VOL. LI AUSTIN, TEXAS, NOVEMBER, 1966 No. 3 Welch, Houston Funds Renew Scholarships Spring Meet Plans Complete 105 TILF Grants To Total $111,600 The Robert A. Welch Founda­ University of Texas and remain on Two New Directors Named tion and Houston Endowment have the University debate squad. notified the Texas Interscholastic Conference AA, Region II, Dis­ San Antonio: San Antonio College Memorial Plans for the regional meets have "on notice" and training can begin League Foundation of renewal of Elizabeth 8-16. been completed. Two regions have early in the school year. tricts Claud Kellam, Assistant Superin­ their scholarship grants. J. O. Webb of Houston will again Conference A, Region II, Districts new directors and one regional host tendent, Director. The new Welch grants provide provide the $500 Elizabeth Memor­ Special Meets 9-16. Conference AAAA, Region IV, for ten $4,000 scholarships to be ial Scholarship. Recipient may at­ has been changed. Conference B, Region III, Dis­ Elementary and junior high Districts 15-20. given next June. The Houston En­ tend North Texas State University Houston Public Schools will host 16-23. school districts, where competition tricts Conference AAA, Region IV, Dis­ dowment grant includes 20 awards or Texas Woman's University at the Region III, Conferences AAAA is not in conjunction with the high tricts 13-16. of $500 each next June. Denton, Sam Houston State College and AAA regional meet. This meet school meet, should also plan and Kilgore: Kilgore College Conference B, Region V, Districts The Texas Interscholastie League in Huntsville, West Texas State Col­ was held at the University of Hous­ organize soon, Kidd emphasized. Dr. John W. Barnes, Vice-president, 33-41. Foundation now has $116,600 in lege at Canyon, or Southwest Texas district should advise the ton. Each Director. grants and pending grants for 1967 State College in San Marcos. Pre­ State Office of its spring meet chair­ Conference A, Region III, Dis­ Victoria: Victoria College "We want to express our thanks scholarships. This includes funds ference will be given to applicants man. tricts 17-25. Dr. J. D. Moore, President, Director. for at least 105 scholarships. planning to teach. to all the fine people at the Univer­ Conference A, Region IV, Dis­ Regional Assignments Conference B, Region IV, Dis­ The Welch Foundation gave $80,- sity of Houston for the great work tricts 24-32. tricts 26-32. 000 to provide for twenty $4,000 Roy Bedichek Scholarship they did for the League and for the Odessa: Odessa College grants to be awarded five in each The $500 Roy Bedichek Scholar­ Odessa Kingsville: Texas College of Arts & public schools of that region. They Clyde H. Chisum, Dean of Houston: Houston Public Schools of the following years: 1967-68, ship will be awarded to a State College Day College, Director. Industries Meet competitor. handled the regional contests for Horace W. Elrod, Administrative 1968-69,1969-70, and 1870-71. Pre­ Conference AAAA, Region I, Dis­ Dr. Eldon Brinley, Chairman, De­ Recipient may attend any ac­ years and did wonderful work," said Assistant to the Superintendent, vious grants bring the total Welch tricts 1-3. partment of Health and Physical scholarships to ten for 1967. credited university or college in R. J. Kidd, League director. "It is Conference AAA, Region I, Dis­ Director. Education, Director. Conference AAAA, Region III, DR. CALKINS BELIEVES IN SERVICE After 21 years of service on the Texas. a pleasure to welcome the Houston tricts 1-3. Conference AA, Region IV, Dis­ Welch Grant Requirements Public Schools as a regional meet Districts 10-14. tricts 26-32. League State Executive Committee, Dr. Howard A. Calkins, calls his T. H. Shelby Stipend I know that this region will Conference AAA, Region III, Dis­ The Welch grants provide for host. Lubbock: Texas Technological efforts "service," not "work." R. J. Kidd, League director, credits The T. H. Shelby $500 Scholar­ be one of the oustanding ones." tricts 8-12. payments of $1,000 per year for College Big Spring: Howard County Junior Calkins with outstanding service and objective decisions in many diffi­ ship is for a state Meet competitor College four years to each of the recipients. Two New Directors Dr. Holmes A. Webb, Associate Pro­ cult cases. Of his work on the committee Dr. Calkins said, "It's a great an award a who plans to attend The University Brenham: Blinn College Dr. Dawson DeViney, Dean, Di­ To be eligible for fessor of Education, Director. feeling to work where individuals can feel such respect for each other student must have competed in jour­ of Texas. Horace W. Elrod, administrative C. Schwartz, Dean, Director. rector. Conference AA, Region I, Dis­ Dr. W. nalism, speech, science, number Funds are provided by Mrs. Doro­ assistant to the Houston superin­ A A, Region III, Dis? Conference B, Region VI, Dis­ that they can differ on views and judgments, and yet respect each tricts 1-7. Conference slide rule or ready writing at thy Shelby Casey in memory of her tendent of schools, will be director tricts 42-48. other." sense, Conference A, Region I, Districts tricts 17-25. the State Meet. Recipients must father. of Region III, Conferences AAAA 1-8. and AAA regional competition. major in chemistry and evidence a Two TILF Grants Conference B, Region I, Districts desire to engage in research in James A. Lehman, Texas Christian The Texas Interscholastic League 1-8. chemistry at the graduate level in University director of public rela­ Foundation will give two $500 Texas. tions, will be director of Region II, Stephenville: Tarleton State grants. Conferences AAAA and AAA re­ 46 Superintendents Named College Recipients may attend any ac­ gional meet. Houston Endowment Dr. W. P. Showalter, Department of credited college or university in The Houston Endowment Schol­ Texas. Spring Meet List Physical Sciences, Director. arships are available to students The Official List of Participating Conference B, Region II, Districts from Conferences AAA, AA, A, or Three Beckman Awards Schools will be printed and distrib­ 9-15. To Regional Executive Posts B schools only. Henry Beckman provides two uted to all schools and meet officials Applicants must have competed $200 Slide Rule Proficiency Awards Fort Worth: Texas Christian Stone, 3210 W. Lancaster, Fort III-AA, Supt. Cecil Brown, 700 early in December. District assign­ Forty six school superintendents 120, Lockhart, 78644. in journalism, speech, science, num­ and one $500 Number Sense Schol­ ments for junior high schools and University have been appointed by the League IV-AAA, Supt. P. A. Tanksley, Worth, 76107. W. Fawn, Caldwell, 77836. ber sense, slide rule or ready writ­ arship. Guy T. Smith, Box elementary schools will be mailed James A. Lehman, Director of Pub­ State Office to serve on the regional 215 W. Garfield, Del Rio, 78840. II-AAA, Supt. ing at the State Meet. Slide Rule Award applicants must 76802. Kilgore Region during December. lic Relations,- Director. executive committees. V-B, Supt. W. M. Johnson, Box 710, Brownwood, rank in the top 25 per cent of their W. H. Byrd, Jr., III-A, Supt. Bob Tribble, Box 128, Kidd urged that administrators Conference AAAA, Region II, In each region the director gen­ 368, Kyle, 78640. II-AAA, Supt. Moody Foundation graduating classes and have parti­ eral, director of literary contests, V-B, Supt. R. L. McDonald, Box 802 S. Main, Duncanville, 75116. Saratoga, 77575. (West Hardin). of unorganized districts should meet Districts 4-9. The Moody Foundation has a- cipated in the State Meet Slide Rule director of athletics, director of one- 190, Refugio, 78377. III-A, Supt. Eugene McElroy, and plan their spring meet program Conference AAA, Region II, Dis­ warded ten $4,000 scholarships each Contest. act plays serve along with the su­ Houston Region Box 607, Troup, 75789. as soon as possible. Except in Con­ tricts 4-7. year. Application for a renewal of Number Sense Award applicants perintendents on the committee. Lubbock Region IV-B, Supt. Frank Rholes, Box ference B, the boys' basketball III-AAAA, Supt. George H. Gen­ these grants is now pending and the must have competed in the State The regional executive commit­ I-AA, Supt. R. Delwin Webb, 598, Big Sandy, 75755. chairmen should serve as organiz­ Denton: North Texas State try, Box 30, Baytown, 77521. League Foundation Board is hope­ Meet Number Sense Contest and tees have jurisdiction on all disputes Drawer E, Abernathy, 79311. IV-B, Supt. Charles C. Harmon, ing spring meet chairmen. Early University III-AAAA, Supt. Clyde M. Gott, ful that these awards will be con­ plant to attend the University of arising at the regional meets. They I-A, Supt. Weldon McCreary, Box 518, Hawkins, 75765. organization puts sponsors and Dr. L. Fred Thomas, Assistant Pro­ Box 1309, Port Arthur, 76040. tinued by the Moody Foundation. Texas. are charged with the arrangements Box 220, Shallowater, 79363. coaches of all the various events fessor of Education, Director. III-AAA, Supt. Mance E. Park, Applicants for Moody Scholar­ for the programs of their meets I-B, Supt. R. N. Pierce, Box 167, Victoria Region Box 791, Huntsville, 77340. ships must have competed in a TWU Grants for Girls in the interest of the schools Jayton, 79528. IV-A, Supt. Arthur C. Winkel- solely III-AAA, Supt. T. S. Hancock, League State Meet literary or aca­ Texas Woman's University offers participants, using as little man, 150 College, Schulenburg, and Cypress-Fairbanks Schools, Box demic contest and may attend any a number of $250 tuition grants for school time as possible, and necessi­ Kingsville Region 78956. 40040, Houston, 77040. four-year college or university in girls who won first place in any of Hirschi Speakers Set just as little expense and IV-AA, Supt. Norman S. Davis, IV-A, Supt. E. A. Krivacka, tating Texas. Preference will be given to the five journalism contests, first as possible. Box 830, Goliad, 77963. Eagle Lake, 77434. travel Denton Region those planning careers in life insur­ place winners in speech, one-act "Regional and district executive IV-AA, Supt. R. S. Morgan, Box IV-A, Supt. Paul J. Lewis, Box ance or business. play or ready writing, and to win­ Tradition of Winning committees are the heart of all 788, Bishop, 78343. II-AA, Supt. T. A. Harbin, Box 418, Bloomington, 77951. 881, Bowie, 76230. ners and runnersup in debate and League work," said R. J. Kidd, di­ IV-AA, Supt. Clarence T. Shel- Brown Memorial Trust to tennis singles or doubles winners. By MRS. PATRICIA LAUCK the girls' debate. Hirschi's winning com­ 78584. II-AA, Supt. Truett Wilson, Rt. I, Stephenville Region rector. "These men are to be ton, Box 187, Roma, Also pending approval are the Journalism Teacher tradition was, and is, still vitally a diffi­ Justin (Northwest) 76247. II-B, Supt. Leslie 0. Gandy, mended. They have accepted Brown Memorial Trust grants. Blinn College Grants alive. They are the true Odessa Region II-A, Supt. Ray Hartman, Box Huckaby Schools, Route 4, Stephen­ John Hirschi High School cult assignment. These provide five $1,000 scholar­ Blinn College of Brenham will This tradition stems from many leaders of educational competition I-AAAA, Supt. A. E. Wells, Box 572, Farmersville, 75031. ville, 76401. Wichita Falls ships. award five $100 grants to applicants things. To begin with, Hirschi High 981, Abilene, 79604. II-A, Supt. Ben. D. Smith, Pilot II-B, Supt. Bill B. Thomas, Route in Texas." Three recipients must attend Tex­ who participated in any literary or Hirschi High School in Wichita School itself is unique in that its superintendents serving on I-AAAA, Supt. Floyd Manry, Box Point, 76258. 