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UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE 1998

Volume 82 • Number 4 Winners of top sponsor award named

EN UIL SPONSORS of extracurricular Jan Lahodny activities, including six in academics, two in Schulenburg High Tfine arts, and two in athletics, have been School selected as winners of the 1997 UIL-Southwestern A basketball coach Bell Sponsor Excellence Award. for 28 years, Lahodny's "The benefits of interscholastic competition and teams have earned 15 dis­ student performance are made possible by dedicated trict titles, 10 regional directors, sponsors and coaches," said UIL Director TEAM PLAYER championships and three Bill Farney. "These people represent the best Texas state championships. In Jay Patterson (far left) 1995, she was named Na­ has to offer." works with players A panel of judges representing music, academics during football prac­ tional Coach of the Year and athletics selected the 10 winners from nominees tice. School district by the National Federa­ submitted by school principals and superintendents Superintendent Dana tion of High School statewide. Southwestern Bell will provide, each re­ Marable, PhD, said, Coaches. In addition, she "Because of his cipient with $1,000 and a trophy. was honored three times leadership and his by the Texas Association ability, our athletic Dixie Bell program and our of Basketbatt CoacYves Yyy Kerens High School academic program are being named Coach of Bell has been involved in UIL activities 35 of her recognized throughout the Year. She is the au­ 37 years in education. She coached 13 different the area and the thor of one of the top- state." events, leading her students to 13 district champion­ selling basketball books ships, one regional championship and two state cham­ in the nation as well as pionships. Through her leadership and encourage­ ISD for 25 years, sponsoring prose and poetry inter­ six other coaching manuals and a nationally distrib­ ment, over 500 students in grades 3-12 participate in pretation, number sense, calculator applications, sci­ uted coaching video. "It is my belief that UIL competition teaches UIL activities annually. ence, persuasive and informative speaking, literary students higher level problem-solving skills," Lahodny "Every student is special and with that belief I criticism and one-act play. During her tenure, Doyle said. "Students are taught how to design, implement, can go to greater lengths to meet their educational has sponsored 26 district winners in prose, resulting visualize and execute a plan for success. They learn to needs," Bell said. "I have the greatest opportunity to in eight state contenders and one state champion. listen and focus on the task at hand with 100 percent impact the life of a stu­ Eight of Doyle's former UIL competitors are now effort and concentration. These are necessary skills dent by being their friend back in the PSJA school district teaching and coach­ for a successful adult life." who will listen, their ing UIL events. cheerleader who wants "There is nothing as important as self-confi­ them to succeed, and dence and self-esteem in a young person's life," Doyle Larry McCarty their teacher who wants said. "If I, as a UIL coach, can help a young student Ingram Tom Moore High School to help them learn." to stand in front of a group and read, recite or act with During 12 years of coaching academic events at confidence and pride as they develop a love of good Tom Moore HS, McCarty has led students to 57 Don Carnathan literature then I have done my job well." district championships with 104 regional qualifiers, 15 regional champions, and 46 state qualifiers. In Ore City High School addition, he has written 20 books and current issues Carnathan has di­ Gary Hicks and events practice lessons during the last five years. rected marching band, Fort Worth Dunbar High School "Preparation for competition teaches goal set­ concert and sight-read­ Hicks has served as sponsor of the math and ting as students master one small goal at a time to ing, and solo and en» computer science club for 16 years. He organized the reach larger ones," McCarty said. "They also can semble contests for 21 years. In addition, he has GROUP WORK first invitational number sense-slide rule meet for all learn that failure is often the catalyst for even greater sponsored music memory for 13 years. Students from Janet Doyle works with Fort Worth high schools in 1970 and has been instru­ success. As they focus their energy, organizational Ore City typically enter more solo and small en­ students on prose and mental in Fort Worth's participation in UIL activi­ skills and proficiency are enhanced, both of which semble events per capita than any other school and poetry- Doyle said, "I ties ever since. His computer science team had the really believe there is are important to the entire educational process." their success is a direct result of Carnathan's encour­ distinction of never losing a written contest in any nothing as important UIL practice, district, regional or state meet for seven agement and persistence. as self-confidence and Marilyn Miller "To me, in UIL competition there are no win­ self-esteem in a consecutive years. In 1994, Dunbar was named UIL ners and losers," said Carnathan. "Success is not person's life. If I as a State Academic Champion. Cypress Creek High School based on beating another school or student. If prop­ UIL coach can help a "Our school motto is 'It Can Be Done.' Believing Miller has sponsored one-act play for 27 years, erly prepared, students will experience success if they young man or woman that we can succeed is critical to success," Hicks said. prose and poetry interpretation for 16 years, debate focus on being the best that they can be and then ...read, recite or act "I have seen few students who are not motivated by for 10 years, and informative speaking for nine years. with confidence...then the challenge to achieve or create something that is She was named Theater Educator of the Year in 1986. achieve at a higher level they thought possible." I have done my job better than what exists. Winning is not coming in During the past 16 years, Miller has seen more than well." Janet Doyle, first place. Winning is leaving something better than 50 of her students attend college on theater scholar­ Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North High School. you found it." ships or .grants, and many others enjoy careers in Doyle has served as UIL coordinator for PSJA continued on page 3 UIL Leaguer 2 • News January 1998 continued from page 1 Sunny Yeatts theater fields. Sanger High School "A competitive spirit is a common denominator Yeatts has served as UIL academic coordinator of successful citizens," Miller said. "Competition starts for 18 years; sponsor of one-act play and prose and in the soul, and the standards come from within each poetry interpretation for 20 years; extemporaneous individual. As a UIL sponsor, I encourage confidence speaking for 17 years; debate for 15 years; literary SMILE in place of arrogance, humility instead of intimida­ criticism for five years; and current events for three Dixie Bell poses with a tion, and quality techniques instead of trickery." years. Her students have performed with and done few of her students. technical and design work for the Denton Civic "UIL has so many Fred Pankratz Ballet, Denton Commu­ places where a student can participate, feel Canadian High School nity Theater, Denton worth, make a contri­ Pankratz has served as band director for 26 years, Light Opera Company, bution, and succeed," 21 of which occurred at Canadian. His bands have and KD Studio Actors Bell said. received sweepstakes awards 15 years, marched in Conservatory of the area competitions eight Southwest. Her speech years, and marched in and debate students are state competitions seven encouraged to speak be­ years. In 1995, Canadian fore local organizations UiL placed fourth in the UIL such as the Lion's Club State Marching Band and to compete in con­ EDITOR Contest. In addition, 45 tests such as the Opti­ Dr. Bill Farney of Pankratz's students par­ mist and American Le­ UIL Director ticipated in the region gion. solo and ensemble con­ "The judicious use MANAGING EDITOR test, while 27 qualified for of competition is one of Bradley Wilson the state solo and en­ the most valuable tools I Assistant Academic semble contest. Director have in helping my stu­ "When students dents reach their full po­ ADMINISTRATIVE work to perform at the tential," Yeatts said. STAFF exacting standards nec­ "However, I feel it is im­ Dr. William D. essary for UIL activities, portant to remember to Farney, director; new heights of responsi­ emphasize that winning Dr. Charles bility, concentration and is not the primary aim of Breithaupt, director of work are learned and per­ educational competition. athletics; fected," Pankratz said. To me, any student who "Music competition pro­ tries and does his or her Vlckl Bryant, project motes these qualities. best is always a winner." coordinator; Additionally, through Diana Cardona, the inherent beauty in Background spring meet materials music, students learn to In its seventh year, the UIL-Southwestern Bell director; BEHIND THE feel and communicate in Sponsor Excellence Award seeks to highlight the Peter Contreras, SCENES a very special way." contribution of sponsors of UIL scholastic competi­ With Scott Shipman assistant to the athletic tion. The award was created to identify and recognize and Teal Scharck, director; 700 WINS Jay Patterson outstanding sponsors who assist students in develop­ Marilyn Miller dis­ Mark Cousins, Last year, Jan Lahodny Medina Valley High School ing and refining their extracurricular talents to the cusses putting on a foreign exchange celebrates her 700th Patterson has served as head basketball coach 25 highest degree possible within the educational sys­ production. Her waivers; win with her years and head football coach 12 years. In fact, he has tem, while helping them to keep their personal worth principal, Sue Heineman, said on the C. R. Daniel, Schulenburg Lady coached every sport with the exception of Softball. separate from their success or failure in competition. Horns basketball team. nomination form: compliance officer; He has 102 career wins in football, and is just 13 wins The award was originally made possible by a "She may be the best "Marilyn's ardent Sandra Deel, 'underdog' coach in shy of 400 as a head basketball coach. Many of grant from the Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation, belief in the magic of financial officer; the business," an Patterson's players go on to receive academic schol­ in honor of Frank W. Deniu's, who has been a director the theater and its 'moments,' and her Cynthia Doyle, administrator said on arships to colleges and universities. of the Cain foundation since 1955 and Executive ability to inspire that associate athletic her nomination form. "Teaching has become more difficult in today's Committee Chairman since 1983. belief in her students Photo by Darrell society," Patterson said. "But one thing that does The partnership between Southwestern Bell and director; and her audience is Vyvjala of the remain the same is the desire of youth to feel success­ the UIL began in August, 1997. Through this union, Richard Floyd, Schulenburg Sticker. the foundation of her director of music ful and important. It remains our job to challenge Southwestern Bell joins the UIL in its efforts to magic." Photo by activities; them to succeed. As professional educators, we can strengthen and promote the role of extracurricular Caleb Eberling. influence and affect the lives and character of young activities in Texas. Sam Harper, waiver people." officer; Bobby Hawthorne, director of academics; http://www.utexas.edu/admin/ STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 5A • Clayton Downing, Lewis- A • Bill R. Mayfield, Happy Rachel Seewald uil/. 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Access the UIL on the Web at Austin, TX. Montgomery, Waxahachie ISD. Charles Butcher, Boling ISD. UIL Leaguer January J 998 Academics • 3 District meets likely to trigger instinct to retreat Academic experiences open a 'whole new world' for contest participants

