VOL. Lll AUSTIN, TEXAS, OCTOBER, 1967 No. 2 Clark Foundation To Award 22 Scholarships Foundation Offers $3,500 League Contestants, w^nior Men May Apply For Teacher Scholarships A new $16,500 scholarship award Applicants may not receive an­ program for University Interscho­ other scholarship award. A new $3,500 award program has The Actuaries Club of the South­ school and work toward an ad- lastic League participants has been Applicants must meet the mini­ been announced. west has been providing $300 sum­ advanced degree in education. announced. mal reporting requirements, that is, Literary and academic coaehes mer scholarships for eight number Awards are to be made to teachers The Clark Foundation has told send in grade reports and acknowl­ edgment letters. and sponsors of University Inter- sense sponsors for some 10 years. who have been active in various the Texas Interscholastic League competitive phases of the UIL and Foundation that it would award 22 Other requiremnts of the Texas scholastic League may, according to These awards have been helpful to scholarships at $750 each to selected Interscholastic League Foundation, who have demonstrated their dedi­ the Clark Foundation, apply for math sponsors working toward ad­ state meet academic and literary such as pictures and grade trans­ cation to the teaching profession by $350 scholarships. vanced degrees. contestants. cripts from high school, are listed in the quality and performance of their The Clark Foundation states that the official application blank. The foundation will provide 10 The UIL, the Texas Interscholas­ entries. these scholarships are to be used It is important to note that, to be such grants, to encourage summer tic League Foundation, and the Teachers must be willing to meet only at Texas state colleges and uni­ eligible to apply for these awards, a student must have qualified to the school attendance and work toward sponsors and teachers are grateful the minimum requirements of the versities. They may not be used at private or church-affiliated institu­ state meet in one of the literary or advanced degrees. to the Clark Foundation for its in­ Foundation, that is, to furnish tions or for out-of-state colleges or academic contests. Anyone interested in applying for terest in educational competitions grade and letter reports on the universities. These application blanks may be one of these scholarships for the sponsored among the public schools benefits derived from summer Other requirements are: filed with the League office after summer session of 1968 should write of Texas. school attendance. Applicants must be male seniors each annual State Meet. to the UIL office in Austin for fur­ The foundation lists two require­ Other requirements, such as local in Texas public high schools, and Sponsors, teachers, and admini­ must graduate during the current strators should bring these scholar­ ther information. Appropriate ap­ ments : references and teaching record, will academic year. ship opportunities to the attention plication blanks will be prepared. Teachers must attend summer be found in the application blank. Applicants must be of good moral of their high school students. character, rank in the upper 10 per Publishing notice of these awards cent of the class, and be recom­ in the high school newspaper would mended by principals and counselors be a good way to inform the stu­ New UIL Legislative Council of their schools. dents that these awards are avail­ Applicants must apply, and be able. accepted, for enrollment in a Texas Also, the local newspapers might state-supported college or uni­ be interested in announcing them, versity. as it would let the parents know To Meet in Austin Nov. 5 Applicants must be contestants in how their own boy or girl may earn the UIL state meet in one or more a college scholarship. ELECTION RESULTS ciation, Girls Track and Field Asso­ from Region III-AA are: Marley of the following contests: science, ciation, Texas Education Agency, Giddens, Columbus, Lloyd E. Gil­ number sense, slide rule, debate, Results of the vote for new Texas Association of Secondary bert, Dayton, B. H. McGuire, Wood- speech, journalism, ready writing. Ex-Newsman members of the Legislative Coun­ School Principlas, Texas Associa­ ville, J. E. Martin, Rusk, and C. M. Selection will be on the same cri­ cil were announced just at tion of School Administrators, and Nails, Luling. teria and priority as other awards Leaguer presstime. Those elected perhaps other interested or simi­ Region I-AA also nominated five for like subjects. In ILPC Office were: II-AAAA, Asst. Supt. C. C. larly oriented teaching and execu­ superintendents: L. B. T. Sikes, Miller, Dallas; IV-AAAA, Asst. tive organizations. Ozona, Herbert D. Smith, Van Don Adams, who for the past two Supt. Claud H. Kellam, San An­ Every school administrator who Horn, Kenneth D. Vaughn, Claren­ Bastrop High years has worked as an Austin news tonio; would like for the Council to con­ don, Wayne W. Webb, Idalou, and reporter, has been appointed assis­ sider any particular problem or rule W. H. Willoughby, Gruver. tant this year to ILPC Director I-AAA, Supt. G. E. Thompson, revision should immediately refer Supts. O. B. Chambers, Early First To Enter Max R. Haddick. Kermit; III-AAA, Supt. George such problem or revision to his pres­ (Brownwood), Wayman W. Chil- He will help Dr. Haddick in Thigpen, El Campo; III-AA, Supt. ent Council representative. The in­ cutt, Whitesboro, A. G. Elder, CONFERENCE AAAA WINNING PLAY "Dinny and the Witches," produced by Houston Waltrip High Leaguer editorial work, high school Lloyd E. Gilbert, Dayton; I-A, cumbent, if not elected, will prompt­ Joshua, James Perkins, De Leon, School under the direction of Miss Lela Blount, won the 1967 State AAAA One-Act Play Contest. Cast GAP Contest journalism criticism, .journalism Supt. L. B. T. Sikes, Ozona; ly forward them to his successor. and W. S. Thomas, Holliday, were members included, left to right, Cathey Boswell, Vicky Swayze, Lise Williams. Vicky placed on the All-Star The first school to enter the 1967- conferences, and other activities of II-A, Supt. A. G. Elder, Joshua; Nominees from Region II-AAAA named from Conference A, Region Cast. 68 One-Act Play Contest was Bas­ the League's journalism division. IV-A, Supt. Roy S. Butler, George are Supts. Edwin H. Irons, Tyler, II. trop High School, which is in Dis­ Adams comes to the UIL with five West; I-B, Supt. Sam T. Bryan, and Frank Monroe, Highland Park Members in Region IV-A will trict 19-AA. years news experience, including Happy; IV-B, Supt. J. C. Hicks, (Dallas) ; Principals John Webb, vote on Supts. Roy C. Butler, Yesterday's Recruiting Unpleasant Bastrop's drama director, Miss jobs as rewriteman for the Associ­ Frankston; V-B, Supt. W. M. Arlington, and Hobbs Williams, George West, A. F. Cobb, Three Sandy Wright, produced IM­ ated Press in Albuquerque, editor Johnson, Kyle. Grand Prairie; and Asst. Supt. C. Rivers, Ira E. Haynie, New Caney, PROMPTU in the 1966-67 OAP of the Santa Fe News, book page C. Miller, Dallas. Paul J. Lewis, Bloomington, and contest. editor of the Galveston News, and The Legislative Council of the Members in Region IV-AAA have Arthur C. Winkelman, Schulen- Roy Brown, state drama director, reporter-photographer and copy- University Interscholastic League nominated Supts. Don Bowen, Cor- burg. Critics of One-Year Rule encourages all one-act play directors reader for the Austin American- will assemble at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 for sicana, and Dana Williams, Corpus From Region I-B, these superin­ to return their One-Act Play En­ Statesman. its 27th annual meeting in Austin Christi; Asst. Supt. C. H. Kellam, tendents have been nominated: W. rollment Cards to the state office as A recent graduate of The Uni­ in the Colonial Koom of the Driskill San Antonio; and Principals An­ R. Baker, Carney (O'Brien), Sam Reminded of Past Abuses soon as possible. versity of Texas journalism depart­ Hotel. It will review recommenda­ thony Constanzo, Roosevelt (San T. Bryan, Happy, James A. Cun- The deadline for entering the ment, he is now working on a 1967-68 contest is Dec. 1. As soon as master's degree in the UT School of tions made at the state meeting of Antonio), and W. A. Sloan, McCal- ningham, Whiteface, Charles E. By R J. KIDD season and invited some of the boys Tough on Local Boys delegates, and suggestions from lum (Austin). Gourley, Higgins, and Paul J. the card is received, each director Communication. League Director to move to the new school with him Recruiting not only deprives the affiliated coaching and educational These superintendents have been Morris, Mobeetie. will receive a letter of acknowledg­ He has several magazine articles when he made his halftime talk at town or team in the area from organizations. nominated from Region I-AAA: Region IV-B has nominated four Article VIII, Section 14, known as ment. to his credit as a free-lance writer, the last game of the season. which the recruited boy is taken of Many educational groups will Johnny Clark, Jr., Hereford; Bob G. superintendents: James E. Barnett, the Leaguer's One-Year Rule, has In 1966-67, 713 schools partici­ and is a member of Pi Kappa Delta its morale and effectiveness, but send delegates to the Council with Phillips, Tulia; Joe B. Scrivner, Leverett's Chapel been often criticized by the public pated in the OAP contest. The pro­ forensic honor fraternity, and of (Overton), Ben Fire Station Gang also may "knock out" the local boy their recommendation on desired Dumas; G. E. Thompson, Kermit; press, the fans, and other individ­ jected enrollment for the current Sigma Delta Chi professional joun- W. Cobb, High Island, J. C. Hicks, During these years, school super­ who has been trying to make his rule and Ray uals who have no knowledge year is 780. alistic society. changes. H. Whitley, Pecos. Frankston, and A. V. Jordan, Kar- as to intendents had very little control hometown team for years and who Among there are: Texas Speech Supts. why the rule was first placed Earl W. Adams, Hender- nack; also, Principal James M. among over such recruiting activities. may not equal the imported player Association, Texas Music Educa­ son, J. L. McCullough, Conroe, and Henson, Buffalo. the League's eligibility rules. Several towns housed athletes in in athletic ability. tors Association, Texas Educational George Thigpen, El Campo, are The five nominees from Region Such critics often ask how such a local fire stations. Also, two or three new boys rule got into the League regulations Theatre Association, Texas High nominees from III-AAA; also, V-B are Supts. John Billings, Rock- Some schools moved old houses moved into a school will make the Supply Running Low School Tennis Association, Texas Principal Frank Crocker, Dickin- springs, William M. Johnson, Kyle, and point out that it may penalize on the campus to shelter recruited difference between having an aver­ Less than 300 copies of the April, 1967, "Forensic Quarterly" re­ High School Girls Basketball son, and Administrative Asst. Luke Victor L. Krejci, La Vernia, Robert innocent boys who are forced to players and fed them in local school age team and a winner, and such a move. main on hand at the UIL offices in Austin, Director R. J. Kidd Coaches Association, Six- and Thornton, Palestine. L. Lane, Leander, and Orval E. lunchrooms. team may have an unfair advantage warned Eight-Man Football Coaches Asso­ Five superintendents nominated Nanny, Riviera. Let us try to answer a few of These incidents are not hearsay, over all other teams in the district. this month. these questions. but are well authenticated. Perhaps a statewide ballot on Selling for $1 per copy, the Quarterly features the proposition for This was the situation before Sec­ Article VIII, Section 14, should be this year's debate, RESOLVED: That Congress should establish uniform Proposed in 1931 tion 14 and Rule 6d of the Football submitted to member schools. regulations to cnotrol criminal investigation procedures. The rule was first proposed in Plan were adopted. In fact, school administrators will Three Contest Sponsors 1931 by the Lubbock superintendent Divided into two sections, it contains (I) an evaluation of the prob­ likely be called upon to vote on some of schools. It was proposed as a Recruiting Still a Problem kind of proposed amendment to this lem area, and (2) a complete bibliography. means to stop local fans and foot­ Some people believe we have out­ rule. It is the only source for such a complete listing of source materials, ball coaches from recruiting foot­ grown some of these practices and School administrators are urged Win Actuaries Club Awards ball players. according to Dr. Max Haddick, director of ILPC. that such things would not be done to mail any proposed modification After the present supply of Quarterlies is exhausted, there will be Three Actuaries Club number school mathematics and spelling, Director Rodney Kidd; "and we At that time, many high schools today. of this rule to their regional repre­ were giving the high school coach a no more printed, Kidd said. sense award-winning sponsors have with her students placing first in appreciate these mathematics teach­ However, recruiting is still being sentative on the League's Legis­ both events at district. ers, as well as the unnamed scores percentage of the athletic gate re­ done. There would be more of it, if it lative Council. Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. been teaching for 8,18 and 23 years, ceipts if his team went beyond the "These extra man-hours and of other sponsors who may never were not for the League's very rigid A statewide referendum would in­ Those wishing copies for this year may order them at the University respectively. district. One could not blame a woman-hours devoted to coaching find their efforts acknowledged, and rules governing recruiting. dicate to the press and the general coach for wanting a winning team, Interscholastic League, Box 8028, University Station, Austin, Texas, They are Miss Mary Elizabeth the extra-curricula activities are who must depend for their satisfac­ The increasing number of attrac­ public how school administrators since it helped to increase his in­ 78712. Vance of Clear Creek High School invaluable in training talented tion upon knowing that they have tive college athletic scholarships feel at present concerning the issue come and might mean he would get young boys and girls," said UIL now available is increasing pressure of amending this particular One- in League City; C. H. Evans, for­ done their jobs well." a new car if he won the title. merly of Agua Dulce but now assis­ toward recruiting each year. Year Rule. tant superintendent at Bastrop; and Fans Recruited Players Student Activities Conference Dates Mrs. Juanita McConathy of Whit- Math Training Sessions However, problems arose when Oct. 14 Odessa College, Odessa ney. local fans began to recruit players, Oct. 21 University of Houston, Houston Miss Vance says, "It has been a to bring publicity to their city, and Membership Deadline Oct. 28 University of Texas at Arlington pleasure to work with three to ten Key To Winning Contests when they wanted a hometown team Nov. 4 Kilgore College, Kilgore boys and girls each year in number which would insure their winning sense, and it was a great thrill to By DR. MILO WEAVER and 1967. Further, I recommend wagers. For League Nearing Nov. 18 University of Texas, Austin receive the Actuaries' Club award." State Number Sense Director strongly that each contestant attend Downtown booster clubs and Dec. 2 Texas A & I University, Kingsville Miss Vance is a graduate of the number sense section of the stu­ quarterback clubs became wide­ The deadline for payment of larger elementary schools fail to Dec. 9 Sam Houston State College, Huntsville (Speech and drama Southwest Texas State College and Most of the 1967 coaches and dent activities conference to be held spread and were constantly on the League membership dues is Dec. 1. send in their applications before the only) formerly taught in Dickinson. number sense contestants agreed in this area. (Schedule of confer­ lookout for good football prospects Membership application blanks deadline. Evans said he has worked with that the 1967 contests contained ences is given on Page 1). to move into their local high school were mailed to the office of the su­ Each principal should check with number sense contestants for 18 enough Modern Mathematics and At these conferences more time districts. perintendent of schools of each his superintendent to be certain years and with slide rule competi­ technical mathematical terminology than usual will be spent in suggest­ In some cases, these fans or clubs school district early in September. that the membership fee for his tors for 11 years. He said he expects and that no further changes in those ing short cuts and methods applic­ supplemented coaches' salaries. Any school needing additional ap­ school has been or is being paid. to continue sponsoring the mathe­ directions should be made soon. able to the 1968 tests. We will be Harold Ratliff, in his fine book, plication blanks may obtain them by This is the only way to assure that a matics contests. It was a great honor I have made the 1968 tests with careful to discuss problems students "Autumn's Mightiest Legions, a writing to: University Interschol­ school will be eligible to take part to receive the award, he noted. this agreement in mind. have difficulty with, or cannot solve." History of Texas Schoolboy Foot­ astic League, Box 8028, University in the spring meet events, or music Mrs. McConathy, a graduate of As a preparation for the 1968 A special sample 1968 test will be ball," describes some of these re­ Station, Austin, Texas 78712. competition, or any other League North Texas States University and contests, I recommend a study of all given out. cruiting incidents. Many schools have completed ap­ contests. Baylor University, has taught in old tests, the 1966-1967 Appendix to If you plan to be a number sense One authentic account deals with plication blanks and have paid their The League does not mail appli­ both elementary and high school. "Developing Number Sense", and contestant, I hope to see you in a a coach who knew he was changing membership fees. Yet each year cation blanks to elementary schools Last year, she sponsored high especially the Y and Z tests for 1966 few weeks at one of the conferences. schools at the end of the football many junior high schools and or to junior high schools. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER OCTOBER, 1967 High School Press ont Speech Association

Ambitious students in Texas public high schools who wish to achieve Now Is Time success in any of the various University Interscholastic League contests Requests Duet-Acting frequently begin their training in the fall. Some, such as debaters, even Through its secretary, Miss "Irvin High School welcomed 64 To Join ILPC begin their preparation through the summer by assembling and eval­ Lynna Counts, the Trans-Pecos duet-acting teams from 34 schools Austin High School uating material from local sources on the current debate topic. Speech Association has submitted a. in three states. By DR. MAX R. HADDICK These debaters, as well as many other prospective contestants, at­ registered approximately 15 duet- recommendation to the UIL Legis­ acting teams. Andress High School The time has come for all good school newspapers to join co-sponsored by the UIL ane tend the student activities conferences, lative Council that duet-acting be also offered solo-acting, while Bowie the Interscholastc League Press Conference. More than 100 dem­ the colleges and universities over the state. At these conferences, added to the League's list of literary High School featured dramatic in­ schools have already sent in their membership applications various sections, fol­ onstration debates and speeches are given in the and academic contests. terpretation. Students from El Paso and fees. Join the parade and get yours in so that you can great help to both stu and Ysleta also participated in act­ lowed by evaluations or critiques which are of This recommendation will be pre­ receive all the ILPC mailings and services all year. The dead­ dents and sponsors. ing tournaments in New Mexico and sented to the Council at its annual Arizona. line for joining is Dec. 1, but don't wait until the last minute. who attend these conferences find that sample or Other contestants meeting in November. "Perhaps the schools which would Hurry, Hurry, Hurry. rule, or science "dry run" contests are given, as in number sense, slide The association's statement reads benefit most from inclusion of duet- I have mailed Journalism Acceptance Cards to all schools. problem-solving, slide In others, lectures are presented on methods of as follows: acting or solo-acting are the smaller If you think you would like to participate in the League Spring discussed. All o1 schools. These schools frequently rules are demonstrated, or shortcuts in competition are "Speech activities are amply Meet journalism contests, get your principal or superintend­ this is very helpful to the novice in competition. have limited technical facilities, are represented by five contests, while too small in enrollment to justify ent to sign the card and return it to me as soon as possible. are attended by both sponsors and students. Last year These sessions the sole drama activity is the one- drama classes, and are, consequent­ The deadline is Dec. 1, but it would help me to plan if you 7,522 students and sponsors attended the seven student activities con­ act play. ly, handicapped in one-act play com­ would rush it in as soon as possible. Remember, there is no ferences co-sponsored by the UIL. Other conferences were held, bul "Increased interest in drama is petition. penalty if you sign the acceptance card and then fail to par­ the UIL has in "Duet-acting, which places the since these were managed entirely by the host institution, evidenced by the enrollment ticipate. The card simply indicates that you wish to be con­ no "count" on the attendance. Reports reaching the League office indi­ drama classes throughout the state emphasis on well-balanced scenes tournament and not on costuming or sets, is sidered for the contests. It gives me a good estimate of the cate that these, too, are well attended by eager and alert sponsors anc and by the enthusiastic response. ideally suited for smaller schools. number to expect. Rush it in as soon as you can. contestants. Each sponsor and coach is urged to take his trainees to one "In El Paso alone, a full drama For the larger schools, it affords a of these conferences this fall if possible. festival, hosted by Coronado High larger dimension to the drama par­ Important Change criticism as soon as possible. * * * * ILPC PRESIDENT Rex Jobe of Dallas, president of the Interscholasti School, drew 150 contestants from ticipation. ILPC membership fee is now $5 Remember, there is no connection You can always tell a student who won't take part in school activi­ twelve area high schools. The Ysleta "Because it represents a wiser League Conference, headed the list of young leaders at the Fifth An­ per newspaper. Sorry about tb between criticisms and the spring ties, but you can't tell him much. High School tournament hosted 20 utilization of staff, students, and nual Texas Youth Conference held in August on the University of Texas raise, but everything is going up ratings. The judges never see the * * * * duet-acting teams and 14 solo-act­ equipment, the Trans-Pecos Speech campus at Austin. The conference, sponsored by several Texas founda Last year ILPC ended up in