3, Weatherford, 76086 (Brock). The as Christian University and two academic contest at State Meet. Falls is a comparatively new school, students take an intense, almost the committees, along with their 3912, Odessa, 79760. III-B, Supt. James H. Steward, II-B, Supt. O. C. Cook, Hico, fierce, pride in their Alma Mater's Home Schools, Box shall attend Baylor. All recipients having first opened its doors in the addresses, are listed below: I-AAAA, Supt. Nat Williams, Jr., Masonic 76557. Tarleton Provides 14 fall of 1962, but in its brief lifetime accomplishments. This pride which 3010, Fort Worth, 76105. shall evidence a desire to engage in 1715 26th Street, Lubbock, 79411. State College of Steph­ the Huskies have already made permeates the school definitely car­ III-B, Supt. Jack D. Brookins, Big Springs Region research and shall major in mathe­ Tarleton San Antonio Region I-AAA, Supt. Robert A. Mont­ enville will award 14 grants of $50 themselves known and respected ries over into UIL speech competi­ Box 38, Lone Oak, 75453. VI-B, Supt. Jack Skiles, Box 187, matics or science. Supt. Virgil D. Cur- gomery, 405 NW 3rd, Andrews, each to first place winners in each across the state through the work tion, manifesting itself in keen in­ IV-AAAA, Balmorhea, 79718. San Antonio, 79714. Myra S. Pryor Awards of the literary or academic contests of their speech department. dividual rivalry among speech stu­ rin, 7101 Broadway, Brenham Region VI-B, Supt. James McLeroy, Bor- 78209. $100 Myra S. Pryor at State Meet. That first September of Hirschi's dents. Each student works to capa­ Fort Worth Region III-AA, Supt. John C. Webb, Box den County (Gail) 79738. There are ten IV-AAAA, Supt. John S. Gillett, Awards for students who competed existence found its speech students city in order to be allowed to repre­ C. C. Mil­ 511, Navasota, 77868. VI-B, Supt. John W. Massengale, Box 871, Kingsville, 78363. II-AAAA, Asst. Supt. San Antonio regional meet UT Drama Department . under the direction of Mrs. June sent his school. Marcus Mason, Box Route I, Ackerly (Flower Grove), in the IV-AAA, Supt. J. L. Buckley, Box ler, 3700 Ross Ave., Dallas, 75204. III-AA, Supt. The University of Texas Depart­ Prentice, a gifted teacher and a Then after school representatives 79713. literary and academic contests. II-AAAA, Asst. Supt. Roy M. 160, Tomball, 77375. ment of Drama will give twelve tireless perfectionist who can be have been chosen, their abilities Recipients may attend Wharton $500 awards. Five are available for credited with having established and skills are honed and sharp­ Junior College, San Antonio College the best actors, five for the best ac­ Hirschi's initial high standard of ened by competing in various tour­ or St. Philips College in San An­ Louie Ramirez tresses, and two for the best crew performance. Beginning with a nu­ naments throughout the North Tex­ tonio. Seguin Superintendent Elected members or technicians at the State cleus of untrained and unexperi­ as area. By the time district UIL Texas Laundry and Dry Cleaning Meet One-Act Play Contest. Recipi­ enced sophomores, Mrs. Prentice competition begins, Hirschi's en­ Math Champ Association ents must attend The University of was able to mold an award winning tries are poised, experienced, and Texas. group that won the state UIL ready to win. The Texas Laundry and Dry The Drama Department also of­ poetry contest in the 1963-64 sea­ Legislative Council Chairman Cleaning Association will again of­ From Andrews fer two awards of $800 each for fers a limited number of other a- son and has not failed to place in cation of all schools for 1968-1970. school holiday. Louie Ramirez worked 77 prob­ Jim Barnes, superintendent of State Meet competitors in journal­ wards to outstanding League One- state UIL competition since that This group is also to study the State 3. There shall be no organized or Essay Winner lems in Number Sense in ten min­ Seguin Public Schools, was elected ism, speech, science, number sense, Act Play participants. For further time. Basketball Tournament and report formal high school baseball practice utes to win the Conference AAA chairman of the University Inter- slide rule and ready writing. information write to: Dr. Loren In 1965 Mrs. Prentice was trans­ next year on whether a division or for a contestant or a team between State Championship for 1966. He scholastic League Legislative Coun­ Recipients may attend any ac­ Winship, Department of Drama, ferred to another Wichita Falls new arrangement is needed. Sept. 1 and Feb. 1 of the current In Peace Corps was a sophomore at the time he won. cil at their Nov. 6 meeting. credited college or university. Pre­ The University of Texas, Austin school and was replaced by Mrs. superintendent of school term, and no interschool Miss Tissie Goodell, 1956 Confer­ The mathematically inclined W. C. Andrews, ference will be given to those plan­ 78712. Patsy Horn. Not the least daunted Schools, was elected Four Baseball Changes baseball games or scrimmages shall ence AA Ready Writing champion youngster has a hobby of working Gregory Public ning to major in home economics. by her predecessor's success, nor by vice chairman. be played prior to March 1. Actuaries' Teacher Awards from El Paso High School, is now math problems mentally. This is Four proposals for changes in the firmly entrenched Hirschi tradi­ The council passed on eleven pro­ 4. In all baseball games, both con­ Joe B. Cook Debate Award serving with the Peace Corps in just what he had to do to win the baseball rules were approved. All The Actuaries Club of the South­ tion of producing winners, Mrs, posals for altering rules of athletic ference and non-conference only Peru. championship. Competitors are per­ four of these proposed changes in The Joe B. Cook grant of $1,000 west each year gives eight $300 Horn also spent her first year de­ competition and administration of students in uniform may occupy the She earned her BA from Welles- mitted to write only the answers. baseball rules will be on the April will be announced in June. awards to outstanding Number veloping a group of sophomores into contests. coaching boxes. ley College and a second BA from All computation must be done ment­ referendum ballot. Applicants must have competed Sense teachers or coaches. Appli­ champions. They voted to appoint a commit­ The council rejected a proposal Oxford University. She won the ally. 1. No team or boy shall compete at State Meet in journalism, speech, cants must be actively coaching In that first year Hirschi sopho­ tee to work with the Southwest that tennis matches at State Meet be Wellesley Senior Poetry Prize and Ramirez was coached by Aaron in more than 12 high school games, number sense, slide rule or ready League Number Sense competitors, mores again brought home trophies Baseball Officials Association to played off to a third place. Senior Prose Prize. In Oxford she McCrackin, Jr. and represented An­ exclusive of games allowed in two writing. Recipient must attend The (See GRANTS, Page 4) from Austin. Vivian Shook, a 15- draw up a schedule of fees to be paid second honors. drews High School. He is a member baseball tournaments and games year old anticipating two more won for officials at games. Five on Golf Teams years of eligibility, won first place Miss Goodell taught for two years of Tau Mu Kappa math club, Mus­ which count on League standings. in a private school before going into tang Band, and an altar boy in his 2. No team shall participate in an It approved a request that golf honors in the state prose reading Reclassification competition. Two other tenth grad­ the Peace Corps. church. invitational baseball tournament teams shall consist of five players, no alternate and ers, Starmye Harmon and Taresa Her speech coach at El Paso High He made the honor roll in his A reclassiflcation committee was held on a Monday, Tuesday or Wed­ but there shall be Page 3) Chambles, were state runners-up in was Miss Marjorie Thompson. freshman and sophomore years. appointed to work out the reclassifi- nesday, except when these fall on a (See COUNCIL, UIL Membership Deadline December 1 Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER November, 1966 El Paso Instructor Honored High School Press Winners l/Uitt LJO The Leagu«r would like to invite its readers to take a look Convention Date at the academic records of some of the 1966 State Meet Newspaper Fund Cites Chavez winners, whose names appear in this issue, and let the reader hazard a guess as to where they will be ten years from now. Set For March 18 Records by State Meet competitors in past years seem to By DR. MAX HADDICK indicate that it is no longer necessary to "guess" where these As Best Journalism Teacher Ralph Chavez, journalism teach­ competition. In the 1964-1965 at the University of Texas Summer "Seldom has there been a person The ILPC convention will be held in Austin on March 17-18. young people will be in another decade. er at Thomas Jefferson High School school year he was teaching jour­ Newspaper Seminar in 1965. so willing to go that extra mile. On March 17 delegates will have a kickoff meeting and variety The League has been keeping a survey of these State Meet in El Paso, has been named the nalism at Canutillo. His newspaper Howard A. Aycock, Thomas Jef­ This is a great lesson that we can­ show, starting at 7:30 p.m. All day March 18 will be taken up participants in literary and academic contests. In 1958, ques­ "Nation's Outstanding Journalism was cited as the top newspaper in ferson principal, proclaimed a not help but remember...." with business sessions, elections and a greatly expanded pro­ Teacher" by the Newspaper Fund "Ralph Chavez Day" at school. At tionnaires were sent to all 1948 State Meet contestants. Re­ its class in Texas. El Paso Mayor Judson F. Wil­ gram of instructional sessions. plies indicate that these academic winners have made, in the of America. The Thomas Jefferson High a special assembly Marshall Hail, liams issued a citation of merit Paul Swensson, executive direct­ Branding Iron won the Award of El Paso Herald-Post writer, pre­ reading: "To Ralph Chavez As a Annual newspaper ratings and Individual Achievement short period of time since they won their state championships, or of the Newspaper Fund, cited Distinguished Merit in the 1966 sented the Newspaper Fund cita­ tribute to his skill and dedication Awards winners will be announced during the March 18 ses­ an outstanding record of achievement. Inquiries sent out Chavez for outstanding achieve­ League newspaper ratings. This is tion and $1,000 check. as an educator, and for the credit sions. The "Top School Newspaper in Texas" and the "Texas in 1959 to the 1949 winners proved their accomplishments ment in teaching high school jour­ the highest award given. His journalism students presented he has brought to El Paso, Jefferson Outstanding Journalism Teacher" awards will be made. nalism. The citation carries with it A graduate of The University of him with a special petition thank­ matched those of 1948 literary and academic winners. Each High School, and The University of I have reserved the main ballroom of the Texas Student year since then, the League has surveyed the State Meet a $1,000 award in recognition of Texas at El Paso, Chavez majored ing him for "all the time, patience Texas at El Paso, through his se­ his accomplishments. in journalism and communications. and many hours of help you have lection as the nation's "High School Union for the Friday night fun session and for the Saturday winners and has learned that the pattern of success has been He was a Newspaper Fund fellow given us." The petition said in part, Journalism Teacher of the Year." general assemblies. We will have 1400 chairs. This should be predominant. Multiple Honors room for everyone. Studies of the early contestants reveal that the vast ma­ This is not the first time Chavez The banquet will be held in the jority of the winners left the state of Texas to attend eastern has been rated tops. He was cited Polynesian Room of the Villa Capri. paper Fund of the Wall Street Jour­ institutions because of scholarship opportunities offered and as "Outstanding Scholastic Jour­ Study Shows Journalism Teaching This will seat 1,000. That many nal. I have always figured that Paul because Texas educational institutions were, at that time, rec­ nalism Teacher in Texas" in 1965 tickets will be printed and sold. I Swensson, director of the Newspa­ by the Interscholastic League ognizing only athletic stars. However, The Texas Interscholas- Press think this will take care of all who per Fund, and his co-workers were Conference. His newspapers have wish to attend the banquet. tic League Foundation has changed this picture considerably. Varies Widely Over State, Nation tops, and noV they have proved consistently won top awards in all that they know the best when they Because of the opportunities provided for our State Meet lit­ By ROBERT E. WARD 10-30 student category was given quently have speakers and 12 said Reservations Made see him. by the most teachers (47) as their never. I