y the time you area, and students can apply knowledge and skills on receive this topics of interest, giving them a sense of ownership Tips for hosting a district meet BLeaguer, district over their learning and helping them gain an appre­ academic meets will be ciation of the curriculum's relevance. "These kinds of So, you're hosting the district academic meet. Here are a few tips to help little more than a month activities also facilitate mentorship experiences," you survive the weekend. away. For many of you Plucker and Omdal state. • Be friendly. Make people—contestants, coaches and judges—feet across this state, this will "Participating in UIL one-act play gave me the welcome to your campus. Provide a snack-bar and gathering area for trigger the flight or fight opportunity to broaden my education and to teach students and a hospitality area for coaches- and judges. A great response. others through my knowledge and personal expres­ hospitality room goes over big. For those of you who sion," Kelly Harrell of Paris North Lamar wrote. • Provide clear information regarding room locations and where the choose, for whatever rea­ Bobby Hawthorne registration and contest grading is to take place. There can never be son, to stay on, please Academic Director Recognise that memorization of basic facts needs to lead enough signs and maps of the school posted. accept these words of en­ to application of those facts. • Appoint students to serve as guides, runners, go-fers and what-not. The couragement and advice. Rote memorization is not the major component more, the merrier. While researching for my journalism column, I of any UIL academic contest. Even spelling today has • Walkie-talkies are invaluable too. found an interesting commentary by Jonathan A. a vocabulary use requirement. The current issues and • Have a central information table, manned by someone who is "in the Plucker and Stuart N. Omdal on a report by Public events and literary criticism contests have essay re­ know." Agenda titled, "Getting By: What American Teen­ quirements that force students to apply data toward a agers Really Think About Their Schools." In brief, more meaningful end. • Get the best judges possible. Start searching now. Ninety percent of all problems at district meet are related to unqualified or under-qualified the report states that students find schools boring and "My UIL academic experiences opened a whole judges. Secure extras. They are worth paying. irrelevant. They said they want better teachers, more new world for me," wrote Sommer Norwood of War­ homogeneous ability-grouping and enforcement of ren. "It broadened my focus from only grades to • Pay journalism, speech and one-act play judges. You get what you pay higher standards. include current issues and events and it helped me i "With respect to education, the most worrisome develop important communication and research skills. • Have graders take the test at the same time the students are taking the causes are a lack of intellectual challenge and a lack My experiences taught me a lot about dedication, of application of knowledge," Plucker and Omdal hard work and how to work with people on a social as Make certain all contest directors have a copy of the directions from the wrote in the June 18 issue of Education Week. "Dozens well as competitive level. I encountered real situa­ Spring Meet District Manual, have read and understand the rules. of research papers and several books over the past tions where the benefits of good ethics and thorough Inventory all contest materials, equipment, medals and trophies as soon decade have reported the slow 'dumbing down' of the preparation paid off." as you receive them. curriculum in our schools. The lack of curricular Make certain facilities are available and ready. Make sure rooms are challenge is apparent across all subject areas, from Focus on higher-order thinking skills including analytical unlocked on time. history to mathematics. Research also suggests that reasoning, problem-solving, and critical and creative Exhibit control of the contest. Know the rules and the judging criteria. the curriculum is seldom differentiated to account for thinking. Make sure all contests begin and end precisely on time. the variability in student interests, abilities, or learn­ UIL contests emphasize complex skills and re­ Double check alt results. Check to see that students' names and ing styles. Considering this, the fact that many of our quire students to develop ideas for themselves rather schools are spelled correctly. than rely on teachers to tell them what to think. children—especially those who are academically tal­ Control the verification period. Don't allow coaches or students to bully ented—are not challenged and become bored as a "The contests helped me learn to think on my you into a bad decision. consequence should not surprise us." feet, which everyone needs to know how to do, and Release official results only after all questions have been answered. While the report may be bad news overall, it ' to argue, which some people don't think is such a Know that once results are announced as final, no changes will be made. certainly reflects well on the UIL academic program. great thing," wrote Patricia Murrell of Lindsey. Announce results in an appropriate forum that brings recognition to the The same students who find school boring and irrel­ evant find participation in UIL academics invigorat­ Increase expectations for students, both with respect to student(s). ing, even thrilling. Competition motivates them to conduct and to academic performance. Have one person responsible for compiling district championship re­ learn beyond what is taught in the classroom. It UIL competitors are expected to compete on the sults. Don't forget to add in points from GX debate. allows them access to some of the best teaches in the highest intellectuallevels and to show good sports­ If your meet is held the first official UIL week, hold onto the test materials school. It groups them with students of similar inter­ manship. until UlL's official release date. Have each school provide a large mailing ests and skills. It requires the highest standards. The . "UIL academic competition teaches numerous envelope with the academic coordinator's address. process and the product of competition are relevant life lessons," wrote Raymond Wagner of Port Lavaca Dispose of leftover materials properly. If the meet is on a Saturday, and meaningful, both in the short and long terms. Calhoun. "Although competitors are tempted to quote students and coaches may keep copies of their contest. Have plans for I am often asked by academic coordinators and such benefits as learning how to graciously accept the return of entries and unclaimed medals. coaches how they can better recruit students into both defeat and victory, I find that UIL has given me Line up dedicated peopleto stay until the bitter end to help clean up, load their programs. The suggestions Plucker and Omdal a more practical skill: the ability to feel at ease while up and lock up. provide for challenging students can also work to­ taking tests. I am so accustomed to enjoying UIL tests If you do all of this, prepare to do it again. Chances are, the district will ward recruiting students. The comments from the that I have found myself actually relishing the chal­ want you to run the meet next year. TILF scholars corroborate their recommendations. lenge of a SAT or AP exam."

Comments from scholars Apply the content directly to real-life situations, thus the University of Northern Colorado, conceded that Pretest students to determine appropriate instructional putting the curriculum in context. more research on the roots of student boredom is level. Competition provides opportunities for students needed, but added, "In most cases, boredom in school Emphasize the high-ability nature of academic to apply their knowledge in real and meaningful is a surrogate for lack of challenge and a perceived competition. It isn't for everyone, and it isn't reme­ ways. Students in speech, journalism and current lack of relevance in what is being covered in the dial. Students won't be covering old ground. events, for example, call upon information from classroom." "My UIL experience not only gave me an outlet specialized training, regular classrooms and, most to go beyond the classroom, but it also taught me importantly, their own experiences and sensibilities. UIL academics is not an answer for all students. valuable skills that I can carry into my future," wrote "UIL has offered me a competitive environment But for academically talented, highly-motivated stu­ H. Marty Kang of Midland Lee. "UIL broadened and in which I could expand my academic knowledge and dents, it may be the answer. It was for Heather Hayes strengthened what my teachers taught me because I skills," Crystal Topper of Johnson City wrote. "Too of Tyler Lee, who wrote, "My UIL academic experi­ could actively apply their lessons." often, only athletes have these opportunities. UIL ence has taught me so much about people. Competi­ has encouraged me to strengthen skills that will tive academics is the best way for a group of intelli­ Assess student interests, plan instruction to incorporate benefit me tremendously in the years to come." gent students to express themselves and meet others. those interests, and include time for students to pursue Plucker, an assistant professor of educational I would not trade my UIL experiences for anything— their interests independently. psychology at the University of Maine at Orono, and the people, places and competitions will always be a The UIL provides contests in every curriculum Omdal, an assistant professor of special education at wonderful high school memory." VIL Leaguer 4 • Academics January J 998 Open your eyes; what are you not seeing? Local censorship decisions amount to denial of world history

he phone call be­ I told him that the test had already been written because all three of those influential settlers owned gan innocently. but that he could certainly omit any questions on slaves. T"Howdy, I'm an those painting which I felt were very tasteful and The list goes on an on. administrator in charge appropriate for any community and any age group. Don't get me wrong, I am strictly in favor of local of the Art contest. Quick Our contest director, Karen Pope, PhD, an ex­ control. School districts need the power to decide question: Do we have to pert on art history agreed. much more of their fate, and parents should have use all the pictures in the "...(T)hese are truly representative works, and more say in that fate. But they can't go off half-cocked bulletin?" # great ones at that," she said. All hang either in the and cut things from the curriculum based on denial or Quick answer: No. National Gallery of Art or the Amon Carter Museum emotion rather than pedagogical concerns. These Red flag starts flying. of American Art and have been reprinted thousands things happened. They're a part of history. "But why are you of times as depictions of the best art the world has to There are some things out there, all to easy to asking?" Bradley Wilson offer. find on the World Wide Web by elementary school Many people have Assistant Academic Director This was merely the first of three phone calls on students, that have no business in the public's eye. learned to call the UIL the topic. In all cases, I made it clear that I believe all There are other things that are definitely part of our and to phrase the question in such a way as to get the of these paintings are appropriate for any grade level culture and our history. The controversial things answer they want. Fortunately, UIL staff members but that the decision was a local one. The contest is don't fall into either one of these categories fall into always look for the reason behind a question. designed (and will continue to be designed) to pro­ that gray area in between, an area that we must The simple answer, vide a representative sampling of art through the acknowledge and discuss openly. as with most elementary ages. And it's designed to promote discussion and real When the Americans took over Germany at the and junior high questions thinking on the issues presented in the paintings. end of World War II and liberated the concentration May a sixth grader compete against and with was straightforward. There's where the problem seems to be for some camps, generals ordered their men to look at what was seventh graders? Ves. May a seventh grader com­ Unlike high school people. When I was teaching, one parent told me there because they did not want anyone to forget pete down against and with sixth graders? No. competitions that are that my job was not to teach students to think, it was what happened. They paraded them through stacks Is it too fate to turn in my Participation Card or District Organization Form? The Participation Cards bogged down in a virtual to give them information. I beg to differ. A good of bodies. They ordered Germans to bury the bodies were due Oct. 15, The District Organization Forms mire of rules, elementary teacher promotes thinking. Yet it's easy to find ex­ so they would know what was happening in their own were due Dec. 15. However, we'll still take them so and junior high competi­ amples of historical censorship of one form or an­ back yards. It became a part of history. we can get an accurate count of participating tions tend to be more other that blocks thinking. The violence of the American West was a part of schools and get you the materials you need. flexible largely because In Maryland, two public school superintendents our nation's history. It helped to make the country Do we have to use the new dictionary? No. How­ the students can't ad­ have removed books.by prominent African-Ameri­ strong and prosperous. ever, the spelling and dictionary skills tests have vance past the district can authors from high school English classes at the The paintings in the Vatican of Madonna and been written using the new dictionary. level and local schools urging of some parents calling the works "trash" and Child form a part of our society's religious founda­ If a student failed third grade, can he still compete deserve the control. Yet "anti-White," The Washington Post reported. Maya in third grade Uli. competitions? Yes. In the case of tion. UIL activities, a student who is retained for aca­ even when an answer is Angelou's autobiographical I Know Why the Caged And men sometimes lose when fighting nature. demic deficiencies in grades 1-9 is not eligible for "no," I explore why things Bird" Sings and Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon were Still, whether or not these paintings are appro­ the first six weeks of the following school year. For are the way they are. Call removed from the list for some students. A parent said priate for elementary students is a local decision, one non-UIL activities, check local district policies. it a fault. they weren't appropriate for ninth-graders because that needs to be made in terms of what's good for the The administrator they were sexually explicit and give a dated and education of the students not the whims of a few explained that he knew slanted portrayal of whites. individuals. some of the pieces would cause an uproar in his In Spokane, Wash., administrators pulled Tintin Frances Kazemek, an associate professor of edu­ community, and he'd rather not deal with it. in America from school libraries after a Native-Ameri­ cation at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, Specifically, he was referring to Raphael's paint­ can employee challenged the 1929 book as racially challenged the readers of Education Week with this ing The Alba Madonna, a Renaissance depiction of demeaning. thought. "Unless we as educators, parents and com­ the young Christ child and mother, John Singleton And in Pennsylvania, Run, Shelly, Run, a book munity members foster a climate in which differing Copley's Watson and the Shark, an American painter's about a teenage girl's life on the streets of New York, opinions are engaged and not simply tolerated, our depiction of a shark attack in Havana harbor, and was removed from the optional reading shelf of middle- children and young adults will have little opportunity either a Frederic Remington painting or a Charles M. school classrooms. other than to grow up in an environment dominated Russell painting, I can't remember which. In Louisiana, one school district was forced to by sectarian isolation and blinkered morality. Such, The first two, he objected to because of nudity, change the names of schools named after George I hope, is not the world we want to leave as our the last because of violence. Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry legacy."