the rec criticisms. They never know who the ing entries. Teachers' Association believes that and there is no more leeway. $5 is critics are. They don't even know son had jus- tions, is designed to promote youth citizenship and prevent juvenile The proudest dad I ever saw was one whose 15-year-old "So enthusiastic was the response duet-acting merits consideration as still a low price for the services each which papers have been criticised. crime. It has been so successful that Kentucky this past summer initiatec bested him in a speed test in arithmetic. that pantomine has been added as a new University Interscholastic paper receives. Don't wait to put out a "perfect" * * * * an event this year. League event. a similar program. The criticism fee is still $5, but paper to get your criticism. It would there has been a slight change in be much better if you sent in the the procedure. Previously the critics first three and got the help that had marked errors on up to three honest criticism can afford. J^rian ^cfioof issues of your paper and returnee You must send in all issues to be Attitude them to you along with the four or criticised at the same time in the Agent page letter. Now they will no' Gifts, Press more WHAT is a high school coach? He is many things to many people same envelope. You can not send in the newspapers, but will do First, he is a man who lives in a pressure cooker. return one issue and then later send in an­ the criticism so that you can follow other. The pressure comes from trying to compete and win. If he doesn't win, it well without the marked copies the sideline experts produce the pressure by making it hot for him. If he Had to do this to save postage. Save Rating Copies does win, the pressure builds as more victories are sought. You must send in a file of your Can Hurt Athletic Program Rush to Get Criticisms He is a man accustomed to late, and sometimes cold, suppers after papers on or before Feb. 1 for the collect other Those who ordered the criticisms a late practice. By DR. RHEA WILLIAMS a press agent attitude toward high Clubs of this type often It is difficult to convince spring newspaper rating. Previously school athletics. They think of ath­ large bonuses and expensive gifts teachers in a school system thai should rush in their first three is­ each paper had mailed in a copy of is a man who comes trudging home late, in the wee hours, follow­ Director of Athletics He letics as an advertisement for the such as cars, to give the coaching coaches using school property, uti­ sues for analysis. The sooner you each issue as soon as it was printed. ing a long road trip. In practically all communities in home town in terms of financial re­ staff after a successful season. Ex­ lizing the most precious natural re­ get your criticism, the more you can We had filed these and used them Generally a family man, he is a husband and father who sees little o\ Texas, groups of football fans are turns and winning, rather than the perience has shown that the same sources of the community the use it this year. Be sure to put your for the spring rating. It took nearly envelope his brood during the season of his sport. They don't like his absence and meeting regularly as quarterback educational experiences accruing to group which gives the coaching youth and being paid a commen­ criticism issues in an three hours per day just to file the clubs, booster clubs, athletic clubs, the students. staff such gifts is the first to insisl surate salary, is due any extra com­ marked "FOR CRITICISM." Our neither does he. Somehow, though, the family becomes resigned to the papers. We do not file the copies or under similar names. This attitude will lead inevitably that it be dismissed if it does nol pensation for doing their duty. critics are raring to go. They wil you send in now. You must send in a be around fact that dad has a job to do; and, because of it, he won't These clubs vary widely in mem­ to interference in the high school produce constant winners. give you many suggestions to help complete file at one time for the much. bership, purposes and objectives. athletic program. In my opinion any coach who ac­ Superintendent's Responsibility you in your work. I think this is one judges to use in rating your publi­ At some juncture in his career, however, he suddenly realizes the Such clubs, if properly directed, Such practices as recruiting, pres­ cepts such valuable consideration is The League holds the superin­ of the most valuable services offered cation. You must make sure that you have a valuable function in the pro­ by ILPC. If I were sponsoring a wife is getting grey and the kids grown up. Where did all those years sure to pass athletes in school work, definitely placing his allegiance at tendent of schools responsible for save copies of each issue to be used motion of high school athletics. hiring and dismissing coaches, win­ least partially in the hands of a school paper I would want to get the go to? the enforcement of eligibility rules in the spring rating. Some legitimate functions for ning at all costs, and divided alleg­ group of downtown quarterbacks. and the management and control of As an athletic coach, the man must be rooted deeply in the funda­ clubs are advertising athletic these iance of the coaching staff between It is an unwritten law that to ac­ athletics. ILPC Officers Soy Convention March 22-23 mentals of the sport he is trying to teach. Beyond that, he must be an events, assisting in policing games, school authorities and key men in cept valuable consideration places Athletic councils and various or­ The annual convention will be amateur psychologist, father, confessor, a diplomat, and often a baby­ assisting in ticket sales, creating the club, are end results of such a you in obligation to the donors. A ganizations are not recognized by March 22-23 in Austin. Last year better relationships between school sitter. policy. person cannot serve two masters. the League, but instead, complete more than 2400 attended this in­ and community, and conducting pro­ In practically all cases of pros­ Often this policy of accepting struction meeting. This year there AH coaches are human, but on occasion are expected to be super­ responsibility is placed on the ad­ University grams to create better sportsman­ elyting the state office has investi­ gifts places a coaching staff in a ministrative head of the school will be more sessions in both year­ athletic field and human. He must lead an exemplary life off the court or ship. gated, there has been an active position where it must choose be­ system, the superintendent, for the book and in newspaper. I was always champion the cause of good sportsmanship. Unfortunately some clubs assume quarterback club in the community, tween the educational viewpoint of proper conduct of the sports pro­ Workshops pleased that so many members sent Some coaches thrive on the pressure. Others become old fast because and impetus for the recruiting us­ the school administrators, or the gram. junior and sophomores to the con­ ually can be traced to members of "win at all costs" viewpoint of a of it. At the high school level the coach is a teacher first and a coach In cases of protest against a high vention. This is the way to help get this organization. downtown club. investi­ Stimulating them ready to take over the re­ after hours. : school and with a resultant gation revealing that the superin­ By REX JOBE sponsibilities of publishing your Most schools pay an extra stipend for coaching. But a man is not hired OFFICIAL NOTICES tendent did not have veto power ILPC President paper. Plan now to bring a big dele­ just to coach. He must be a qualified teacher first, instructing in math, over decisions of the athletic gation and take advantage of the As Dr. Max Haddick is eternally academic subject. council, then, in my opinion, the greatest offering of journalism in­ chemistry or some other saying, "This will be the greatest in violation of struction in Texas. He may be a top-notch teacher with a so-so coaching record, but it is school would be year yet!" League rules. the latter he hears most about because his teams are always on display, After a successful summer of sev­ The superintendent of schools UT Journalism Department Tops CONSTITUTION CORRECTIONS eral workshops around the state, good or bad. must have veto power over the ac­ The ILPC could not exist with­ Page 10 of the Constitution and Contest everyone seems to be buckling down Some fellow faculty members may hold him in contempt, but he soon Rules. tion of the athletic council. Other­ out the help of the UT journalism to producing newspapers and an­ Music Plan: Delete words Rule 19. Add: wise, it would seem to indicate that department staff. The student activ­ comes to understand this is the price he pays for occasionally having a Rule 16. Delete words Rule 28. Add: Rule 16. nuals with a will. Music Plan, concerning Section 18, para­ control was outside school admin­ ities conference, convention and team good enough to get the headlines or attract attention of the pub­ graph c, and Section 25, paragraph a. I attended the A & M University istration. special sessions are staffed by the Paragraph c, Section 18: Two certified publications workshop this summer lic. copies of Organization Roster Form No. 1, The League strongly advises ixperts from the UT department. names listed in alphabetical order, must ac­ and thoroughly enjoyed myself. The coach discovers early that athletic fame is fleeting. Last year's company solo-ensemble entries. against athletic councils organized Dr. Norris Davis, department chair­ Paragraph a, Section: Two copies of the About 250 students spent a week on championship doesn't count when a new season rolls around. This, too, outside the school system. If such man, Dr. Robert Kahan, chairman Official Entry Form No. 1 listing personnel, the Aggie campus. in alphabetical order, of the competing committees are formed outside the of the ILPC executive committee, must be imparted to his athletes. And how do you go about telling a group must be prepared. Highlighting the week was a school, they should be purely ad­ and Dr. DeWitt Reddick, Dean of boy that the trophies of yesterday are already tarnished? "Meet the Professionals" night. Dis­ SCURRY-ROSSER HIGH visory. the School of Communication, all A bleak job? To some extent, yes. But there are rewards in coaching. Scurry-Rosser High School is suspended aster almost struck when only ten work to make ILPC of value to all. in boys' basketball for a period of one year, the expected eighteen profes­ Helping to develop boys is the basic challenge and worthy of the best 1967-68, and is on probation for a period of Dynamite of The whole staff volunteers for judg­ two years, 1968-9 and 1969-70. sional newspapermen showed up be­ a man has to offer. While winning the next game is the immediate goal, All people interested in the wel­ ing, directing contests, consultation ONE-ACT PLAY SUSPENSIONS cause of an anticipated riot in Hous­ the real satisfaction for a coach doesn't come until later when the ath­ fare of high school athletics should and for hundreds of other chores. The following schools are suspended fr ton that never happened. We couldn't get along without them. letes are out on their own. When an ex-athlete remembers something his One-Act Play participation for the 1967 strive to see that quarterback clubs, Other workshops around the state school year for failure to participate in tl.