have reserved 150 rooms in erary and academic winners through this and other founda­ Is journalism in Texas Ralph is a Teacher with a capital public average yearly number. Austin motels and hotels. I will re­ tions, many of our winners are for the last several years con­ schools being treated like the T. We could all take lessons from other Seventy-seven teachers noted that Career Guidance serve 200 more in the next two tinuing their education in Texas and remaining in the state to LETTERS TO well-loved children of the curricu­ him. He apparently doesn't have a journalism could not be substituted weeks. I hope this is enough. If not, lum or is it still the "step-child" of All but three teachers said they watch, because he manages to put provide leadership and accomplishment for scores of years to TMt? EDITOR for English, while 23 said it was I will get out and get more. It's many school curricula? encouraged interested and talented 50 hours into every day. He always come. permitted in their school. hard to predict attendance, but I In recent years most articles writ­ students to think seriously about has time to do anything and do it Several factors determined which know we can take care of all who ten about journalism as a formal journalism as a major course of much better than anyone really ex­ students were permitted to substi­ wish to come. course in high schools bemoan the study in college. Two said they did pected. ILPC named Ralph as tute journalism for English in the Mark the dates on your calendar. fact that school administrators con­ not and one did not answer. "Texas Outstanding Journalism Rodney J. Kidd 23 schools. Mentioned most often by Start now to plan to'bring a large sider it a "frill" subject to be tol­ Of the 97 who said "yes," several Teacher" and rated his paper as / un oUiwer Director, UIL the teachers (10) were a student's number of staff members. There erated or, at best, as a convenient were emphatic in their encourage­ "Tops in Texas," and now it is grades. Three said faculty approval will be sessions for newspaper and Dear Rodney: means of producing the school news­ ment and some said they encouraged gratifying to see that he has been was required; eight indicated a stu­ for yearbook workers. There is no Competition is as old as man. Primitive men competed against beasts paper and yearbook. journalism as a "take along" course recognized nationally. This is just a brief note to tell dent's interest in journalism and limit on the number who can attend. to live. Tribes competed against each other for favored hunting grounds. The articles, some state surveys for students who planned other you how much I enjoy receiving the three mentioned student-counselor This convention will be a one-day Newspaper Fund Is Great and other national studies, also majors. Early man invented simple games to test and measure one against the conferences. concentrated journalistic experi­ Interscholastic Leaguer. Although I paint a dismal picture concerning Fifty-five teachers had some pro­ The Newspaper Fund is some­ other. ence. We will have top professors, obviously do not know any of the the professional qualifications of fessional journalism experiences, thing special. Mr. Swensson and his Modern games are more formalized. The concept of competition has Teachers Rank Students high school journalism teachers and young people currently involved in journalism teachers. including 49 who had a major or staff are working hard to help up­ become more systematized. Forty-seven teachers rated their minor in journalism. Of the 45 with outstanding professionals to con­ League activities, I do enjoy keep­ grade our profession. They organize Professional sports have capitalized on contests as a medium of Texas Picture Better students as "above average" scho- no experience, 27 were college jour­ duct the panels, lectures, demon­ and finance seminars and work­ ing up with the nature of activities lastically while 14 pegged them as nalism majors or minors. strations and other sessions. This salable entertainment. Success of a professional athletic enterprise is At present in shops, promote new textbooks, co­ as reported in the Leaguer. I look Texas these condi­ "average" and three gave a "weak" is an instructional convention. You tions, and others equally alarming, operate with state and regional measured in attendance and gate receipts. The purpose of professional rating. Twenty teachers said their Extra Duties will learn much to help you in your back to my long years of interest in appear to be at a minimum, accord­ press associations, and do anything athletics is to make money. All efforts are aimed at making sports profit­ students were a combination of Asked to what extent their prin­ work. Come if you possibly can. connection With the Interscholastic ing to responses from 100 journal­ possible to promote good teaching. able. "above average," and "average"; cipal realized the "extra" hours League as being very important ism teachers throughout the state. The Wall Street Journal deserves 10 said a combination of "above spent on journalism duties, 58 Thanks to TDNA The purpose of interscholastic athletics is not always so clear. Or­ A short questionnaire (24 ques­ our thanks for their interest and ones in my life. It is kind of you to average," "average" and "weak," teachers said he realized and was You will all receive a copy of the ganization of professional games has followed the interscholastic sports tions) was sent to 189 schools the liberal financing of the News­ keep me on the mailing list of the and four listed a combination of cooperative to some degree. Only 14 American Newspaper Publishers As­ thought to offer a journalism course. paper Fund program. development. Some tend to evaluate the interscholastic sports program "average" and "weak." said the principal did not realize sociation "Headlines 1966" before Leaguer. One hundred fifteen teachers re­ on professional standards of gate receipts and attendance. All of the 100 teachers sponsored and 27 were "not sure." long. This is through courtesy of the Pictures Improving Give my warmest regard to any turned a completed Competition is a factor in both professional and interscholastic ath­ questionnaire; one of the two primary school pub­ Texas Daily Newspaper Associa­ of my friends you may see. Best 100 of these Photographers are getting better. taught at least one lications, in many cases both. Extra Pay tion. TDNA executive John Murphy letics, but their purposes must be different if interschool contests are course of journalism and were used I have noted many more "pictures personal regards to you. A total of 94 sponsored the news­ Undoubtedly in many cases the phoned me that he was getting 1400 justifiable as part of an educational program. Profit can not be accepted as a basis for the study. copies for ILPC so that we could that tell a story" in the papers com­ Sincerely yours, paper (the other six have sponsor­ principal realized the "extra" hours ing in. This gives the whole paper as a goal of interschool competition. The first purpose must be to pro­ ship of a page in the local paper since 55 of the teachers said they mail free copies to every high school vide worthy educational experience for the millions of youth participat­ N. Edd Miller Most in AAAA, AAA and junior high school newspaper an added interest. Hope more pho­ which serves as the school news­ have some "release time" from nor­ tographers will take that desperate ing as players or spectators. Chancellor The largest number, 84, came paper) and 54 indicated yearbook mal teaching duties. The release sponsor or journalism teacher. This is a great publication showing the final step to better photography Success or failure of interschool competition must be measured in the University of Nevada from the Class AAAA and AAA sponsorship. Eight had sponsorship time ranged from one to four per­ "Think before you shoot." schools. The other 16 came from opportunities for budding journal­ light of its purposes. The number of young people benefiting from the of the school's literary magazine iods and eight teachers said that the AA and A schools. and 11 listed some other sponsor­ journalism and publications were ists. We do appreciate what Mr. Keep No Secrets competition is more important than the financial report. The education Of the 100 teachers in this sur­ ship ranging from the school hand­ their sole duties. However, only 13 Murphy and the TDNA do for us. experiences must be considered more important than a won-loss record. vey, 76 had either a major or minor book to the tennis team. teachers received some type of extra There have been a number of The place of interschool athletics in the education program of the in journalism as college students compensation for their journalism Deadlines Coming good advance stories on cultural OFFICIAL NOTICES events in schools, but we need a lot future will be determined by adherence to the basic purpose of the (62 majors, 14 minors). Fifteen of Varied Type Classes duties. Deadlines are what we live by. the remaining 24 had returned to Here are a few you should mark in more study and work on this. It is competition. It is the duty of all who have any authority in coaching or Forty-two teachers said their college and earned from 3 to 15 journalism classes were conducted Publication Finance red on your calendar: good to have a review of a play or administrating intersch'ool athletics to make the purposes clear. hours in journalism. as a combination formal class and The 100 teachers were about 50- Dec. 1 Last day for enrolling in concert after it happens, but it is Women outnumbered men among laboratory. Twenty-five indicated 50 in their opinion of whether fi­ ILPC. even better to have that plus a good BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL the 100 teachers surveyed; 72 were the class was formal, with 21 others nancing the newspaper or yearbook Dec. 1 Last day for postmark­ news story and feature well before Bryan High School has been suspended in women, 52 married, and 27 were noting that the first year (or se­ was a problem. Forty-three said it ing journalism acceptance cards. the date of the event. It does little baseball for the 1966 season and placed on good to have a great show if we probation for the 1966 and 1967 seasons for men (one did not answer). mester in some cases) was formal constituted no problem while 44 Feb. 1 Last day for submitting violation of the Constitution and Contest fail to let the readers know that it Rules recruiting regulations. while Journalism II was a labora­ said financing was a problem. Eight papers for ILPC criticism. is coming. All Teach Classwork tory making 46 with formal first- teachers indicated that there was Feb. 1 Last day for submitting Debate kits are selling at a rapid rate. It is expected that they will all papers for ILPC newspaper rating. BONHAM HIGH SCHOOL All teachers included in the study year classes. no clear-cut answer, and five did not Work On IAA Now be sold by December. The kits sell Mar. 1 Last day for submitting for $4 each. They include much valu­ Bonham High School has been disqualified taught Journalism I, and 66 re­ Eleven said classes were strictly reply. able material and several bibliographies. for district honors in football for 1966 and laboratory in nature, two adding Seemingly each city and school entries in ILPC Individual Achieve­ Start work on your Individual placed on. probation for 1966 and 1967 for ported a course in Journalism II. ment Awards Contest. Achievement Awards entries now. For the first time the League is offering an additional kit of special violation of Art. 16, The Awards Rule. Fourteen teachers reported that a they plan a "more formal" class for district provides its own unique sit­ » * « Journalism I in the near future. uation for financing the yearbook Mar. 17-18 ILPC State Conven­ Make sure that reporters know that materials. These are completely different from the regular debate kit. course in photography was also tion. their assignments are for potential BLEDSOE HIGH SCHOOL taught. Two teachers listed a cre­ and newspaper. These special kits sell for $2.50 each and contain the following: Broad Study Area May 4, 5, 6 State Meet in Aus­ contest entries. Start selecting your Bledsoe High School has been disqualified ative writing course and one a class The large-city schools with sever­ I . "The Rich Nations and The Poor Nations" by Barbara Ward. This in Extemporaneous Speech, and Track and The orientation of journalism in­ al high schools apparently encoun­ tin. best now. This will triple your Field for 1965-66 school year and placed on in advertising. chances of winning. Last minute is a 160-page book which has been lauded for its coverage of the prob­ probation for the 1966-1967 school year for struction in the 100 schools sur­ ter problems in securing enough ad­ violation of Art. 8, Sec. 13. The teachers' estimates showed Ralph Did It Again selection of entries rarely produces lem area. Journalism I classes averaged more veyed was broad, but a majority vertisers. The rising cost of print­ * « • (94) of the teachers agreed that ing is also a factor, especially for The energetic gentleman from winners. 