Updates to elementary, junior high nearing completion If you have suggestions for additions or modifica­ People still trying to get pictures for the Art tions to the UIL suggested list of sources for the "We're examing contest should contact Tune In at 800/488- oral reading competition, send them in by Feb. every aspect of 6346. Texas School Pictures no longer supplies 27. the elementary pictures for this contest. The revised A+ Handbook featuring new The Nystrom Desk Atlas for the Maps, Graphs content and revised forms for hosting elemen­ and junior high and Charts contest is available directly from tary and junior high contests will be released at program and Nystrom by calling 800/621-8086. the summer workshop for academic coordinators looking at ways All of the invitational and district contests July 10-11. If you have suggestions for revisions, have been printed and are shipping right on send them in by March 6. Not only will it we can improve schedule. The contest directors did a great job contain all the forms necessary when working it." and have produced tests that will challenge with elementary and junior high programs, it students. If you have any comments on the will contain tips on hosting a district or invita­ Bradley Wilson tests, please write them down and send them tional meet and sample questions from all of the assistant into the UIL office before May 1. Before the contests. It will also include a correlation NEW LOOK FOR HANDBOOK academic director end of the school year, we'll contract with Revisions to the A+ Handbook will be released between each of the contests and the Texas directors to produce materials for next year at the summer workshop for academic coordi­ Essential Knowledge Skills (TEKS) being used and we need your input. nators July 10-11 in Austin. for student assessment. UIL Leaguer January 1998 Academics • 5

Informative 1. Why did srnall-town Paducah, Kentucky find Debate teams need experience itself in the national news? 2. What are the possible effects for the U.S. if Congress ratifies the Kyoto treaty? before competing at State 3. How has Madeleine Albright shaped the office of Secretary of State? tatus quo is the What procedure must be followed for a placing team 4. What action has Hong Kong taken to elimi­ name of the game to be certified? nate the avian flu? in terms of speech The team's high school principal must sign a certifi­ 5. What plans has Volkswagen made for the S rules for the spring; how­ cation form included in the district contest director's new Beetle? ever, the one rule change packet, testifying that these debaters meet the certi­ 6.. Why did Byron De La Beckwith make the headlines in Mississippi again? speech coaches need to fication rule. A coach may choose to use ballots from 7. What are the causes of civil war in Algeria? be aware of occurs in rounds, signatures from invitational tournament di­ 8. Why has the budget surplus become a hot Cross-Examination De­ rectors verifying numbers of rounds debated, etc. to issue in Washington? bate. In CX, debaters ad­ document certification for their principal. The con­ 9. What charities will benefit from The Diana, vance from district to test director will fax the district results to the League Princess of Wales Memorial Fund? state, with first and sec­ office no later than Feb. 23, 1998. The second place 10. How has Mayor Giuliani reduced crime in ond place teams qualify­ Jana Riggins team's school must fax the certification form no later New York? ing for the State Meet. Assistant Academic Director than Feb. 26. If they are unable to do so, the district 11. Why is Iranian President Mohammad Khatami The new ruling affects CX director should be contacted to obtain the proper making overtures to the United States? only districts who have fewer than eight teams partici­ paperwork from the third 12. How have Republicans reacted to President pating in the district competition. place team, if certifiable. Clinton's recent child care proposals? A statement of the rule can be found on page 96 State CX Tournament 13. Why are South Korean workers angry at Kim of the Constitution and Con test Rules, section 1001(B). Should all teams be Dae Jung? The rule stipulates that in a district with fewer than eight aware of this new rule? Reminders 14. How has the IMF responded to the Asian teams participating in the district meet, placing teams The League has made a economic crisis? with the exception of first place must be certifiable to concerted effort to insure Contest directors of CX district meet should 15. Why are Texas Democrats furious at Bob compete at the State Meet. For a second place team that every member return the CX Debate Contest Results Form to Bullock? the UIL office by Feb. 23. Please use the updated from these limited participation districts to be certi­ school is aware of the 16. What accusations did Winnie Mandela have form Included in your contest packet rather than necessity of the eight to answer during the South African Truth and fied, the team members must have participated in a the one originally published In the district spring Reconciliation Commission? minimum of eight interschool competitive rounds of rounds. It has been pub­ meet manual. 17. Why Is British Prime Minister Tony Blair so debate. lished in theCCiS'R, dis­ Teams placing second In districts with fewer than popular? The intent of the rule is to ensure that debate cussed in the September eight teams participating in the distr ict competi­ tion must return their certification form to this 18. What steps has the United Nations taken to teams have experience debating in a competitive and January issues of the Leaguer, publicly dis­ office by Feb. 26 to be eligible to compete at the continue inspection of the Iraqi military fa- situation prior to the CX State Meet, since partici­ State Meet. The official torm was included In the cflitfes? pants in CX advance straight from district to state. As cussed in the speech district contest packet. coaches' meetings of all 19. What recent events have affected the stabil­ discussed in the September issue of the Leaguer, Coaches of second place teams in districts ity of Netanyahu's government? teams are allowed to accumulate their rounds to meet four SuperConferences, where certification is necessary should contact 20. What are the major issues being negotiated the certification requirement in a variety of ways: and available for review the district contest director immediately if their in the Irish peace talks? • competitive rounds at a debate tournament; on the UIL Website. team cannot be certified. • after-school adjudicated rounds with a neigh­ Some schools are host­ Coaches of teams who qualify for the State Meet Persuasive boring school; and/or ing CX round robin tour­ must complete and return the required judging naments to help teams forms by Feb. 27. Please mark your calendars "bad • district meet rounds. Is the NBA dealing properly with its secure their necessary since meeting this deadline is imperative. We boys" on the court? advise sending the forms immediately after your rounds. Will the Pope make a difference in Cuba? Questions & Answers district competition. What must be done to save Medicare? Does only one member of the team have to meet the If you-tiave a team qualified that cannot attend. What impact will Israeli Foreign Minister eight-round rule for the team to advance after What should teams from notify the UIL office and your district director as David Levy's resignation have? district placement? limited participation dis­ soon as possible. Your district director will notify Election 2000: Who will win the Republican No, both team members must be able to document tricts avoid? the alternate team. nomination for President? eight rounds, though the rounds for certification Don't assume that your If you have a substitution on a team, you must What can be done to prevent domestic could be with a different partner than the one with district contest will pro­ provide a letter signed by an administrator verify­ terrorism? whom they are debating at the district meet. vide all the rounds that ing the student's eligibility. We are unable to provide timekeepers for 96 Has NAFTA hurt American laborers? you need. Be aware of Can Apple survive? debates each round, if you have students who If the second place team is not certifiable, does the your particular district's would like to Serve as timekeepers, we welcome Will the International Greenhouse Gasses third place alternate team have the opportunity to tournament format. Con­ them! Each team should bring a stopwatch to Conference held in Kyoto produce lasting advance to State? sider that you could pos­ time or loan to a judge. results? Yes. If the second place team cannot meet the certi­ sibly draw a bye during If you know former debaters in the Austin area 10. Should the UN intervene to establish stabil­ the tournament which who would be qualified Judges familiar and sup­ ity in the Rwanda region? fication requirement and the third place team can be certified, the third place team has the opportunity to will not count as a com­ portive of UIL debate rules, please contact Jana 11. Should Ira Einhorn, guru of the '60s, go Riggins. free? advance to the State Meet. petitive round, and plan 12. Has President Clinton gone overboard in ahead so that you have trying to curb teen smoking? If the district champion elects not to come to state, secured your rounds well in advance of the district 13. Should the internet be censored? can the second place team advance to state even if meet. 14. What should be done to protect U.S. citizens they are not certifiable? from threats posed by nuclear waste? No. The rule states that only the first place team What happens if substitution of a team member 15. Can anything be done to stop the bloodshed automatically advances to state. Second place teams after a district meet becomes necessary? in Algeria? must still meet the certification rule to advance. The League will consider the "team" certified, even if 16. Will the IRS become the "friendly agency?" the substituted member has not debated the mini­ 17. Has Bill Clinton been able to lead the U.S. in Is this rule exclusionary in nature? mum rounds, since it would be unfair to "un-certify" the direction of a post-cold warforelgn policy? No. For several years, a provision has been made in a student due to his partner being unable to attend 18. Should humans be cloned? districts where fewer than eight teams are entered on the State Meet. According to UIL rules, one member 19. What are Geraldine Ferrate's chances of the official CX entry form for each school to be of the original team must remain on the team. making a political comeback? allowed to enter a fourth team. This new rule ensures 20. Did Heisman-trophy candidate Ricky Will­ that all districts, regardless of participation numbers, Competing at the UIL CX Debate State Meet is iams make the right decision? will have the opportunity for representation since the an honor. The eight-round rule is in place to ensure first place team automatically advances. that attending state is a privilege competitors earn through hard work and fierce competition. UlL Leaguer 6 • Academics January 1998 Apathy, cynicism result from lack of challenge Without support, bright kids will leave journalism program