^ booster clubs and athletic councils old high school coach said or did and this helps him along the way, the 1967 Spring Meet, after indicating their in­ included the one at Texas Tech in tention to do so (Rule 1, f, 2, page 69, Con­ are guided in the correct direction. Proficiency Citations pressure, long hours, and cold suppers have paid off. stitution and Contest Rules) : Deweyville, Lubbock. Millsap, Saint Jo. School administrators and I heard many comments on the I would appreciate it if you would This is a high school coach. (WIAA BULLETIN) coaches should belong to all such photography section there. They send me a copy of each issue as soon * * * * * BONHAM HIGH SCHOpL as it comes off the press. Don Bonham High School has been disqualified groups and should be present at all said it was great. for district honors in football for 1966 and meetings to guide and direct activi­ Adams, the efficient new journalist Students who work in school drama productions are great salesmen. placed on probation for 1966 and 1967 for Also, Trinity University in San violation of Art. 16, The Awards Rule. ties into desirable educational chan­ Antonio had a tremendous news­ n this office, and I study these to I now have five tickets to a high school play and I'm going to be out find examples of outstanding work ELYSIAN FIELDS LETTERS EDITOR Dr. William A. Owens of Columbia University, col­ nels. paper section. As an added service of town during production. Performing their proper func­ so that we may send Proficiency Ci­ Elysian Fields High School has been dis­ lecting the letters of the late Roy Bedichek, examines a photograph of the workshoppers' schools at ***** qualified for district honors in Football for tions, they are valuable. If allowed tations as a reward for excellent 1966-67 and for 1967-68 and has been placed Interscholastic League members: left to right, Roy Bedichek, director Trinity, each school was given a It is much better to give than to lend and the price is about the on probation for the same period because to go astray, they are vertible kegs :ritical rating of three of their past work. We have already sent eight, of mistreatment of eame officials. of the League for 30 years; Miss Willie Thompson, a worker in the have a few more in process. same. of dynamite in a school's high school year's newspapers. They were and GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL League from the beginning; and Rodney J. Kidd, present League di­ athletic program. Surely, any teacher may nominate Garland High School has been placed on judged by professional journalists probation in football for the 1967 football rector. during the week. a story, picture, cartoon or feature season for mistreatment of game officials. 'or a citation. If the judges agree, University Interscholastic League TENNIS MATCH LIMIT Higher Dues then a citation will be sent. All high school tennis teams should note Boys' Teams dues and observe Rule 7 of the Tennis Plan which Advisers, don't forget; ILPC Directory reads as follows: Columbia Professor lave gone up to $5. The reason: Newspapers Are Better A. Hiett, chairman; Dr. H. A. Calkins, R. J. "No player or team shall play more than State Executive Committee; Dean Norris ;wo matches per day and there shall be a everything else is going up, so we Ratings will be hard to do this Kidd, Dr. Lynn Wade McCraw, Dr. Emraette Redford. Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Jerre S. team or Gain by 32 Williams, Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson. minimum of one hour rest for a are forced to do so. Also, the critical year because the papers show so Legislative Council: Jim Barnes, Chairman; W. C. Andrews, Vice-Chairman; Harlan player between the close of one contest and Andrews ; Kent Appleby; Jim Barnes; G. M. Blackman ; Sam T. Bryan ; Foster Cook ; ;he beginning of another." Edits Bedichek Papers ratings are going to cost $5. much improvement. I have been par­ C. E. Davia ; Lionel Duncan; W. O. Eehols ; Horace Francis; Marley Giddens; Charles ticularly impressed with the quality Harris ; Eoy Johnson; W. M. Johnson; Bill Lafferty: James R. Phillips: G. R. Price; DORSICANA HIGH SCHOOL The letters of the late Eoy Bedi­ Texas Naturalist," "Karankaway In Basketball Fred Sailing; L. B. T. Sikes ; George Thigpen ; G. E. Thompson. Corsicana High School has been placed on Convention Speaker of headlines. Most are making them 1967 and 1968 Country," "The Sense of Smell," Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Athletic Director .._...... _...... __...._....-...... Rodney J. Kidd. jrobation in football for the chek, long-time director of the At present, Dr. Haddick and I are nterestiing, specific and factual. Dr. Rhea H. Williams. football seasons, for violation of the League Director of the University Inter­ Director of Athletici ...... _...... Amateur Rule and Rule 26 of The Football League, are being edited for publi­ and "Educational Competition." ;rying to line up top speakers for Seep it up. Director of Music Aetivitiet...... _...... -_._._...... _...... __. Dr. Nelson G. Patrick. " lan. scholastic League, has announced Director of Journalism ...... Dr. Max R. Haddick. In addition, he wrote an abun­ ;his year's convention workshops. Member papers are showing a Director of Drama Activities ...... Roy M. Brown cation. for the 1967-68 school year WHEATLEY (SAN ANTONIO) dance of letters over a 50 or 60 year that Two suggestions we presently have ?reat improvement in features. Editor is Prof. William A. Owens there will be 1,147 high school boys' Wheatley (San Antonio) disqualified for period, which he considered literary include the renowned sports photog­ There is much research in evidence. district honors in basketball for the 1967- jasketball teams participating. 1968 season by the District Executive Com­ of Columbia University, an associ­ productions, on topics as varied as rapher, Jim Laughead; and the orig- The day of the scanty, half-re­ mittee for misconduct on the part of the ate of Bedichek before Bedichek literary criticism, politics and politi­ This is a gain of 32 schools over nator of 17 major magazine covers, searched feature is about over. Re­ INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Wheatley pep squad in violation of Basket- last year's total of 1115. Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau .all Code. died in 1959, and selected by Bedi­ cal figures, birds, flowers, grasses, including the famous "Texas porters are digging for interesting of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, chek himself for the job. and water. Participation according to the Austin 78712. CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL Sniper" in LIFE about a year ago, "acts and sidelights. The more you Clifton High School was placed on pro­ The letters are in the archives Many of these letters were typed ;onference is as follows: Shel Hershorn. more you get. bation by the District Executive Committee dig the R. J. Kidd ...... ;...... Editor or violation of Rule 13, the Scrimmage Rule collection at the University of Texas with carbon copies, but Dr. Owens AAAA 189 We are also trying to arrange for Watch to make sure that you are Max R. Haddick ...... Assistant Editor >f the Football Plan. at Austin. said some were hand-written with­ AAA 132 a top industrial journalist to speak. giving adequate coverage to coming MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL In Austin recently, Dr. Owens out carbons. If anyone has such AA 209 I am interested in hearing your events. This is a very important re­ Second class pottage at Austin. Texae. Subscription: SI per year plus 2 cents tax. Magnolia High School was disqualified for 213 listrict honors for the 1967 football season said Bedichek was a "great corre­ letters, Dr. Owens said he hopes A :omments on possible speakers, and sponsibility of your paper. Don't iy the District Executive Committee for spondent" and his letters were "a they will be made available for the B 404 onducting spring practice in elementary additional ideas for the convention complain editorially that school very rich collection." book. There is an increase of 23 schools and League activities. events are not well-attended and CELLING LIST CORRECTION Bedichek, a companion of the late Dr. Owens recently won a Texas in Conference AAAA, 10 in AAA, Please write to be at Lake High- ;hat spirit is poor. Build interest On page 6 of the Spelling List disregard J. Prank Dobie, was author of Institute of Letters award for his and 13 in AA; and there is a loss of ands High School, 9449 Church with good advance stories, features, Vol. LII OCTOBER, 1967 No. 2 he word "(dates)" which is the third word n column 15. several books: "Adventures with a latest book, "This Stubborn Soil." one in Conference A and 13 in B. Road, Dallas, Texas 95238. pictures and cartoons. OCTOBER, 1967 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters KyleSuperintendentto HeeH Educational Theatre Largest US Festival Seven-Man StudyCommittc Director Cites W. M. Johnson, school superin­ 1947 when the music competition To Start in October tendent at Kyle, is chairman of a came under League supervision. It seven-member committee under­ has been altered somewhat, but Changes in Rules By NELSON G. PATRICK taking a study of the League music never totally studied and revised. competition. This study group will consider By ROY M. BROWN Beginning with the first Marching Contest Oct. 24, and Serving with Johnson on the com­ conference divisions, school classifi­ State Drama Director ending with the State Final Solo-Ensemble Contest on June mittee are Avery B. Downing, cation, and all other aspects of the 4, Texans will stage the largest music festival under one Waco; Charles F. Mathews, Long- competition. In our constant effort to improve the One-Act Play Contest, sponsorship of the United States. view; Kenneth E. Welsch, West Co­ They will conduct opinion polls of it was necessary to make some changes in the current contest lumbia; Dr. Truitt Ingram, Atlanta; schools to get recommendations. In numbers of participants, the contests comprising this rules. After four years of testing the rules, it was found that P. J. Dodson, Bastrop; and W. C. They will also consult with the some were confusing, incomplete, and in some cases in­ great festival are exceeded only by those held in the United Loessberg, Lytle. All are school Texas Music Educators Association Kingdom, and those that were sponsored by the ancient superintendents. and other music groups to get a adequate. Mayans during the Pre-Christian era. The music plan was devised in complete picture of needs. As promised in the September LEAGUER, here is informa- It is interesting to speculate on the various aspects of con­ ;ion on the new'changes: Rule 2. a. 1). This rule concerns tests. directors requesting plays not on the Approved List of Plays. In the United Kingdom, where we have the oldest and League Competitors: As before, each director has to submit a request along with largest contests still in existence, the vast singing contest re­ an exact copy of the script prior to Feb. 12. One sentence was BESi /Av^iwK. jesse Venz, rignt, ceives semi-political approval. Also, rather than competing won the Best Actor Award and the added which states, "Such plays are approved only by indi­ with children, frequently the entire town participates and the A Backward Glance Samuel French Award for his role-in "Fortunata Writes a Letter," 1967 vidual request each year." In the past, some few directors un­ conductor is likely to be a well known professional person State One-Act Play Contest entry from Del Rio San Felipe High School. derstood that once a play was approved by the Play Appraisal Doctor, lawyer, professor, under­ shows, and was the understudy for Romelia Ramon, left, placed on the All-Star Cast. The play, directed ommittee, it became eligible to be produced by all schools. hired for the specific occasion. study to Carol Carol Burnett. Burnett these are by Eloy Barrera, won second place in the contest, to become alternate The adjudicators are appointed the varied accomplishments of the CHARLES McCLURE of Van This is true only of those plays added to the Approved List. for a term