2. Headline Series of the Foreign Policy Association on "Understand­ than 29 students a year. Estimates PICTURE MEMORY ERROR learning the skills (writing, editing, the smaller schools or those using Thomas Jefferson of El Paso has ranged from a low of 8 to a high of Get to Work ing Foreign Aid." This 64-page booklet is an analysis of the factors un­ Picture Number 25 is incorrectly listed as make-up, etc.) was added another to his long list of "Boyhod of Raleigh" in 120 students, with most teachers important while commercial printers. the official list. It honors. Ralph Chavez was named You been reading this column derlying the aid program. should be "Boyhood of Raleigh." (75) listing the yearly average in 84 included an orientation toward * « « Special Comments "Outstanding Journalism Teacher enough. Put this Leaguer down and 3. August-September Issue of Congressional Digest, "Current Con­ the 10-30 student range. producing the school newspaper. in the United States" by the News­ go troversy Over U. S. Foreign Aid Pro and Con." MUSIC LIST CORRECTION Fifty listed the history of journal­ An open-end question, asking for get to work on your "paper." Correction: Prescribed Music Supplement ism; 40 said teaching the students comments about problems and ac­ 4. Vital Issues, Foreign Aid: What Have We Done? Where Are We Band List. Journalism II Smaller Class AAA ; Edgar-Slocom—"Enigma to be more knowledgeable consum­ complishments of the teachers, pro­ Going?" published by the Center For Information on America. Variations, Op. 37," should read: Journalism II classes averaged Class AAA ; Edgar-Slocom—"Enigma ers of the mass media, and 39 indi­ duced excellent results. While space These four publications are offered for $2.50. They are not offered Variations, Op. 36" (Variatino VI—Finale) smaller at slightly more than 21, cated producing the yearbook. Only limits a detailed explanation of the Perfection Expected * * separately, but must be purchased as a set. and ranged in size from one student three said "English composition" responses, the professional attitude (respondent said 27 haid signed up League debate materials will be exhausted soon. Orders should be Elysian Fields was an intended goal of journalism and enthusiasm of the teachers was Elysian Fields High School has been dis­ for next fall) to a high of 90. The instruction. Most teachers listed impressive. rushed in as soon as possible. qualified for district honors in Football for Of School Principals 1966-67 and for 1967-68 and has been placed more than one objective. on probation for the same period because of mistreatment of fame officials. Teachers indicated a wide range 'Superior' Student Concept Some of my best friends are school principals. I enjoy being with « « * ClydeStudent of thinking concerning the materi­ One disturbing fact that kept them. als available to students which ex­ popping up in teacher comments BASEBALL Here are some odd conclusions I heard at one of their conferences. 1. Under Rule 1, Section 1, Article V, de­ plain career possibilities in jour­ concerned the idea that only the University Interscholastic League lete the words "and runners" in the first nalism. "superior" students scholastically If principals work harder, they are eager beavers. If they relax a min­ tence. This means that it is mandatory for Wins Third ute, they're the batter to wear a head protector, but it is should be allowed to take jour­ loafers. Directory not mandatory for the runner to wear a head Reference Material protector. nalism. If principals work well with parents, they're politicians. If they don't, State Executive Committee: Dean James R. D. Eddy, chairman; Dr. H. A. Calkins, R. J. 2. Under Rule 3, Section 1, Article III. the In Nationals Most of the teachers listed from Theoretically, the public school is they're dictators. Kidd, Dr. Lynn Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Bedford. Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Jerre S. League will use the original modification to democracy Williams, Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson. permit re-entry. two to three specific items, with in action, therefore it If principals love children, they're sentimentalists. If they are strict, Legislative Council: Jim Barnes, Chairman; W. C. Andrews, Vice-Chairman; Harlan * « Murray Edwards, 1966 Confer­ pamphlets, magazine articles, etc., should follow that any interested Andrews; Kent Appleby; Jim Barnes ; G. M. Blackman ; Sam T. Bryan ; Foster Cook ; they're insensitive brutes. C E. Davis ; Lionel Duncan ; W, O. Echols ; Horace Francis; Marley Giddens; Charles ence A State Meet Poetry Interpre­ mentioned by 33 teachers while 28 student should be not only allowed, Harris ; Roy Johnson; W. M. Johnson; Bill Lafferty; James R. Phillips; G. R. Price; Constitution Corrections tation Champion, won third place in If principals try to change things in their schools, they're nasty "pro­ Fred Sailing ; L. B. T. Sikes ; George Thigpen ; G. E. Thompson. Final paragraph on Page 13 under Art said books on journalism careers but encouraged, to take journalism. Director ...... _.—...... —...... _...... —....—....—._..._...... Rodney J. Kidd. IV, Constitution and Contest Rules, should the national Future Farmers of were available in their room or the Journalism by nature demands gressives." If they cling to the tried and true, they're stick-in-the-muds. Director of Athletics ...... -.--.._-....-—-..-_-—.—...... -__..... Dr. Rhea H. Williams. be carried as SECTION 6. America speaking contest in Kansas library. Director of Mutie Activities...... _...... „._...... _...... Dr. Nelson G. Patrick. that a student write clearly and con­ If principals visit the classes in their schools, they're snoopers spying Director of Journalism .....—.....—-—..-—.—...... -.-..-.-....——..-....-..-...... Dr. Max R. Haddick. Section 19, Page 121, should read: Mem­ City. He also won third place in the Other sources of current informa­ cisely and be organized. Director of Drama Activities ...... ——...... Lynn Murray berships:—All soloists competing in ap­ on teachers. If they don't, they're lazy and unworthy of their jobs. proved solo events must be members of a American Junior Hereford Associa­ tion mentioned frequently included Problems in communication are band, orchestra or choir that has entered If principals stay at their desks to get their paper work done, they're regional music contests. tion public speaking contest. pamphlets from colleges (15); high regarded by many in academic, In the FFA contest Edward com­ office-bound nincompoops. If they circulate around the school, they're Section 28, Page 124, should read: Mem­ school guidance office (13); the business and government circles as INTERSCHOLASTIC berships :—All ensemble members competing peted against both high school and Newspaper Fund, Inc. (12), and the a major shortcoming of the high poor managers. LEAGUER in events listed in Rule 34 must be mem­ Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau bers of a band, orchestra or choir (parent college students. First and second Interscholastic League Press Con­ school and college graduate. If principals back up their teachers, they're puppets, dancing when of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, organization) that has entered the regional places were won by college students. Austin 78712. music contest. Members of twirling en­ ference (7). A total of 17 teachers And since journalism, if properly their faculties pull the strings. If they don't, they are blankety-blankety- sembles are not required to march in the The 15-year-old was the youngest said "little or no" information was integrated into the curriculum, is R. J. Kidd ...... Editor contest performance. competitor ever to enter the national available. conducive to teaching students the blankety blanks! Max R. Haddick ...... Assistant Editor Page 113, Under Classification, add:A— Get the idea? You and I would not agree, of course. We know princi­ High schools with an average membership contest. He spoke on "It's Gone Too "hows" of communication there of 115-224 students, inclusive, in grades 9, Far" relating to the depletion of the Resource Use should be a definite value in letting pals must deal with many people. We're sure they will never please Second elaia postage at Austin, Texas. Subaeription: SI per year plus 2 cents tax. 10, 11, 12. » * * nation's food surpluses. Outside speakers were used by a as many students as possible take everybody. Criticism is part of their job. It is something to shrug off. Edwards is president of Callahan majority of the teachers. Seventy- the course. SCIENCE CONTEST DATES The principals I know are wonderful men and women. They are doing Dates for Spring Meet district Science County 4-H Council and was the five said they occasionally had a Seemingly, from the survey, ad­ Contests are: March 31-April 1, April 7-8 good work in a tricky assignment. Thank you, principals, thank you very and April 14-15. county's Gold Star winner in 1965. professional journalist speak to ministrators by their actions are NOVEMBER, 1966 District executive committees should con­ Edwards is now a junior at Clyde their classes. acknowledging the worth of jour­ much! Vol. LI No. 3 sider these dates when planning their dis­ trict meet competition. High School. Ten teachers indicated they fre­ nalism as a part of the curriculum. Anonymous November, 1966 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 A1US/C MATTERS Editor Cites Research Educational Theatre New Marching Trophy On Coaching Careers Drama Sessions Will Be Selected Editor's Note: The following article Three fourths of all schools grant Reflect Growth was taken from a speech by John added pay for coaching. This runs By NELSON G. PATRICK By LYNN MURRAY Griffith, Editor, The Athletic Jour­ highest in Southern schools and lowest in the East. Eastern coaches growth of the 1966-67 Student Activities Conference My appreciation to David Sloan and Ben Branch for taking nal. are higher paid than those in any The care of many of the office chores and writing of this column The average coach is 33 years other section of the country. In- drama sessions is reflected in the growth in one-act play en­ during the months of August and September. My Music De­ old. He has been in his work for other section of the country. Includ­ tries. More than 700 schools have returned their cards to date. partment office has been moved from old V-Hall to 600 East ten years. Coaches in the East aver­ ing outside employment, coaches in Odessa, Houston and Kilgore have all provided locations for 23rd Street. Now, that this is settled, I will try to pick up age three years more experience. the East average $8,625 while those stimulating discussions and very productive sessions. The About half of all coaches hold in the South receive $6,670. drama sessions growth is something over 15%. The four con­ where they left off. master's degrees. Eastern and Mid­ It may be of some benefit to you to know how to contact western coaches rate just more than Varied Hobbies ferences yet to come should provide opportunity for much dis­ the various staff members. Ben Branch and David Sloan now have half in this respect. Most coaches report sports as cussion concerning the critic judge. I urge you to attend offices in the League building on the Little Campus and they Almost one third of the coaches hobbies. Golf is the most common conference in your area. can