VOL. LIX AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECEMBER, 1974 NO. 4 ILPC Convention To Be Held March 21-22 Spring Meet Program Changes Publication Ratings Will Be Announced Involve Careful Planning The Interscholastic League Press Conference annual con­ vention will be held in Austin on March 21-22. The 1975 Spring Meet program for holding academic, literary, One- 3. Each school may certify Newspaper and yearbook ratings will be announced, and has several changes in format Act Play, Girls' Track and Field, three contestants in literary and more than 300 Individual Achievement Awards medals pre­ which the District Director, Spon­ Girls' Tennis and Golf in the Dis­ academic events to the District sented. "~ Meet. In journalism, two contest­ sors and District Executive Com­ trict Spring Meet. The first date is Registration will open at noon Friday, March 22, with ses­ mittee should plan for. March 31-April 5 and the last April ants may be certified in each of the District Meets 7-12, 1975. journalism contests. Each school sions starting at 1 p.m. The sessions will run until about 10 1. The District Meets this year Note also that the first weekend may enter cne One-Act Play in p.m. Friday, and there will be sessions all day Saturday. will consist of literary, academic for scheduling Boys' Track and District Meet. The annual publications ratings and One-Act Plays and Boys' and Field, Golf and Tennis is April 11- 4. In Boys' and Girls' Golf and will be announced at a grand as­ The ILPC office will send out Girls' Track and Field, Tennis and 12 and the last weekend for these Tennis there may be two entries sembly in the Austin Municipal housing reservation forms to all Golf. All of these events are to be events is April 18-19, 1975. Area in each event. There must be a Auditorium Saturday night. The members. Schools may elect to considered in the all-around dis­ One-Act Play contests for districts champion and runner-up deter­ meetings will all be over at about make their own reservations inde­ trict championship. affected will be held the week of mined in both of these events. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. pendently, or may use the housing Two Weeks Open April 7-12. Separate Flights A $2 registration fee will be re­ request form to have ILPC make 2. Note that there are two weeks Increased Representation 5. It is strongly recommended quired of all teachers and students their reservations. that entries from the same school attending the convention. Dr. Max be entered in separate flights in R. Haddick, ILPC director, said Deadlines For Members Poetry Interpretation Book speech, debate, tennis and golf. that he expects more than 4,000 Feb. 1 is the last date for getting This eliminates students from the delegates at the convention. issues of newspapers in for the same school competing against one Student Sessions rating service. Yearbook members Ready For Speech Students another in the first round and ILPC President Liz Garrett of must have sent yearbooks, checks should, if flights are properly Ennis High School will be in charge and rating sheets to the critic- Volume III of the Bibliography anthologies of the poets' works, re­ planned, place the best in the finals. of all the student business sessions. judges no later than Jan. 10 if they and Guide To Poetry Interpretation cordings and general reference Advancement Procedure She will be assisted by Vice Presi­ wish to receive ratings. No year­ has just been printed and is now books. 6. There must be a determination dent Donnie Burk of Dallas Adams books or criticism-judging fees can The new volume is priced at $2 of the first, second and third win­ Vice be sent to ILPC. Books with all available to schools. NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMuu.x-. Superintendents Eug c nc orucver of Stockdale, kennern Flory High School, Junior High The new volume by Dr. John Rex per copy. Special speech order ners to the Regional Meet through President Sandra Moss of Iowa forms and checks must be mailed of Hondo and J. N. (Pete) Wilson of Floresville were the newly elected members at the November League Wier and John Rex Wier III con­ blanks were mailed to all schools competitive elimination in literary Park Junior High, and Secretary directly to the critics. events in districts Legislative Council meeting in Austin. Flory was elected to the council for his first term. Stoever and Feb. 15 is the last date for hav­ tains Category A: Modern Aus­ in late November. and academic Janet Clepper, elected from Black tralian/Canadian Poets, Category where there are three entries. Wilson were reelected. "The men are the basis for the League's success in providing a well rounded Junior High of Houston. ing individual achievements awards Dr. Wier says that Volume IV contest entries in to the state of­ B: Modern American Poets III, In debate, third place shall be offering of literary, academic and athletic contests," said Dr. Rhea H. Williams, League Director. "I am They will conduct meetings to will be ready for distribution in awarded to the losing team in the busi­ fice. Haddick said that all members Category C: Modern European. proud to work with such men who devote so much time and effort to making sure that League contests elect officers, conduct general Poets I, plus bibliographies giving September, 1975. semi-finals with the highest score ness and do pre-planning for the would receive entry forms for the given by the judges. In district *ro +He best possible and administered for the educational benefit of the students of Texas." next year's convention and contests. IAA contests well in advance of the One-Act Play contests, two plays Friday Night Dance deadline. or will be selected by the judge The ILPC officers will also be Special Sessions judges to advance to the next high­ hosts at a special members-only Louise Teacher Lists Learning Words By Using Them Haddick said that there would be er meet. dance on Friday night. The dance sessions in newspaper, yearbook, It should be noted that with more had been discontinued in past years, magazine, radio, television, photog­ contestants there will need to be but this year's officers asked that Topics For Speech Purpose Of Spelling Contests raphy and advertising at the con­ better planning, more judges and it be reinstated on a trial basis to vention. He added that more than survive without the help of the slightly longer scheduling. Your By DR. KARL AMES stitution and Contest Rules (pages words beyond our printed list, you see if interest is great enough to 60 sessions are planned. He urged Communist party? suggestions relative to how this 109-111) the way to read the words may have trouble. For you know put it back into the regular conven­ By CECIL L. TRAINOR State Spelling Director that advisers assign students to 15. Can President Ford's federal­ year's arrangement of the Spring and when to define them. Also, your that ten per cent of the words on tion program. Louise High School attend as many different sessions ly-financed, state and local govern­ Meet program works out will be Every year we do our best to teachers who pronounce the words the tests are NOT on the list. And Special Working Credentials? as possible so that all students and ment-run program of public serv­ appreciated, especially with regard make the statewide spelling con­ now have more time to look them in the case of the tiebreakers, most Each member publication will be Persuasive Topics schools could receive maximum ed­ ice jobs work? to the number of contestants in lit­ tests as uniform and as fair as pos­ over before each contest to check of the words are not listed. So you mailed two voting delegate badges. ucational benefit from the conven­ 1. Is, or was, Nixon's phlebitis 16. Is the new Mexican oil find a erary and academic events. sible. Thus we describe in the Con- on alternative pronunciations and need to look at the roots of the lan­ These will be needed to gain ad­ tion. psychologically caused ? hoax? meanings. Hopefully, inequities in guage, especially our numerous mission to the voting sessions, and ILPC policy requires that each 2. Has Palestine become an inter­ 17. Should voting be made man­ conducting the tests on regional, viable prefixes. all business sessions, including the student delegation be accompanied national power? datory ? district and state levels will be election. by an adult sponsor and that the 3. Is the world food crisis affect­ Informative Topics Debate Group To Pick minimized. Words in the News Any proposed changes to the con­ sponsor stay at the same hotel or States? 1. What is phlebitis? We do try to use words current­ stitution or by-laws must be mailed ing the United motel as the students. 4. Should women have equal rank 2. How has Palestine become a 1974-75 Debate Topic Memory Unreliable ly in the news. Witness on this in to the state office in time for and privilege in organized reli­ greater power? More important, however, than year's list "apartheid," "exurbia," copies to be sent to all schools at Special Consultants gion ? 3. Where is the food crisis the At the late December meeting in Selection by Vote these matters of procedure are "Tel Aviv." Occasionally we hear least two weeks before the conven­ The sessions will be conducted 5. Has the influence of women in most severe? St. Louis, Missouri, the National All topics which receive more your own study habits. Memoriza­ that many of the words you are tion. by scholastic journalism specialists politics been significantly in­ 4. Is Women's Lib moving into University Extension Association, than one-third of the votes are re­ tion of the words on the printed asked to learn are erudite, remote, Special Awards from all over the United States, creased ? organized religion? through its Council and Wording tained for discussion. Wording may list is hardly the full answer. Of odd. Yes, that is true in part. But Texas Outstanding Journalism Haddick added. He emphasized that 6. What conclusions should we 5. Who is Ella Grasso ? Committees, will review possible be further refined or amended, course, the word lists should be it would be foolish to run a contest Teacher will be named at the con­ the speakers were carefully chosen draw from the November '74 elec­ 6. Did the '74 November elec­ areas from which debate proposi­ areas he thinks most acceptable for studied; but memory, when so with simple, obvious words. And if vention. There will be special for their expertise and that stu­ tion results? tions significantly change the Con­ tions for the 1975-76 school year Each delegate then votes for the many words are involved, is apt you think some of these words are plaques for the state's best news­ dents and teachers would be wise 7. What is the probability of Bar­ gress ? are to be selected. debating. If more than three have to prove unreliable. hard, you should see some of the paper and best yearbook, and one to take maximum advantage of the bara Jordan being a Democratic 7. Who is Barbara Jordon ? Committee representatives from again received more than one-third To use as many words as possible words we have not used. I have for the school doing most to pro­ opportunity. nominee for President or Vice- 8. What is a mammography ? the various state leagues will of the delegates' votes, the process in sentences; or even as a joke to carefully refused to plague you mote sportsmanship in interschool Haddick said, "I expect the 1975 president in 1976 ? 9. How does inflation affect the choose three which they think to be is repeated until only three prob­ spout a polysyllabic word among with words like "aleyrodidae," activities. ILPC convention to be the largest 8. What has been the result of average American citizen ? appropriate, timely and "debat­ lem areas remain. friends; or for some special words "mennaccanite," "gonionemus," and Housing In Austin state scholastic press association Betty Ford's and Happy Rocke­ 10. What is the surtax proposed able" those which have a balance The Advisory Council then pre­ to check the dictionary meanings "koksaghyz" all in Webster's un­ "Do not come to the convention meeting ever held. I ask every stu­ feller's mastectomies on the na­ by President Ford? of statistics available for the af­ sents these three areas, with sug­ these are ways to acquire the spell­ abridged. without having housing reserva­ dent and advisor to help me in tion's women ? 