas school sports round-up show sponsored by Alamo, that Each rental triggers a five percent rebate toward exhibition of more than 75 high school students. airs on Home Sports Entertainment (HSE) through­ the scholarship fund, and the special travel rate codes pointings underwritten by This fall, Alamo will select 18 outstanding high out the school year. apply to ail UIL member schools and their employees Alamo Rent A Car, at the Amon school students as Alamo Scholar/Athletes of the Week. This year, the Alamo High School Extra is taking its as well as students and their families. To date, the Carter Museum in Fort Worth These students demonstrate success in balancing aca­ show on the road, taping the show each week from a program has raised donations to the UIL Scholarship lost month. demics and athletics, while managing to take part in different high school in Texas. Host Craig Way and the Fund totaling more than $60,000 and benefiting nearly both school and community extracurricular activities. Alamo High School Extra crew will arrive at each school 100 high school seniors.

ATHLETICS Upon graduation, students selected as Alamo Scholar/ early in the week, bringing with them the giant inflat­ 10 September, 1994 Athletes will receive a commemorative plaque, T-shirt, able HSE "Sport Court," featuring a football accuracy Athletics

Equity, diversity Clearing up a confusing situation are issues that NCAA striving to reduce paperwork for schools, replication of services by admissions offices by CYNTHIA DOYLE • • • ••• ' • . •• •'....:. •• • " .'.'.•' I NCAA REQUIREMENTS AS OF AUGUST 1, 1994 schools must face Since August 1994, the NCAA has used a new system (National Clearinghouse) for determining the All students need to see leaders with diverse eligibility of potential college athletes. High school Core GPA SAT ACT HS Graduate characteristics. My high school typing teacher students who are not familiar with the process may find was confined to a wheelchair and male. My that they are excluded from the pool of eligible high college track coach was a male, and the minister of Division 1 13 2.5 700 17 yes school scholarship recipients because of a lack of re­ my hometown church a female. Each, as a leader, cruiting information rather than a lack of core or was very uncharacteristic of a small-town envi­ Division if 13 2.0 700 17 "yes academic standards. The following core standards ronment during the 1970's. were current as of August, 1994. As director of the state volleyball tourna­ The UIL does not routinely offer NCAA rules or ment, I smile every time I picture in my mind the disseminate NCAA information. When schools have record and report ACT and SAT test scores of perspec­ SAT San Antonio Jay volleyball team. This team truly questions, we refer them to the brochure, "NCAA tive college athletes. These scores are made available to October 8,1994 represented Jay's student diversity. The chemis­ Guide for College Bound Student Athlete." This the clearinghouse by the athletes paying and $ 18 fee in try and interdependence on the team was electric December 3,1994 brochure can be ordered by schools or by individuals by addition to the cost of the SAT or ACT test registra­ and seemed to epitomize what public school January 28,1995 calling 913/339-1906. I encourage each school with tion. If a student qualifies for test fees of SAT or ACT should be about: people with differences working April 1,1995 prospective Division I, II or III athletes, to order an be waived, the same criteria could allow the clearing­ together with a synergetic outcome. May 6,1995 adequate supply. house fee to be waived. Student athletes should check Schools in Texas are faced with a more June 3,1995 The purpose of the National Clearinghouse is to with counselors to see if they qualify. diverse population than were schools of the past. reduce the amount of paperwork for high schools and The National Clearinghouse is not an option for To help address is­ ACT to reduce the replication of services by college admis­ college-bound student athletes. Students who do not # sues of diversity in October 22,1994 sion departments. This is done when each high school register will not be able to play with, practice with, or high school activi­ submits a "Form 48" and a list of core courses to the walk on to the playing arena with Division I or Division December 10,1994 ties, the National ACT/SAT National Clearinghouse. The Clearing­ II teams. And, although there is no deadline for when February 4,1995 Federation of High house evaluates the core, evaluates the transcript and students may sign up for the clearinghouse, we would April 8,1995 School Activities determines the eligibility status of the perspective ath­ suggest that student athletes register early. June 10,1995 Association formed lete. Past issues of the Leaguer (May 1994) review UIL the