By Bobby Hawthorne Director of Journalism

News flash: "Authorities in Liberia are reported to have ordered the only printing house in the capi­ tal, Monrovia, to stop publishing the independent newspaper, Heritage. "The editor said the printers refused to publish Tuesday's edition of Heritage after receiving written orders from the Solicitor General. No official reason was given, but correspondents say it is believed to result from a dispute over a recent article by Heritage critical of the strained relations between the Liberian government and the Economic Community of West African States intervention force." Analysis: Vestiges of colonialism are to be ex­ pected in the Third World, which has yet to develop an appreciation for democratic ideals in general and freedom of the press in particular. Old news: The stu­ Attend ILPC dents in so-and-so's jour­ nalism class at such-and- Reasons to attend the ILPC Spring Convention, April such high school last year 18-19, at The University of Texas at Austin: » You'll have an opportunity foryour students to hear learned that freedom of MOTION TABLED outstanding speakers from across Texas and the the press often stops at Rik McNeill of Florida, one of the nation's premier newspaper and yearbook experts, will be among nation. the schoolhouse door. the dozens of outstanding journalism instructors at the annual ILPC convention, April 18-19, at The • More than 90 instructional sessions will cover ail The staff wrote a news University of Texas at Austin. An expert on design and graphics, McNeill returns to Texas after a aspects of student publications, broadcast jour­ account of the contro­ four-year hiatus. Other headliners include David Knight of South Carolina, Terry Nelson of Indiana, nalism, and legal and ethical issues, Dave Stedwell of Iowa, Betsy Rau of Michigan and Mark Kornmann of Indiana. More than 1,800 versial school dress code • It's a chance to network with other journalism students and advisers attend the convention each spring. For information, contact the ILPC office. advisers who understand the special challenges of and included a wide range Photo by Joey Lin. advising a newspaper or yearbook. of comments from teach­ • You'll can have a voice in journalism education by ers and students. All com­ facing their schools — racism, discipline, crowded News flash: The vast majority of high school attending the Texas Association of Journalism ments critical of the plan classes, violence, bad teachers — are viewed as bad seniors cannot synthesize and learn from specialized Educators business meeting. PR. I have never heard of an adviser being called into reading materials, nor can they solve multi-step prob­ • You can compare your best efforts against the were excised by the prin­ winning entries in the individual achievement cipal, who claimed his the principal's office because a student newspaper lems, according to U.S. Department of Education awards competition. rights to censor under the was too shallow or inconsequential, but students who report. • There will be several sessions on breaking into Supreme Court's deci­ wish to report on topics such as political correctness But they can write one-dimensional articles about journalism as a profession, internships and land­ sion in Hazelwood v. or affirmative action are called on the carpet all the last month's student council meeting. And they feel ing a job on a college publications staff. Kuhlmeier. time. They are met with open hostility, and their good about themselves. • You don't have to be an ILPC member to attend. Private schoois and non-ILPC members are wel­ Irony: the Hazel- advisers are often threatened with demotion or worse. News flash: Students claim school isn't challeng­ come. wood decision told ad­ Good PR? Hardly. This testifies to the school's ing and that they're bored in school, according to • It's one of the most inexpensive conventions in the ministrators censorship inability or unwillingness to teach anyone how to "Getting By: What American Teenagers Really Think .nation. Delegate registration is $15 per person should be "reasonably think outside of a mathematical context and flies in About Their Schools." before April 1. On-site registration is permitted. related to legitimate the face of the school's mission statement, which Commentary: "We can address boredom because • Austin is a great city with extensive entertainment and educational opportunities for students and pedagogical concerns." probably states something about preparing students we know what causes it. With respect to education, teachers alike. For example, school offi­ to take meaningful roles in our democratic society. the most worrisome causes are a lack of intellectual • For registration material, a schedule and other cials may censor articles The result: dedicated, qualified and, in some challenge and a lack of application of knowledge. information, contact the ILPC office at 512/471- that are "ungrammatical, cases, JEA-certified advisers who know what they're Dozens of research papers and several books over the 5883 or 471-5908 (fax). Or e-mail ILPC at nvatadez poorly written, inad­ doing and how to inspire young people to open their past decade have reported the slow "dumbing down" @mail. utexas.edu equately researched, bi- eyes and minds to what is happening—good and bad of the curriculum in our schools. The lack of curricu- ased or prejudiced." Such — in their schools and communities leave the profes­ lar challenge is apparent across all subjects." — is rarely the case. In most instances, school officials sion, the victims of harassment and/or burnout. Dis­ Jonathan A. Plucker, assistant professor of educa­ will take a well-written, well-researched article and illusioned, disheartened and depressed, they tolerate tional psychology at the University of Maine at National reduce it to pap. I'm guessing that for good measure, the control-freaks, kooks and cowards as long as Orono; Stuart N. Omdal, assistant professor of spe­ journalism the principal here added a few comma splices, tossed possible, then move on, abandoning the classroom to cial education the University of Northern Colorado. in a couple of subject/antecedent disagreements and Vichyites who parrot the "don't worry, be happy" Education Week, June 18, 1997. week closed with "This plan, rox. Congachulashions: skool mantra, learning or thinking bedamned. Soon, the Ageless wisdom: "Where there is much desire to Feb. 22-28 board!" bright kids who had the intellectual ability to dare learn, there, of necessity, will be much arguing, much Thousands of journal­ Fictional dialogue: Student reporter: "Here's our question their education and perhaps to even inspire writing, many opinions; for opinion in good men is ism students through­ story on Ted Kaczynski, our school's most infamous readers to contemplate anything heavier than ath­ but knowledge in the making." — John Milton. out the country are graduate." lete of the month move on to more challenging Final irony: This summer, I'm going to Eastern joining in promoting Censor: "Nice job but take out all of this Una- courses, the program collapses, and the newspaper Europe on behalf of the Independent Journalism National Scholastic bomber stuff. Too depressing. Could reflect nega­ becomes a joke that contributes to the cynicism of Foundation, an extension of the George Soros Foun­ Journalism Week tively on the school and community. Doesn't uplift today's youth. dation, to teach the sons and daughters of our former February 22-28, students or raise school spirit. Besides, it might offend Newsflash: Survey finds apathy increasing among communist enemies about democracy through ideals sponsored by the someone. Just focus on the fact that while he was college freshmen. A record low 27 percent believe such as freedom of the press and fact-based journal­ Journalism Education here, he won several local math/science awards." that "keeping up with political affairs" is an impor­ ism. If successful with these students to whom the Bill Association. More irony: Administrators see student newslet­ tant life goal, compared with the record high of 58 of Rights is as foreign as a hoola-hoop, I might muster ters that dish up fluffy, feel-good ephemera as good percent in 1966. Freshmen and some frustrated activ­ the nerve to bring the same message to Texas school PR. Journalistic newspapers that elicit, analyze and ists say political activity has several causes. Number officials, though I fear this nut will be much harder to interpret student views on the most critical issues one? A sense of powerlessness. crack. UIL Leaguer January 1998 Academics • 7 Workshops designed to prepare teachers, students More judges he University of secutive year, and those who follow the UIL State ber of actual tragic problems were proportionately Texas at Austin Meet One-Act Play Contest will recognize Powdrell, small. Additions to the list of eligible critic judges Department of Singleton, Wisdom and Wisdom as outstanding state Two schools have had fires, and I do recognize T as of Nov. 1,1997. Theatre and Dance will OAP directors, all of whom have previously served as there will always be situations beyond our control. sponsor three parallel STW faculty. Most of the summer faculty will be OAP directors have been understanding of the need ir e Eleanor Dryden workshops this summer. directly involved teaching dance/movement, acting, for change and have rarely vented their anger toward (Ritz Community I will be administering directing, technical theatre, design, playwriting and this office. We are not past the peak/peek of the Theatre), 3298 Gary the "teacher's workshop," others will serve as guest lecturers. mountain of requests for additions to the basic set. Brewer Road, Snyder in conjunction with the Teachers desiring participation in this workshop Yes, I mean both. They have all been opened/posted, TX 79549 (915) 573- "36th annual Summer must request and make application prior to May 1, but more than half are yet to be reviewed. I haven't 9739 -1 Theatre Workshop for Lynn Murray through UT-admissions as "transient" students, to had the first peek at a large U.S. Postal Service box of high school students" • Bill Watts, Angelo Drama Director register June 1-2. They should also notify the work­ requests, but you will receive responses ASAP. It (STW) June 6 -July 12. shop director of their intent to enroll. University really would have helped if everything had been on State University, Theatre Dept., 2601 W. Involving both teachers and students, the work­ housing (room and board) is available through the letter-size paper. Ave. N, San Angelo TX shop will include instruction in acting, voice, techni­ UT-Austin housing office, but is not required. 76909 (915) 942-2146 cal theatre, make-up, directing, and production ac­ Title card due -I tivities. The teachers' directing seminar will begin Shorter workshop The next step in the OAP process is the title card June 3 and continue through the students' workshop For teachers who cannot attend the full-term due in this office Feb. 23. The "pink" card was Key period. UT-Austin registration for summer is set for summer theatre workshop, a "short term non-credit distributed Jan. 9 and it should be in your possession. TETAAO recommended area/ June 1-2. Final productions are set for July 10-11. UT- workshop," specifically designed to help teachers with If it is not, contact us now, not on the deadline day. region judge Austin faculty and outstanding high school theatre preparation for the UIL One-Act Play Contest is We have received a good many already - some Independent teachers will teach the classes and direct the plays. planned for the final week. This six-day, July 6-11, without the first class stamped envelope. If you failed • College/university High school students will make up the companies of workshop will focus on play selection, cutting a long to comply with the envelope, send it now and help employee three plays. Teachers taking the workshop course play, limited scenery, the League-approved unit set, me avoid the telephone explanation. l-IV Approximate region of residence sequence will serve as technical/directorial partici­ using limited lighting, interpreting OAP rules, and Please do not fax the title card! Faxes of these pants, advisors and observers of the production process. judging and directing the contest play. A $300 non­ cards are difficult to read and don't fit in the card file. Academic The workshop curriculum will be of special ben­ refundable fee check must be made payable to the The postal service is good and does not cost any more efit to teachers seeking theatre arts certification, Department of Theatre and Dance, The University of than a fax. The confirmation of an official title card Invitational taking the TEA EXCET test in theatre arts, taking Texas at Austin. Teachers registering will receive is the OAP eligibility notice and State Meet OAP Tournaments courses to meet local requirements, directing the UIL immediate confirmation. Honor Crew information that you receive in return. one-act play, and/or teaching the variety of theatre Teachers in the short-term workshop will view Fax machines are not any more accurate than the Invitational tourna­ subjects needed for the theatre arts curriculum in workshop laboratory postal service. ments are listed for Texas. Participating teachers may receive three to scenes, the three major E-mail, while a great academic contests. nine semester hours credit. workshop productions, 1 should make my annual pitch thing, faces its own problems, Not all tournaments Participating teachers register for regular De­ some workshop classes, and not the least of which you have all events. Check partment of Theatre & Dance courses. Workshop- Austin area productions about contest behavior and critic can't transmit money via e- with the contest related courses include: TD F326E-Theatre Studies: available during the five- judge treatment. Section 1034 is mail. It is a considerable director. UIL officials Directing the Young Performer; TD 326P; Projects in day program. We'll hold waste of time and money to do not maintain Theatre Studies; and TD F314P-Production Labora­ critique sessions on all ac­ fully in force. Read it to your send any request for some­ Information other than what is presented here tory (Rehearsal & Performance). tivities. thing which requires a fee students; send it to your parents; on Invitational Right now, I plan three types of performances. Again this year an using e-mail. E-mail has be­ tournaments. Registered teachers will direct students in scenes of added feature of the Sum­ post it on your callboard; and copy come more time-consuming various types and styles using several styles of staging. mer Theatre Workshop for than necessary. it for your administration.There Belton HS These scenes will be produced at the assembly of the high school students will My favorite e-mail this were fewer behavioral problems last Feb. 7 workshop and guests and will be supervised by UT- be the opportunity for one fall was from Cindy Kirby, Austin faculty and guest faculty Robert Singleton, cast selected from the three year, the first year of enforcement. [email protected]. I don't administrator theatre director at the Houston High School for productions to return to It must have helped. have any idea who or where 254/933-4607; Performing and Visual Arts; Kathy Powdrell, theatre UT-Austin July 23-25 for this person is. A play was not San Lorenz, UIL director at Friendswood High School; Larry and Sue two performances of their identified and the question coordinator Wisdom, theatre director and wife from Mineola; STW show. They will participate as guests in the UT- was very general. Questions are more easily answered 254/933-4635; Lisa Westkaemper, UT-Performing Arts Center pro­ Austin Honors Colloquium for outstanding high if they relate to specific cases. Question: "Could you Vickie Boren, speech duction coordinator; and STW faculty to be an­ school juniors. make a real or fake bonfire onstage for the OAP. How director nounced. Applications for the Summer Theatre Work­ would you make it." (Yes, periods - no question 254/933-4624 Four of the eight finalists of the Texas Young shop for high school students and the short term marks.) I did not respond, hoping the person would fax: 254/933-4600 or 254/933-4617 Playwrights Festival sponsored by the Dougherty teacher's workshop will be mailed to all theatre direc­ call. Perhaps they did. The fire effect for Pippin would All academic events, Lincoln- Arts Center of Austin and hosted by UT-Austin tors about March 16. The workshop registration fee not relate to the one for The Lion in Winter. A fire in Douglas debate, prose, Department of Theatre and Dance, will be cast and for high school students will be $300 and room and a trash can is not the same as a fireplace, but might use poetry, infonnative and directed by the STW faculty and teachers registered board will be approximately $700 for double occu­ similar basics. Try to reserve e-mail for clear-cut persuasive speaking for the above. All eight will be performed as a part of pancy. questions which can be answered simply "yes" or STW activities June 20-21. This the fourth year that For further information teachers interested may "no." The telephone is always easier if clarification is Crandall HS the STW has hosted and participated in workshop reach me at the UIL office, 512/471-4517 or 471- required. Feb. 7 productions of plays written by Texas teens and 9996 (471-5793 after June 1). If you need an answer that Ray Pond or Don Rene Wright, UIL selected by an outstanding panel of writers and crit­ Howell can give you use 512/471-9996. They can Coordinator 972/427-3910 ics. Deadline successful? answer most things, even if you don't think so. If you fax: 972/472-3586 In addition to these scenes and original works, I would like to (but I can't) report that the new must ask me, use 471-4517. Oh yes, I answer 9996, three workshop plays will give public performance "Play & Set" deadline was a total success and that but chances are that you will have to hold for me until Alamo Heights HS during the last Friday and Saturday of the workshop. everybody got their request postmarked by Dec. 22 I can get free of the call on my direct line. Feb. 7 These plays will be directed by UT-Austin faculty; (The Dec. 21 deadline fell on Sunday.). Everyone is Isabel Zsohar guest faculty noted above; Sue Wisdom (musical (or will be) happy with responses. The copy deadline Behavior 210/820-8850 director); AlvaHascall, associate director of the UT's for this article fell a week prior to theatre convention, I should make my annual pitch about contest fax: 210/820-8896 Performing Arts Center; and his wife Cookie. Re­ and I'm planning to carry my flack jacket to Dallas. I behavior and critic judge treatment. I emphasize here Number sense, calculator, hearsal and technical production work periods for can't explain how some directors obtained a Dec. 22 that Section 1034 is fully in force. If this does not math, science, grade-level short-answer tests, Olympiad scenes and plays will occur in the afternoons and postmark, how things seem to be lost in the mail or sound familiar, look it up in the current C6?CR or evenings, Monday-Sunday. why some did not know anything about the change. Handbook for One-Act Play, 13 th edition. Read it to The Hascalls are directing for the fourth con­ Given the magnitude of over 1,130 entries, the num- continued on page 8 UIL Leaguer 8 • Academics January 1998