be reached by telephone, GR 1-5883. Any matters con­ teach academic subjects, and a with 30 per cent participating. Non- The Southwest Theatre Conference was held Oct. 27-29. cerning administration can be answered by them. They will like number teach both academic active hobbies such as reading, pho­ Many of the sessions were certainly a "shot in the arm" to and physical education classes. tography, chess, etc., account for Nadel, Drama be glad to assist you in any way that they can. Thirty six per cent teach only phys­ those interested in secondary theatre. Norman 16 per cent of coaches' hobbies. Journal Tribune, offered one I may be reached at the following ical education. Relatively few East­ Eighty seven per cent of coaches Critic of the New York World telephone numbers: League office with a continual revision of rosters ern coaches teach academics, but said they would again select coach­ of the strongest challenges to the high school theatre. You will GR 1-5883; Music Office, GR 1- of large groups. many Southern coaches do. History ing if they had the decision to make hear more of this topic, "Theatre's Interrelations" in future 1765, and residence, GL 3-3017. It seems to me the only remedy and social studies are the most com­ again. Five percent were not sure. issues of the Leaguer. I hope to be able to offer you the major Mrs. Clara Burch, secretary for the MENARD TENNIS CHAMPIONS Miss Elizabeth Ann (Buffy) Moser, of this unpleasant situation is to mon academic subjects taught. The Eight per cent flatly said they portion of his address in a special feature article. music office, will be glad to assist make the Solo-Ensemble independ­ left, and Miss Drew Lyckman, both 17-year-old seniors at Menard High average coach supervises two would have nothing to do with Michael I. Campus, director of you in any way that she can in ent of the Concert Contest, because School, thought their dreams of winning the tennis doubles title at sports. coaching if they could start over special programming for CBS tele­ ning meeting chairman with infor­ helping locate any of the personnel so long as we have the Solo-Ensem­ State meet were doomed when Miss Lyckman broke her kneecap. They again. involved. She can also assist in any ble contest prior to the Concert con­ Physical Fitness vision, presented the conference mation concerning the date and site were wrong. When the cast was removed they worked hard on physical with an inside look at quality drama of the other problems if you will test, we will always have these half of them served in the Evaluation of Coaching of the meeting. therapy and then practiced hard. They won the Brownwood Tournament, About on television. Campus was respon­ explain to her your needs. problems. armed forces during hostilities. Congratulations to those of you Forty six per cent cited long sible for the television version of made plans or With this fine staff, I believe that then took titles in League district, regional and state meet competition. They well aware of the value of who have already hours and low pay as faults of the "Death of a Salesman" and is now an advanced we are in a position to give you Spot Check of Schools Both plan to attend Texas Technological College and major in physical physical fitness. Not quite one have already held profession. Another seven per cent in the process of taping "The Glass meeting directors better service than ever before. I have taken the liberty of spot fourth were commissioned officers. meeting. At this education. listed teaching load and lack of Menagerie" with Shirley Booth. should discuss and recommend the Your cooperation in the past has checking several areas throughout Ninety per cent of the coaches enough time to do a good job as Many other exciting things are in site, date and time of the contest. been greatly appreciated and be­ the state to determine if their or­ are married. A third of the wives objections. Pressure to win was the works. You'll be hearing about The critic judge, order of appear­ cause of this, we have been able to ganization would be affected if this work. Two third of the working Music Theory Notes listed by ten per cent, while second them soon. Perhaps television is ance of plays and the contest man­ streamline many of our procedures procedure were followed. By far, wives are employed in education. guessers and parental interference really looking up. "The Glass Me­ agers are of prime importance. to hold down costs, as well as give the majority of the music teachers Four fifths of all coaches have out­ were objections listed by nine per nagerie" was the most frequently After the meeting the directors' re­ better service. contacted stated that no local prob­ side employment. Private employ­ cent. Lack of prestige and low po­ produced play in the educational commendations should be presented lem would result if the Solo-Ensem­ All Teams 'Go To State ment accounts for 42 per cent of Marching Trophies sition of physical education in the theatre in the U.S. last year. to the District Director General for ble contest were made independent outside employment. Six per cent eyes of other faculty members ran­ his consideration. In some areas a The Music Advisory Committee of the Concert contest. Those who spend summers in camp work. kled seven per cent of the coaches. Enrollment Cards has been polled on the selection of had doubts based their opinions on representative sent to talk with the Five per cent complained of lack of to enter the 1966- a Marching Trophy to replace the what could happen. However, they For 7967 Competition Outside Income If you plan District Director General might be ethics and respectable personal 67 One-Act Play Contest, you should of great value. In all cases, written present plastic model selected in agreed that they knew of no situa­ By BEN BRANCH The writing of any of the above in­ During the school year 17 per standards among fellow coaches as 1965-66. By the next issue of this tion having arisen that would cause tervals up or down from a given return the green One-Act Play en­ recommendations should be pre­ cent of coaches have outside income. a failing of the profession. Only to the State Office. paper, we hope to give you the re­ unpleasant results of such a plan. Your music theory team can "go note. Begin working on the recog­ rollment card sented for his consideration. One fourth of these work at officiat­ three per cent found fault with offi­ to receive this card, sults of this poll and a picture of They also agreed that they would to state this year. This means nition by ear of melodic intervals If you failed ing. ciating. I will send another im­ Contest Play Selection the trophy. However, due to our rather handle such a situation at the State Music Theory Contest in up to an octave. Harmonic intervals write and publication date, it is quite likely the local level than to have medals Austin this coming June. (both notes played at the same mediately. Those that have made request in enrollment card will be that most of you will have received picked up from students who had Of course, maybe we should notice time) will be taken up later. Another relation to the play they hope to the middle of Novem­ one of these awards by the time we earned them in good faith, but be­ here that the state level is the only Melody: Right now the emphasis First Place mailed about produce for this year's contest are Tarzan' Won that clerical er­ can publish the results of the poll. cause of a matter of fate, were not level at which it will be offered, just should be on the ability to write ber. It is possible to be given a special thanks. The permitted to keep them. as in past years. Perhaps in the down the correct rhythmic pattern rors may occur. Our mailing you an sooner you make your request, if Legislative Council It seems to me that this matter future there may be a time when it of a melody given as dictation. Contest enrollment card in November may you do not plan to use a play on the In 1956 Poetry did not receive your The Legislative Council met Nov. of trying to insure that a student will be offered at the regional or Triads: Start work on recognition mean that we approved list, the sooner the Play Tarzan won the 1956 Conference Mr. Pennybacker, How to Marry A take time to com­ 6 to consider certain matters con­ belonged to a competing organiza­ even district level, but for now, you (visual and aural) and the writing first card. Please Appraisal Committee will be able Millionaire, The Night of the Gris- and return it to this cerning music competition. The item tion is one of local concern. Also, can be assured that your music the­ of the four basic kinds of triads AA Boys' Poetry Reading contest plete the card to get the play read and evaluated. ley movies. He was in TV series in­ at the top of the list, as far as you it seems to me that it is a matter ory team will go "all the way to (major, minor, diminished and aug­ at the State Meet. office. I urge you not to wait. It will also cluding Malibou Run, Play House By this time every enrollment are concerned, is that concerning a of professionalism if a director state," if it competes at all. mented). All root, third and fifth help me greatly in the operation of Ronnie Ely, star of the new Tar­ 90, Father Knows Best and made card that has been received by this discrepancy in the Constitution and tends to spend more time with a from the bottom. No inversions. this office. Monthly Column zan TV series, competed in poetry many guest appearances. acknowledged by a Contest Rules on Conferences CC Solo-Ensemble than he does with Q. Is there any sort of theory office has been You should remember especially reading, drama and football when Ely spent five months in the jun­ special yellow acknowledgment let­ and C. his own local organization. There­ This column will be appearing in textbook I might find helpful? "The strength of the player is in a student at Amarillo High in '56. gles of Brazil filming the new fall ter indicating that we have your The first paragraph of the Music fore, I doubt that we can continue the Leaguer every month for the re­ A. Any good standard theory text the play." He was a student at The Univer­ series of Tarzan. He is now in Rio card on file and that your school is Plan states that competition will making rules and regulations that mainder of this year. In it we will is probably good, if you have a fa­ sity of Texas for one semester be­ Neva, Mexico, preparing more of officially enrolled in the 1966-67 be provided for high schools and involve "keeping the other man try to tell you what you need to vorite. If not, I suggest you get Handbook for One-Act Play for Hollywood to study the jungle series for Banner Pro­ contest. If you have sent in your junior high schools. (Lower school honest." I do not believe that we know about the theory contest. Janet M. McGaughey's Practical fore leaving Directors at 20th Century-Fox Studios and duction Company. enrollment card and have not re­ units were omitted several years can ever legislate professionalism, If you have any questions and Ear Training (2nd edition). There Drama Directors who have not under acting coach Estelle Harmon His speech coach at Amarillo was ceived such a letter, please write ago.) Elsewhere in the Constitu­ and I am much more concerned need fast answers, write to: Ben you and a workbook obtained a copy of the 1966-67 is a manual for J. H. Flathers, who is now with the me a note and straighten me out. tion, a junior high school is de­ about the 50 plus youngsters last Branch, Music Department, Uni­ for the student. It is published by in Hollywood. Handbook for One-Act Play Direc­ in South Pacific, National Education Association. Each League member-school has scribed as a school unit teaching at year who had to give up medals versity Interscholastic League, Box Tremond Ely appeared tors, which includes the Approved Allyn and Bacon, Inc., 150 two opportunities to enter the 1966- least one high school grade. Our than I am about the professional 8028, University Station, Austin, List of Plays, are encouraged to or­ St., Boston. Mass. 67 One-Act Play Contest. The dead­ for school units in Con­ ethics of a given director, or some Texas 78712. der copies from the State Office. provision For the written test I suggest line for returning the green enroll­ CC and C for 