Equity Com­ Prior to the clearinghouse, each school would guidelines for college visit, tryout and recruitment for mittee. Since con­ PUBLIC submit information about core courses with each tran­ high school athletes. For detailed information for high ception a year ago, script of perspective student athletes. The clearing­ school eligibility, contact the League at 512/471-5883 reprimands the Equity Com­ house would release the evaluation of individual tran­ and ask for the brochure "Off-Season Regulations." mittee has adopted BASKETBALL Kythin Doyle scripts to each NCAA member school requesting core This brochure offers information on college visits as the charge of ad­ Sieve Lamore, Tyler tee HS information. This past process was not well received well as camps, clinics and private lessons. "Off-Season Allyn Chiier, Kingsville HS dressing issues of diversity that are both challeng­ because it neither consistent nor timely. Regulations" also reviews the amateur rule, the concur­ Chris Short, RwhelleJHS ing and unconventional if not uncomfortable at High school students who wish to register with the rent rule, and any athletic rule changes that are specific both the local and the national level. Through the BASEBALL clearinghouse should do so through the counselor's to non-school play. Orlando Garcio, Port Isabel HS Federation network, the committee shares pro­ office. Information about clearinghouse procedures The transition from high school to college can be Steve Chapman, Colallen HS grams and philosophies that become ties that bind James Gray, Houston Davis HS will be mailed to principals, athletic directors, and easier by reading "Off-Season Regulations" in addition people rather than emphasizing difference that John Freitas, Humble Kingwood HS counselors. In order to assure that the information gets to "NCAA Guide for College Bound Student Athlete." Curt Ditienberger, Tarkingtofl HS separate people. to athletes, administration must share the information However, without the information and registration in Lee Yeager, Son Augustine HS Several school districts have addressed philo­ Craig Coheley, Wichita Folk Hirschi HS with coaches. the National Clearinghouse, the transition will be next Irion Chandler, Richardson Pearce HS sophical and program differences. The most The second function of the clearinghouse is to to impossible. Ted Rodriguez, Austin Bowie HS recent change allows girls to play football while John Keller, Austin McCollum HS defending the "girls only" volleyball programs. CORPORATE SPONSORS Mike Schlenti, Hondo HS The defense is not easy if your school happens to Wade Gillis, Lumberton HS Joseph Zeruche, Son Antonio Edgewood be one of the few that has a girl on the football Clinton Welsh, Sugar Land Dulles HS team while the boys are clamoring to pass, set and Baden to sponsor VB,soccer Wilson contract extended Emery Pustejovsky, Katy Moyde Creek HS spike. This has been a topic of discussion at the Mason Bryant, Houston Jones HS On August 1, Baden Sports, Inc. became the Wilson Sporting Goods will remain the Robert Hedrick, Dallas Spruce HS national level and has sparked debate in Texas. Mike Pate, Broaddus HS newest sponsor of UIL activities. Baden is the official exclusive supplier of UIL state championship game Forty years after Brown vs. Board of Educa­ Danny Conner, Silsbee HS ball of the UIL regional and state volleyball and soccer balls in football, tennis, basketball, golf, Softball Brent Harm, Nacogdoches HS tion in Topeka Kansas, and 27 years after Title IX, tournaments. As an official sponsor, Baden will pay and baseball through the 1996-97 school year. The Robert Moreno, Joshua HS many school leaders and program directors still Travis Walden, Lubbock Monterey HS to UIL an annual sponsorship fee and contribute each UIL extended its contract with Wilson in June. cringe at the thought of having to address issues of Danny Steffenawr, Cypress Creek HS year to the TILF, the scholarship program of the UIL. Wilson has been an official UIL sponsor since David Wright, Euless Trinity HS diversity. The cringe may be a way of reacting to "We are very pleased about our partnership with 1991. As an official sponsor, Wilson donates game Robert Mitchell, Ever man HS the lack of a plan or recipe that yields a desired Doug Schmidt, Katy Moyde Creek HS the UIL," said Michael Schindler, Baden's vice presi­ balls for the football, tennis, basketball, golf, outcome. For others, the cringe might represent Burl Jones, Houston Sterling HS dent of sales and marketing. "Having the opportunity Softball and baseball state championships, as well as Phil Pole, Hawkins HS perceived sacrifices if certain constituents are not to work much closer with volleyball and soccer coaches the regional basketball championships. Participat­ Larry West, Horleton HS catered to, or when political pressure is greater