An academic coach need not be an employee of Conflict matrix the school, although it is certainly encouraged. The director of the one-act play must be a full- permits time employee of the school. • The League has no amateur rule for academics. The awards rule does apply but only for activi­ Invitational planning ties that count toward UIL district standing. Tournaments Each year, we receive letters similar to the Thus, a student may win a Buick in a local following. essay-writing competition and retain eligibility CONTINUED FROM for UIL ready writing and all other League PAGE 6 Dear Sir: contests. Monahans HS I am facing a dilemma concerning the UIL • We're hosting an invitational meet and have Feb. 14 academics meet on April 4. I compete in both received several telephone calls from coaches Frances Curry or Current Issues & Events (CI&E) and Poetry Inter­ wanting to know if it's permissible for them to Dolores Hill pretation, but the information sent to the schools take copies of the test home with them, is ixtlt 915/943-2519 concerned said that there is a scheduling conflict is permissible, though we'd rather that they fax: 915/943-3327 and that I will have to choose, is there any way not, especially if the meet is held on the first All UIL events except speech that I can compete in both? I would appreciate weekend of the four-week period during which any answer you give me, it doesn't matter what Invitational A materials are being used. Klein HS the answer is. Thank you. Invitational Meet • The eight-hour rules applies to academics as does no-pass, no-play. IN THE SPOTLIGHT Feb. 14 • And: Nathan Clark plays Eddie in Conversations with Marianne Foreman 1 am writing in regards to the UIL Academic • Does the UIL require that a student be in a class My Father performed by Gregory-Portland High 281/655-3307 competition. I am a senior at High School and to participate in a UIL contest? No. Does it School in last year's State One-Act Play Contest. Test B have participated in UIL since I was a freshman require that students be a member of a club in order to participate in a UIL contest? No. Kennedy HS and have advanced to state for three years. 1 continued from page 7 Feb. 14 compete in Spelling/Vocabulary and this year 1 • Is it permissible to use balloons at academic your students; send it to your parents; post it on your Abel Martinez have an interest in Accounting, but the events competitions? Yes. The no-balloon restriction callboard; and copy it for your administration. You 210/433-9343 conflict. I plan to pursue a career in accounting, applies to outdoor athletic events only. might be wise to summarize it for your zone/district fax: 210/435-5649 therefore I fee! that it is important to be involved • We are hosting the district academic meet on a programs. Everyone involved in OAP at any level in the competition for experience as well as Friday. How early can we start? As early as you and in any capacity is responsible for following these Livingston HS scholarship opportunities. Although, my success like. Neither the Texas Education Agency nor Feb. 14 rules. OAP directors have the central responsibility in Spelling/Vocabulary inhibits me in this deci­ the League have rules governing this. for the educational process surrounding OAP prepa­ Louanna Price sion, i would like to know if there is any possible ration and the contest experience. There were fewer 409/328-2240 way to compete in both events. behavioral problems last year, the first year of en­ fax: 409/328-2230 This is very important to me and I would Debate topics given forcement. It must have helped. All UIL events except CX. appreciate any assistance you would give me. Those of you who missed the set deadline must Tarleton State for springy next year * To which we respond: of necessity believe that "less is best." Eliminate University The Lincoln Douglas resolution for January physical descriptions and stage directions and look (Stephenville) Current events/spelling and poetry interpre­ through May, 1998 is for legal ways to create those things which are "with­ Feb. 14 tation/accounting conflict in the academic con­ RESOLVED: Influence of the media out which an approved play cannot be produced." Beth Riggs flict pattern, which we've used now for several undermines justice in American criminal The OAP credo should be "the sets should be spare, 254-968-9171 years. It exists because it is impossible for every proceedings. the props should be necessary, the lighting should be fax: 254-968-9534 student to compete in every event. It's a matter of suggestive - blending scenes together, and the tran­ Calculator Applications, Num­ too many contests and not enough time, given The '98-'99 national topic for CX debate is sitions should be quick, with perhaps not-readily- ber Sense, Math and Science that your school doesn't want and/or can't afford RESOLVED: That the United States identifiable music, sound, or action appropriate to to send you to Lubbock or Huntsville or wherever should substantially change its foreign the dramatic moment." East Central HS for three or four days. policy toward Russia. Feb. 21 Nor can the regional site afford to relinquish Pam Smith The complete set of topics and other informa­ Safety its campus for a week so that every kid can com­ 210/679-2951 tion on UIL speech and debate is available on the The final thought in designing and using all pete in every contest he or she so desires. Most fax: 210/649-2752 UIL Web site at www.utexas.edu/admin/utl/. host the academic regional meet on Saturday. physical elements should be safety. If there is poten­ All UIL contests and foreign tial danger, don't use it. Unit set elements clamped in languages Certainly, your district may arrange contests any fashion which damages the element should not so that you could compete in both CI&E and Use caution when be tolerated. The offending company is responsible Smithson Valley HS poetry interpretation, but should you quality for for repair or replacement. The company that dam­ March 7 region, you would have to choose. Regions follow citing Internet ages any part of the basic set (unit set, sound, lighting, the conflict pattern strictly with no exceptions Until the UIL ad hoc committee on the Stamford Jr./Sr. HS drapery, etc.) or any site facility is liable for improper I realize this causes you a dilemma, but in the March 7 Intenet renders a recommendation for debate cita­ big picture, it saves students hundreds ot conflicts usage. Markay Rister tions, follow the standards of the Modern Lan­ Is it legal for company members backstage to 915/773-2701 because everyone knows going in which contests guage Association, which have been adopted as send verbal and/or physical signals to onstage per­ High school includes all conflict with others. citationstandards by the National Forensic League. formers if the show is running long or about to to run literary events except speech The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, overtime? Review Section 1033(c)(2)(G) Prompt­ with materials specifically written for this contest; junior Fourth Edition, by Joseph Gibaldi, provides these ing. In such cases contest managers are required to high school includes speech guidelines. The rules for evidence in the C&CR enforce (2) Contest Play Eligibility. and Set C academic materials Academic rules remain in effect as written, but the MLA Handbook Directors should support critic judge prepara­ Brenham HS promote flexibility gives specific guidelines forelectronicall y retrieved tion by providing contest managers with original March 7 material. published scripts that show cuts. Contest managers Beth Dusek • The League has no residence rule tor academ­ For prose and poetry, remember that all selec­ should be responsible for collecting and forwarding. 409/277-6570 ics. Students must be full-time students who tions must be published material. If you find a ext. 1450 are in regulai attendance but their parents ot selection on the Web, be sure to secure the No rule changes fax: 409/277-6544 guardians need not reside in the same atten­ publisher's copyright citation, since the litearture No changes have been made in the sets and All academic and speech events dance zone. Students need only be in regular must have been published concurrently in hard props or time-limit rules. Any proposed changes will except CX attendance at their respective school. copy. be reported next month, reviewed by the UIL Aca­ • The League has no niles regarding parr-time demic Committee in June and by the Legislative coaches for academics except in one-act play. Council in October. Approved changes (if any) can­ not become effective until August 1999. UIL Leaguer January 1998 Athletics • 9 Wrestling begins in fall; basketball coaches concerned with overAnvolvement UIL makes exception to jersey rule