of two or more years, and Avery Downing, Waco. They met in League's state meet competitors of Horn attended The University of winner. Rule 2. a. 3). This rule requires they travel from town to town Austin on May 17, to determine the 10 years ago. Kansas, was Phi Beta Kappa, Wood- play directors requesting a play not Don't Shoot rather than bringing the contest­ type of study to be made. MISS CAROLYN KEMP of row Wilson Fellow, and Omicron on the Approved List to submit ants to a central location. Delta Kappa. along with their script, a request Rule 2. b. 6). Firearms or Ex­ After reviewing the Music Plan, Bronte reports that she attended Smart Athletes .... plosives. "No real gun, He received a Carnegie research for any set additions they deem es- rifle, or pis- reviewing contest data, and discus­ Trinity University in San Antonio, may be used in any way, re­ Mayans Sacrificed Losers grant and was research assistant (Continued from, page 4) The athlete has to make many ential to the play. In other words sing problem areas brought to their singing in the a capella choir, the gardless of whether The ancient Mayans, being a for the Kansas economic committee. sacrifices. Training rules demand any set additions for plays not on or not the firing attention by other administrators, university choir, and the master time may come when you, too, may pin is removed. Toy or wooden static society, had very rigid rules He that he watch his diet, that he stay the list must be approved when the they suggested that a questionnaire singers of San Antonio. has also been assistant professor gain public recognition and you will model firearms may be used. Dis- and regulations. Each year the of economics at home in order to study and to rest play is approved. This will allow the be sent to all school administrators She was also Home Show Queen at Rice University, find yourself thoroughly embar­ harge of a firearm, cap pistol, or tribes would bring youths to the when others are out running Play Appraisal Committee to con­ for the purpose of obtaining reac­ and played a lead in "South Pacific" and has published two articles in the rassed unless you can speak good any explosive in connection with a central government location to around, that he set a pattern of loy­ sider both items at the same time. tions to the following: for the Civic Theatre. National Tax Journal. English and make a good talk. contest play is prohibited." A minor alty to his coaches and to his school demonstrate their skills in singing (1) Region organization; She is now in New York engaged Dr. McClure has just returned You should look at the time when change in this rule prohibits the dis­ in spite of public criticism, that he Royalty Receipts and dancing. (2) Competition for students be­ in musical comedy. She has ap­ from an assignment in Europe as you will finish your athletic career charge of any type of firearm or ex­ live under the pressure of being in The music was prescribed and no low high school level: peared on the Johnny Carson show, consultant of the US Treasury, and in high school and college and so Rule 2. b. 2). Royalty Receipts. plosive whether it be on or off stage. the public eye and under the pres­ deviation was permitted in interpre­ (3) Second Group competition; has been in four or five Broadway will spend a year at Harvard as prepare yourself that you can take There is no change here other than Rule 3. c. 1). b). Panel sure of unfair criticism. Judging. tation, tempos, etc. and honorary research associate, work­ your place among other men in the clarifying the rule and placing it Should you find yourself in one of To be a great athlete is not an The Mayans did not believe in (4) Class II and III Solo-En­ ing under the Ford Foundation Fac­ world of business or in the profes­ under Contest Play Eligibility ;hose unbearable situations where easy way for a boy. The mental and ratings perfection was the objec­ semble competition. ulty Research Fellowship in Eco­ sions. Rules. Directors are still required a panel of judges is used, the physical demands are very exacting new tive. The teachers who did not at­ Please contact your superinten­ nomics. ;o have written evidence that rule prohibits and very taxing. any member of a tain perfection were sacrificed to dent giving him your reactions to Music Plan Two other successful graduates Physical Dexterity royalty has been paid, if royalty is panel from giving a critique or the gods and a new teacher ap­ these areas as they now exist. who competed in the 1957 State Coaches are seeking young men required. They must also have writ- otherwise evaluating the plays or Moral Courage pointed. There have been no proposals for Changes Meet are PETE GARCIA and HUM- who have adequate physical de­ ;en permission from the publisher contestants after the contest. Again, The ancient Greeks also ranked change, only a study. The changes BERTO GARCIA of Falfurrias. velopment to compete with other Coaches are looking for a third or author if producing scenes from the League Office encourages all music high on their list of cultural will follow the superintendent's re­ Music Plan, Constitution and Both attended The University of men on a comparative level. attribute: moral courage. It is not a long play. one-act play directors to use single functions. Although we know very ports. Contest Rules, concerning Sec­ Texas after being League champion The same physical build may not enough to be smart and to be a fine Rule 2. b. 5). Sets and Props. expert critic judges from the Ac­ little about their great music con­ tion 18, paragraph c., and Sec­ debaters, with Pete earning his be required in all sports. Every boy physical specimen. Without the In the past this has been the most credited List of Judges to adjudicate tests, we do know that the standards Have You Heard? tion 25, paragraph a. LL.D. in 1966, and Humberto becom­ should determine in what sport he third element, the young man is confusing of the GAP Rules. We their contest. of performance were rigid. Mendelssohn's "Petroleum in G Paragraph c., Section 18: Two ing a doctor of internal medicine. can achieve his greatest success and doomed. lope the new one will eliminate the We believe the ultimate educa­ During the Greek period, singing Maffior"; Poulene's "Four Motels certified copies of Organization Pete now lives in Corpus Christi, develop himself to be a top athlete. Yes, there have been exceptions. confusion and solve many of the tional advantage is derived from probably developed to its highest for Lent"; Hovhaness' "Three Roster Form No. 1, names listed and Humberto is associated with Once you have decided on one or Sometimes a young man will be out­ problems that have arisen concern­ this contest when an expert critic degree of perfection. Visions of Saint Mesrob"; Davis' in alphabetical order, must ac­ the University of Texas Medical more sports, do not be satisfied with standing in athletics and will not be ing sets and props. judge gives an oral evaluation of Some of the early writers discuss "To the Manager"; Passereau- company solo-ensemble entries. Center at Galveston. less than your best effort. too alert or too morally strong. each play. To endorse this belief, music in terms of steps, half-steps, Greyson's "He is God and Hand­ Paragraph a., Section 25: Two But consider what the individual Basic Set Defined the members of the Texas Educa­ quarter-steps could have been and shapes of quar­ some"; and any of the selections copies of the official Entry Form if he had had a The basic set at the contest site tional Theatre Association voted ter-steps proper blending (and we have troubles under the caption "MMTJW::MN- No. 1 listening personnel, in al­ of all three ele­ is still the one to be used. The basic unanimously at their 1967 Conven­ ments ! tuning steps and half-steps). T$sdsBh"? (Gleanings from the phabetical order, of the compet­ tl5ooR6 and ill {aaazineA set may consist of a standard box tion that all One-Act Play Contests As late as Plato, And often the exceptions become the merits of the Prescribed Music List before final ing group must be prepared. 0 set, or arrangements of wing and should be judged by single expert The Student Journalist and Creative Writ­ Free Press and Fair Trial, by Donald M. the "athletic bums" various modes were still being when school or backdrop draperies, or a curtain critic judges from the League's Ac­ proofreading!) ing, by William G. Ward. Richards Rosen Gillmor. Public Affairs Press, Washington, professional days are at an end. argued. Press Inc., New York. $3.78. D.C. $6. cyclorama, with such door and win­ credited List of Critic Judges. The An outstanding journalism teacher tries to At a time when journalists, attorneys and There is no conflict between being support of TETA is greatly appreci­ b^Mh fUt£nt a,w>roigh Journalism in the the public at large are interested in the out­ dow units as are necessary. Small Society Demands Music come of the free press vs. the fair trial con­ mentally alert, physically strong, Music Theory Notes breadth of literature He isolates this ap­ step units are no longer a part of ated by this office. proach in three principal areas of creative troversy, this book may prove useful to the and morally courageous and win­ Should From these contests (and there journalism: the feature story, the light es student. Gillmor, a member of the Univer­ the basic set. If step units are de­ you have questions con­ s^r, and the review. A useS bo^k for tfe sity of Minnesota school of journalism, out­ ning victories in athletics. In fact, cerning the new and revised OAP has never been a time without them) fledging journalist who wants to employ the lines the conflict that has arisen over two sired, they are classified as set addi­ we can draw devices of the fiction writer and essayist basic constitutional rights: the right of the they should go hand-in-hand. rules, please do not hesitate to write several conclusions public to know, and the right of the accused tions and must be approved by the Special chapters by B. A. Alien, critic and Whether it is football or tennis, a the League Office. Better still, at­ which may be of value to us: Not Reading Columns announcer, provide a survey of areas com individual to a fair trial. He gives a sum­ Play Appraisal Committee. Direc­ mon to student literary nmgazinesTpoeSy mary of key court decisions, including those proper blending of the three at­ tend the Student Activities Confer­ (1) Society has always had its the short story, and figurative language. of Samuel Sheppard and Billie Sol Estes, tors requiring set additions must and he goes into the implications of the tributes will bring victories. The ence in your area and we will dis­ music. Joseph Pulitzer and the New York World press coverage of the arrest of Lee Harvey submit to the State Office on or be­ (2) Various cultures developed by George Juergens. Princeton University Oswald. only thing that can bring defeat will cuss, at length, all One-Act Play Linked to Low Scores Press, Princeton, N.J. $10 university be this: The opponents have more fore Feb. 12 each of the following: Rules. music contests to help achieve per­ What Pulitzer did for journalism is here Assignment Jonesville, by Nicholas N. a. A scale drawing of the com­ By BEN BRANCH grammed learning, like a "teaching analyzed by an assistant professor of history Plasterer. Louisiana State University of the same thing than you do. fection in an important social func­ at Amherst College. Pulitzer, he points out Press, Baton Rouge. plete ground plan of the proposed machine," and can be used by stu­ This is a paperback news writing work­ Enrollment Card tion. took over a failing newspaper and within set. As the theory tests were being dents on their own, thus saving a lot two years made it.the most widely read and book designed to train the student reporter. And