Tony Tovor, Dallas Skyline HS in the state of Texas is especially exciting." ing schools in these tournaments will be entitled to than it should be for any public school advocate. Jim Shubert, Katy Taylor HS Baden will provide the "15-0 Limited Edition" keep this equipment for school use following Earl Byerley, Bandera HS School leaders labor over decisions of good and volleyball and the SX550PRO or SX551PRO soccer tournament play. In conjunction with these state Niclc La Barbara, Caldwell HS right when such decisions must be made. A public Freddie Carlton, Texas City HS ball for the regional and state championships, com­ championship events, Wilson has initiated the school dilemma could be when a school begins a Ion Anders, Cypress Fairbanks HS mencing with the 1994-95 school year. The use of Most Valuable Player Award in both girls and boys golf program to meet the needs of a select group. these balls by participating schools is mandatory. The basketball, and serves as co-host to the state SOFTBALL Irian Stdlacek, Klein Forest HS When schools elect to have golf programs, UIL office will provide the actual game balls to be used championship hospitality receptions for coaches the practice courses should be available to all in each game. and officials. members of the golf team. If a school allows some Baden Sports is an independent, family-owned Wilson also contributes annually to the TILF, of its members to practice during school time on athletic ball manufacturer. Renowned for its superior the scholarship program of the UIL. Each year a course that has restricted membership, how can quality, Baden is enjoying its 16th year in the athletic Wilson donates 10 scholarships to students who ATHLETICS CONTINUED on page 12 ball business. , •have participated in the UIL Academic State Meet. September, 1994 11 Official notices

issued the following Official Interpreta­ SOCCER RULE ERROR the football program on probation HUFFMAN ISD Information Form" mailed to you in PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST tion of Section 1208 (i) (3): Unless Rule 12, Section 7, Article 2 of the through September 13, 1994, for allowing The State Executive Committee is­ Ausgust is to be submitted to the UIL Page 119 - Viola Solo Class I: Bach/ mutually agreed upon prior to the playoff Soccer Rule Book should state: Art. complimentary tickets to football games sued a public reprimand to Mr. Kal office by September 30. If a meeting has Casadeus-Concerto in C Minor (play one games, the expenses outlined in this 2...A goalkeeper shall not intentionally to be given to student athletes and/or Kallenbcrger, coach, Huffman High School, not yet been scheduled to decide movement) section shall not exceed the home school's parry the ball and then take possession or their parents. and put him on probation through May 10, directorships, both athletic and academic, Page 32 - Clarinet Solo Class I: net share of the gate. control of it with his/her hands before it 1995, for knowingly allowing an ineligible it will be important to do this as soon as Stamitz-Conccrto No.3 in B-flat Major has been played {or touched) by another BROCK HS player to participate. possible. A complete, correct list of (play one movement) MCA player {of the same team outside the The District 11A Executive WESTERN HILLS HS district directors will enable UII. to Page 64 - Flute Trio Class I: Kuhlau- penalty area or an opposing player either Committee issued a public reprimand to DALLAS ISD The State Executive Committee expeditiously provide districts with Three Grand Tr,ios Op. 86 (play one inside or outside the penalty area.) This Brock High School and placed the The State Executive Committee is­ suspended Mr. Walter Miller, Fort Worth necessary materials and information movement of one trio) (published restriction shall not include those volleyball program on probation through sued a public reprimand to Mr. Patrick Western Hills High School, from the first concerning contests. separately) five football games of the 1994-95 season, situations in which the ball accidentaly September 15, 1994, for failure to Innskecp, Dallas Sunset High School, for Page 66 - Three B-Flat Clarinets Class and extended Mr. Miller's probationary rebounds from the goalkeeper making a participate in volleyball after agreeing to violation of the Athletic Code. COMPUTER SCIENCE I: Bouffil-Grand Trio Op. 8 (play two period through July 7, 1996, for arranging save or play." participate. Page 61 of the Constitution and Contest movements) a recruiting trip on school time. The words in bracked { ) must be FAIRFIELD ISD contains an error regarding the points for Page 91 - Four Brass Class I: Vasconi- added to page 33 and page 44. DALLAS ISD The District 18-AAA Executive the team computer science competition. Imagcs (play movements 2 and 3) (2 The District 10 AAAAA Executive Committee