A few notes regard­ Wrestling is disappointed if when ing some of our athletic Wrestling will be an UIL activity for the 1998- the school season begins activities as we begin 99 school year. We are in the process of putting he is not treated in the 1998. together a wrestling plan for the schools in Texas. same manner. The frame work is in place and the dates for the Even more problem­ Football season, which are tentative at this time, have been atic is the issue of playing Congratulations to established. time. A girl who plays all the eight schools and Wrestling practice outside of the school day can summer and is allowed to their coaches crowned in begin with the first day of school. Dual meets (when free-lance and not forced December as state cham­ there is no loss of school time) can begin at this time to comply with a disci­ pions for the 1997 sea­ Dr. Charles Breithaupt as well. As with all other UIL activities schools are plined system is unhappy son. There were 376 Athletic Director limited, by state law, to one contest during the school with the school coach games played during the week, which runs from the beginning school Monday who runs a structured sys­ six week playoff period. Initially 384 team out of to the end of school Friday. The date for beginning tem. 1,063 qualified for the playoffs. competition in invitational tournaments is Nov. 9, Part of the problem The 1998 football season ushers in three teams 1998. with too much non- to the playoffs for all conferences (if approved by the The structure of the playoff system has also been school play is the fatigue State Board of Education) except Conference A a topic of discussion around the state. At this time, factor. Players who have eleven and six-man football. Ten champions will be the UIL is looking for a site for the state individual played year round with crowned in December. The playoffs will begin with championships in the Austin area. The tentative students from their own 448 qualifiers which is 41 percent of the 1,075 foot­ date for the first UIL State individual wrestling cham­ school are probably not ball playing schools. pionships is Feb. 19-20, 1999. Depending on site as fresh and as open to Football teams choosing to schedule games on availability, this date could change. suggestions from a school the earliest playing date of Aug. 27,1998, should be The state individual meet will be a 16-wrestler coach during the time it reminded of scrimmage and playing date regulations. bracket. The method of advancement from the dis­ is most important—dis­ No team or student shall participate in more than one trict to regional and from regional to state will be trict play. interschool football scrimmage during any given pe­ determined by the number of schools participating in Many contend that riod of five calendar days, prior to the playing of the the UIL Wrestling Plan. At present there are ap­ non-school programs can first football game. proximately 125 public schools with either a wres­ often be more attractive tling team or club. Once schools have returned their than school programs be­ Football jerseys acceptance forms for the 1998-99 school year, a cause there are fewer re­ The UIL has made an exception to NCAA wrestling district alignment will be produced. Like strictions. The flip side is football rule FR 28 regarding length of football jer­ our other activities, schools will be grouped geo­ that too much of a good seys. The rule was passed to require the jersey to be graphically into competitive districts. There will be thing is not healthy. Balance again is the key. It is one REJOICE full-length and tucked into the pants beginning Aug. only one conference for all wrestling schools and it thing to like chocolate cake, but to have it every day Players from Midland 1, 1999. will be designated as AAAAA. makes it less enticing. Greenwood react after The UIL exception keeps the present rule in Basketball coaches are realizing how unhealthy beating Queen City 15- 13 in the volleyball place for future seasons. The jersey must be long Basketball it can be for a player to play too much basketball in state 3A semi-finals. enough to reach the top of the pants and must be Basketball coaches are expressing concern with the off-season. A player who plays 50-100 games in Greenwood lost to tucked in if longer. If an undershirt extends below the non-school participation in their sport. The loss of the off-season will not be as enthusiastic about school Bellville in the finals. top of the pants, it must be tucked into the pants. the concurrent play rule two years ago has had a basketball in January and February. Coaches must For complete results, This exception is necessary because of the safety negative effect on school play. continue to educate players on the negative impact of check out the UIL factor and the additional costs for new and longer Coaches are encountering more problems than over saturation. Coaches should work to ensure play­ Home Page at jerseys. The UIL staff as well as many trainers believe before because of the elitism some non-school par­ ers are having fun in the off-season. Working hard to www.utexas.edu/ admin/uil/. that the longer jerseys tucked in may cause heat ticipation has created. For example, a student on a improve is one thing, but an insistence on too much problems for athletes. Also the cost of buying new non-school team who flies to Las Vegas to a tourna­ competitive play can prove to be harmful to student- jerseys for 1999 would not be cost effective. ment, wears fancy uniforms, and eats unlimited meals athletes. Wilson to sponsor Schools to decide core courses receptions during tourney In a major change in the NCAA Initial-Eligibil­ in the approval process. In addition, since the On March 5, from 5- 7 p.m., and March 13, from ity Clearinghouse process, high schools now will be Clearinghouse's primary means of evaluation was 4:30-6:30 p.m., Wilson Sporting Goods, in conjunc­ responsible for determining which of their courses based on course titles, many courses were rejected tion with the UIL, Converse, the Austin Convention meet the NCAA core-course requirements for a based simply on unusual wording. and Visitor's Bureau, and the Greater Austin Sports student-athlete's initial eligibility as a freshman at an "Obviously, we are very pleased with this action Foundation, will sponsor a UIL high school coaches NCAA Division I institution. and are very appreciative that the NCAA has lis­ reception at Austin Saengerrunde Halle (next to The NCAA Division I Board of Directors, dur­ tened to the high school community and chosen to Scholz's Garden at 1607 San Jacinto Street). ing its meeting Jan. 13 in Atlanta, agreed to return return this process to high school principals and District alignments the Clearinghouse to its original function by accept­ counselors," said Robert F. Kanaby, Executive Direc­ will be announced ing the basic premise that high school administrators tor of the National Federation of State High School Realignment results Feb. 2. Check the Associations. "Since the Clearinghouse was started and counselors are in the best position to evaluate UlL's Home Page at their school's course offerings beginning this spring. in 1993, high schools across the country have expe­ available on Web www.utexas.edu/ The process of determining if courses meet the rienced many frustrations with the process." The UIL staff completed the arduous task of requirements currently is done by the NCAA's Ini­ The signature of the high school principal will aligning the schools in Texas and will announce the admin/uil/. tial-Eligibility Clearinghouse, which receives course attest that the courses submitted satisfy the core- realignment Feb. 2. The results will be available titles sent in by the high school and then determines course requirements, which the Clearinghouse will through the region service centers and on the UIL whether incoming freshmen are academically eli­ verify. This change in procedure does not reflect any Web site: www.utexas.edu/admin/uil/. Results will gible to compete in athletics. changes in initial-eligibility standards. All courses not be available before that time. The amount of time that the Clearinghouse submitted by the high school principal for core courses There will be 210-215 schools in 32 5 A districts, devoted to the evaluation of high school courses must continue to meet the standard of 75 percent down from 229 this year. A total of 1,210 schools continued to increase, which caused numerous delays instructional content in the subject area. went through the process. UIL Leaguer 10 • Athletics January J 998 PUBLIC REPRIMANDS SOCCER Students who move for athletic purposes Jason Ceyanes, Dickinson

BASKETBALL Kevin Bohis, El Paso Burges Bob Colon, Corpus Christi Miller Trevia Cyrus, Houston Welch ineligible for UIL athletic competition Middle School Shelia Davis, Dallas Adams Lee Hafley, Strawn Daniel Hinojosa, Amarillo Bowie SON: "Hey Dad, did you gible for varsity competition if it is determined that which states: An individual is presumed to have Larry Hood, Pasadena Rayburn forget to tell me some­ they moved for athletic purposes. If a student moves changed schools for athletic purposes if he or she Kyna Massey, Sulphur Springs Phillip Moore, Mineoia thing? Did you get a new for athletic purposes, no other factors, such as resi­ represented his or her former school in a varsity or Raul Mendoza, Valley View Junior job? Win the lottery? dence, should be considered. The student is ineli­ subvarsity League athletic contest or an athletic High Pat Munoz, Hawley There's a moving truck gible. contest similar to one offered by the League in grades Steve Myatt, Gruver in our driveway. What's The district executive committee is to deter­ 9-12 the previous or current school year until: Valerie Soistman, Sweeny Hubert Sthran, Duncanvilie Reed going on? mine whether or not a student has changed schools 1. the student's parents change their residence to Middle School for athletic purposes when considering each transfer the new school or attendance zone; Jefferson Teague, Tolar Tommy Thompson, Abilene DAD: "I got to thinking student. Students who change schools for athletic 2. the superintendent (or designated administra­ Cooper maybe you should be purposes are ineligible to compete in varsity League tor) and principal and/or coach of the previous Juan Villarreal, Reagan County playing tailback instead Mike Whalen, Harlingen Coakley Rex Spain athletic contest(s) at the school into which they school (only from a school within Texas, New Middle School of wideout. Remember Assistant Athletic Director move for at least one calendar year. It is the district Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana or James White, Houston Cullen Middle School last year when the bas­ executive committee's responsibility to determine Mexico) sign a Previous Athletic Participation Wade Wilson, Banquete ketball coach had you when or if a student who moves for athletic purposes Form (PAPF) stating that the student was not becomes eligible. BASEBALL playing the post position. I felt all along you should recruited to the new school and did not change Herman Johnson, Dallas have been playing on the perimeter so you could Some common indicators committees should schools or attendance zones for athletic pur­ Jefferson Gary Key, Galveston Ball showcase your talent. If you are going to get a college include, but are not limited to determining if: poses; scholarship or make all district you have to play a. the student was recruited; 3. the superintendent (or designated administra­ SOFTBALL where .you are supposed to not where the coach b. the student was in good standing in the previous Amy Coulter, Alvarado tor) of the new school signs a PAPF stating that thinks you are supposed to play. school, either academically or in a sports pro­ the student was not recruited and is not moving FOOTBALL "Now son, I know you didn't want me to do this, gram; for athletic purposes; Jesus Baez, Port Isabel JH Lance Murphy, Baytown Mann but I went and talked to the coaches at your school. c. the student was unhappy with a coach in the 4. the parents sign a PAPF either in front of the MS From what they indicated to me you are still going to previous school; new school's administrator or a notary public play wideout in football d. the student played on a non-school team and is stating that they reside in the new school district and they are not real sure transferring to the school where the non-school or attendance zone and the change was not made about you playing on the team coach, or a relative of the school coach, is for their child's athletic purposes; and perimeter in basketball. the school coach; 5. the district executive committee approves the So your mother and I e. the student, or a parent or guardian, or an adult completed PAPF. have made a decision — with whom the student resides, is dissatisfied Trie district executive committee should pay we're moving! with the student's position or the amount of close attention to Section 1 and 111 of the PAPF. In "There's a school playing time which he or she receives; Section I if any of the firstfour questions are answered just down the road that f. the student, or parent or guardian, or an adult "yes" and/or the answer to question five "no," red has a proven athletic pro­ with whom the student resides, has a problem flags, bells and whistles should be sounding off loudly gram for the past few with a coach at either a personal or professional that something is probably amiss with this situation. years and they compete level; Further, if Section III, in questions A, B, C or D in a lower classification g. the student, parent or guardian, or an adult with indicate a "yes" response, those same flagsan d whistles than your current school. whom the student resides seeks relief from con­ should be sounding to indicate there is a problem. I figure you will get to flict with the philosophy or action of administra­ The PAPF form sometimes presents a dilemma play more there and be­ tor or teacher relating to sports; for some coaches and administrators. District execu­ come the star 1 know you h. the student, or parent or an adult with whom the tive committees should never be surprised at the are capable of becoming. student resides seeks to avoid or nullify the effect lengths that some folks will go to get what they want. Besides son, we won't of action by the previous school relating to sports In some cases these forms are signed by coaches, have to put up with all eligibility; parents and administrators knowing thete is a prob­ those rules from your i. there is no team in the particular sport at the lem with a player or parent. When this happens, coaches any longer. I just school from which the student has transferred; coaches and administrators are simply moving the know this will make you j. the student follows his/her coach to another problem down the road. However, by ridding them­ happier. So why don't school to which the coach has transferred; selves of the problem they have created a new prob­ you run upstairs and k. the student, or parent or guardian, or an adult lem in the receiving district. pack. . ' with whom the student resides desires that the The receiving district executive committee must student play on a less successful or lower profile now make a tough decision and declare the student SON: "I knew you and team to be ranked higher among the players on ineligible for varsity athletics for a period of at least Mom would finally come that team; one calendar year. At this juncture the player and around to my way of 1. the student, or a parent or guardian, or an adult parent(s) have a decision to make for themselves. FINAL RUN thinking. I have been telling you for an entire year with whom the student resides, desires that the They can remain ineligible in their new district for at With a time of 17:06, those coaches at the school did not realize my true student play on a more successful or higher least one calender year or return to their former Blake Yeager from talent." profile team to gain a higher level of competition district where they will have to sit out of varsity Boerne High School and/or more exposure to college scouts; competition for a much shorter period of time. If competes in the state Story too familiar m. the student moves with one parent, or guardian, these actions are not taken by the district executive cross country meet. I bet if you are a coach, a principal, a superinten­ or one or more siblings into a rented residence in committees, the entire system which member schools Yeager placed 14th out of the 107 dent or a district executive committee member, you the new school district, especially where the have for determining a student's eligibility is placed runners in the 4A have heard of this sort of thing. The question is, what student and/or parent, guardian, or sibling re­ in jeopardy. As district executive committees, coaches competition. His team do you do about it? turns to the family home in the evening or on and administrators can correct the problem which placed third. El Paso As with most situations, the first step is identify­ weekends; currently exists if they will take a moment and review High School placed ing the problems. This is not a simple failure to n. the student, or parent or guardian, or adult with all of the facts in the situation and complete the first. For complete communicate. It's a violation of the rule prohibiting whom the student resides seeks out or is ap­ necessary paper work accurately, courageously and results check out the proached by athletic personnel at the transferee honestly. UIL Home Page at moving for athletic purposes. www.utexas.edu/ Parents, students, coaches, administrators and school. Setting aside this rule will ultimately doom the admin/uil/. district executive committees may be surprised to School personnel and district executive com­ ability of member schools to participate on a level find out that even if parents move into a particular mittees should pay close attention to item (e) in playing field. Each and every school in the UIL district, the student athlete could still be found ineli­ Section 443 of the Constitution and Contest Rules VIL Leaguer January 1998 Music • 11 Core committees appointed Music list revisions in planning stages