11. What is the status of voca­ firmative and negative proponents. gested discussion and debate prop­ ing without the last resort of On the other hand I think your tions," Haddick said. "This town making sure that the entire conven­ 9. Should "non-victim crimes" be tional training in Texas' public Texas Representatives ositions, to the Committee on Dis­ memorization. Thus I ask students vocabulary (and with it, your will be jammed. We expect 4,000 tion is of maximum educational a part of our system of laws ? schools ? Among these representatives will cussion and Debate. sometimes to try words on their spelling) should include words or more delegates. You must ar­ benefit. Every one of you is wel­ 12. What are the possibilities of 10. Is President Ford's surtax be two Texas debate coaches, Mrs. Submitted to States unsuspecting families. like "minestrone," "pyracantha," range for housing before coming come. Let us know if we can help fair? a new constitution for Texas ? Mabel Wyatt of Bloomington High Through the National Debate "chrysanthemum," "strudel," "nou­ to Austin." you in any way." 11. Is vocational training given 13. What are the alternatives to School, and Danny Spear of New Center, this committee submits Try Words on Mom gat," "pachyderm," and "phenobar- enough emphasis in Texas' public the two party system ? Braunfels High School, and the them to the state associations or When your mother asks you how bital." schools ? 14. Who is John Sirica ? League Director, Dr. Rhea H. Wil­ leagues which determine, usually classes were on the first day of Stay with it. Relax. Make a game 12. Should Texas be facing an oil 15. What is driving the cost of liams. by vote of each state's member school, suppose your answer was' of it. Good luck! shortage ? sugar up? , Topics suggested by member schools, which of the three areas is "Well, most of the classes were 13. Is the two party system in 16. What are the "ABC's" of schools are forwarded, through preferred. Once the area is estab­ fine, but I do have one instructoi trouble ? President Ford's program for pub­ their state league directors, to the lished, further voting decides which who is probably a curmudgeon (p. 14. Can the Italian government lic service jobs? National Debate Center at the Uni­ of the three proposed debate prop­ 18 of your spelling list) and a sep­ Meadow Grad versity of Oregon, and these are re­ ositions in the specified area shall tuagenarian." (p. 27) viewed by the NUEA committees, be the debate topic. How about saying one morning together with those proposed by Thus, problems or areas sug­ "I think I'd like something a bit Rated Tops special study committees by the gested in January of one year are more farinaceous for breakfast." delegates at the conference. This is transmitted through the National "You'll remember' these words, a very important service to the Debate Center to the NUEA Com­ and how to spell them although you In Speech leagues of the nation, including the mittee on Discussion and Debate may alienate your family in the University Interscholastic League. by the state league, are studied and process. Kenny Talley, son of Mr. and Three Areas Chosen worded, phrased and revised, sub­ A good desk size dictionary will Mrs. Bill Talley, a senior at Mead­ The committees select three mitted to the NUEA Council, and tell you that "agora" was the ow High School, received first areas, formulate and phrase three reconsidered by the state leagues Greek market place, and it's no place at the State Meet in Boys debate propositions under each, and and member schools by referen­ great leap from this to "agora­ Informative Speaking in Confer­ the state leagues present them to dum or other voting procedure, a phobia" and the extension of mean­ ence B. their member schools for approval. ing to "a fear of any open places." selective process which takes some Noyce Burleson was Kenny's This is an open democratic process, Unless you have some interest in 12 months to complete. speech coach. Kenny placed first in which respects the autonomy of the District Meet in 1973 in Infor­ each member and affiliate. In 1974 he enter­ mative Speaking. DR. JOHN REX WIER HONORED Dr. Rhea H. Williams, League Alternative to Violence ed both the Slide Rule contest and "Debate is the democratic alter­ Informative Speaking event and director, presented a special League Appreciation Plaque to Dr. Wier native to revolution by violence," placed third in Slide Rule in Dis­ in recognition of his years of work with the speech contests. Dr. Wier Dr. Williams said. "Ballots are al­ trict and first place in Informative is author of four books in speech published by the League. "Our con­ ways preferable to bullets. The Speaking. test program would not be possible without the help of outstanding more citizens we have competent! He was Student Council treasur­ to resolve differences by debate, University of Texas faculty members such as Dr. Wier," said Dr. Wil­ er and has three letters in football, the less likelihood there is that the liams. "They have been the backbone of the League since it was nation will be reduced to dictatorial two letters in basketball and won founded. Rex Wier has made outstanding contributions to speech edu­ or disorderly methods of changing j first place at District in tennis cation in Texas. We are all proud of him and his work." its laws or its government." ! doubles in 1974. He received a Cer­ The Wording Committee of the W. A. REEVES HONORED Dr. Rhea H. Williams, left, League Di­ tificate of Meritorious Performance, Council has the task of reviewing, given by the American Chemical rector, presented a special appreciation plaque to W. A. Reeves, out­ amending and refining the phrasing going Legislative Council chairman and superintendent of schools at of all suggested debate proposi­ Society and is a member of the Woodsboro. "W. A. Reeves has been a great force in educational tions. These are submitted to the Masque and Gavel Club, Thespians competition in Texas," said Williams. "He not only has served as legis­ Advisory Council without discus­ and the National Honor Society. Council, composed of del­ lative council chairman, but has many years of participation in, and sion. The Upon graduation, he plans to at­ egates from the various states, tend Texas Tech University and support of, League contests. The League could not offer its broad then votes upon whether the propo­ and/or law­ range of educational competition without the help and support of such sitions suggested shall be further MRS. MABEL WYATT DANNY SPEARS become an accountant dedicated educators." considered. ... Committee delegate ... New Braunfels coach yer. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER DECEMBER, 1974 Theatre Associations Scholastic Press The League extends to all member schools, administrators, coaches Coming and contestants our most sincere wishes for a very happy Christmas l I lotlceA Will Meet Jan. 23-26 Up Fast and a prosperous and enjoyable New Year. Coming midway in the Texas Educational Theatre As­ veloping and Selling Drama FOR school year, the yuletide season provides welcome relaxation from sociation (TETA), affiliate Texas Children." More Deadlines scholastic and extracurricular activities. WEINERT CONSTITUTION CORRECTION Secondary Theatre Conference In addition to these meetings, We hope that, during this period, you will take an opportunity to The State Executive Committee has In the CONSTITUTION AND CON­ (TSTC) and Texas Creative Dra­ USITT-TEX will hold a business By DR. MAX R. HADDICK placed the Weinert High School on proba- TEST RULES Spring Meet Plan 13, Sched­ matics-Children's Theatre Confer­ meeting be thankful for the many gifts of life and to refresh your body, mind ion for the 1975 football season for a vio- ule of Points, Girls' golf, tennis, track and and annual election of offi­ The ILPC membership deadline was Dec. 1. I do hope that tion of the Athletic Code. field points shall count toward the all- ence (TCD-CTC), will meet in joint cers at 2:00 p.m. and spirit, so that you can move into the New Year with hope and we don't have any who wished to join but failed to meet the round championship in district meets. Sen­ convention with Texas Non-Profit 6-8 p.m. All convention banquet vigor. HUDSON (LUFKIN) ior girls' volleyball does not count as it goes deadline. This is an annual heartache. The State Executive Committee ruled to a separate State Meet and is not a part Theatres, Inc. and United States at the Fort Sam Houston Officers I wish all would enter May your blessings be many and ;hat Hudson (Lufkin) High School should of the Spring Meet Plan. early so we could your endeavors enjoyable, educa­ je disqualified for district honors in base­ Institute of Theatre Technology- Club. Convention Host Ron Lucke avoid the last minute confusion. tional and successful. If competition is educationally administered, then ball for 1975 for violation of Article VIII, HILLSBORO Texas (USITT-Tex) at the El of San Antonio College will intro­ I mailed many reminders to all school newspaper and year­ sections 3 and 16 and Rule 10 of the Base­ Hillsboro High School Choir is disqualified everyone, win or lose, is really a winner in the contests and in life. ball Plan. Hudson (Lufkin) High School for the 1973-74 and 1974-75 school years for Tropicano Motor Hotel, San An­ duce guest speaker, Henry B. Gon- book advisers. It is hard for us to enforce the deadline, but was disqualified as Regional champions in . iolation of Article V, page 128, Section 14, tonio College and Fort Sam Hous­ zales, U.S. Representative 20th Happy New Year! >aseball for 1974 and Alief-Hastings High paragraph b, of the Constitution and Con­ we do have a few thousand things to do and have to set a time School has been named Regional cham­ test Eules, by action of the Region VIII ton, San Antonio. The joint conven­ Congressional District, San Anto- to call a halt to memberships. pions. Executive Committee. tions sponsored by the "Texas o. BUFFALO NOLAN JUNIOR (KILLEEN) Theatre Council" will convene Jan. 8-11 p.m. TNT festival of three For those impatient because I The State Executive Committee has Nolan Junior High School Choir (Killeen) 23-26. plays at the Fort Sam Houston have been a bit slow in answering Q. May we send students without eremonu placed the Buffalo High School on proba- is disqualified for the 1973-74 and 1974-75 letters, remember that my secre­ ;ion for the remainder of the 1974 football school years for violation »f Article V, Page The schedule is as follows: Playhouse. an adult sponsor? season and for the 1975 football season for 129, Section 16, paragraph c, of the Consti­ Thursday, Jan. 23 Saturday, tary has been hospitalized for a A. No, Nope, Nyet, Never, Posi­ The American Flag should be raised and the National Anthem a violation of the Athletic Code. tution and Contest Rules, by action of the Jan. 25 Region VIII Executive Committee. 1-9 p.m. Registration at El 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration and long time. Mrs. Alicia McKinney tively Not. It is League policy that played at every athletic contest throughout the school year. Each NIXON had a terrible bout with the flu. I every delegation must have The State Executive Committee MUSIC RULES CHANGES Tropicano Technical Theatre Demonstrations an school should take advantage of this opportunity has have been on the road speaking at to teach patriotism placed the Nixon High School on probation Following music rules in the current Con­ 2-5 p.m. TETA Community Col­ presented by USITT-TEX, Foyer, adult sponsor and that sponsor the and the democratic way of life to participants, 1975 football season for a violation stitution and Contest Rules are changed: lege Committee meeting, open to activities conferences every week­ must stay at the same motel or students and specta­ of the Athletic Code. Article IX, paragraph a, should be de­ McAllister Auditorium, San Anto­ leted. all registered members end since .Sept. 21. I answer as hotel as the students. tors. GILMER HIGH and other nio College. Article IX, paragraph e, should read: ' A TETA/TSTC committees at the El quickly as I can, but all must wait Those closely connected with the high school athletic program often The Executive Committee of District special award plaque will be presented to 9-11 a.m. Separate business Q. We failed to join ILPC ? May 7AAA has placed Gilmer High School on any band which achieves a Division I rating Tropicano. meetings of TETA, TSTC, and turns. Sorry about that. we come? maintain that athletics offer better opportunities for teaching desir­ probation in football for the 1975 football in both concert and sight reading. This season for violation of the Athletic Code. award may not be presented to bands which 2-3 p.m. Meetings of the Joint TNT at San Antonio College and Criticism Deadline A. Sure. We will be glad to have able attitudes than does the classroom. Schools overlooking this means qualify for the sweepstakes trophy. Resolutions Committee SANFORD-FRITCH Article IX, paragraph f, should read: and TETA San Antonio Little Theatre. If you ordered a newspaper cri­ you at all instructional sessions. of calling attention regularly, of both the young and old, to the im­ "Sweepstakes trophy will be presented to Audit, Publications, Supplies and 11 a.m.