issued a public reprimand to WILMER-HUTCHINS HS The line after "Computer Applications" trumpets, trombone, tuba) CHILTON HS Committee placed Dallas Spruce High Fairfield ISD and placed the school on a The State Executive Committee states, "Science Team" and lists points for Page 112 - String Orchestra Grade HI: The State Executive Committee School on probation through October 21, one-year probaation through the 1995 base­ issued a public reprimand to Mr. Anthony winners. The sixth line under "Other Pochon-Pochon Academic Album (delete issued a public reprimand to Mr. Darrin 1994, for violation of the Athletic Code. ball season for the oenduct of a fan violation Leamon, Wilmer-Hutchins High School, Academic Contests" should state, #8 from listing) Bickham, former coach at Chilton High The probation includes conduct of Spruce (Section 120(b)(3). for violation of the Athletic Code and put "Computer Science Team." Page 197 - Tenor-Bass Voice Class II: School, and placed him on probation spectators and all students in school him on probation through March 22, Donaudy-Thirty-six Arie di Stile Antico, I through October 21, 1997, for falsifying organizations that support athletics. MEXIAISD 1995. Serie (sing #9 or 11) documents. The District 18-AAA Executive Page 87 - Miscellaneous Brass Trios The District 10 AAAAA Executive Committee issued a public reprimand to HARDIN HS Class II: Boismortier/Shaw-Sonata (play The State Executive Committee MCALLEN ISD Committee put Dallas Sunset High school Mexia ISD and placed the school on a one- any movement) (3 horns) suspended Mr. Jimmy Irvin, Hardin High Mr. Camilo Rodriguez, coach at on probation in girls' volleyball through year probaation through the 1995 baseball School from the first two games of the Rowe High School, McAllcn, was issued October 21,1994, for violation of the season for improper supervision of the offi­ 1994-95 season for violation of the a public reprimand by the State Athletic Code. cials at the completion at the end of the Athletic Code. Executive Committee for allowing contest. students to play in football games on PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST Strength in diversity consecutive nights. He was suspended Page 65-Flute Trio-Class Ill-Delete CORPUS CHRISTI ISD KILLEEN HS The State Executive Committee from the last three football games of the Beethoven/McLin-Menuet in G The State Executive Committee is­ CONTINUED from page 11 1992-93 season and placed on probation Page 77-CUrinet Choir-Class I- sued a public reprimand to Mr. Roel Cortez, suspended Mr. Jerry Bomar, Killecn High through the 1994-95 school year. Stravinsky/Lester-Ronde tics Princesses band director, Corpus Christi Ray High School, from the first two games of the all students feel they would be a welcome part of the golf team? from The Firebird Suite (6 B clarinets, School, for failing to admit the band had 1994-95 season, issued a public reprimand to him, and placed him on BROWNSVILLE ISD alto clarinet, 2 bass clarinets, B or E heard a tape of the sight reading music prior Should golfers who have access to better greens be forced to play probation through November 8, 1995, for The State Executive Committee contrabass clarinet) to the sight reading contest. He is on violation of the Athletic Code. on public greens because they are part of a school team? Even issued a public reprimand to Mr. Gus Page 185-Treble Voice-Class II probation through May 10, 1996, and has Zavaletta, coach, Brownsville Porter Move The Art Song-Mendelssohn-Auf been suspended from attending the march­ when parents have paid lots of money for the private greens? High School, suspended him from Flugcln des Gesanges (German or ing contest(s) and the sight reading contest MUSIC MEMORY Within the context of diversity, the Equity Committee coaching all UIL activities through English) (On Wings of Song) to Class I during the 1994-95 school year. The Music Memory Bulletin Treble December 15, 1993, and placed him on Treble Voice Clef Book contains the only official list for addresses other variables such as socio-economic impact, taunt­ probation through December 15, 1994, PHARR ISD the 1994-95 school year. ing, and physical characteristics, issues that make people feel for soliciting grade changes for student GRAPEVINE ISD The District 31 AAAAA Executive different, issues that make people feel as if they don't belong. athletes. The District 6 AAAAA Executive Committee issued a public reprimand to ART CONTEST Committee issued a public reprimand to Memorial Middle School, Pharr ISD, for (Formerly Picture Memory). Softball gave the gender participation ratio in Texas a Students in grades 4 and 5 will be PICTURE MEMORY Grapevine High School and placed the allowing an ineligible sixth grader to partici­ responsible for the Art Smart Bulletin for healthy boost. The program is statewide and