In many ways it is difficult.to believe that it is ON THE BEAT time once again to begin the monumental task of Coppell High School revising our UIL Prescribed Music List. It seems like Drum Major Porter only yesterday that the committee members respon­ Bayne directs his band sible for the current edition began the perusal of during the 4A State thousands of compositions and the study of page after Marching Contest page of scores in an effort to revise, refine and expand finals held at Baylor the listings that are found in the current edition. The University. Coppell's members of these committees did an outstanding job show featured "Rocky Point Holiday," and the current PML is considered by many to be the "Sonoran Desert most comprehensive and of the highest quality in the Holiday," and history of the publication. "Passacalia." The The process begins again. The core committees Coppell Band, directed have been appointed and charged with the responsi­ by Scott Mason, bility of developing the edition of the PML that will placed fourth in the be in effect from 1999 to 2003. During the coming state. months your colleagues on these committees will be soliciting input from directors, private teachers and university studio professors throughout the state as they determine what compositions should be added Music selection critical to the existing lists. In addition, decisions will be made regarding the deletion of titles and the reassign­ ome years ago I proach. "Keeping the students happy" could possibly ment of selections to more appropriate performance read a quote from motivate the director to elect a third alternative. levels of lesser or greater SZolta n Kodaly Choices are further justified with statements such as difficulty. The goal of the that has had a lasting im­ "that's really the only kind of music my kids like to committees is to create a pression on me. It went play and it is easier to get them to work on it" or "that list that is as comprehen­ PML Committees something like this: tune is a safe piece for contest." The list of rationale sive as possible yet repre­ Band "Children should be is endless. Under certain circumstances any of these sentative of the finest taught with only the most justifications can be valid if, in the final analysis, the Cindy Bulloch, chair. . Nimitz Junior HS music available for the musically valuable mate­ musical growth of the students remains a high prior­ Barry Johnson . Lamar University music students of Texas- Brad Kent . Lewisville HS rial. For the young, only ity. no small task consider­ . frenship HS the best is good enough. The challenge is simple yet an overwhelming ing the diversity of our They should be led to task. We must utilize the best music possible, not . League City Intermediate Richard Floyd state and the broad range Lynne Jackson Pearce HS. masterpieces by means of yield to the temptation of always programming what Music Director of music programs that George Strickland.... . Glen Rose HS masterpieces." There is will win, entertain or be popular. At the same time, the PML must serve. no argument that this is a if we select worthy works we must budget the time to Do you have a voice Orchestra lofty statement, and I am quite certain that Kodaly make sure students are aware of the importance of the in this process? Abso­ Elizabeth Brady, chai r Austin HS did not have the school bands, choirs and orchestras compositions being prepared and not be concerned lutely. Elsewhere on this Kathleen DeBerry .... . Piano Sr. HS of America in mind when he made it. Yet the message only with the notes in their parts. If the student goes page you will find a list­ Stanley Oakes...... Parkview Intermediate is clear, worthy of discussion and certainly contains a to contest and only remembers the hours it took in ing of the core commit­ David McCutchan .... . Brazoswood HS challenge for anyone charged with the responsibility practice, how many times his director lost his temper tee members. Obviously Dorothy Wells...... Bradley Middle School of making decisions about programming for perfor­ or the number of groups that his group "beat" by this group of dedicated mance organizations in our school music programs. preparing that particular work then we must accept people cannot do the job Vocal Please read on before you accuse me of being in the fact that it is very likely little musical growth or alone. They need your Jan Juneau, chair.... . Klein HS an ivory tower and insensitive to the day-to-day learning took place. In our current academic climate help and they want to Deidre Douglas . Labay Junior HS problems that impact upon the music selection pro­ how can we run the risk of not providing real learning hear from your. If you Barbara Perkins ...... Abilene Cooper HS cess. I know all too well the many external forces that for our students? know of specific reper­ Jo Scurlock-Dillard.... MacArthur HS affect our choice of music. I also realize that by the What to do? Remember that no one can make toire that you feel is of a Tommy Haygood , Kllleen HS time one pauses to ponder the possible selections that the judgment but you and no one can be held ac­ quality that merits inclu­ might be appropriate for a particular group and the countable but you. Accept the fact that no selection sion on the new list, sub­ specific performance situation at hand much energy is perfect or all-serving. Know that a steady diet of just mit it. If you have concerns about segments of the list has been drained by fund raising, scheduling frustra­ pieces on a prescribed music list will not assure that you perceive to be deficient please share them. tions, marching season, countless auditions, a never- musical development. Resist the temptation of play­ And, if you have suggestions for the solo and en­ ending string of busy Saturdays and the ever-present ing the latest clone of last year's most popular selec­ semble list they would be welcome as well. In any case array of paperwork. tion. Avoid the pitfall of confusing technical achieve­ a score and recording, if available, would facilitate Yet each band, orchestra and choir director must ment ("This is the hardest piece the Marina Junior the process. Together we can work to create a list of recognize the fact that music selection has to be one High Orchestra has ever played.") with comprehen­ repertoire that represents the highest quality music of the most important decisions that is made through­ sive musical experiences. Select compositions, be available for the education and enjoyment of our out the year. For the English or math teacher the they folk-song collections, transcriptions, arrange­ students. choice is made for them. There is a text that must be ments or original works, that offer you the opportu­ As we collectively move forward with this pro­ used. In music one enjoys the luxury and challenge of nity to explore worthy musical objectives with your cess I urge you to read the article which accompanies selecting the "subject matter" for each performance students. this column. It was written several years ago to class. This choice offers great options and even greater Above all, remember that the music education address the importance of choosing quality repertoire responsibilities since the musical growth of the stu­ of your students and the real success of your en­ for our students. Ponder its message as you choose dents is dependent upon the decisions made by their sembles is dependent upon how well you meet the music for your students and provide input to the director. challenge of providing appropriate repertoire. Fur­ members of the PML revision committees. Above all We all would agree that the goals and aspirations thermore, the music you choose to bring into the remember that we have no greater responsibility than a conductor has for his groups will affect greatly the classroom or rehearsal hall will clearly reflect the music selection nor does anything we do speak more choice of literature. Doing well at contest will per­ depth, quality and integrity of your music program strongly as to the quality, mission and focus of our haps dictate the selection of a certain kind of music. and your priorities as a music educator. music programs than the music we elect to program. "Pleasing the parents" might requite a different ap­ UIL Leaguer 12 • Official Notices January 1998