-12 noon Dr. Jerome The Executive Committee of District 1A any choir or orchestra which earns a Di­ ticism, be- sure to send in three Q. Will Texas Association of portance of loyalty to our country and respect for "Old Glory," are Sanford-Fritch High School on probation vision I rating in concert and sight reading. Services. Weynard, President of San An­ issues in an envelop marked "FOR Journalism Directors have a meet­ m football for the 1974-75 school year for Article IX, paragraph g, should read: 3:30-5 p.m. Meetings of TETA failing to measure up to one of the most significant responsibilities violation of Rule 11 and Rule 16 of the Foot­ "Sweepstakes trophy will be presented to tonio College, will welcome parti­ CRITICISM" on the outside. The ing at the convention? ball Plan. any band which earns a Division I rating in Theatre Consultants, Playwriting cipants to the second joint session with which they are charged. marching, concert and sight reading. deadline for getting these in to this A. Yes, and I hope members and AUSTIN (AUSTIN) Contest, and Nominating commit­ which will feature Don Irwin, Pro­ office is Feb. 1. non-members will attend. This is Most schools that practice flag raising at sports events use a color The Executive Committee of District PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST tees. TSTS Academic and Produc­ gram Development for Fine Arts 26AAAA Jan. 10 is the deadline for getting your organization. Come and take guard or flagstaff outdoors and ceiling or wall suspension has placed Austin High School Page 44 (308 Trombone Solos) Add tion Standards and Nominating apparatus (Austin) on probation in boys' track and that bass trombone may play a suitable se­ Texas Education Agency, as the yearbooks, checks and rating sheets a part in the future of scholastic field for the 1974-75 school year for vio­ lection from the Class I Tuba list (page committees will meet separately. indoors. In any case the cost of exhibiting the flag and playing the lation of Article VIII, Section speaker. to the yearbook critics. Do not send journalism in Texas. 3. 48). This applies to the school years 1978- 7-10 National Anthem is minimal. 74 and 1974-76 only. p.m. UIL Critic Judge 1:30-5 p.m. All convention yearbooks, criticism-rating fees or Q. Will you make housing reser­ SANDERSON: TERRELL AEGEAN FESTIVAL by Maris-Bader, Workshop for those desiring to be published by Galaxy Music Corporation, workshops will be presented in Mc­ checks to ILPC. They vations for us ? The apparatus needed for the flag raising ceremony can be con­ COUNTY must be Grade V, Conference AAAA, inadvertently listed on the Leagues Accredited Allister Auditorium, San Antonio mailed directly to the critic-judge. A. My pleasure, but help me by structed in the school shop at negligible cost, and a school club can be Terrell County High School (Sanderson) omitted in final printing of 911 Band Pre­ Critic Judge List and all registered has been placed on probation in boys' basket­ scribed Music List, 1971 through 1974. College. A demonstration-lecture If you send them to me, I have to getting in your request as early as responsible for having a tecord player ready to play the National ball for the 1974-75 season; further, the Page 26 (207 B-flat Clarinet Solos) members. Demonstration plays will on Mime or Fencing for the Stage school has been placed on probation ni track Lancelot Classens LA CLARINETTE send them right back to you for possible. It is not easy to house so Anthem in case the school band is not available. The ceremony is and field for the 1975 season. Penalty was CLASSIQUE (Vol. D) (play No. 6 or No. be the 1974 and 1975 TETA One- will be presented by Claude Caux, proper mailing. It takes a lot of many, but we will do it if you give assessed by the State Executive Committee 10 only). Act Playwriting Contest Winners. made even more impressive if the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts are (or violation of Article VIII, Section 13, The Page 144, Mixed Chorus, Grade V, add to University of Houston. Stephen time to process all ratings. Get us just half a chance. But remem­ Residence Rule; of Article VII, Section 19, Mechem (a) WINDS OF MAY (Five The 1974 winning play, THE Coleman, UT-Austin, will provide participants. The Recruiting Rule; of Rule 19 of the songs (sing one) published by E. C. your copies to the critic-judges ber, you are responsible for your Football Plan and Rule 18 of the Boys' Schirmer. CAVE CAT by Ford Ainsworth, a Stage Combat workshop. now. reservations made by me. If you There is one thing Americans should always keep in mind the stars Basketball Plan ; aso, of the Track and Fied Page 136 (Second Choral Groups) will be produced by Round Rock 1:30-3 Plan. should read: Class AAA perform one p.m. The Texas Theatre More Deadlines reserve rooms and fail to use them and stripes of the Flag of the United States of America should remain number from the prescribed list as Grade High School and directed by Doris Council and the American College BALL (6ALVESTON) III. Perform a second number from the pn Feb. 1 is the last date for getting you still may have to pay for them, the trademark of liberty, freedom, peace and courage across the scribed lists designated as Grades IV, III or Pyle. The 1975 winner, POINT OF Theatre Festival State Planning unless you cancel reservations in Ball High School of Galveston has been II plus a third number from any source. At issues of your newspaper in for the land, no matter what placed on probation in boys' basketball for FLIGHT by Zinita Fowler, will be Meeting will meet at San Antonio price. least one number must be performed A annual ILPC ratings. You will time. March 10 is the deadline the 1974-75 season for violation of Articl* Capella. produced by John Jay High School College. re­ VIII, Section 8, the Amateur Rule. ceive detailed instructions for making housing reservations SPELLING LIST ERROR of San Antonio and directed by 1:30-5 p.m. TNT festival of two soon. KIMBALL (DALLAS) Please follow directions carefully. through our office. SPELLING LIST ERROR Column 23, Charles Jeffries. plays at the Fort Sam Houston Q. Can we get our newspaper and The Executive Committee of District page 14, second word in the third group It will help this poor injury-ridden 12AAAA has placed KimbaU High School in the Spelling Word Lynn Murray, State Drama Di­ Playhouse. yearbook ratings Wanted: $168,000 3n latent List for Grades VII office more than a little bit. at the conven­ (Dallas) on probation in all sports for the and VIII should be "vacillate." rector will chair the session and 3-4:30 p.m. New Officers and tion ? 1974-1975 school year for violation of the Column 26, page 15, 5th word in the Joe Feb. 15 is the last date for School administrators are urged to inform regional literary and aca­ Athletic Code. second group in the Spelling Word List Manry, UT-Austin, will serve Board Meetings for all convention A. Absolutely. We will announce for Grades VII and VIII should be "zwie­ as Guest Critic Judge. The work­ getting Individual Achievement demic winners of scholarship opportunities SCURRY-ROSSER back." organizations are scheduled at San the ratings Saturday night and will available to them. shop Awards entries in for both news­ The State Executive Committee has will be held in McAllister Antonio College and the combined have the certificates This year, approximately 168 scholarships will be offered by the ROOSEVELT HIGH (DALLAS) paper and yearbook members. You and rating placed Scurry-Rosser High School on sus­ Auditorium, San Antonio College. officers and boards are tentatively sheets there for you to pick up. Texas Interscholastic League Foundation to students who qualify to pension in One-Act Play for 1974-75 school Roosevelt High School of Dallas band 10:30-12 will get a mailing on this very year for failure to participate in district and choir have been placed on suspension midnight Presidents' scheduled to meet briefly at 4:30 Saves us much postage. competition after filing acceptance soon. Be sure the State Meet and regional runners up in literary and academic and title for the 1974-75 school year by the Region Reception for all registered mem­ p.m. in the Green Room at the San to make your entries entry cards. III Music Executive Committee for viola­ complete and give full information. Q. What kinds of sessions will events. Those who are seniors tion of Article VI, 25d, of the 1973-74 bers. Antonio Little Theatre. must apply for these scholarships by WHEATLEY (SAN ANTONIO) An error on there be? Music Plan. Friday, Jan. 24 7:30-11 p.m. TNT festival of your part could cost filling out completely and returning to the League office application The Wheatley High School (San An­ you a gold medal. A. Glad you asked. We will have tonio) Choir has been placed on suspension WILMER-HUTCHINS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration at El three plays at the Fort Sam Hous­ sessions in newspaper, blanks which will be sent to the school principal. for the 1974-75 March yearbook, school year by the Region Tropicano ton Playhouse. 21-22 is the time for ILPC XII Music Executive Committee for vio­ (HUTCHINS) convention. Make your film, advertising, news and literary The school principal should make sure that each senior who attended lation of Article VI, Section 26d of the 9-11 a.m. Committee meetings Sunday, Jan. 26 plans now. Music Plan. Wilmer-Hutchins High School of Hutch- Make your housing reservations magazines, and special sessions for and competed in this year's State Meet and who wishes to apply for ins band has been placed on suspension for and workshop open only to regis­ 10 a.m. Celebrity Champagne the 1974-75 school year by the Region III just as soon as you can. There will advisers. one of these awards is PICTURE MEMORY Music Executive Committee for violation tered members at the El Tropicano. Brunch, El Tropicano Hemisfair furnished with an application blank. probably be more than 4,000 here Q. How much is the convention The correct name of Monet's second pic­ of Article VI, 25d, of the 1973-74 Music The UIL One-Act Play Contest Ad­ Room. TNT Festival Awards and More than $168,000 in academic scholarships will be offered this ture is "Palazzo da Mula. Venice." It ap­ Plan. for the convention. I will send registration fee? pears incorrectly in the Picture Memory visory, Joint Time and Place, and TETA individual awards will be June. Bulletin. OAP AREA MEETS you housing reservation blanks, A. That will cost you $2, the big­ TETA Academic and Productions presented. Guest speaker will be AREA OAP MEETS Area One-Act candidate information, Individual gest bargain since the Dutch fast- OFFICIAL UIL CALENDAR Standards committees will meet in Norman Nadel, Cultural Agairs Play contests (between district and region) Achievement Awards entry forms talked the Indians out of Manhat­ Feb. 1 is the last date for organizing will be required in all conferences anc designated rooms. USITT-TEX will Editor, Scripts-Howard Newspa­ Spring Meet Districts. regions, except in AAA. AAA area meets and contest information, and many tan Island. Every student, teacher, will be required only in Region II. Because present a workshop on Low Budget pers, New York City. Nadel will adviser, hanger-on, straggler and ecru tina - - GIRLS' TRACK AND FIELD of increased enrollment area meets wili Production and TCD-CTC will hold other goodies soon. Do not wait. /a now be required in all Conference B re­ serve as one of the TNT Festival my own mother will have to pay In girls' track and field the triple jump gion s. All schools have been notified of a business meeting. Rush in all convention materials. event shall be conducted according to the area judges. this registration fee. Those not The glamour and publicity associated with signing the "blue-chip" rules i n the sites, dates and contest managers. National Federation Boys' 11-12 noon The joint conven­ Registration information may be Convention Information paying will be denied entrance to athletes in Texas high schools by universities Track and Field Rule Book. SWIMMING and colleges increases with tions will be welcomed by Col. Rob­ obtained from: Ron Lucke, Chair­ Q. How many may come from all sessions, shot, hanged, stabbed, each succeeding LORAINE Swimming Acceptance Cards must be ert C. MacLane, Commander, Fort spring. Coaches make fast jet trips all over the coun­ submitted to the League Office by Nov. 15, man, Department of Theatre, San one school ? boiled in oil, chastized severely and The Executive Committee of District 10B Sam Houston and Maurice Coats, try, meet players and parents at breakfast and dinner, or gather at has placed Loraine High School on proba­ SCIENCE GRADING RULE Delete 6 Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro A. As many as you wish. This is sent to bed without any supper. We tion in basketball for the 1974-75 school b. (8) Page 92 of the current Constitution Executive Director, Texas Commis­ San Antonio, Texas various gyms to publicize the boys' signing of "letters of intent" or year for violation of the Basketball Code. and Contest Rules. 