8 grades and quirk of fate that prevented the Right now I shall try to antici­ The handbook sells for 25c per copy. ferences Fundamentals of Music Theory by 1956 Poetry Winner ment card to the State Office is Dec. does not come within this de­ large group from entering the con­ pate some of your questions: below Bertrand Howard, Harcourt Brace 1. Cards received after that dead­ It is the responsibiilty of test. Q. When and where will the the­ scription. & World, 1372 Peachtree St., N.E., line cannot be accepted, and the Legislative Council to resolve ory contest be held this year? the Atlanta, Ga. 30309. Teaching At Sam Houston school will not be allowed to enter difference one way or the other. Recommendation A. Music Building, University of Drama Library this These books go into more difficult the contest. After having spent nearly two I am recommending to the Legis­ Texas, Austin, June 5 or 6, 1967. materials than the music theory Miss Liz Jones won first place in While in Austin she sang in the the 1956 Girls' Poetry Reading con­ University Methodist Church Choir weeks visiting with school adminis­ lative Council that ".... be a mem­ Q.How many members should I contestant will need. Stick to the Planning Meeting Time I was never more convinced ber of an organization who has en­ have on the music theory team? test at the State Meet. She was a and did music therapy work in a Now Contains trators, easier sections for now. I will give It's planning meeting time. On sincerity in trying to pro­ tered the contest . . ." be suspended A. At present there is no limita­ student at Amarillo High. convalescent home. of their more specific suggestions for their Nov. 4 a letter was sent to each for the remainder of this school tion on numbers. From a practical She now .teaches English at Sam In Houston she sang with the vide competition that will comple­ use in later columns. District Director General request­ year, in order to give the Music standpoint, you will be limited to Houston State College in Hunts- sanctuary choirs of St. Paul and 22,000 Plays ment the objectives of music educa­ ing the name of a one-act play di­ this Advisory Committee an opportu­ your best music students who are ville. She attended Amarillo Junior St. Luke Methodist churches and tion. Whatever results from rector in the district to host a plan­ The Drama Loan Library con­ meeting of the Legislative Council, nity to resolve this problem. eligible to compete. They must be Wins For Fourth Time College, The University of Texas sang two years with the Houston and The University of Houston, re­ Chorale, performing with the Hous­ ning meeting. You should be con­ tains over 22,000 plays and play I assure you it will be a sincere de­ I hope that you will convey your willing to work hard in preparation Murray Edwards, sophomore at collections. Most of the one-acts and Clyde High School, won. the Confer­ ceiving her masters degree in 1966. ton Symphony twice each year. tacted soon by the assigned plan- cision based upon solid educational thoughts on this matter to your for the contest. Probably the aver­ three-acts of the major publishing competition at the Miss Jones played the lead in Her speech coach at Amarillo was practices. representative to the Music Advi­ age team will have from two to six ence A poetry companies are available. Among 1966 State Meet. He had previously Brigadoon at Amarillo. She lettered J. H. Flathers, now with the Na­ sory Council so that he can act in members. A team may consist of a them are plays suitable for any age Solo-Ensembles won in declamation for three years. in choir at Amarillo Junior College. tional Education Association. the best interest of your region. single contestant. Plays Dates group and for any occasion. These We are still having a problem Q. Who is eligible? books and plays may be borrowed A. See the Constitution and Con­ with Rules No. 19 and 28, which (Continued from Page 1) by any responsible adult connected specify that a Solo-Ensemble mem­ Tennis Champ test Rules. As a rule of thumb, you League Legislative Council.. .. Announced with a school system in the State of ber must be a member of an organi­ can generally say that if a student Texas for a period of two weeks. zation that has entered the band, is eligible to enter music or literary that the best four scores be counted. as it now is. The council voted to having it filed on or before Septem­ orchestra and choral contest. competition, he is eligible for the They took no action on a proposal to have a committee study the rule ber 1 makes the school eligible. Fail­ By Colleges Low Cost Service This rule was based on the rec­ Ranks High theory contest. rule that golf teams could not com­ and proposals for change and to ure of the organization (band, There is little cost connected to ommendation of the Music Advisory Q. Wfiat ivill the music theory pete on a "home course." report their findings at the next orchestra, or choir) to compete, un­ The December and January list­ the service offered by the UIL to the Committee, hoping that it would contest consist of? A recommendation that golf session. The same committee was less excused for justifiable reasons, ing of college productions is pro­ public schools of Texas. The cost for relieve the unpleasant situation of In Academics A. It is in the form of a written second place teams and medalists instructed to study the Awards Rule will disqualify that organization vided for high school Drama and the loan service is lOc plus return having to pick up medals from stu­ Conference B State singles tennis examination, including some dicta­ advance to the next higher contest limitations and report. (band, orchestra, or choir) for the English teachers interested in tak­ postage. A record card giving due dents who had entered the Solo- tion. Areas covered include notation, was defeated. following school year. ing groups of students to see the­ champion Dale Walker ranks high date is sent at the time the play Ensemble contest in good faith, but rhythm and meter, scales and keys, Rodeo on Ballot Council approved Rules and atre productions in their areas. For scholastically also, rating third in package is mailed. This card, should their organization subsequently did intervals, melody and triads. Girls' Track and Field A move to exempt rodeo from regulations for two types of compe­ further information concerning be returned with the lOc postage not enter the concert contest. There­ his junior class at La Pryor High Each question will have a A move to have the UIL sanction provisions of the Amateur Rule was tition are outlined in this section. group admission rates, curtain time, and handling charge. A fine of 5c that they School with a grade average of weighted score. The individual stu­ competition in girls' track and field approved for submission to schools Each contest is designed as a cul­ etc. . . ., write to the college or uni­ fore, it was necessary per day is charged for overdue pack­ medals to the re­ 90.95. dent earning the highest score will event was tabled. on the April referendum ballot. minating activity for a year's work versity Drama Department Chair­ relinquish their ages and the list price is charged gional chairman. be the winner. The team having the A resolution endorsing a study of The council passed on three rules in music instruction in the public man. Walker lettered in football, bas­ for materials that are lost. rule in 1965 highest average score will be the athletic competition was unani­ in music, all of which will be on the schools. Angelo State College, Children's Theatre Revisions of this ketball and track. He won tennis Production, Dec. 9 & 10. All of these plays are copyrighted alleviated this situation; however, winning team. mously adopted. The resolution April ballot. Instrumental and vocal compe­ Dallas Baptist College, Evening of One- district and regional singles compe­ Act Plays, Dec. 1 & 2. and may be used only for reading. it has caused many other problems Q. What can we do now to begin tition will be conducted at the Henderson County Jr. College, "The Bald read: Production copies must be pur­ that were not anticipated. For ex­ tition as a freshman, sophomore and preparation? Resolved: That the Legislative Music Rules regional level for high schools, Soprano" and "The Sandbox," Jan. Houston Baptist College, "Phaedra," Dec. chased from the publishers. ample, a Solo-Ensemble scheduled junior. He and Todd Walker won A. A start can be made right now Council endorse a hard look by the Rule 19 of the Music Plan to be junior high schools, and school units 1-10. top limit. Lon Morris Jr. College, "Othello," Dec. for the middle of February must be first in doubles in the 1965-66 Pear- in each of the areas in your coach­ Texas Association of School Admin­ as follows: having the 8th grade as a 8-10. Ten Title Limit All soloists competing in ap­ No student in grade 6 and below North Texas State University, "Caligula," certified on or about the middle of sail Relay Tennis Tournament. Dale ing sessions by going over the fol­ istrators and the Texas Association Dec. 7-9. January. At the same time, the con­ lowing : of Secondary School Principals at proved solo events must be members may participate in regional music Odessa College, "The Cradle Song," Dec. Only ten separate titles may be won first in the Sabinal open boys 8-10. cert contest must be entered, fees Notation: The great staff plus that part of the competitive pro­ of a band, orchestra, or choir, cur­ competition. Saint Mary's University, 3 original One- borrowed at one time. The recom­ singles. He won second in the Act Plays, Dec. 1-3 and "A Christmas Ex- mended method of choosing plays to paid, roster certified, etc. four leger lines above and below. gram inside the school day with a rently eligible to compete in the travanga," Dec. 17 & 18. The dilemma arising from this is Uvalde Junior College open boys Clefs bass, treble alto and tenor. view to establishing standards Regional music contest. Signing the Football Rule Change Sam Houston State College, "The read is to secure the catalog of the Heiress," Dec. 1-3. publishers. After reading their de­ that: singles and second in the San An- Recognition and ability to draw all which preserve and expand the Acceptance Card and having it filed The council voted to delete 'foot­ San Antonio College, "The Red Shoes" on or before Sept. 1 makes the ball' and 'skills' from paragraphs (Children's Theatre), Dec. 2-4. scriptions, order those titles from (1) Certification comes in one se­ gelo boys singles. notes and rests. values which are inherent in the San Jacinto College, "A Case of Libel," the performance in the sec­ Rhythm and Meter: All the stan­ physical education and competitive school eligible. Failure of the organ­ five and six of Rule 30 of the Foot­ Dec. the Drama Loan Library which mester, Schreiner Institute, "Amal and the Night ond semester. dard time signatures, with special program. ization (band, orchestra, or choir) ball Plan. Schools will vote on these Visitors," Dec. 11. seem to fit your cast and situation. in football rules. Sul Ross State College, "Cue for Passion," Publishers will furnish free cata­ (2) In several regions the con­ '56 Declamation Champ emphasis- on understanding the The group voted to set up a com­ to compete, unless excused for justi­ changes Nov. 16-19, and "Socrates" (Premiere) cert is not scheduled until the last simple and compound meters. mittee to study minimum standards fiable reasons, will disqualify that A proposal to extend competition Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-3. logs. The names and addresses of Now Resident Physician Texarkana Jr. College, "The Hasty of April or the first of May. One Scales and keys: Recognition of for junior high school and elemen­ organization (band, orchestra, or in spelling to the State Meet was Heart," Dec. 1 & 2. publishers may be found in the for the April referendum Texas A&M University, "Which Death Handbook for One-Act Play Di­ can readily see the inconvenience Larry Wolf, 1956 Conference AA all key signatures for major and tary school athletics. The study choir) for the following year. approved to Die," Dec. 2-9. state champion in Boys' Declama­ Construction of all is to report at the next Rule 28 of the Music Plan to be ballot. Texas Christian University, "The