How's Your Morale? (3) Standards of evaluation were prosperous paper in the country. The Fulit- It has 72 fact situations from which stories b. A scale drawing or model By this time all drama directors scored last June, one thing became of valuable time. eSS wal based on sensationalism, may be written. In the back of the book is a strict, demanding as high a degree ion, sports coverage, and crusading simulated city directory, along with maps of High morale is necessary for suc­ rendered to scale of each proposed should have received, via their prin­ painfully evident: most of the con­ A student who has gone through editorials. The newspaper's coverage ap­ Jonesville and Adams County to show street of perfection as possible. cess in athletics. addition to the basic set. cipal, the green One-Act Play En­ this book may not be able to take pealed to immigrants, to the poor, and to and highway locations, and a simulated (4) The size of contests appear testants had not read the theory women. It pushed for housing reform newspaper morgue to give pertinent infor­ There are many ingredients c. A full description of all mate­ rollment Card. Don't forget the melodic dictation any better than argued for labor's right to higher wa^S' mation about local officials and organiza­ which to have been without limits i.e., columns in the Leaguer; nor, it The new approach, says Juergens, has in. tions. contribute to high morale in rials to be used in construction of deadline for entering the 1967-68 music was not reserved for the before, but he will be able to look at nuenced the entire press of America. sports, but there is one which is OAP contest is Dec. 1. If you have would seem, had many of their any time signature and tell whether Understanding Public Opinion, by Curtis D. each proposed addition to the basic esoteric few. The History Makers, by Kenneth E. Olson. MacDougall. William C. Brown Co., Du- fundamental, which is basic. Ath­ set. not received the Enrollment Card, coaches. it is simple or compound, and de­ Louisiana State University Press, Baton buque, Iowa. letes who are succeeding (5) The judges were the finest Kouge. $10. Dr. MacDougall, professor of journalism in their d. A full description and justifi­ please advise this office and we will While this did not prevent ex­ scribe the meter as duple, triple, etc. The press and its men are not only re­ at Northwestern University, here outlines subjects will be happy, enthusiastic, forward professional musicians of the the salient ingredients of public opinion cation of the intended use of each another. He will also be able to write scales and contented. society. perience gained at the contest from which may be measured by polls, how opin­ proposed addition to the basic set. correctly, and will know key signa­ ions are formulated in the group and by the The basic element in high morale Southwest Theatre Conference I am sure there are more con­ being valuable, it certainly must . grm individual, and how one's culture and Any director requesting set addi­ tures for major and minor. as Olson dean emeritus of the Medili prejudices influence opinion. Public opinion is the feeling that one is training Meeting clusions we could draw from the have contributed to the feeling of School of Journalism, tells about men who media which he writes about in some detail tions must submit items "a" great music contests of the past. depression in the individuals who For some of the contestants last risked and often lost their lives in the pur­ include leaders, arts, religion, schools, press himself in order to prepare for a June, this book would have been a suit of reporting and helping shape events agents and lobbyists. And he devotes sep­ future position and for a place of through "d" mentioned above. With­ The place to be on Oct. 26 through Some of them would have implica­ received low ratings because of it. in the 24 countries of Europe. arate chapters to journalism, the power of 28 is at New Mexico State Univer­ lifesaver; and for others, it actually the press, and advertising. honor and dignity among his fellow- out this information the Play Ap­ tions for us and some would not. Therefore, everyone should read The World of Jimmy Breslin, annotated by praisal Committee cannot rule on sity in Las Graces. For you Texans Because our culture is not the same, all the theory columns this year. If was. James G. Bellows and Richard C. Wald Basketball as Coached by Ray Meyer, by Ray men. The boy who has this philos­ Theory consists of both knowl­ The Viking Press, New York. $5.96. Meyer. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Engliewood ophy will be a successful student your request. who don't know where that is, it's our objectives cannot be the same. he doesn't have time to do it per­ This is an annotated view of a former Cliffs, N.J. $6.95. just a "hop, skip, and a jump" or edge and skills, and "Fundamen­ sports writer who became a well-known syn­ The author is director of athletics at De- and an outstanding athlete. But what are our objectives? sonally, he should see that it is dicated columnist in New York. It presents Paul University, and is credited with lead­ Property Substitutions about 40 miles from El Paso. What's made available to the members of tals" can pretty well take care of Breslin's views of a variety of subjects, from ing star player George Mikan into an out­ Why do teams fold up before a the knowledge for your team mem­ his personal view of New York where he standing career. The book goes into the season ends? Sometimes we ac­ The new set rule includes the happening ? The Southwest Theatre How Do We Evaluate his theory team. was reared, to events he has covered such as mechanics of basketball play, with instruc­ Conference is holding its Twentieth bers, as far as the State Theory nots in Harlem and Rochester and the tional chapters devoted to an examination count for it by saying "that they statement, "No stage properties As we enter the marching season, Contest is concerned. death of President John F. Kennedy. The of all aspects of training and play. It also have grown stale." Psychologists will be used as substitutes for plat­ Annual Meeting! What "Theory Team" Means Irishman has been compared with Ring offers the player a basis for self-appraisal. To celebrate the twentieth what do we hope to accomplish in Extensive discussion of the skills Lardner and Damon Runyon. do not believe in mental staleness forms or step units." This includes anni­ Incidentally, some people were Careers and Opportunities in Journalism, versary, President Richard O'Con- the final marching contest, and all will have to wait for next month's The Artillery of the Press, by James Reston by Ira Henry Freeman and Beatrice O. but in mental boredom. items such as chairs, tables, settees, confused about our use of the term, Freeman. E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc. the events leading to it? column, but we are recommending Harper & Row, New York. $1.95. Lack of challenging objectives is stools, benches, desks, etc. Most of nell from New Mexico Highlands "theory team." This was merely a A noted American columnist here ex­ The way we answer these ques­ "Practical Ear Training" by Janet amines the influence of the press upon How the profession of journalism has a more likely answer. When athletes you will be pleased to see this addi­ University is bringing in a host of psychological phrase used to get American foreign policy. As he says, "Mv changed and how standards of writing and featured speakers. Headlining the tions will determine how we will McLoud McGaughey as a very fine theme is that the rising power of the United education have risen are the approaches lose sight of the real objectives, tion to the rule. In the past some people to think in terms of sending States in world affairs, and particularly of used by the authors of this book, who are meeting will be: judge this event. text for this purpose. professionals themselves. They go into they grow stale, they fold up, they directors have been violating the more than one contestant to the con­ the American President, requires, not a Harold Clurman director, critic, If our purpose is to entertain, It's actually two books. There's a more compliant press, but a relentless bar­ salaries, opportunities for women and lose the final game and their dis­ spirit of the rule by using tables, test. And it worked. rage of facts and criticism, as noisy but also Negroes in journalism, and they cover the and author; does our contest evaluate this? If teacher's manual that costs around as accurate as artillery fire." Reston in fact whole field, including newspapers, _wire trict. etc. to make step units and plat­ Since it was successful last year, calls for a redefinition of what is "news" so services, magazines, radio and television, Norris Houghton producer, di­ we are to promulgate the perform­ $6, and a student workbook that house organs, and public relations. Discover your sport and then give to the tune of a 1,000 per cent in­ that more attention may be given to the forms. At first this violation of the ance of great march music, do we costs about $3.25. If you're near a causes of international strife. And he calls it your very best. Make it serve you rector, and author; crease in both entries and participa­ for a less nationalistic, a more international, Best Sports Stories 1967, edited by Irving T. spirit of the rule was no problem. Joseph Papp founder, producer, evaluate that? If we have the con­ college or university bookstore, they press to serve the greatest good of the greatl Marsh and Edward Ehre, E. P. Dutton & to the end that you may become a Recently though, directors have tion, we plan to stick with it again est number. Co., Inc., New York, 1967. $4.95. and director of the New York test to perpetuate the marching tra­ might have it. If not, it can be or­ The 23rd annual collection of the best well-rounded human being: a per­ been taking numerous cafeteria dition which the band can do better this year. dered from the publisher, Allyn and Best Magazine Articles: 1967, edited by sports stories should be of value to any son with spirit, with imagination, Shakespeare Festival; As far as this column is con­ Gerald Walker. Crown Publishers, Inc budding sports scribe. The examples are the tables, prayer benches, etc., declar­ William Saroyan playwright than any other music group, do we Bacon Inc., College Division, 150 New York. $5.95. finest available. Back of Book contains se­ with health, and with character. ing them as stage properties, cover­ evaluate this? Is it our objective to cerned, whether your school enters Tremont Street, Boston, Massachu­ Twenty articles taken from such maga­ lection of outstanding sports pictures of the and novelist; one or a hundred students in the zines as Harper's, Esquire, Life, Ramparts, year. mrh. ing them with a drape or ground teach perfection in all of these? If setts, 02111. Saturday Evening Post, and others, are in­ and Harold Taylor educator and State Music Theory Contest next cluded in this new volume as examples of Writing Book Reviews, by John E. Drewry. cloth and using them as platforms. so, how well do we evaluate them? what Walker calls "the renaissance in The Writer Inc., Boston. $6. author of ART AND THE INTEL­ June, it constitutes a "theory team," magazine nonfiction today." Calling the This is a guide for the writer who wants This violation spread like "wild Are some items more important Theory Contests Below State to review books. It offers a systematic ap­ Journalism LECT. and the teacher who works with material "literature," he has included ar­ fire" and many directors said, "If than others? If so, do we provide for ticles by such men as Gore Vidal, Tom proach to reviewing in general and details them to help them prepare for the Many have asked about having Wolfe, and