78284 (512/ an educational convention open to have to have that two< bucks to fi­ sion on the Arts and Humanities, 734-7311). all. nance the convention. "enrollment certificates." Such procedures emphasize unduly the im­ will speak to the joint session at portance of the high school athlete. the El Tropicano. These ceremonies resemble those staged by professional footbal OAP Planning Directors 12-1:30 p.m. Lunch (Dutch) and State's Oldest School Paper scouts in signing college stars to lucrative contracts. Consequently travel time for those attending the TNT Festival Productions of two parents of high school athletes often demand a higher price for the plays, Fort Sam Houston Play­ privilege of having their sons sign a contract to play football with the Listed For Spring Meet house, Building 901, Worth Road, college or university. Houston's Aegis Celebrates By LYNN MURRAY 16 Jan Schwartz, Falfurrias High Fort Sam Houston. A TNT Board School, Falfurrias 78355 Further, more remunerative contracts for televising college footbal State Drama Director Meeting Luncheon is to be s Conference AA ranged. games provide more funds for the colleges to pay the high school gric The following One-Act Play Con­ District 2 Don Blankenship, Dimmitt High 1:30-5:30 p.m. TNT (Festival stars. Soon high school players may demand test 86 Years a proportionately greater Planning Meeting Directors School, Dimmitt 79027 Of Publication of American Community Theatres) "cut" for signing up. have been named by District Direc­ 8 David Williams, Cisco High School, By CARRIE EUBANK en's lib was Cisco 76437 festival productions will be held at in evidence on the the Aegis has continued to be an tors General. This list is in addition 9 Bill Underwood, Childress High Aegis Associate Editor This continuing emphasis on high school athletic accomplishmen the Fort Sam Houston Playhouse. first staff, consisting of all girls. award winning publication. Last to the one in the November School, Childress 79201 places an increasing pressure on local administrators and 10 Glynn Boykin, Jacksboro High A critique of the performance will Sam Houston-High School, Houston The young lady who wrote the year the paper received the Award school boarc Leaguer. If you have not heard School, Jacksboro 76056. Mrs. Sid Pointer, Crowley High School, Crowley 76036 follow each play entered in the "You're sports stories hid her identity members, who want the prestige and publicity that accompanies win­ from your OAP Planning Meeting not getting older. You're of Distinguished Merit from the 12 Paul Brooks, Cedar Hill High School Festival. The TETA Board of Di­ getting behind a male pseudonym. ning athletic teams, often inducing them to pay their athletic coaches Director, cpntact him at once. Feb. Cedar 75104 ' better." Interscholastic League Press Con­ 13 Gayle R. Smith, Malakoff High rectors and two workshops will be That's the motto of the Aegis At first, the Aegis appeared 1 is the last day for organizing School, Malakoff 75148 salaries disproportionate to those given teachers. held at the El Tropicano. monthly in book form consisting of ference, the highest award given spring meet districts. 15 Charles Winfield, Mt. Vernon High newspaper staff at Sam Houston In comparison, one finds that Eastern colleges and universities have School, Mt. Vernon 75457 V. A. Smith, Texas A&I-Kings- High in Houston. poems, essays, gossip columns, edi­ for consistent excellence by ILPC. Districts not listed here or pre­ 18 Ray Willis, East Chambers High The Aegis is now representatives moving quietly over the country, to sign School, Winnie 77665 ville; Jearnine Wagner, Learning torials and some sports stories. A This year's Aegis editor is Teresa up academic viously have not been received by in its 86th year of publication and 19 Melba Tucker, Huffman High School about Learning Center San An­ year's subscription cost $1. talent. While outstanding athletes are being recruited, these colleges the State Office. Contact your Dis­ Huffman 77336 is recognized as the oldest existing Seckler, and Mrs. Nancy Barton is 27 Al Fehrenbach, Hondo High School tonio; and Dorothy Dodd UT-Aus­ high school publication in Texas. Special commencement issues are securing academic talent by offering attractive scholarships. trict Director General for the name Hondo 78861 advisor for the ni-weekly letter­ tin will present: "Developing and It was Nov. 1, 1889, when were published each of the responsible individual. Your 29 Raye Dermody, Kenedy High School: 10 spring. The press publication. Kenedy 78119 Selling Drama WITH Children." students from Arthur L. Liver- pictures of graduating administration has a copy of the 31 Don Hughes, United seniors, I.S.D., Laredo Coleman Jennings, UT-Austin; 1974-75 Spring Meet List. 78040 more's journalism class at Houston along with a bit of poetry about 32 ^Richard Smith, Santa Rosa I.S.D. Martha McDaniel, San Antonio Col­ Normal School printed the first each, appeared on the first pages. University Spring Meet Santa Rosa 78593 Interscholastic League Conference A lege; and Paul Hutchins, Cooke edition of the Aegis. In 1922, however, this Conference AAAA District task was District 6 Paula Corder, Rankin High School County College will present: "De­ Even almost a century ago, worn- taken over by the school's newly 4 June Bearden, Lubbock Christian Directory Rankin 79778 organized yearbook, College, Lubbock 79407 7 David Barnes, Munday High School the Cosmos in 7 Paul Burke, MacArthur High School, State Executive Committee: Dean Win. Barren, chairman; A. R. Schrank, Dr. Lynn Munday 76371 its first edition, and the Aegis Irving 75060 11 Charles Gibbs, Glen Rose I.S.D. Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Dr. Jerre Williams, Dr 8 Michael Wolfe, North Mesquite High Glen Rose 76043 adopted a. newspaper format. Rhea H. Williams, Lynn School, Mesquite 75149 F. Anderson, Bailey M. Marshall. 14 Glen H. Mitchell, Howe I.S.D., Howe Additional Critic Judges Then, as now, the Aegis was Legislative Council: Drew Reese, Chairman; Ed. Irons, Vice Chairman; James Martin 9 & 10 Goldie West, Administration 75059 a BIdg. 3210 W. Lancaster, Ft. Worth 76107 Joe Sturdivant, George Thigpen, Neal B. Dillman, Glenn 17 Deborah A. Piel, Hubbard High self-sustaining organization and Reeves, Mance Park 11 & 12 Tom Kelly, Thomas Jefferson School, Hubbard 76648 Listed below are Critic Judges University, Canyon 79015 I Harold Reynolds, A. C. Newsome, Charles Evans, Kenneth Flory, J. N. "Pete" Wil­ paid for its publication cost High School, Dallas 75229 18 Linda Skidmore, Grapeland High who attended Robin McKenzie Goodhue, West Texas son, James Clark, Horace Francis, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Earl R. Tate 13 Bob Watson, Sherman High School, School, Grapeland 76844 a Critic Judging State University, Canyon 79015 I through sales and advertising. James Barnett, Dean Hopf. Sherman 75090 21 Paula Wagley, Elysian Fields High Workshop in November. They Jo Bailey Guthrie, McMurry College. 14 Jody Worsham, Nacogdoches High School, Elysian Fields 76642 Abilene 79605 1 Although today's Aegis Director ...... Dr. Rhea H. Williams staff School, Nacogdoches 75961 25 Paul Meek, West Hardin High should be added to the Official R. Lyle Hagan, Eastern New Mexico members consider themselves Director of Athletics ...... _....._...... _...... Dr. Bailey M. Marshal 17 Richard Niemi, Milby High School, School, Saratoga 77585 University, Portales, N.M. 88130 I more Director of Music ...... _.-....:...... _...... Dr. Houston 77017 27 Max Seidenberger, Shiner I.S.D. Critic Judge List published in the sophisticated Nelson G. Patrick 19 Willie Charles Holland, Western Texas College than their prede­ Director of Journalism Spencer, Jr., Williams Jr. & Shiner 77984 October, . . _ ..._...... Dr. Max R. Haddick Sr. High School, Houston 77088 29 Ruth Davis, Comfort High School 1974 LEAGUER and the Snyder 79549 I cessors, the ads accepted by yester- Director of Drama ...... ,..._...... _...... Lynn Murray Bill Jordan, Box 2483, Amarillo 79105 I 22 Donna Patton, Nederland High Comfort 78013 Addendum published in the Novem­ James D. Kemmerling, School, Nederland 77627 Conference B West Texas State year's journalists show no trace of District ber, 1974 LEAGUER. University, Canyon 79015 I 25 Bonnie Hatton, Victoria High School, Margaret E. Moore, West Texas State inhibition. A 1907 issue sported an Victoria 77901 4 J. R. Nixon^ Cotton Center I.S.D. Additional judges will be listed University, Cotton Canyon 79015 I ad for corsets. Under present 28 Bill Banks, Weslaco High School, Center 79021 in February William A. Moore, West Texas State Weslaco 78596 8 Mickey McMeans, Borden County following the Critic University, Canyon 79015 I policy, lingerie ads are strictly INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER 29 Nicki Roberson, Sam Houston High High School, Gail 79738 Judging Workshop to be held at George N. Oliver, Henderson Co. Jr. School, San Antonio 78220 10 T. M. Winston, Water Valley High College, Athens 75751 III taboo. Full-page beer ads appeared Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureai 30 Fred Schreiber, Burbank High School School, Water Valley 76958 the Texas Educational Theatre As­ Cecil J. Pickett, University of Houston in almost every issue from 1911 to of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028 San Antonio 78204 11 Betsy Whistler, Sanderson High sociation Convention, Jan. 23 at Houston 77004 III Austin 78712. 32 Craig Harms, Memorial High School, School, Sanderson 79848 Marilyn .M. Pool, 2410 Teckla, Amarillo 1913. Brewery ads are out of the San Antonio 78238 18 Linda Glover, Gorman High School 7:00 p.m. in McAllister Auditorium, 79016 I question for high school publica­ Gorman 76454 San Antonio College, San Antonio. Helen S. Roberts, South Plains College, Rhea H. Williams ...... Editor Conference AAA 19 Billy M. Coppinger, Eula I.S.D. Levelland 79336 I tions today, and not all college District Clyde 79510 Joseph Eosenberg, Texas A&I Univer­ NATHAN TUBE The academic 1 Tom Burgess, Wayland Baptist Col­ 22 Dan F. Rankin, Byers I.S.D., Byers * Denotes approximate region sity, Kingsville 78363 IV papers will accept them. Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor lege, Plainview 79072 76351 Gordon L. Bangs, Kilgore College, Kil- Charles Sehmidt, Sam Houston State deal of South Plains College at 3 Clay Freeman, Sweetwater High 27 Jim Coulston, Harrold I.S.D., Sore 7B662 HI* University, Huntsville 77340 III "Successful in Love" and "Mr. Har- .Robert Levelland will direct the Region I, Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year plus 5 cents tax School, Sweetwater 79566 rold 76364 Boyd, West Texas State Univer­ Lawrence Bay Smith, Texas A&I Uni­ Cupid Talks" were titles of stories 6 Charlotte Horner, McKinney High 33 Wayne Poe, Wortham High School: sity, Canyon 79015 I versity, Kingsville 78363 IV Conference B Regional Spring School, McKinney 75069 Tom Burgess, Wayland Baptist College, Richard P. Sodders, Midwestern run in the 1908 and 1910 issues. Wortham 76693 Plainview 79072 I Univer­ Meet this year. Experienced as a 7 Ann Morgan, Daingerfield High 34 Peggy Farmer, Trinidad High School, sity, Wichita Falls 76308 II The older generation School, Daingerfield 75638 Trinidad 75163 Clayton Cook, Box 57, Vega 79092 I Lee O. Spruell, Angelina College, Lufkin was not as teacher, coach, Bob Parrer, Kilgore College, Kilgore principal and 9 T. Y. Harp, Chapel Hill High School, 35 Frankie Schexnayder, Sabine Pass 75662 III 75901 III strait-laced as commonly believed. VOL. LIX DECEMBER, 1974 Tyler 75701 High School, Sabine Pass 77655 J. Richard Waite, Eastern New Mexico superintendent, Tubb was among No. 4 13 Edward Mugford, Georgetown I.S.D., Michael C. Gerlach, Midwestern Univer­ University, Portales, N.M. 88130 I 42 J. F. Huie, San Perlita High School sity, Wichita Falls 76308 II Although format and policies the original administrators at Georgetown 78626 San Perlita 78590 Steve Wood, McMurry College, Abilene James F. Goodhue, West Texas State 79605 I have changed through the years, South Plains College. DECEMBER, 1974 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters From The Judge's Corner Educational Theatre A Merry Christmas Value Of Drama Contest Depends Come In January From Musical Trio Three Conventions By NELSON G. PATRICK On Accepting Verdict, Critique By LYNN MURRAY State Drama Director Mrs. Burch, Jerry Taylor and I want to wish you a Merry By CHARLES A. SCHMIDT agree violently with my verdicts. the choice by the amusements edi­ about their production, the rules Christmas and another successful contest year. It might be Department of Drama Referees, umpires and other offi­ tor of The Dallas Morning News. still compelled me to render the de­ The annual Texas Educational Theatre Association conven­ that I'm getting older or my glasses have a rosy tint, but it Sam Houston State University cials at athletic contests are called When THE LION IN WINTER cision I did. tion comes early (Jan. 23-26) and Drama Directors should seems to me that each year the kids play a little better and On much of the material distrib­ idiots by some during a season. The was voted Best Picture Of The I tried to point out that I recog­ plan now to attend. You get three for the price of one this are more musical. And we know that more uted for the League One-Act Play problem is just as demonstrable in Year by the New York movie crit­ nized deficiencies in the winning year. Texas Non-Profit Theatres, Inc. and USITT-Texas have the organizations revolt of two wish