significantly Students in grades 4 and 5 will be boys' basketball program on probation pate in athletics, 1994-95. The official list in the Art Smart responsible for the Art Smart Picture through the 1994-95 school year for lack increases our female participation in athletic events. Softball Bulletin for 1994-95 is the final authority. Memory Contest Bulletin for 1993-94 and of crowd control and student and fan EDNA HS This is the second year for the art attracts a diverse student population, both racially and socio- misconduct. The District 28 AAA Executive 1994-95. The official list in the Picture selections. Memory Contest Bulletin for 1993-95 is Committee issued a public reprimand to economically. It appeals to rural and urban schools, and attracts the final authority. The'1993-94 art MARION ISD Edna High School for violating athletic SPELLING male and female coaches. The leaders in this activity seem to selections are new and will be used for The District 27 AA Executive eligibility violations and put the athletic Attention Elementary and Jr. High two years. Committee issued a public reprimand to program on probation for the 1994-95 thrive on the diversity that surrounds the sport. However, in Spellers! Students in Grades 3-4, 5-6, and Marion High School for violating the school year. 7-8 will be responsible for spelling words • some cases, schools with a more highly diverse student body seem PICTURE MEMORY Athletic Code, and put the boy's contained in the A+ Spelling List for 1994- to have a lower rate of participation. Participation can be Students in grades 4 and 5 will be basketball program on probation through JEFFERSON HS 95- It is important to have the most responsible for the Art Smart Picture the 1994-95 basketball season. The State Executive Committee current spelling list (1994). Please make measured by the number of participants or by a close look at who Memory Contest Bulletin for 1993-94 and issued a public reprimand to Ms. Adriana the following corrections in the A+ is being served by the extra-curricular programs. Even when 1994-95. Reminder: The official list in JASPER ISD Villa, EI Paso Jefferson High School for Spelling List for 1993-95: the Picture Memory Contest Bulletin for The State Executive Committee is­ verbal abuse of an official, and put her on overall participation numbers are low, ethnic and gender repre­ 3/4 shanty (hut) 193-95 is the final authority. The 1993- sued a public reprimand to Mr. Gabe Duffy, probation through February 11, 1995. 3/4 sherbet, sherbert sentation for total participation should label the program a 94 art selections are new and will be used coach, jasper High School, and put him on 5/6 bedlam (B) for two years. probation through May 10, 1995, for vio­ OFFICIAL INTERPRETATION success. lating practice rules. The committee also The State Executive Committee 5/6 domicile, domicil 7/8 cynic (C) The success of a school is only as great as the successes of WEST-ORANGE STARK issued a public reprimand to Jasper High issued the following Official Interpreta­ 7/8 penitentiary (P) The State Executive Committee School and put the school on probation in tion of Section 1002 (i) (2) (B) and (C): individual students. Schools find that programs are successful issued a public reprimand to Mr. Dan basketball through May 10, 1995, for vio­ If the debate for first and second place at LITERARY CRITICISM and the participation rates higher when diversity is viewed as Hooks, West Orange Stark High School, lating practice rules. the district and regional level is between Both poems entitled "Island" by Langston "populations of possibilities rather than populations of prob­ and extended his probation through July debaters from the same school, by mutual Hughes, one found on page 78 and the • 7, 1995> for causing violations of the GALVESTON ISD consent, these two final places may be lems" (Reyes U.C.E.A., 1994). Schools that unleash the possi­ other on page 272 of Selected Poems of amateur rule. In addition Mr. Hooks The State Executive Committee ac­ determined on the record of previous Langston Hughes, are to be included in the bility of diverse populations and entice individuals into becom­ was suspended from six football games of cepted the appeal of Galveston Ball High debates. At the state level, places must be 1994-95 reading list. the 1993-94 season. The committee also School, rescinding the penalty of disqualifi­ determined by debating this final round. ing active participants don't measure success, they set the stan­ issued a public reprimand to West cation from football district honors for the DISTRICT CHAIR / DIRECTORS dard for the definition of success. Orange Stark High School and placed 1994-95 school year. OFFICIAL INTERPRETATION The State Executive Committee Please note that the "District Director

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