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS HS DALLAS SAMUELL HS SECTION 468(C) INTERPRETATION placed him on probation for two years, BASTROP HS WHARTON HS The State Executive Committee issued The State Executive Committee placed The State Executive Committee issued and suspended him from the first two The State Executive Committee issued The State Executive Committee issued a public reprimand to Mr. Ed Koester, Dallas Samuell High School on proba­ an official interpretation of Section 468 baseball games of the 1997-98 sea­ a public reprimand to Mr. Willie Brown, a public reprimand to Mr. Joe Pantalone, head football coach at Arlington Heights tion in one-act play through Sept. 1, (c): The Waiver Review Board may grant son for being ejected twice in one Bastrop High School, suspended him basketball coach, Wharton High School, High School, put him on probation 1998 for failure to participate. a rehearing on cases that are waived season. for the remainder of the 1996-97 bas­ suspended him from the first two dis­ through Nov. 11,1999, and suspended by the Waiver Review Board provided ketball season, and placed him on trict basketball games of the 1997-98 him from the play-off games this school SOUTHLAND HS new credible evidence is presented by GRANGER ISD probation through Jan. 21, 1999, for season, and placed him on probation year and the first two football games of The State Executive Committee placed the district executive committee, and it The State Executive Committee issued verbal and physical abuse of a game through the 1998-99 school year, for 1998-99, for violating summer prac­ Southland High School on probation in may grant a rehearing on cases that a public reprimand to Mr. John Valastro official. verbal abuse of a game official. tice rules and open gym rules. The one-act play through Sept. 1,1998 for are denied by the Waiver Review Board and Mr. Royce Gregory, Granger ISD, committee also issued a public repri­ failure to participate. provided new credible evidence is pre­ and put them both on probation through ENNIS ISD SAN ANTONIO JAY HS mand to Arlington Heights High School, sented by the applicant or the school June 3, 1998 for violations of the The State Executive Committee put a The State Executive Committee issued put the school on probation in all UIL HOUSTON FOREST BROOK HS the applicant is attending. Athletic Code. The Committee issued a student participant on probation a public reprimand to Michael Floyd, activities through Nov. 11,1998, asked The State Executive Committee issued public reprimand to Granger ISD with through Jan. 21, 2000 for abusing a basketball coach, San Antonio Jay High the administration to submit a plan to a public reprimand to Houston Forest DIBOLL ISD probation through June 3, 1998. game official during a basketball game. School, and placed him on probation the UIL staff addressing measures that Brook High School and disqualified the The District 20 AAA Executive Commit­ through Feb. 19,1998, for violation of will be taken to ensure that UIL rules school, from district honors in one-act tee issued a public reprimand to Diboll SOCCER RULE ERROR SINTON HS the 60-minute practice rule. are not violated. play for the 1997-98 school year for ISD and placed the Diboll High School Rule 12, Section 7, Article 2 of the The State Executive Committee sus­ failure to participate. track program on probation through the Soccer Rule Book should state: Art. pended Sinton High school basketball CEDAR HILL HS ROUND ROCK WESTWOOO HS 1997-98 school year, for a sportsman­ 2...A goalkeeper shall not intentionally coach Ms. Lucille Trosclair from coach­ The State Executive Committee placed The State Executive Committee sus­ DECATUR HS ship violation. As a condition of the parry the ball and then take posses­ ing all UIL activities through the re­ Cedar Hill High School on probation pended two Round Rock Westwood The State Executive Committee issued probation, Diboll ISD must bar two sion or control of it with his/her hands mainder of the 1996-97 school year, through Feb. 19,1998, for violation of High School student representatives a public reprimand to Mr. Keith Hendrix, parents from all District 20 AAA ath­ before it has been played [or touched] issued a public reprimand to her, and Section 1209 (f) and (g), and com­ from the first tennis tournament of the Decatur High School, and placed him letic events for the 1997-98 school by another player [of the same team placed her on probation through Jan. mended the school for the prompt ac­ spring semester, and suspended a third on probation through Sept. 1,1998 for year. outside the penalty area or an oppos­ 21, 1999, for knowingly allowing an tion taken. student representative from the first violation of recruiting rules. ing player either inside or outside the ineligible player to participate. two tennis tournaments of the spring EL PASO YSLETA ISD penalty area.] This restriction shall not HOUSTON LANGHAM CREEK HS semester, for unsportsmanlike con­ HOUSE BILL 318 INTERPRETATION The State Executive Committee issued include those situations in which the GARLAND HS The State Executive Committee placed duct, a violation of the Athletic Code. The State Executive Committee issued the following penalties to El Paso Ysleta ball accidentally rebounds from the The State Executive Committee issued Houston Langham Creek High School The committee commended the ad­ an official interpretation of House Bill ISD personnel: public reprimand with goalkeeper making a save or play." a public reprimand to Garland High on probation through Feb. 19, 1998, ministration, athletic director, and ten­ 318 of the 75th Legislature, regarding probation through June 3,1998 to Lou The words in brackets [ ] must be School and placed the school on pro­ and suspended a student representa­ nis coach of Round Rock Westwood Public Education Grant (PEG) James, Armando Hernandez, and Lou added to page 33 and page 44. bation in basketball through Jan. 21, tive of the school from all UIL activities High School for their swift action. Intradistrict and Interdistrict Transfers James, Jr., of El Paso Parkland High 1999, finding that a student partici­ forthe remainder of the 1996-97 school (low performing to campus with accept­ School, to Hector Pacheco of El Paso HEMPHILL ISD pant, after being ejected from a bas­ year for verbal and physical abuse of a DALLAS MADISON HS able rating). Ysleta High School, and to Joe Ochoa The State Executive Committee issued ketball game for unsportsmanlike be­ game official. The State Executive Committee issued A student who transfers from a campus of Pasodale Middle School, for un­ a public reprimand to Hemphill High havior, swung at a game official. a public reprimand and probation identified under the PEG Program to a sportsmanlike conduct and violations School and to Mr. Matt Brackin, former MONAHANS HS through Nov. 11, 1998, to Mr. Sam school which is considered to be a high of the Athletic Code. The committee band director, for violation of music FT. WORTH The State Executive Committee issued West, Dallas Madison High School, for performing campus may be eligible ac­ also issued a public reprimand to El regulations and falsification of records. EASTERN HILLS HS a public reprimand to Martina Carrillo, knowingly allowing an ineligible partici­ cording to Section 440 (b) provided the Paso Parkland High School for lack of Mr. Brackin was placed on probation The State Executive Committee sus­ volleyball coach, Monahans High pate to play in a pre-season football student is in compliance with the fol­ institutional control and direction to through November 8, 1998, the maxi­ pended former Fort Worth Eastern Hills School, and placed her on probation game. lowing provisions: the football staff. mum probationary .period. High School choral director Ms. Marietta through Feb. 19,1999, for violation of 1. Thetransfercomplieswiththecon- Miller from sponsoring any UIL activity coaching restrictions. NORTH LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL ditions cited in the July 3, 1997 ACADEMY HS MATHIS HS through Jan. 21, 2000, for knowingly The State Executive Committee upheld memo from the Texas Education The State Executive Committee issued The State Executive Committee issued allowing ineligible students to partici­ DALLAS PINKSTON HS the ruling of the District 15 AAAA Ex­ Agency and signed by Associate a public reprimand to Mr. Michael A. a public reprimand to Mr. Bill Bryant for pate in UIL competition. The State Executive Committee issued ecutive Committee finding a North Commissioner Criss Cloudt and Co­ Gonzales, Academy High School, and violation of UIL practice rules and placed a public reprimand to Dallas Pinkston Lamar High School student ineligible ordinator for State Finance and placed him on probation through June him on probation through Feb. 14, QUINLIN & WYLIE ISD High School, placed the school on pro­ according to the parent residence rule. Fiscal Analysis Joe Wisnoski. 3.1998. The State Executive Commit­ 1998. The District 12AAAA Executive Commit­ bation through Feb. 19, 1998, and The committee forfeited the game North 2. The student transferred from the tee also issued public reprimands to tee issued a public reprimand to Wylie suspended a student representative of Lamar won. low performing school to the school Academy High School, Santa Gertrudis LITERARY CRITICISM ISD and placed Wylie High School on the school from all UIL activities through with an acceptable rating during ISD and Driscoll ISD, for recruiting The official source for handbook test probation through the 1997-98 bas­ the first five basketball games of the ACCOUNTING the first year he or she had the violations. items will be the ©1996 seventh edi­ ketball season, for failing to have a 1997-98 school year. In accordance with section 920 of the opportunity to do so. Opportunity tion of A Handbook to Literature by uniformed police officer present at a Constitution and Contest Rules, the to do so is determined by notifica­ LEAGUE CITY CLEAR CREEK HS William Harmon and C. Hugh Holman, district basketball game. The commit­ HEREFORD HS followingcalculators are also approved tion to parents of the student that The State Executive Committee issued from Prentice Hall Publishing Co. tee also issued a public reprimand to The State Executive Committee issued for use in the high school accounting the school the student has been a public reprimand to Mr. Mike Kerley, Quinlan ISD and placed Quinlin High a public reprimand to Eddie Fortenberry, competition: Unisonic LC1435, attending has been rated under League City Clear Creek High School, HOUSTON LAMAR HS School on probation for all UIL athletic girls' basketball coach, Hereford High Unisonic LC1299X, Sharp VX-2128R the PEG Program or by parents placed him on probation through June The State Executive Committee sus­ activities for lack of fan control. In School, and placed him on probation and Sharp VX-2126H. discovering that information from 3.1999, and suspended him from the pended Mr. Victor Aguilar, formerly of addition, they banned a Quinlan fan through Feb. 19,1998, for violation of the media or other sources. first track meet of the 1997-98 school Houston Lamar High School, from all from attending all UIL athletic activities the holiday restriction. In addition, Here­ involving District 12 AAAA schools SPELLING AND VOCABULARY 3. A previous athletic participation year for an allowing ineligible student UIL activities through August 21,1999, ford ISD is to submit a plan to the UIL through the 1997-98 school year. They Correction to the UIL spelling list: form is completed and the UIL to participate. for violation of eligibility rules. describing what action will be taken to issued a reprimand to all Wylie and • chamois should be listed as district executive committee finds prevent similar incidents from occur­ Quinlan student representatives who chamois, chammy, shammy; the student did not change schools The State Executive Committee af­ DALLAS HOOD MS ring in the future. were involved in a fight, and placed • champagne should be for athletic purposes. firmed the penalty of public reprimand, The State Executive Committee issued them on probation through the 1997- champagne (C); and Students transferring from a low per­ probation through June 3,1998, and a a public reprimand to Mr. Max Tunnell, 98 school year. They issued a repri­ • plimsoll (P) should be only forming school to a low performing one game suspension to Mr. Chris Dallas Hood Middle School, and placed mand to the players from both schools school would not be eligible their first Floyd, League City Clear Creek High plimsoll (P). him on probation through Aug. 21, who were on the floor but not involved year of attendance at the new campus. School, for physical contact with a 1998, for violation of music regula­ in the fight. INTERPRETATION OFSECTION 446(B) game official. tions (Section 1110). The State Executive Committee inter­ SAN ANTONIO LEE HS preted Section 446(b) to allow only a The State Executive Committee issued LITTLEFIELD HS SAN AUGUSTINE HS BARBERS HILL ISD one-time exception to the age rule. a public reprimand with probation The State Executive Committee af­ The District 20 AAA Executive Commit­ The District 22 AAA Executive Commit­ through June 3, 1999 to Mr. John firmed the penalty of public reprimand tee issued a public reprimand to San tee issued a public reprimand to DEL RIO HS Adkins, San Antonio Lee High School, and probation through June 3,1998 to Augustine High School and placed the Barber's Hill ISD for unsportsmanlike The State Executive Committee issued for allowing ineligible students to par­ Mr. Herb Rios, Littlefield High School. football program on probation through conduct of fans after a basketball game. a public reprimand to Mr. Gene Flores, ticipate. the 1997-98 school year for violation In addition they banned three Barber's Del Rio High School, for violation of PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON HS of the Athletic Code. Hill fans from attending any Barber's state law (no pass, no play) and placed The State Executive Committee issued Hill athletic activities through the 1997- him on probation through Sept. 1,1998. a public reprimand to Mr. David Vince, 98 school year. Port Arthur Jefferson High School, Distribution rights The UIL mails 15 issues of the Lea, jer to every public high school in Texas. Too often, th / all end up in the jammed in boxes with the holida; decorations. The Leaguer contains vital information i garding UIL activi- ties. Please distribute these to coa hes and sponsors of ail UIL activities, and ask them 1 • share their copy, Recommended distribution include the following.

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