Texas writer Elroy Bode. They SvDroaches for reviewing works like bisters', he can do it, I can, too," and many a uniform evaluation throughout cover such subjects as murder, pornography, noetrv biography, fiction, children's books, Free Film Available contest will be their "coach." theory contests at levels lower than Marilyn Monroe, urban crowding, modern etc. In the back are sample reviews by GroupToHold directors decided to do the same the state? state. novelists, and bell-hopping. well-known critics. thing. What happened ? We're back I have been advised by Dr. None of us can answer these ques­ Order Books Now At present, the League doesn't The Fourth R: A Return to Learning for Best Magazine Articles: 1967, Edited by Ger- to hiring trucks and vans to move Charles Schmidt, chairman of the tions for all of us, but we can study Sidetracked Adolescents, by Robert B. aid Walker, Crown Publishers, Inc., New Speech and Drama Department at What can be done right now to offer the theory contest at either the Heinemann and Marilyn Bernstein. Bea­ York. 1967. $5.95. our OAP sets. Too, the poor Contest Sometimes a writer can improve his skill National Meet Sam Houston State College, Hunts- them throughout the year and ar­ start getting ready for next June? district or regional level; when you con Press, Boston. $6. Manager is suffocating under the What happens when sensitive, intelligent, hv careful reading of outstanding work. ville, that a new film on stage cos­ rive at some consensus to the solu­ There is one vital thing you can do, go, you go "all the way to state." yet suspicious young people refuse to come This book provides just that a 2.1-story The Journalism Education Asso­ piles of "stage properties" that he tions. The Music Advisory Com­ to terms with the educational systems im­ collection of the finest magazine articles of tuming is available from his depart­ and it won't take long: you can or­ However, there would be no rea­ posed upon them? The authors, after six the year. It includes a biographical sketch ciation will hold its annual national has no room to store. years ment. The film is "Rings and Things mittee will discuss these problems in der some books for your team's use, son why some theory coaches of research on a new educational ap­ of each writer. meeting at the Edgewater Beach I have made no attempt to discuss proach for "drop cuts," outline "the fourth and Fine Array." If you are inter­ June. Now is the time to study and and thus help assure that they will couldn't get together to work out R" as an effective approach for recovery of Byline: Ernest Hemingway, Edited by William Hotel in Chicago during Thanksgiv­ or cover the entire sets and props teenagers at odds with the educational pro­ White, Charles Scribner's Sons, INew ested in previewing or showing the seek solutions. be able to handle at least part of the some preparatory sessions for their cesses. York 1967, S8.95. ing, Nov. 24-25. rule in this column. Each drama di­ Hemingway had a style. His stories were film to your students, write to Dr. contest easily. teams, just so long as they make Three prominent journalism edu­ rector is requested to study the rule Music Study Committee Village School Downtown, by Peter Schrag. human simple and understandable. It would Schmidt. It's free for the asking. Above all, get "Fundamentals of completely sure that their activities Beacon Press, Boston. $5.95. be worth any novice reporter's time to read cators will be given the National carefully. I assure you, this rule is The author presents a current report on Msltories and to ponder the causes for their Leadership Award, highest honor intended to be restrictive. The OAP Last May, R. J. Kidd appointed a Music Theory" by Bertrand How­ are not in conflict with any League urban school issues in Boston. Pointing out effectiveness. This hook is not one to study Congrats committee to study the entire Music how Jittle today's urban student can expect it is much too interesting. It must be read bestowed by JEA. They are Prof. contest is not to show off the scene ard. Cost is about $3.50. You prob­ rules. to learn in his school that will fit him to and appreciated. MEH. If any awards will be involved, cope with today's "world, he makes some Howard M. Brier, University of design capabilities of directors. He A word of congratulations and Plan. ably can't find it at your local book­ positive proposals which point the way for This Committee is composed of store, but you can order it from the you can get on shaky ground; so if a different role schools must play in our The Comprehensive High School. A Second Washington, Seattle; Dr. Laurence can do this for his major produc­ thanks to those of you who have complex society. Schrag, a former college Report to Interested Citizens by James R. Campbell, Florida State Univer­ tions at home. The OAP contest is already decided on the play you will Robert Ashworth, chairman, Ama- publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World, there are any doubts, be sure to administrator, contends that urban schools Bryant Conant. McGraw-Hill. Paperbacks check with the Director of Music are falling behind the demands of their 1967, $1.95. sity, Tallahassee; and Dr. Joseph M designed to concentrate upon the produce in OAP competition this rillo; Kenneth Welsch, West Colum­ 7555 Caldwell Ave., Chicago, Illi­ times, and maintains that they must meet This book is based on a questionnaire ana- bia; Dr. Charles Mathews, Long- nois 60648. Activities before going on with your the cultural and technological realities rele­ Ivzing the status of the American High Murphy, Columbia Scholastic Press acting ability of the students and Spring. You have already reduced vant for the student's future if they are to School. It is filled with interesting statistics Association, New York. the directorial ability of the teacher. your work load for the Spring. view; P. J. Dodson, Bastrop; and This book is in the form of pro­ plants. succeed. and Conant's highly interesting commentary Page 4 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER OCTOBER, 1967

Do You Remember When? Superintendent Jim Barnes Booster of Great UIL Growth By RHEA H. WILLIAMS lor of science degree in 1939, anc In 1958, Jim became superintend­ In 1952, he was selected Basketball State Athletic Director later graduated with a master o) ent of schools at Mission and served Coach of the Year. education degree in 1951. there with distinction until he Jim is typical of hundreds of Do you remember when Jim moved to Seguin in 1965. school administrators who have con­ Barnes, now superintendent at Se- Varied Background While teaching at Maxwell, Jim tributed their services throughout guin and chairman of the University Having served as a classroom met and married the former Dorothy the years to develop the UIL into Interscholastic League Legislative teacher, coach, prnicipal, and super­ Nichols. They have two sons. Doug, the great educational organization Council, was an active participant in intendent, Jim's background is wide a sophomore at Seguin High School, it is today. League activities at El Jardin High and varied. participates in football, basketball, The League and the schools of JIM BARNES School in Brownsville ? His first teaching position was al and baseball; and Brad, a freshman Texas are eternally grateful to such At El Jardin, he was an active Maxwell High School in Caldwell at Texas A & M who was an out­ men who have given of their time ... Legislative Council chairman member of the debate team for two County where he was coach, teacher standing athlete in his own right, and effort to build a better educa­ CONFERENCE B CHAMPIONS Members of the Leon High School of Jewett state champion girls' vol- years, lettered in football as a quar­ and principal. From there he went plans to major in physical educa­ tional competition program for the trators, and enforced at the local leyball team are: FRONT ROW Brenda Sills, Lucresia Stone, Patsy Mathews, Phyllis Speer, Judy Foley, terback and co-captain his senior to Lockhart High School as a coach tion. youth of Texas. school level through the District year, lettered in basketball and Executive Committees. Linda Watson; BACK ROW Shirley Abernathy, Judy Eversole, Janice Walker, Johnnie Haynie, Sue In World War II he served in the served as captain his senior year, Air Force. Community Activities What Barnes Says of UIL "Strong leadership in the state of­ Steele, Coach Billy Evans. and earned his letter in track and After returning home, he servec As one might expect, he has been Mr. Barnes has this to say about fice on the part of members of the field by winning district pole vault. as football and basketball coach anc an active member in church and the UIL: State Executive Committee, Rodney Upon graduation, Jim entered then as principal at San Benito High civic affairs. He has served as di­ "I believe, without a doubt, that Kidd, Rhea Williams, Nelson Pat­ Southwest Texas State College at School. rector of the Lutheran Institute for the University Interscholastic rick, and others, has helped the San Marcos, where he participated While there, he was coach of one Religious Study, has been a member League is the finest of its kind in League to grow meaningfully dur­ in football, basketball, and track, of the greatest track men in the of Kiwanis clubs in Mission and Se­ existence. I would hate to think of ing these recent years of scholastic and was president of his junior class world, Bobby Morrow, who won guin, and was once president of the operating our public schools in population explosion. in 1938. He graduated with a bache­ many Olympic honors. Mission Kiwanis Club. The Seguin Texas without having such an or­ "One fairly recent development in Chamber of Commerce lists him as ganization to handle the more than the League is truly outstanding. director, and he is in demand as a 28 different co- and extra-curricular Through the leadership of Rodney speaker at all community activities. activities on a competitive basis. Kidd, industrial leaders and foun­ Professional Education has uti­ "The training that our students dations of Texas have established lized his services in many ways: as receive from this participation cer­ scholarships for state winners of POSTSCRIPTS ON ATHLETICS a member of the State Commission tainly achieves the object of the literary contests. These presently on Accreditation of the Texas Edu­ League, that of preparing for active total over $125,000. BY DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS cation Agency, as Educational Fi­ and intelligent adult citizenship. "My sincere hope is that the nance Committee member of the "The one outstanding feature school administrators of Texas will Texas State Teachers' Association, about the UIL is the democratic recognize and appreciate what the and as president of the Legislative manner in which it is operated. This UIL means to our children, and that Council of the UIL. feature has not only been retained, they will be willing to work against This year, 1967, marks the 113th anniversary of the estab­ During his coaching career, he but increased over the years. All those outside interests that would lishment of the Texas Public School System on January 31, was a board member of the Texas rules and regulations are determ­ attempt to change the League for 1854. High School Coaches' Association. ined by professional school adminis- selfish reasons." The State of Texas during this period has grown from a CONFERENCE A CHAMPIONS Members of the Plains .'