Ad­ rectors. of entering a group in January, or minor keys. committee mirable Chrichton," Dec. 12-17. even February, that will not per­ tion, has completed his pre-med and major and minor (harmonic, melo- session of the council. as follows: Four former chairmen of the Texas Women's University, "The Tinker's All play orders should be ad­ were recognized and pre­ Trick" (Childrens Theatre), Dec. 7-10. dressed to: Drama Loan Library, form until the last of April or the medical studies at Harvard. He in­ ic and pure) scales, both with key All members of ensembles compe­ council Tyler Jr. College, "A Christmas Carol," terned at Massachusetts General accidentals. Transfer, Awards Rules ting in approved ensemble events sented with appreciation plaques. Dec. Box 8028, University Station, Aus­ first of May. Although there is noth­ signatures and University of Corpus Christi, "The Bald ing in the rules to prevent the re­ Hospital in Boston. Intervals: Recognition by sight George Thigpen, superintendent must be members of a band, orches­ They are: W. M. Johnson of Kyle, Soprano" and "The Chairs," Dec. 8-10. tin, Texas 78712. For further in­ Andrews of Houston Bell- University of Houston, "The Lady's Not formation concerning the library or vision of a concert roster, this Dr. Wolf is now in residence at of all intervals between the unison of El Campo Public Schools, re­ tra, or choir, currently eligible to Harlan for Burning," Nov. 17-22, and "An Evening Massachusetts General. He plans to and the octave, major, minor, per­ ported that the athletic committee compete in Regional music contest. aire, G. E. Thompson of Kermit, of Mime," Jan. 12-14. other League drama activities, con­ places a heavy work load on the University of Texas, "Enrico IV," Dec. contest chairman as he is faced go into surgery. fect, diminishing and augmented. favored retaining the Transfer Rule Signing the Acceptance Card and George Thigpen of El Campo. 6-10. tact the League Drama Director. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER November, 1966 Do You Remember When? Wichita Falls Coyotes Won First of Five Titles Do you remember when Wichita Passing Quarterback Five on Honor Teams 13, Paris, Campbell Soup Co.; c/o Edwards Furn- Falls High School won its first State Wichita Falls, riding the passing Of those, Meissner and Stewart Cecil Harper, Duncan, Oklahoma; Football Championship in 1941 and of quarterback Gene (Cotton) Hil were All-State as was quarterback niture Co., 702 Anderson started one of the greatest football and the receiving of the Smith boys Hill. Robbie Dee Smith and Leon Carl Hightower, St., Corpus Christi; dynasties ever in the Lone Star Robbie Dee and Bobbie Lee, am Foster were tabbed for All-District Gene Hill, 169 Champagne St., State. Troy Stewart, rolled over Tempi honors. Bridge City, Coach; It was less than three weeks after 13-0, to lift the first of five state Hill during this season eonnectec Edwin House, deceased; Japan's sneak attack on the U.S. championship flags over WFHS. on 121 of 218 passes for an amazing Wilmon McGaughey, 1104 Noble Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Ha­ The Lubbock-Coyote bi-distric 1,805 yards. But while Hill was a St., Carrollton; waii, but the war seemed far away games was probably the most excit constant threat on the passing, the Joe Meissner, 4805 Neta Lane, 1941 WICHITA FALLS STATE CHAMPIONS This team won the first Dudley, Leon Foster, David Wright, George Grinninger, Bill Boling, on the afternoon of Dec. 27, 1941, ing battle of the season for the Pad Coyotes had plenty of running backs Wichita Falls, Wholesale Plbg., five state titles for Wichita Falls High School. Team members are, Wilman McGaughey, Ed House, Jim Hillmark, Joe Meissner, Clifton to a capacity crowd that jammed as they trailed at halftone, 13-7 like Charlie Hair to keep the de­ of Htg., Indust. Supplies; ROW Bobby Fort Worth's Farrington Field to only to come back in the second half fenses at least partly honest. FRONT ROW Coach A. D. Beck, W. C. Williams, Troy Stewart, Don­ Davidson, Teddy Stacks and Coach Bill Alien. BACK Donald Owen, 4411 McCrory, witness the finals of the Texas High with some pin-point passing to win ald Owens, Clifton Garrett, Kenneth Parker, Stanley Williamson, Bill Bolin, Kenneth Stowe, Albert Bearden, Lindsey Spillman, Marvin Cooke, Wichita Falls, Office Manager of School football playoffs between the 30-13. Season Record and Head Coach Norman Teague, Gene Hill, Robert E. Smith, Charlie Hair, Billy Joe Moran Drilling Co.; Perry, Kenneth Echman, Aldon Shipp, Cecil Harper Wiehita Falls Coyotes and the Tem­ It was in that game that Hil The Wichita Falls Coyotes in Kenneth Parker, c/o Southeast­ Ted Jeffries. MIDDLE ROW Coach Joe Reed, Bill (Spot) Collins, Don Tillman and Carl Hightower. ple Tigers. passed for 259 yards to plainly an­ 1941 had the following won and loss ern Drilling Co. of Persia, S.A., nounce to all future playoff foes record: P.O. Box 833, Teheran, Iran, engi­ that the Coyotes preferred the foot­ Wiehita Falls Opponent ball in the air. neer; Coaches, Officials At Fault 6 13 Masonic Home Bill Perry, 1318 E. Loftus Lane, Single Game Lost 26 0 Breckenridge Fresno, Calif., Concrete pipe busi­ 66 0 Quanah ness; POSTSCRIPTS ON ATHLETICS Pack During that 1941 season, the 28 0 Vernon Aldon Shipp, 4405 Hollandale, only BY DR. BHEA H. WILLIAMS Control posted a 13-1 mark with the 19 0 Childress Wichita Falls, Public Accountant; When Games Get Out Of to loss coming in the season opener 6 0 Carter Riverside Bobby Lee Smith, 707 General 13- By R. J. KBDD taining injuries from unnecessary roughness, Rusty Russell's Masonic Home, 19 6 Graham Pattori, Morgan City, La., oil com­ pas­ League Director it is time for administrators, coaches and of­ 6. Although it was the colorful 20 0 Electra pany; calls ficials to get their heads together and to re­ sing attack that drew the headlines 34 0 Burkburnett Robbie Dee Smith, 4209 North The League office often receives phone hungry Tex­ is the of the day in a football 6 0 Olney 22nd, Waco, engineer; One of the greatest attributes of competitive athletics and letters, to this effect throughout the move the troublemakers from the game or the de­ as, Coach Ted Jeffries' rugged 30 x!3 Lubbock Lindsay Spillman, deceased; fact that it develops an appreciation for "making sacrifices." school year. Most of such letters and calls park. fense won its share of the games due 21 xxO Ysleta Teddy Stacks, 1113 Rosemary, This particular contribution of athletics is seldom given charge that "The game officials let the contest No coach should expect the game official to Falls, Shop Towel Service; Scored 46 Touchdowns 14 xxxO Dallas Sunset Wichita credit. In the eyes of many people it perhaps is the one con­ get out of control." Coaches or school officials serve as disciplinarian for his players. The 13 xxxxO Temple Homer Stark, unknown; So stingy was the Pack defense tribution which ranks above all others which can be traced to never seem to be at fault. coach and the game officials must always pre­ x-bi-district; xx-quarterfinals; xxx- Troy Stewart, 1000 Cedar, Wich­ that only three teams (including the competitive program. Under League rules, game officials are ac­ sent a united front. They must at least give semifinals; xxxx-state finals ita Falls, School teacher; four playoff opponents) managed 4013 Courtland General Robert E. Lee, the famous southern military leader, cepted by both teams and equally represent the outward impression of working toward Kenneth Stowe, to cross the double stripe. Team Roster Dr., New Orleans, La., Sales man­ while president of Washington and Lee College, said, "If a boy both participating schools while on the field. the same goal in directing the course of the The Wichitans scored 46 touch­ Members of the team and their ager, Eastern Air Lines; learns to appreciate the sacrifices which others have made for the NCAA rule game. Proceeding with proper sportsmanship downs during the year and the op­ Willow Dr., Under the playing rules of present addresses are as follows: Norman Teague, 406 then he has learned position only five two each by Lub- of Long- him and learns to make sacrifices himself, book and the League rule book, coaches and should be the prime concern of both coach and Coach Ted Jeffries, 22 Bruce Wichita Falls, Manager bock and Masonic Home, and one by & Body Co.; the greatest lesson which our educational systems have to officials are in charge of the game and have game officials. Lane, Orange, Athletic Director and horn Trailer Graham. 3109 Barkley, Mid­ offer." When the football fan steps in and decides Head Coach, Stark High School; Bill Tillman, authority to stop the game at any time it is Some of those tough linemen who land; Assistant Coach Bill Alien, 3517 Similar statements on the importance of learning to make not going according to the provisions under to discipline the game official, that automat­ provided the ultimate in pass de­ 4619 University Rogers Ave., Ft. Worth, Head W. C. Williams, "sacrifices" and to appreciate the "sacrifices" of others have to be played. ically involves the school with the State Ex­ fense for Hill and still had enough Falls, Instructor, which it was agreed Coach, Paschal High School. Dr., Wichita again by outstanding people in of muscle to choke the opposition were: Sheppard Air Force Base; been reiterated time and time When a school charges that the "game offi­ ecutive Committee. It is the responsibility Rowdie Coach Joe Reed, 3100 Albert (Ab) Bearden, Bill (Spot) Stanley Williamson, Route 2, all areas of life. cial let the game get out of control," the school this committee to see that all public school Southeast Drive, Wichita Falls, As­ Collins, Leon Foster, Joe Meissner, Iowa Park, ranching; games are conducted in an atmosphere and sistant Principal, Wichita Falls or its representative forgets that the school Troy (Hoss) Stewart, Ed House, David Wright, 6709 Kiowa, Wich­ Appreciation season can be successful unless High School; personnel has an equal responsibility in game surroundings which will promote good citi­ Cecil Harper, Wilmon (Earth­ ita Falls, oil field. there is a desire on the part of the End Coach A. D. Beck, 3515 Sher­ The only way that a boy can management. Whenever it becomes apparent zenship and provide sportsmanlike training quake) McGaughey, Jim Hallmark, The members of this champion­ participating athletes to make sac­ idan, Wichita Falls, retired prin­ learn to appreciate the sacrifices of and David Wright. ship team have gone on to make the rifices in order to insure that they that a player or players are in danger of sus­ for the high school participants. cipal, Benjamin; others is to make sacrifices himself same outstanding records in their have healthy bodies, the proper Albert Bearden, deceased; on behalf of family, team, school or chosen professions as they did on mental attitude, proper team spirit Tommy Severs, unknown; community. Nothing can develop in the football field. and above all the desire to make Drama Event Bob Bolin, 2015 Avondale, Wich­ a boy a better appreciation of what The League is proud of these fine passing grades in their school work. ita Falls, Oil drilling and produc­ others do for him than to practice of 25 years ago who won State Law Bans Intoxicants ing; young men the Biblical statement "It is better the State Championship for Wichita Life Lesson Growth 36% c/o 1919 7th St., to give than to receive." There is no Bill Boiling, Falls and even more proud of the Wichita Falls, Texas, Navy in- better way to develop self-discipline If every student who goes out High School Stadiums fine citizens they have become and In at Maritime School, New than the ability to make sacrifices. for athletics would make some real instructor ;heir contribution to their city, state Since 1960 York; Discipline and sacrifice go hand in sacrifice in order to achieve success House Bill No. 531, passed in 1955, forbids the bringing or and nation. 