you an­ Contest there is the statement, the courts of the country. Verdicts ics, there was a near play, and to list some of them. joined TETA, affiliate Texas Secondary Theatre Conference and more students are participating. I not only "There are no losers in a well-or­ are usually resented by someone. A of the circle. These two had applied With those deficiencies, or in spite other successful year, but will continue working to help make ganized One-Act Play Contest." president, Watergate not even con­ for admission to the group several of them, however, there was life. and Texas Creative Dramatics-Children's Theatre Conference, it one. I subscribe to this. Every time I sidered, cannot take a step without years before and had finally been To me, the performance of the oth­ for four days of theatre activities. Quarter System am requested to serve as a judge it having someone condemn him. admitted. When this first vote went er play was completely mechanical. You will be able to attend twelve Many questions are being asked Workshop Teaching is a point I make before I go into System Not at Fault so heavily against them, they made That is one of the most damning plans and hear an expert evaluation tions, we must pay first class post­ concerning the quarter system. Sev­ (b) No League member school any critiques for individual casts. Some in drama say they would loud noises about quitting the cir­ things you can say to actors and of each performance, participate in age on the play package. eral years ago, the Legislative may support, and no sponsor of This statement and this belief do like to go back to the old UIL judg­ cle, but when it developed that the directors really interested in their a workshop conducted by an inter­ Appraisal Committee Council provided for the quarter League activities may receive re­ not erase the fact that it is often ing system of having three or more others did not seem to care if they profession. nationally known teacher of mime, A play not on the Approved Lists system in relationship to the muneration for teaching in work­ hard to lose, and that a given de­ judges, claiming that this would left or not, they quieted down. 'We Laughed and Cried' see two original plays, participate must be submitted to the Play Ap­ League. You are referred to the shops or clinics wherein school chil­ cision may be resented. result in more "fairness." There Critics Differ The complaints reminded me of in an evaluation of OAP rules, dis­ praisal Committee prior to Feb. 14. Constitution, pages 10-30. Most of dren are required to pay a fee for Most Understand would still be unhappy losers. I When Edward Albee's WHO'S a violently angry "director" years cover theatre with and for children Any "set additions" must be sub­ the items affecting music competi­ attendance. (Failed to pass). Most of the time at most contests have seen it too often. No one can AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOLFE ? ago who, when the verdict was an­ with some of the most knowledg- mitted when you send the script for tion will be found under Article This is about the third or fourth teachers and students have an in­ please everyone. I accept that as a was put into film form, movie crit­ nounced, jumped up and shouted, able people in the field, learn how evaluation. Don't wait until Febru­ VIII (eligibility). In general the time that a rule similar to this one creasing understanding of that part of the occupational hazard of ics were split about 50-50 they "We laughed where it said laugh, to stage a combat scene, obtain ary. You may not get a reply by quarter system does not affect the has been placed before the Legisla­ motto cited above. Most of the time serving at a contest. I harden my either thought it was brilliant, or and we cried where it said cry! some helpful hints about low bud­ the March 4 Title Entry Deadline. music plan. Most of the problems tive Council. The passage of such a the majority of participants seem skin to attacks by simply strength­ they thought it was lousy. I col­ Now why didn't we win?" That, I get productions, and find out what Allow at least two weeks for a re­ arise because of individual school regulation could be devastating to genuinely desirous of learning how ening my resolve to be as fair and lected major reviews for use as an might add, came after a unanimous is new in public school eduactional ply from the Committee concerning organization which is a local deci­ many summer music programs, they may improve. However, there accurate as I can, and to call the illustration for my students in three-judge decision, but the poor theatre from the Texas Education any play or set addition request. sion. League rules are made for the summer music camps/workshops was a winning cast, a winner but shots as I see them, for I have my dramatic criticism. woman couldn't understand the dif­ Agency. Do not submit plays listed in the majority of schools, and special and other activities where directors badly in need of help, that didn't self-respect, no matter what any­ This same divisiveness was evi­ ference between thought and sensi­ Gonzalez To Speak catalogues of play publishers not cases must be settled at the local and students are involved. seem to feel it needful to stay for one says. dent in reactions to BONNIE AND tivity and mechanical presentation. These are only a few convention on the Approved List in the level. Pressure on Students the critique. The contest manager Anyone who participates in a CLYDE, and to the New York pro­ She set an extremely poor example highlights. Add the Convention HANDBOOK, "Dramatists Play The most frequently asked ques­ The apparent need for regulating rather bluntly assured me that they contest should do so in equal duction of CHILD'S PLAY. I read for her students. banquet speaker, the Hon. Henry Service" is not approved. tion concerns early graduation. The summer employment of this nature were going to do so, and they did. awareness that the results may be two major reviewers comments on After the end of the contest B. Gonzalez, and Cultural Affairs Painted Backdrops League rules require that the stu­ has grown out of a few unethical The occasional obviously resent­ entirely opposite to his liking. John Whiting's THE DEVILS well about which the lady so castigated Editor of Scripps-Howard News­ I am sure directors will be de­ dent be regularly enrolled, taking a practices of pressuring students to ful losers usually maintain their Art Is Subjective before the lurid movie version came me in her letter, I was besieged by papers, Norman Nadel, for Sunday lighted to know the Play Appraisal minimum of three courses for attend and pay for summer activi­ cool, even their frigidity, but there Art of any kind is a subjective out. The New York Times and the the cast of the play that wanted to brunch, to get a further idea of Committee will be taking a slightly credit and passing them at the time ties. At times this pressure has are some who do not. That is the matter. Taste is subjective. This is New York Herald Tribune differed. rank first. With Voltaire, I will de­ what is in store. An outline of the more liberal view of small painted of the contest. If the student goes assumed a threatening tone by sug­ point of these observations. true, even among experts. When One hated the show. The other fend the right to disagree. I also tentative program is in this backdrops (not to exceed 8' x 10') through graduation and receives a gesting that the student might lose Disagreement Expected the movie, MIDNIGHT COWBOY, found it exalting. Both were critics believe that anyone who puts his LEAGUER and details will be pro­ which may be used with the diploma, he cannot participate in his place in the organization if he I go to any UIL contest as a received the Best Picture Of The of long standing. money down at the box office has vided in "Texas Theatre Notes" to League-Approved Unit Set or sim­ the contest after his graduation. does not attend. This is a definite judge in the full knowledge that Year Oscar, I read the very next I saw the show myself and as much right to utter an opinion be mailed to all Drama Directors ple vertical supports. A student who could have gradu­ infringement of ethical practices. sometimes, someone is going to dis­ morning a bitter condemnation of walked the middle of the road. All of what he sees as Walter Kerr, or in December. This change is to allow directors ated the first or second quarter, but It, also, is a typical situation where these illustrations show the differ­ any other critic. TETA needs you and you can't to legally use those items that opinion among the so- elects to stay in school the third a few unthinking people can de­ ences of Problem of Guidance afford to miss this convention! The "commedia" approach directors called experts in creative arts. It is quarter must be taking and passing stroy an otherwise healthy, educa­ Music Theory Notes However, when they ganged up theatre people of Texas plan to be have been using as properties for famous controversy three courses for credit. tional summer activity. the same in the on me, asking incredulously and in San Antonio during the Texas years. This type approval will tend and Dr. Oppen- Article VII, Sections 14, 15, 16 Twirling Contests between Dr. Teller scornfully if I really had any fa­ Theatre Council sponsored joint to equalize the scenic opportunity, of atomic power, defines semester, trimester and We are back again to this age- heimer over uses miliarity with the works and style conventions of TETA, TNT, and but directors must still request Tis Season To Plan a controversy that ended only with quarter. A review of these rules cld problem: of the atuhor of their play (a fa­ USITT-Texas. If you do not get such items as "additions to the Oppenheimer's death. might give you a better under­ (1) To participate in the twirling mous one of centuries past), I be­ convention information and regis­ basic set." Writers standing of these terms. contest students must be members Angry gan to wonder if they weren't being tration materials from one of the Critic-Judge List For Spring Contest people write the Legislative Council of a competing marching band, Sometimes a bit short-changed by someone in five mailings planned contact Ron The complete UIL Accredited judge after the contest cast, rela­ (1) The Legislative Council re­ their names must appear on the By JERRY DEAN the area of guidance. Who was Lucke, Chairman, Dept. of Theatre, Critic Judge List for the One-Act in anger, jected our recommendations on one- marching band roster of the band Director tives or friends usually leading them to believe that at 17 San Antonio College. Play Contest is now available from in appreciation. grade schools. This means that entering the contest. Students from Music Theory Contest but almost never or 18, with a normal high school District Transfers the State Office. All judges ap­ second bands, junior high bands, One lady designated a play I had proved to date have been published, single grade schools will be as­ A bell-ringer, Marvin Lebough, curriculum, they could possibly District transfers for the One- signed to conference according to intermediate bands, etc., may not ranked above hers as the one she have acquired a complete knowl­ Act Play Contest will not appear in including those listed in this issue. enrollment the same as multiple enter the twirling contest unless While pulling the rope, had to cough, rooted for as the worst play she edge of something so complex as "Official Notices" this year because The complete list will be sent upon grade schools. In other words, a they are bonafide members of the He got the rope tangled, had ever seen. the theatre of another age and of the space required, but the request. Judges added at the TETA single grade school will not be giv­ competing organization. And Marvin was strangled. I could only answer that this country? Who was leading them to changes are still official! All convention workshop will be mime­ en special consideration. This is an­ (2) Twirlers may enter .Class I His friends said he tolled himself ough. play showed me several people who believe that they were likely to schools, administrators, drama di­ ographed on the back of the print­ Class III. A contest is not pro­ were thinking the words they were ed list and OAP Contest Managers other instance where a school de­ or Many overworked, underpaid high school music teachers have more knowledge of theatrical rectors, contest managers, directors cides its own organization; there­ vided for Class II twirling; stu­ saying people who were visualiz­ history, more capability in theatre general affected by the OAP trans­ will be provided copies. An adden­ fore it is not within the province dents in grades 9 and below may probably feel like telling someone off when they realize that, ing what lay behind the words an­ than someone who has passed the fers have been notified. The changes dum of new judges will be pub­ of the League to make adjust­ enter Class III; students in grades in the midst of all the end of semester chores and Christmas other had written. Often I could half-century mark and has spent are listed in a separate article in lished in the February LEAGUER. ments. 