.. .. School state champion girls' volleyball frontier wilderness to a position of prominence and leader­ You Want to be Top-Notch? team are: FRONT ROW Caroline Crutcher, Suzhan St. Remain, Diane Fitzgerald, Janie Hamm, Linda ship in the United States. This spectacular progress could not Blair, Marilyn Goehry; BACK ROW Lou Ella Turner, Debbie Thompson, Charlene Gayle, Sharion Tark- have been possible without our public schools which have made ington, Kathy Anderson, Jo Ann Kerrick, Coach Shirley Gross. education available for "all the children of all the people." The progress of Texas and its citizens in earning ability, Mental Development Vital general education, standard of living, and enlightened citizen­ ship can be traced to the public school system. This same progress has seldom been noted in other nations For the Ambitious Athlete which have only private or parochial school systems. The By BYRON DAVIS Mental Alertness Watch That Grammar! surest way to thwart the growth and advancement of America Past Superintendent Sherman Mental alertness has to be de­ What about his oral English ? Is is to throttle our public school system. Public Schools veloped. One has to train himself to his spoken language free of glaring grammatical errors? What about Many interests would like to see our public education sys­ Do you entertain ambitions to be­ think clearly and quickly. come a "Top-notch Athlete" ? This can best be done by taking his ability to speak in public or over tem "hogtied" in order to promote their own selfish programs, the radio? Has he trained himself This question applies to both boys those courses which give the student most cases are devoted, not to America as a whole, to make a good impression on these which in and girls, for either may now gain more opportunity to develop his rea­ but to their own economic, social or religious group. soning powers. English, history, occasions ? fame in sports. Recently, athletes have been Girls now achieve great success mathematics, science, foreign lan­ Athletics Were There called upon to speak at football ban­ 5. In 1910, football equipment was in tennis, golf, bowling, archery, guage, commercial law, and book­ The League is proud of the fact ing are typical departments which quets. Have these young men been inadequate and the players had to casting, shooting, basketball, etc. that the inter-high school competi- give such training. prepared to take full advantage of buy it. Today, the school furnishes Boys, of course, still have more ;ve system has been an important There is a striking similarity be­ the fame which they have won on all equipment and it is all designed events in which they may partici­ ;*ase of public education since its tween the thought processes used in the athletic field, so that they can to protect the boy. It is a safer game pate. origin in 1910. analyzing a football diagram and make as good an impression in other today. But this message is addressed to In reality, the League and public diagnosing a blueprint in mechani­ public appearances ? 6. In 1910, no physical exami­ both boys and girls. education are one and the same. cal drawing. As you continue your work in nation was required. Today, prac­ It takes smart boys to be top ath­ From the ranks of League partici­ Learning numerous complicated high school keep in mind that the tically all boys reporting for letes. The day of the "dumb football pants have come outstanding gov­ plays in football, which involves (See SMART ATHLETES on page 3) athletics must have a physical ex­ player" is ancient history. CONFERENCE AA v^MA-vMPIONS iviemoers OT rne oregory-rortland High School or Gregory state ernors, judges, lawyers, teachers, knowing the assignments of the amination, and 90 per .cent of the Few universities will accept an pastors, etc. various positions and recalling champion girls' volleyball team are: FRONT ROW Laura Conner, Leigh Rackley, Sharon Guettler, Janie schools provide an athletic insur­ athlete unless he is in the upper 50 Prior to, and during the early under what circumstances the play Hunt, Mina Akins, Mary Lopez; BACK ROW Susan Marek, Jean Munson, Loraine Dietz, Patsy Johns, ance policy for them. per cent of his graduating class. stages of, League supervision, the will best function, requires the same Girls' Teams The coaching staff at one univer­ Wanda Carrell, Coach Mabel Ingram. high school athletic program in 7. In 1910, few if any eligibility mental processes which are involved rules existed, and often men who sity has made this statement: "The Texas left much to be desired. in learning algebraic equations and never darkened the door of the coaching staff is seeking athletic In fact, the reason for the geometric formulas. Drop by 19 prospects of a high caliber who are League's existence sprang from the school played. Our records show Discovering a vulnerable position interested first in obtaining a good desire of our school administrators where even coaches played. Today, in the opposition's play, and think­ education and second in participat­ In Basketball to control athletics and to provide adequate eligibility rules insure ing quickly enough to take advan­ ing in the large variety of varsity sound educational programs for that only bona fide high school stu­ tage of it, requires the same type Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Athletic sports available to students." bona fide high school boys. Over its dents participate. of mental development that is es­ Director of the University Inter­ 8. In 1910, there were few scholastic League, has announced 57 years of existence, the League What Coaches Want sential in performing laboratory through the wise guidance of public showers, few lockers and dressing experiments in chemistry or that for the 1967-68 school year Coaches are looking for the boy school administrators has pro­ rooms, and few adequate playing physics, wherein the student ob­ there will be 753 high school girls' who has demonstrated that he gressed to the point where it is fields. Today, practically all schools serves scientific processes and basketball teams participating in possesses the following attributes: today, one of the outstanding as­ have well-lighted playing fields, quickly arrives at his conclusions. Texas. (1) mental alertness, (2) physical sociations of its type in the world. equipped with dressing rooms, lock­ Once an athlete has gained This is a loss of 19 high schools ers and showers. dexterity, (3) moral courage. from last year's total of 772. Good Old Days? 9. In 1910, fans roamed the side­ Why are the best coaches looking nation-wide fame as an athlete, how Participation according to the We hear a lot about the "good old lines, harassing and often attacking for this type of young man ? First, can he make the most of his sit­ conference is as follows: days" in .education. The League officials. Today, most schools require it takes a bright, alert boy to com­ uation ? AAA 48 often hears about the good old days spectators to remain in the stands, pete in athletics. College men are Such young men have appeared AA 129 generally the "cream of the crop." in high school atheltics and how and by far and large spectator con­ on radio and television numerous A 188 much better they were than today. duct is on a high plane. A boy who has not taught himself to B 388 CONFERENCE AAA CHAMPIONS Members of the Lamar High School of Richmond-Rosenberg state This writer had not been born in 10. In 1910, it was difficult to se­ think clearly and quickly will be un­ times, and have been asked to write There is a loss of 3 schools in champion girls' volleyball team are: FRONT ROW Barbara J, Wood, Delores Rodriguez, Sandra K. Sun- 1910 when the League was organ­ cure adequate officials. Today, we able to hold his own with those who articles for newspapers and maga­ Conference AAA, 3 in A, and 13 in derhuse, Linda C. Cernosek, Charlotte A. Joines, Doris A. Tiemann, Linda A. Supak, Sandra C. Koteras; ized, but some research indicates have the best officials in the history possess this ability. zines. B. the following things were occurring BACK ROW Virginia A. Muehlendorf, Martha J. Parker, Agnes A. Heitman, Brenda S. Myska, Coach of athletics. They are well trained, during that year. capable, and honest. Shirley Duren. Let's list a few of these items and 11. In 1910, the coach was not compare them with today. Any fair- trained in his profession. Today, UIL Arranging Rules Clinics minded reader will then agree that coaches have college degrees, and we have come a long way (and for are well grounded in psychology, the better) in high school athletics: health, first-aid, ethics and sports For Basketball Officials 1. The football coach in 1910 was techniques. The Interscholastic League, in co­ Tests for officials will be admin­ usually an outsider, or at best, a 12. In 1910, the athletic squads operation with the schools listed be­ istered at each clinic held this year. teacher with no football back­ were too small. Today, the squads low, is arranging clinics designed to ground. Today, a coach must be a are large and well balanced. More help coaches, players and officials to full-time employee of the school and boys are given opportunities to par­ become better acquainted with McLean Student well versed in the sport. ticipate in this fine school program. League girls' basketball rules. 2. In 1910, unauthorized, self- These are a few of the differences In addition to lectures on these Skilled in Sports appointed outsiders financed the between high school athletics in points, demonstrations on rule in­ team and infringed on the coach's 1910 and today. True, there is much terpretations and fundamentals will And Scholarship prerogatives. Today, the control of progress to be made yet, but in all be given at each clinic. Abbreviated athletics must be under the super­ fairness, who really wants to go practice games will be utilized to Dick Back, 16, of McLean, is not vision of the superintendent of back to the "good old days." illustrate various techniques of only a golfer, but a well-rounded schools. It is fine to reminisce and recall game. student with high grades. 3. In 1910, practice periods were the early days of high school ath­ The clinic schedule is as follows: He was State Class A Medalist too long and consisted mostly of letics in Texas, but only an ex­ Oct. 28 Howard County Junior on McLean High School's second- scrimmages. Today, a better trained tremely blind sentimentalist would Allege, Big Spring place golf team last year. coach plans his work in such a way insist that we return. Oct. 28 Stephen F. Austin Col­ But as a Valedictorian of his as to avoid excessively long scrim­ This brief review indicates only a lege, Nacogdoches Junior High School graduating mages and practice periods. small part of the progress made in Nov. 4 Texas A&I University, class, and with a 96.5 grade average 4. In 1910, many coaches thought our secondary athletic program dur­ Kingsville as a High School sophomore, young loud talk, rough action, tobacco ing the first 100 years of Texas Nov. 4 Texas Women's Univer­ Back has also won district honors in chewing and profanity were a part public school education. We hope sity, Denton debate, declamation, number sense, CONFERENCE AAAA CHAMPIONS Members of the Cooper High School of Abilene state champion of the program. Today, your boys that the progress of the past will be Nov. 11 East Texas State Uni­ and tennis; and has lettered in foot­ girls' volleyball team are: FRONT ROW Linda Wingfield, Vickie Steed, Betty Duffield, Judy Dearman, play under coaches who realize that a stimulus for the future, and that versity, Commerce; Southwest ball, basketball, tennis, and track. football is a part of our educational there will exist in Texas a Texas State College, San Marcos; Golf seems his first love, how­ Karon Cunningham, Linda Walker; BACK ROW Frances Scott, Shannon Bryson, Mina Achor, Connie by 2067 program and as a result such prac­ truly 100 per cent educational ath­ Texas Technological College, Lub- ever; he has played since he was DICK BACK Finley, Coach Karen Ridgway. tice cannot be condoned. i letic program. j >ock. four. ... student golfer