17 Treeview Dr., hand, regardless of whether it is on for himself or his team, then he will carrying of intoxicating beverages into any stadium or field where One-Act Play competition has Bill Collins, or group basis. learn perhaps one of the most im­ Huntington, N.Y., commercial art­ a personal high school athletics events are being carried on. The bill is repro­ shown a 36% increase since 1960 portant disciplines in life; that is, when 493 schools took part. In 1966 ist; for the benefit of school administrators, athletic di­ Discipline to succeed, effort, discipline, and duced below there were 671 entries. Marvin Cooke, 1605 Midkiff Dr., go hand in hand. rectors and coaches: Midland; One of the first and most im­ sacrifice must The growth took place under the sacrifices himself Clifton Davidson, 5517 Schu- portant sacrifices any athlete must Only by making Section I. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to bring direction of Roy Brown, State appreciate the sacri­ macher, Houston, Southwest Golf make is to give up many of the so- can he really or carry into any enclosure, field or stadium, where athletic events, Drama Director in 1960-66. Mr. fices which others are making, Center; called "pleasures" which accrue to or participated in by the public schools of this State, Brown is on leave of absence this are for the team or in sponsored Don Dudley, 2605 Colquitt, Wich­ non-athletes. This includes watch­ whether they year to do graduate study at SMU. life situations. are being held, any intoxicating beverage in his possession while ita Falls, Salesman; ing his diet and eating only the Total participation in 1966 One- in or on said enclosure, field or stadium. Kenneth Eschman, 1826 A&M, getting regular hours Act Play Contest was 671 high proper foods, San Angelo, Mechanical Engineer; from tobac­ Section 2. Provided that if any officer of this State sees any per­ schools. This reflects more than 60% of sleep and abstaining Leon Foster, 122 Hastings, Red- It means that an son or persons violating the terms of Section I of this Act, he shall participation among the 1100 plus co and alcohol. lands, California, Southern Califor­ discipline himself into 1115 Teams beverage and shall within a high schools that belonged to the athlete must immediately seize such intoxicating nia Edison Co.; parties, many dates University Interscholastic League. giving up many COUNCIL MEMBER C. E. Davis, reasonable time thereafter deliver same to the County or District Clifton Garret, deceased; other social activities. Only The growth from 1960 through 1966 and George Grininger, deceased; of this type can superintendent of Gordon Inde­ Attorney. can best be indicated by the total through sacrifice Will Play Charley Hair, 5808 Natalie Ave. a boy achieve his best physical and pendent School District, is a mem­ number of high schools participat­ NE, Albuquerque, N.M., Building and best insure Legislative ing in each of those years. The mental condition Eleven hundred fifteen schools ber of the League contractor; he will be ready to give his growth is indicated as follows: that have indicated they will participate Council. Supt. Davis is a graduate Jim Hallmark, 366 Bonham, Apt. best for his team. in the League's program of boys' of Huckabay High School and did Growth Record basketball this year, and have been League Winners Cite Approximate Potential Give up Ego his college work at Tarleton State assigned to districts. College and Texas A&M Univer­ 1960 493 of 1091 45% It is necessary that each athlete Schools had until Oct. 15 to ac­ 1961 509 of 1082 47% Debate Kits sity. He has been superintendent sacrifice his own personal ego and cept the Basketball Plan. This is 18 Values of Competition 1962 539 of 1087 50% his own personal dreams of achiev­ more schools than participated last at Gordon for eight years. Before 1963 600 of 1093 56% in same opportunity that I had. The ing individual glory in order that year. coming to Gordon he coached Winners of League contests 1964 637 of 1091 58% Still on Sale past years are unanimous in their thrill of winning state in debate still the team may participate as a well- The totals: conference AAAA, football, basketball and baseball at 1965 664 of 1104 60% Office has a limited acclaim of the value of competition. lingers thanks to the Interscholas­ The State organized unit. There are countless 166; conference AAA, 122; confer­ 1966 671 of 1108 61% debate packages remain- Star and Lingleville High Schools. Many have taken time to write to tic League program. number of numbers of instances on record ence AA, 196; conference A, 214; The 1960-66 growth of 178 schools ng. express their appreciation of the Ann Willis, where failure of individual boys to conference B, 417. in high school participation reflects this debate kit contests. debate winner '50 The f 4 price set on make sacrifices in regard to team In conference B boys' and girls' about 40% growth. It is estimated covers only a fraction of the real Here are four quotes from win­ unity have resulted in team failure. basketball there can be no inter- Free Junkets there will be more than 6,500 stu­ cost. Much of the material is fur­ ners of the 1949 State Meet: Most people are self-centered, school games or scrimmages prior dents engaged in One-Act Play Con­ buyers of the package. "All students will benefit from nished free to and one of the most difficult dis­ to Oct. 15. In all other boys' basket­ tests, including the State One-Act question is "Resolved: League participation, whether state The debate ciplines is the sacrifice which eleven ball conferences, there can be no in- Violate Rule Top Typist Play Contest. aid program of the winner or not. Experience gleaned That the foreign individual boys must make in order terschool games or scrimmages Jnited States should be limited to TENNIS WINNER Beverly It is a violation of both the in League competition gave me a A, B Low in Contest to develop a well-organized team prior to Nov. 15. non-military assistance." Thompson, an 18-year-old senior at Amateur Rule and the Award Rule spark that has helped in my adult effort in football. Although this par­ In girls' basketball conferences A, Will Major The percentage of participation Van High School, competed three ticular individual ego must be dis­ AA, and AAA, there can be no in- for outside organizations, such as life." in Conferences AA, AAA, and times in State AA tennis competi­ ciplined more in team games than terschool games or scrimmages booster clubs and civic clubs, or in­ Shelby Reed, AAAA at 85% to 95% reflects a Writing winner '49 tion: 1964-singles, semifinals; 1965- in individual games, there must be prior to Nov. 1. This does not pre­ dividuals to pay for or sponsor Ready much heavier level in the larger GRANTS. .. In Piano high schools. Only about 50% of the doubles, semifinals; 1966-singles, adequate discipline even in individ­ vent practice or games among stu­ trips for high school athletic teams (Continued from Page 1) ual activities, or else there will not dents in the same school, but does "Having had the opportunity to Conference B State Meet typing schools in Conferences A and B par­ Ist place. to other athletic events such as col­ competi­ effectively promoting the students' be the right mental attitude or dis­ prevent games or scrimmages with participate in the Interscholastic champion Linda Kasberg, of Miles ticipate in One-Act Play Beverly and Nancy Gunn, a cipline on the part of the respective any other school or unit prior to the lege or bowl football games. League activities has, I feel, helped Rural High School, plans to make tion. The enrollment for 1967 re­ nterest in mathematics and have a sophomore from Robert E. Lee in athlete. dates listed above. It is not a violation for high school me greatly through the years in a career in music. flects a major increase on all levels. jontestant in the current regional meet. Recipients are selected by the place in the girl's The five boys' conferences will go athletic teams to be taken to college many ways and it was indeed an Miss Kasberg has studied piano An increase of 170 schools, more Tyler, won second Orderly to a state championship. The tour­ honor to have been a part of it. I for 12 years. She plays piano, or­ than the same date last year, would legional Committee after the re­ 18 doubles division of the Dallas or bowl games provided the trip is gional meet. Previous winners are discipline nament will be played in Gregory firmly believe that it helps build gan and ukelele. She won fourth suggest that One-Act Play enroll­ Thanksgiving Tournament of 1965. Another important financed, sponsored and supervised not eligible. which must come along with every Gymnasium at The University of confidence in an individual and gives place in the 1963 district spelling ment for 1967 will be substantially She also won first place with Kay Austin, March 2, 3, and 4, exclusively by the school. Parents one the opportunity to prove his contest and was an alternate in greater. An additional 50 schools successful athlete is the ability to Texas in More Scholarships Needed Ice from Van in the 1965 Crockett have an orderly and reasonably 1967. may pay expenses to athletic events best ability in the arts field." poetry interpretation. not previously enrolled in One-Act tourney. The same team placed scheduled activity program. There In gii-ls' basketball 772 schools for their own children or students Being fortunate enough to win an She was editor of the school news­ Play have been added to the 1967 "We are looking for more schol­ League roster of participating schools. arships," said R. J. Kidd, TILF sec­ second in the girl's 18 and under must be adequate time set aside for have been assigned to a district can pay their own expenses and honor in the Interscholastic paper, Bulldog Bark, FHA vice- study, for one of the most desirable after signifying their intention of meet of 1949,1 believe, gave me con­ president, cheerleader, majorette. retary. "With more than 2,000 of division of the Lufkin Open in 1965. travel as a unit without violating 720 Will Compete disciplines is the ability to set aside entering League competition for fidence that still exists even today. She was a member of the volleyball Texas finest high school students Beverly and Jimmy Jackson, 760 schools League rules. It was truly a great experience and was pianist with the San On the basis of the available 1967 :oming to State Meet each year, we a specified period of time and let 1966-67. Last year team. She teammate from Van, placed first in nothing interfere with this pro­ signed up for participation. Outside organizations and indi­ wonderful training." Angelo Youth Symphony. enrollment information, more than 'eel that we need more grants to the Tyler Tennis Association's gram. This means that the boy must The totals: conference AAA, 51; viduals desiring to contribute to the Jack Yianitsas, Her hobbies include skiing, twirl­ 720 high schools will participate in lelp assure that this proven pool of give up many activities in which conference A A, 129; conference A, athletic program may give the Declamation winner '49 ing, playing piano, organ and uke, One-Act Play competition. If the alent will be developed to its full­ mixed doubles competition in Au­ others are engaging. There have 191; and conference B, 401. The money to the school for permanent and FHA work. She won first place growth pattern continues at is pres­ est." gust, 1965. been no great achievements made four girls' conferences will also go installations, such as scoreboards "My training in debate and public in the Runnels County Farm Talent ent level, it is expected that there The League will publish a special In the Van Invitational Tourna­ items on athletic fields ex­ will be more than 1000 One-Act Scholarship List in December. This in any area, whether in athletics, to a state championship. and similar speaking in high school has con­ Find in 1963, and won a 12-day ment, Beverly won 12 first places science, politics or religion, which The tournament will be played in and in gymnasiums, with such items tributed as much or more to my pense paid trip to Washington. Play participants, or approximately ist will give all grants and all re­ place between have not been achieved by sacrifices Gregory Gym at The University of remaining in the permanent posses­ social adjustment as any other one She plans to study piano, but has 85% of the total League enrollment quirements. Application blanks will and one second on the part of someone. No athletic Texas, March 9,10, and 11,1967. sion of the school. thing. I hope my children have the not decided on a college yet. in five years. be available after April 1. 1960-1965.