9 and above may enter Class I. No concert preparation, it's already time to begin preparing believe they were speaking to me, more than half of that time con­ this LEAGUER. They will not ap­ Elegibility Notices words. (2) The Music Sub-Committee student in grades 10 and above may bright music students for the 1975 TSSEC Music Theory not simply calling nected with the theatre in one way pear next month. These district Since the column for the past deferred action on our recommen­ enter Class III twirling. Just Calling Words or another? changes apply only to OAP. three months has been about area Contest. I had to tell her bluntly that I I must make at least one dations on "Sweepstakes" and has We cannot leave this on an un­ That, in itself was ludicrous, but Planning Meeting OAP, Good News could not remember one time when comment. Directors of the two "un- appointed a committee to restudy pleasant note: think of the Great it was unfortunate to see these as­ OAP Planning Meeting directors At least there is some good news exam. This means that teachers her favorites were even 'speaking' ranked" winning plays at the dis­ this award. We will continue for Pumpkin, turkey dinners and vel­ sumptions take away from their named to the State Office were connected with this: the 1975 ex­ who helped students with exam to each other, much less speaking trict contest must submit area con­ another year under the same awards veteen rabbits But, stay out of levelheadedness, even in the face listed in November and again in am will be much like the 1974 preparation last year need only to so that an audience could feel they test eligibility notices immediate­ system as we now have. There is trees! of disappointment. The fact that I, this issue. If you haven't heard by work on the same things this year, were conversing. They called the ly! I don't mean the next day or one exception, the plaque for Me­ or anyone else, has spent a lot of now, organize your own. All of you but keeping these two small words only fast and furiously, Monday. I mean that afternoon or dium Ensembles. time in theatrical work does not have a list of schools entered in the changes in mind. straining for the highest volume night after the contest is complet­ Awards Rule Vote necessarily make for expertise, of OAP Contest. Contact the OAP to the written (un- they could muster. They did this ed. Area meet winners must do the (3) No change was made in Ar­ OAP District Changes First, added course; however, we must also as­ director in each school and refer aural) portion will be some ques­ constantly with none of the variety same for the regional meet. ticle XVI, page 29 sometimes re­ sert that there is no automatic con­ to the HANDBOOK for details. tions related to notational practices, that characterizes normal human You should also call the area or ferred to as the $20 rule. The Coun­ nection to genius on the part of all The need for zone contests should placement of clefs, speech. regional OAP Contest Manager as cil voted to send a referendum to Affect 29 Contests such as correct adolescents. be a major priority for districts meter and key signatures, and Furthermore, there was nothing soon as possible to make detailed school administration for them to Effort Not Enough with increased participation. When By LYNN MURRAY non, Quitman, Winnsboro. stems; use of various kinds of re­ that could be called "suiting the arrangements. The schedule does decide the limits of this award. These students would have been there are eight or more schools en­ State Drama Director peat signs; and use of beams in action to the word." There was not allow for mail delays or error. There will be no change in the $20 Region II-A better served if someone could rolled in district OAP, the district 16, Bells, Coop­ instrumental notation to reflect the nothing but the feeblest of conces­ Order of Performance limit for this year and/or probably One-Act play contest district Transfer District have convinced them that it just should be divided into two zones to District 14 with metric structure (for instance, four sion to the fact that the body re­ Area and regional OAP Contest the next. changes have been made to provide er, Honey Grove might be to their advantage to and two winners selected from consecutive eight notes in 6/8 flects thought and words. There Managers will have some difficulty (4) The Council voted to leave competition and reduce the number Frisco, Howe, Pottsboro, Sanger, learn "that to earn an "E" for ef­ each. There were only two districts would not be connected by a single was even less consideration given determining order of performance the required adjudication rule as of schools at regional contests. The Van Alstyne. fort does not necessarily make a last year (11-4A and 13-3A) that beam, since this would be beaming to the idea of exaggeration and this year. How does one draw for originally passed. ". . . from which state office does not wish to make Region III-A good show, as more than one critic had more than eight plays and did "across the beat"). contrast that usually makes farce order of performance and publish the Regional Executive Committees district one-act play changes, but Transfer District 18, Alto, Elk- has written. not zone. I doubt that anyone can Second, the composition project effective. The play in question was that order for area or regional will select judges. . . ." it is necessary when there are few­ hart, Grapeland to District 19 with We come to another point. These argue the impossible task of re­ will be changed so that students a farce. prior to the actual contest? The (5) Other items presented to the er than, four schools entered in the Sabine - (Gladewater), Hawkins,. youngsters finally pinned me down hearsing and performing nine plays may use either 20th-century or Lack of Style State Office has suggested they Council that could have affected district play contest. Spring Hill (Longview), Overton, to make a flat, bald statement that in one day and the judge must have more traditional compositional This was a play of another era. draw by district number or highest music competition were: These district changes apply only Winona. I had not wanted to make, but I been blind after trying to objec­ techniques. The melody to be used Whatever mistaken notions this and lowest numbered district. (a) All League activities have to the One-Act Play contest and Transfer District 20, New Diana could not lie about the matter.. tively evaluate such a group. I as the basis of the composition will cast and director may have had of There is still the problem of two the same amateur rule. (Failed to have no effect on other League (Diana), Ore City, Queen City to They followed my implications to know scheduling is a major prob­ be notated without a key signature, the ancient author's "style" and plays from the same district. I pass). contests. All affected have been District 21 with Elysian Fields, conclude that I felt their director lem, but such problems can be but it will be possible to fit it into that of farce in general, what they have suggested they take the plays notified. Joaquin, Karnack, Tatum, Waskom. was the one most at fault (and solved. It is recommended that the com­ a diatonic context if desired. The did would do nothing but put a alphabetically by title. I trust this Region IV-A who was apparently not interested OAP Participation bined district One-Act Play direc­ melody will be fairly active rhyth­ normal audience to sleep, or drive won't promote plays with titles be­ SFA Offers Transfer District 30, Lytle, Na­ in the critique given earlier). Fi­ Those desiring to keep their OAP tors have a planning meeting. It is mically, so it will not be very ap­ it from the theatre. Had it been ginning with Z. talia, Sabinal to District 29 with nally I had to say, in answer to participation list current should imperative that the contest be fully propriate for a Bach homophonic put to the true test of setting it Happy Holidays to all! Comfort, Marion, Stockdale. the direct question, that I did not add "Livingston: Big .Sandy" to Slide Session that students partici­ choral-style setting. It is hoped before an audience not pre-disposed organized so think there was a lack of potential District 35 in Conference B. We pating receive the maximum educa­ Region I-B that contestants will be able to use to be charitable, they would have Books § Magazines in the students, but that their direc­ left them off the original list and MARKET '75 Writer's Digest, Transfer District 7, Patton more contrapuntal textures. discovered the truth of this. WRITER'S For Drama tional benefits. tor had done next to nothing with then added them to 34B by mis­ 9933 Alliance Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio A centrally located college or Springs (Afton), Girard-Jayton Remember that you can obtain The lady's letter continued with 45242. 46th Edition. $10.95. The Department of Theatre at them. However, I did not feel that take. Sorry for the added confu­ This book is a must for the beginning high school facility should be se­ (Jayton) to District 5 with Anton, copies of the 1974 exam by writing a series of complaints about the freelance writer, photographer, artist, car­ Stephen F. Austin State University I could reward possible potential sion and our apologies to all con­ lected for the combined districts. Bledsoe, Three Way (Maple), Wi- to Jerry Dean, TSSEC 1975 Music light plot and other problems in the toonist. It lists 5,202 markets and has an has announced the availability of with even honorable mention when cerned. We confused the issue excellent guide to help the novice to submit The host district is responsible for tharral. Theory, UT Station Box 7398, Aus­ first and second ranked plays. I had material properly, and to know what to the first of a planned series of il­ this potential was scarcely tapped. enough by clearly heading only the expect from the buyers. all organization, but all schools Region II-B tin, Tx. 78712. . to ackno-wledge that I could not un­ lustrated lectures on drama aimed Play Not the Criteria 4A list. A must for school libraries, journalism should be consulted in planning. Transfer District 16, Evant, Me­ derstand what one director was at­ classrooms and individual writers. MRH at providing audio-visual material More Good News Another bone of contention with Drama Directors and administra­ Questions concerning these ridian to District 15 with Blanket, tempting to do with a dim follow THE (NEW) ADVISER LEARNING THE for the secondary school drama I know there are many high the lady was her dislike of some tors note: the mimeographed list changes should be sent to the state Gustine, May, Pottsville, Sidney. spot and very little other illumina­ CRAFT by Mario R. Garcia, Columbia teacher. school music teachers who have of the other plays as well. Again, (4A-green, 3A-yellow, 2A-blue, A- Scholastic Press Association, Box 11, office. Questions concerning dates Transfer District 17, Kopperl, questions about the TSSEC theory tion, but I also had to remind her Central Mail Room, Columbia Univer­ Written and narrated by Dr. there was ignorance of UIL rules. goldenrod, and B-pink) you re­ 10027, $4 district One-Act Valley Mills to District 18 with (or perhaps inform her) that this sity, New York, New York. W. K. Waters, professor of theatre and sites of your contest, and some might like to see Like or dislike of the play itself, ceived similar to a Spring Meet to non-members, $3.75 to members, $3.50 Play Contests or the planning Carbon, German, Moran, Rising more technical consideration is not, ac­ for orders of 10 or more. at SFA, "The Origins of the The­ some changes made to fit as a script, is not to be the basis List was of One-Act Play Contest Mario R. Garcia is known nation-wide be directed to the Star, Strawn, Tolar. cording to UIL rules, to form a for his outstanding lectures to newspaper atre" aims to present to the student meetings should closely with high school music of a judge's decision. entries. It was enclosed with other director general of the host district. Transfer District 23, Masonic major basis for judging. advisers. This 8%xll, 48-page book brings through sound and sight some of theory programs. The good news Eventually, I could only conclude One-Act Play Contest materials. his expertise and communications skill to To avoid district transfers, Home (Fort Worth), Paradise to to Costumes Cited those never able to attend his lectures. the basic reasons for the early ex­ is that we will have a chance by saying to the lady that we prob­ Please mark the list OAP. adviser, this schools should seek greater partici­ District 22 with Byers, Era, Saint By the same token, the fact that While designed for the new istence of the theatre. communicate if you would like to ably would simply have to agree Library Swamped book will be of great value to experienced pation within districts from the Jo, Valley View. talk to me and will be at the TMEA the costumes her favorites had advisers needing special information or re­ Available on a free-loan basis, worn were beautiful and appro­ to disagree. I could not really ex­ The Drama Loan Library is newed inspiration. I wish this book had 1975-76 competition. Region III-B Convention in Dallas this Feb­ been available when I started in as a new "The Origins of the Theatre" con­ priate for the play did not remote­ pect to convert her. swamped. Help us by following in­ newspaper adviser. Highly recommended 1974-75 OAP District Chstnges Transfer District 24, S&S (Sad- ruary. sists of 80 color slides contained ly compensate for the other de­ I can only add that should any­ structions and returning play or­ for all school newspaper advisers and stu­ These transfers apply to One-Act ler), Tom Bean to District 26 with I have an hour session scheduled dents. MRH in a Kodak Carousel tray, a script ficiencies. If the costuming was the one ever request me to judge, an­ ders by the due date. Mail delivery and bibliography, and the tape on Play only and do not affect other Lone Oak, Boles Home (Quinlan). on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 2 to 3 other contest, I will always attempt is not the best this time of year. GUIDELINES FOR CREATIVE YEAR­ District 27, Trenton to E only good thing I could find to say BOOK JOURNALISTS by Vida B. Mc- which has been recorded the narra­ contests. Transfer p.m. in Dallas Civic Center, to speak kindly and constructively Requests will be filled through Dec. Griffin and L. Lorraine Suprunowicz, District 25 with Blue Ridge, Ce- 402-403. I'd like for this to be a to casts when I feel that there are National Yearbook Publications, Inc., tion, accompanying music and slide ' Region II-AAAA 20, and will take into considera­ P.O. Box 158, Algonac, Mich. 48001. change signals. The presentation Transfer District 9, Fort Worth: lina, Little Elm. question, answer and discussion San Antonio Team reasons why they should not re­ tion Christmas Vacation. Let us 1974. $15. Transfer District 28, Roxton, and session dealing with whatever If you have a problem in yearbook work, runs for 20 minutes. Eastern Hills, Polytechnic, Wyatt ceive first place, but I will, under know if there are major delays in this book has an answer for you. This is Teachers desiring to borrow the to District 10 with Fort Worth: District 29, Como-Pickton (Como) topics the participants bring up. Takes '18 Debate no circumstances, lie to them. The mail delivery. We try not to levy a comprehensive book, covering just about anything you will need to do a good job lecture should write: Department Arlington Heights, Carter-River­ to District 30 with Big Sandy, Car­ If you have any questions you'd Kenneth McCalla and Phillip Rob- purpose .of the contest is not served unjustified fines. Do not -enclose of publishing your school's yearbook. It is lisle (Price). like answered and you think they ertson of San Antonio won first if this happens. letters, or play requests in­ a 9xH, hardback, yearbook style publica­ of Theatre, Stephen F. Austin State side, Southwest. money, tion with 272 pages of practical help for University, Box 6204, Nacogdoches, Region II-AA Region IV-B might require a bit of previous place in the 1918 state debate com­ Furthermore, as I said before, I side a returned package of plays. any publications teacher, but particularly thought and/or research, you might designed to help you to do a better job on Texas 75961. Transfer District 16, Hooks, Transfer District 39, Powell petition. have no joy in wrangling and carp­ First class mail inside a library your yearbook. A second illustrated lecture on Hughes Springs, New Boston to Point (Kendleton) to District 36 send them to me by mail before the The Ballinger team of Velmer ing, but if I feel that I am correct, rate play package is a violation of The discussions are excellent and backed up with many pages of well selected ex­ "Styles in Scenic Design" will be District 15 with Rivercrest (Bo- with Normangee, North Zulch, convention. Let's communicate! Bird and Elzie Brown came in sec­ I will always toss the brickbat back postal regualtions! When the Post amples. A valuable reference for any year­ once. book adviser, and a great help for stu­ available in January. gata), Rains (Emory), Mount Ver- Richards. Happy Holidays! ond. at least Office inspectors find such viola­ dents. MRH. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER DECEMBER, 1974 A Plan For Administration Of Contests Postscripts On Athletics Pre-planning For Interschool School Enrollments Bring Hard Problems Events Promotes Sportsmanship By BAILEY MARSHALL By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS Sportsmanship Guides 4. A coach's screaming at offi­ performance of the opponent's State Athletic Director League Director The committee believes that these cials or players is disturbing to all, band. Many school people and fans have suggestions regarding objectives can be reached best and serves no part of coaching or B. No bands should be allowed It is strongly recommended that through common guidelines to im­ leadership. in gymnasiums during the basket­ the classification of schools and the assignment to districts. the District Executive Committee prove sportsmanshiplike conduct, Leaving the Field ball games. The problem, in most instances, is that the suggestion is usu­ develop a philosophy and plan for with the personnel of each school 5. The coach of each team should C. Each band should be careful ally for the betterment or benefit of the individual's school. administration of League activities clearly understanding his responsi­ be sure that his team leaves the to use only the specified amount of within their district. Such a plan This is, of course, natural, proper, and understandable. The bilities. field of play in a group, immedi­ time. The new regulation limits committee that will recommend a plan to the Legislative will go far in insuring that the The superintendent is the admin­ ately after the final whistle has halftime to 20 minutes, with eight League programs are sound educa­ istrative officer of the school and blown. minutes for each band and four Council, however, will have to hear all of the suggestions and tional competitive activities. an official member of the executive 6. Each coach should show re­ minutes for reassembling teams. determine whether improvements can be made that will help The following philosophy and committee. Therefore, he is ex­ spect for the opposing coach by D. The home town must furnish all schools and will improve all League activities and not help plan was prepared by a District pected to assume leadership in being courteous at all times. adequate protection for the visiting Committee and is submitted as a just a few schools or one or two activities while hurting other providing the necessary environ­ Proper Facilities band, when arriving or leaving the activities. possible guide for others to con­ ment for improvement of school re­ game and while in the stands. Adequate facilities will greatly There are a number of things sider. lationships. E. If schools permit drill teams enhance the enjoyment of athletic that the committee must consider Steps Toward Goals to perform for basketball games, is no easy solution to the problems Eligibility Check contests. Each school should make before making a decision on what In order to bring about fulfill­ the music should be recorded. incurred when placing schools in Under the title, "Administrative every effort to provide facilities they will recommend to the Legis­ ment of the objectives set forth 4. Mascots, signs, noisemakers conferences and districts. There is Responsibility," each superinten­ necessary for the game being lative Council. The primary con­ in these guidelines, consideration A. No live mascots shall be al­ no way competition can be equal dent or principal is required to played. In addition to the League's cern is to equalize the difference should be given to the following lowed. Any image or model of a for all. Regardless of the number check for errors on the eligibility requirements, each school could as­ due to size as much as is feasible. matters: school mascot should be displayed of conferences, someone is going to blanks filed by member schools. sist in developing good sportsman­ This sounds simple, but let's look 1. Superintendents and other before home fans only. It should be larger than someone else. There Doing this would eliminate the pos­ ship and in preventing unnecessary at equalizing competition by elim­ school officials should become fa­ not be paraded before visitors at are other variables that affect win­ sibility of having some members of incidents by: inating some differences due to size. miliar with the objectives and pur­ football games. No mascots shall ning and losing that will never be the district declared ineligible later 1. Providing adequate lighting be allowed in gymnasiums. Enrollment Spread equal such as the amount of inter­ in -the season because the district poses of these guidelines. for all facilities, including parking 2. Prior to the opening of each B. Signs may be displayed for Within each conference the larg­ est in a community; school pride; committee failed to note errors on areas. Such lighting should be seasonal sport, the superintendent identification or for developing est schools are almost always twice community pride; wealth of com­ the eligibility blanks. checked out before the season be­ would be wise to call a meeting school spirit. No school should dis­ as large as the smallest schools in munity; expertise of coaching The committee recognizes all In- gins. with principals, athletic director, play a derogatory sign at any ath­ that conference. The big exceptions staffs; relationships among coaches, terscholastic League events are an 2. Arranging the seating so stu­ and coaches to review guidelines letic contest. to that are in Conferences AAAA supervisors, and boys and girls on integral part of the school system dent bodies from competing schools and all other problems they may and B. the teams and in the school; and and, therefore, places the respon­ are not immediately adjacent to C. All types of noisemakers have. each other. should be discouraged. Mechanical In Conference B the largest quality of programs of other sibility for the behavior at such school is nearly 10 times as large schools in the district, region, and events upon participating schools. Work With Students 3. Separating fans as much as noisemakers should not be permit­ ted in gymnasiums. as the smallest, and in Conference state. MEXIA'S RECORD BREAKER Pam Beacham of Mexia High School This responsibility includes behav­ 3. Each principal, together with facilities will permit. D. Shooting of cannons or fire­ AAAA the largest school is 2.6 ior of fans and community, as well other school personnel, should work 4. Providing the visiting club Input Needed jumped 18' I0 1/}" to break the state long jump record at the 1974 arms should be prohibited. times as large as the smallest. as the school itself. Also, the com­ diligently with the student council, with advance information, showing State Track and Field Meet in Austin. The old state record was Each school should initiate a The committee handling this will mittee recognizes the value of these pep leaders, bands, and student the location of its band, pep club, Change Problems not have an easy task. They are established in 1972 by Darlene Thomas, Columbia High School of West community-wide program to edu­ events in teaching and practicing body to help them understand the cheerleaders, etc. A quick answer to the problem interested in input from all those cate the public on principles of Columbia. Miss Beacham also placed second in the triple jump at the sportsmanship and character devel­ importance of proper conduct at 5. Protecting the dressing rooms by many AAAA school administra­ who want change, those who do not good sportsmanship and should en­ state meet. opment. each contest. from petty thievery. tors, coaches, and fans is to make want change, and those who may courage good sportsmanship at all 4. The administration should as­ Student Interest another conference by dividing be affected adversely by change and times. sign and should compensate, in line Each student body should have Conference AAAA into two con­ who are currently happy. Booster Clubs with other paid employees, ade­ an interest in developing the finest ferences. Let's look at some of the Booster clubs, service clubs or If you have suggestions, please quate personnel to supervise stu­ possible relation with participating problems with this change. send these to the League office, other special groups should be dent sections at all athletic con­ schools. Many students have friends 1) The distances travelled for and they will be presented to the urged to solicit the cooperation of tests. in other schools and others wish to district ball games would be in­ spectators. committee for consideration. 5. Principals and atheltic direc­ make friends with individuals or creased. Newspapers, radio and television tors of the district should organize groups. Students should consider 2) The number of regional meets stations can do much to help pro­ and should meet at least once each activities which may help bring in all activities would be increased mote the sportsmanlike conduct of year to discuss common problems, about or create a wholesome rela­ by four. This may not sound like a fans and spectators. 1,124 Schools as they are related to behavior. tionship. problem, but the sites are becoming Fans should be made familiar Community Help 1. National anthem and school more difficult to obtain. with regulations which prohibit the 6. Superintendents should talk to, alma mater 3) The size of all state tourna­ Will Play use of alcoholic beverages at high or with, interested groups in their Each school should emphasize ments would be increased by at school athletic contests. respective districts, in a genuine that respect be shown for the na­ least one-sixth. Size, numbers of Basketball effort to secure community cooper­ tional anthem and the school songs. Risk of Penalty students, and time for events at the ation. Students should remain absolutely Spectators and fans should be state level is already a problem. State Athletic Director Bailey 7. Adequate police protection quiet while these are being pre­ informed that the team or school 4) The AAAA Conference would Marshall reports that 1,124 schools should be provided. sented. may be penalized by the Interschol- range from about 1,100 to 1,900; have indicated that they will par­ Coach is the Key 2. Instructional periods astic League for offensive behavior and the AAAAA Conference would ticipate in the UIL boys' basketball The attitude of the coach is the The student council may arrange of those attending the games. range from 1,900 to 4,000 or more. program in 1974-75. key to the conduct of his players. periods for instructing the student Victory lines, other than those 5) If there is a change, those These teams have been assigned 1949 CONFERENCE A CHAMPIONS Littlefield High school defeated Mexia, 13-0, to win the 1949 Many times he is also responsible body, emphasizing the importance formed by uniformed drill teams or who are presently at the top in to districts according to their con­ bands or cheerleaders, should be state Conference A championship. for conduct of spectators. Because of when to yell and explaining that some conferences may end up at ference classification. Conference so much depends upon the coach, booing officials or opponents in­ prohibited. No one should be al­ totals are AAAA, 241; AAA, 146; Team members are: BACK ROW Donald Crossley, associated with Ford dealership, Beeville; Bobby the bottom in the new conferences, this committee feels that attention volves the danger of having the lowed inside the fence other than and they would not be happy. AA, 210; A, 205; and B, 320. Cox, unknown; Bobby Baker, police officer, Lubbock; Jim Fowler, Reese AFB, Lubbock; Dick Hopping, should be given to the following school placed on probation or of school groups, photographers, and 6) Adding a AAAAA Conference Feb. 22 is the last day to certify Farmer, Littlefield; Floyd Pinkerton, Reese AFB, Lubbock; Floyd Goff, unknown; Jerry Cotter, General matters: Ijeing expelled from the League approved handicapped persons. no doubt would help the smaller boys' basketball district champions Telephone Co., San Angelo; John Fowler, Reese AFB, Lubbock; Johnny Edwards, unknown: Gene Renfro; 1. The coach should not allow and gives the school a reputation The executive committee believes schools currently, in AAAA, but it in Conferences AAA, AA, and A; that, through adhering to such YMCA Athletic Director, Tyler; himself to reach the point of be­ of poor sportsmanship. Elementary would not solve the problem for and March 1 is the last day to cer­ coming angry. He is mature, and and junior high school principals guidelines, all schools in the district tify boys' basketball district cham­ CENTER ROW Freddie Howard, unknown; Teddy Brewster, farmer, Pecos; Steven Brock, Farmers Ex­ what is now AAA because Confer­ must so conduct himself. should stress the importance of can create a wholesome atmosphere ence AAA would then range from pions in Conferences AAAA and B. change, L,ubbock; Frank Gage, head coach, Jal, N.M.; Clifford Hopping, Lien Chemical Co., Lubbock; 2. Frequent appearance of the these guidelines and should en­ essential to friendly relationship approximately 500 to 1,100. This The five conferences will play to Billie Cowan, unknown; Robert Rutledge, deceased; Jackie McCanlies, Anderson Clayton, Phoenix, Ariz.; coach on the playing area tends to courage their students in maintain­ between schools and participants. would also not solve the problem state championships to be held on Joe Walters, farmer, Friona; Darrel Nichols, Texas Highway Department, Littlefield; Glenn Bob Barnett, create tension among spectators ing good sportsmanship. The committee recommends that in Conference B, which ranges in two weekends. Conferences A, AA, the personnel of each school use unknown; and should be avoided. 3. School bands or musical groups Average Daily Membership from and AAA will play for the state 3. Officials are approved by the large or these guidelines to insure that each championships on March 7 and 8. FRONT ROW Robert Attaway, unknown; Arlen Wesley, Insurance and Real Estate, Lubbock; Charles A. The school band, 12.2 to 125 '(a difference of 922 coach. Their decisions should be small, should show respect for the segment of the student body, such percent), or in Conference AA, Conference B and AAAA cham­ Askew, unknown; Tom Bailes, unknown; M. C. Northam, unknown; Billy Frank Davis, unknown; Joe Walden, pep clubs, or the accepted. players on the field and for the as teams, bands, which currently ranges from 235 pions will be decided on March 14 and fans, rec­ unknown; Mgr. Joe Paul Owens, manager, Lakeland Hills Memorial Park, Burnett; George Heard, un­ general student body to 519 (a difference of 121 percent). and 15. State tournament partici­ known. ognize and accept its share of the pants must be decided at the re­ responsibility for good sportsman­ No Easy Solution Jay Fikes was head coach. Pat Fikes and Forrest Martin were assistant coaches. gional level the week prior to their 5 Million Students ship. It should be apparent that there state tournament. In Athletic Programs Participation in high school ath­ by the continuing explosion of letics in the United States and Can­ girls' athletics. ada will exceed the 5 million mark Girls' programs have increased this school year, according to fig­ by nearly 483,000 during the last ures listed by the National Feder­ two years and by more than one ation of State High School Asso­ million over the past four years. ciations. Boys' participation increased 11 per More than 4 million male partici­ cent in the last four years, and pants and 1.3 million female par­ girls' participation grew by 342 per ticipants will be involved in inter- cent. school athletics. The biennial sur­ vey counts individuals once for each Increase Expected sport in which they take part, "We expected the increase in which is the most accurate count girls' participation," said Federa­ possible. tion Executive Secretary Clifford B. Fagan. "Schools have been do­ Girls' Athletics Growth ing a teriffic job of expanding 1949 CONFERENCE AA CHAMPIONS Wichita Falls High School defeated Austin High School of girls' athletic opportunities. 1949 CITY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Thomas Jefferson High School of San Antonio won the 1949 Boys' participation, which grew AA. "What surprises us is the sub­ Austin, 14-13, to win the 1949 state football championship in Conference game. by approximately 100,000 between City Conference football state title, defeating Sunset High School of Dallas, 31-13, in the final stantial increase in boys' participa­ Team members are: BACK ROW Bill Harris, rehabilitation work at state hospital, Wichita Falls; Jewell Wallace, now of the Texas Christian University atheltic department, was head coach. Vernon 1971 and 1973, increased nearly 300,000 during the past two years. tion. There has been three times as DeLynn Patterson, Peppridge Farms, Lawton, Okla.; Ronald Whitehead, International Harvester Co., Walenta, now with a bonding company in Corpus Christi, was line coach. Still, this increase is overshadowed large an increase since 1973, as be­ Wichita Falls; Bob Penick, unknown; Clay Fulcher, General Electric, Houston; Kermit Cummings, Proctor Managers were Tom Sawyer, a C.P.A. in San Antonio, and Jerry Hollingsworth, deceased. tween 1971 and 1973. This might and Gamble, Colorado; Richard Ledbetter, unknown; Charles Wolston, rehabilitation specialist, state hos­ Team members were: Eddie Chambers, construction business in Austin and mining investments in Mexi­ indicate the girls' sports explosion is carrying over to the boys' pro­ pital, Wichita Falls; senior master sargeant, USAF, Okinawa; Calvin Surtees, portrait artist, Fountainbleu co; Joe Monaco, 791 Schools gram, and it suggests girls' pro­ THIRD ROW Mgr. Joe Carter, accountant, Hunt Oil Co., Dallas; Wilton Ashby, regional credit man­ Hotel, Miami, Fla.; Jack Hammer, petroleum engineer, Dow Chemical Co., Houston; Raymond Gill, en­ grams can be initiated and en­ ager, Panasonic, West Los Angeles, Calif.: Charles Gregg, Texas Electric public relations, Wichita Falls; gineer, Houston; Mickey Thompson, mechanical engineer, Dallas. Will Field larged without hurting the . boys' Quentin Kramer, orthopedic surgeon, Wichita Falls; Will Waggoner, geologist, Oklahoma City; Everard Jerry Pyle, C.P.A., San Antonio; Hadley Foster, deceased; Eugene Hendrickson, court reporter, San program." Terrell, unknown; Jerry Fouts, geologist-oil operator, Wichita Falls; Raymond Atkins, dentist, Wichita Falls; Antonio; Pat Proctor, USAF; Robert Hundley, dairy farmer, Big Foot; Morris Spector, M.D., San Antonio; Football Leading Charles Sanders, vice-president, Green Construction Co., Des Moines, Iowa; Asst. Coach Hunter Kirk- Lewis Pantuso, San Antonio Police Department; Don Raybourn, real estate investments, San Antoni'o; Pat Girls' Teams Football continues to attract patrick, Coach Joe Golding; Tolar, gynecologist, San Antonio; John Buenz, Episcopal minister, Sunnyvale, Calif.; In girls' basketball 791 schools more male participants, 1,071,000, SECOND ROW Mgr. Deryl Lewis, Houston; James Smith, Longhorn Chevrolet, Wichita Falls; Charles Cleo Crouch, lumber and building, San Antonio; Roy Jones, contractor, San Antonio; Calvin Mickler, have been assigned to districts. than any other high school sport. Ward, managing editor, Wichita Falls Times and Record News; Benny Leggett, veterinarian; Don Fritts, sales representative, San Antonio; S. M. Meeks, real estate, Houston; Billy Quinn, National Bank of Com­ Last year 766 schools participated In fact, football showed the great­ sales representative, Oklahoma City; Weldon Walker, building contractor, Austin; Clifton Taylor, de­ in the program. Totals for each est increase in boys' participation merce Loan Department, San Antonio; Dan Blenis, electronics engineer, General Dynamics, Huntsville; Buddy Henderson, Henderson Oil Co., Wichita Falls; Billy Bookout, conference are AAA, 119; AA, 161; over the last two years nearly ceased; Tommy Fields, deceased; Harold Pryor, insurance, San Antonio; Malcolm Kitchens, geologist, Farmington, N.M.; Byron Donzis, A, 195; and B, 316. 46,000 boys. head football coach, Trinity High School, Euless: Asst. Coach Weldon Bibb; manufactures Port-A-Court tennis courts, Houston; Feb. 15 is the last day to certify Baseball attracts participation by FIRST ROW Mgr. Dick Long, deceased; Edward Beach, regional mgr., Ford Motor Co., Amarillo; Bill Don Barksdale, electrical and mechanical engineer, Phoenix, Ariz.; Eric Knebel, General Cable, New girls' district basketball champions nearly 308,000 girls, up over 104,- Chaney, sales representative, Braniff, Dallas; James Self, Methodist Foundation, Dallas; Fletcher Grissom, Orleans, La.; Richard Tynan, real estate, San Antonio; Dale Hoagland, U. S. Postal Department, San in all conferences. Activities for the 000 since 1973. Outdoor track and newspaper, San Francisco, Calif.; L. J. Ivie, unknown; Billy Coulson, dentist, Wichita Falls; Buddy Baird, four conferences will culminate in field, which increased by more than Antonio; Tommy Hairston, vice-president Tom Thum Grocery Chain, Dallas; Ray Fuentes, San Antonio sales representative, Fort Worth; Merrell Blakely, division mgr., Sears, Wichita Falls: Bernard Waghorne, Austin at the Girls' State Basket­ 121,000 participants during the last Police Department; James Hill, Ship Ahoy Restaurant, Corpus Christi; Harry Leonard, contractor, Uval- ball Tournament on February 27, two years, ranks second in popu­ General Dynamics, Arlington. de; David Makar, architect, San Antonio; and Paul Williams, C.P.A., San Antonio. 28, and March 1. larity with 299,000 girls. Joe Golding was head coach. Hunter Kirkpatrick and Weldon Bibb were assistant coaches.