VOL. LVIII AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECEMBER, 1973 NO. 4 ILPC Convention To Be Held March 22-23 Before Spring Rush Yearbooks To Get Planning Meetings Make First Ratings, IAA The Interscholastic League Press could not meet," Haddick said, "but Conference Convention will be held it just was not possible. I will try to in Austin March 22-23. help the officers as much as I can by OAP Contests 'Effective' mail. Next year I will try to reserve For the first time high By LYNN MURRAY Play Planning Meeting should be to 10 Francis Rawson, Little Cypress- school at least one weekend for the ILPC encourage participation and deter­ Mauriceville High School, and junior high school yearbooks officers." State Drama Director will be included in mine ways to continuously improve Orange 77630 the ratings and individual achievement awards The One-Act Play Contest is more the quality of play production in East Zone Lonnie Traylor, com­ Special Working Credentials effective when directors hold a Plan­ each district. West Orange High School, petition. Registration will Each member school will be ning Meeting. Since publication of the Novem­ West Orange 77630 open at 2:30 p.m. March 22 for mailed two voting delegate badges. It should be held as early in the ber LEAGUER, Director Generals West Zone Felix Odom, Liber­ early arrivals. Some instructional sessions These will be used to gain admis­ school year as possible and prior to have named those individuals listed ty High School, Liberty 77575 for students and teachers will be offered sion to all business sessions, includ­ the Spring Meet planning meeting below to host OAP Planning Meet­ 16 Jon Schwartz, Falfurrias High this Friday afternoon. ing election of new officers. of the District Executive Com­ ings. There are still many districts School, Falfurria 78355 The registration fee Any proposed changes in the mittee. Written recommendations where Planning Meeting Directors for students Conference AA and teachers will be $2. Registration ILPC Constitution or By-laws must should be submitted to the District have not been identified to the State District cards will be required for admission be mailed out to all members before Director General for approval by Office. 4 James Vardy, Frenship High to all the instructional sessions of the convention. "I will mail copies administrators (principals or super­ One-act play directors in districts School, Wolfforth 79382 the convention. Monitors of any proposed changes submitted intendents) who serve on the Execu­ not identified are urged to organize will be 7 Otis DeVolin, Fabens High stationed at the doors to me," Haddick said. Copies of the tive Committee. their Planning Meetings without to check cre­ School, Fabens 79838 dentials. present Constitution and By-laws If there are eight or more schools notification from the State Office 14 Gene Shannon, West Rusk High will be mailed to all members, in entered in OAP, zones should be and follow the plan prescribed in the School, New London 75682 December. THREE HONORED BY LEAGUE Arlington ILPC Officers in Charge recommended. With increased par­ HANDBOOK FOR ONE-ACT 15 Charles W. Winfield Mt. School Supt. James Martin, Blinn College President James H. Atlcisson and Texas Education Association Commissioner ILPC President ticipation this year, this is of vital PLAY, Seventh Edition. Vernon High School, Mt. Ver- J. W. Edgar, left to right, were presented with Russell Robert- Special Awards importance. University Interscholastic League Distinguished Service Plaques at the fall Council son of Dallas Bryan Adams High Refer to the HAND­ non session. League Director 75457 Rhea H. Williams said, School Texas, Outstanding Journalism BOOK FOR ONE-ACT PLAY, Spring Meet 18 Jack Gatewood, Hamshire-Fan- "These three have made great contributions to the League's broad program of will be in charge of all stu­ educational Teacher will be presented a plaque Seventh Edition, for details. Conference AAAA nett High School, Hamshire competition in academic, literary and athletic fields. We are grateful to them and to all the dent sessions. He will be assisted by other fine Texas educators who make the UlL's work possible." Keith Samples, vice-president from at the banquet. There will be District 77622 Pampa plaques for the Top Newspaper and Date Important 2 Gilberto Borunda, Bowie High 19 Vicki Bergman, Eisenhower High; Maria Hernandez, junior high for the Top Yearbook, and one for The date of the play contest School, El Paso 79905 High School, Houston 77088 vice president from Saegert Junior High of Seguin; and the newspaper doing most to pro­ should not conflict with other Spring 11,12 Brace Norman, Spruce High 21 Neil Bass, Fairfield High Randi Mays, secretary from mote sportsmanship in interschol- Meet events. The OAP Contest School, Dallas 75217 School, Fairfield 75840 Wal- trip High of Houston. astic competition. should be held on a separate week­ 14 Helen Jacks, John Tyler High 30 Mary Ann Pawlik, George West Details of the convention pro­ end or days from the other literary School, Tyler 75701 High School, George West gram will be mailed to all schools as Housing in Austin and academic contests. The time of 15 Kathleen Heaton, Bryan High 78022 the contest should be arranged in School, Bryan 77801 soon as they are completed. "Do not come to the convention order to draw the largest audience 22 Adonia Placette, Vidor High Conference A without having housing reserva­ possible and leave the critic judge School, Vidor 77662 District Mail Planning Sesions tions," Haddick warned. "We are 5 R. K. Sams, Whitef ace Schools, time to present a full critique. Re­ 24 Richard Hoag, LaMarque High ILPC Director Max R. Haddick expecting between 3,000 and 4,000 Whiteface 79379 gions II and III-AAAA, Region III- School, LaMarque 77568 said that planning with the officers for the convention. You must have 6 Eileen Triplett, Wing High AA and Region I-B must take into 27 Jim Smith, Alice High School, will have to be by mail this year. He arranged for your housing before School, Wink 79789 consideration the required Area Alice 78332 said that his schedule included you come to Austin." 16 James Highsmith, Fermerville Meets. trips every weekend this fall, leav­ The ILPC office will send out ISO, Farmerville 75031 The school with the best facilities Conference AAA ing no opening for an officers ses­ housing request forms and will as­ 29 Ruth Davis, Comfort High should be selected to host the con­ District sion in Austin. "I regret that we sist schools in getting reservations. test. A good arrangement is a neu­ School, Comfort 78013 4 Yvonne Janes, Hirschi High 30 Melvin White, Sabinal High tral high school or college if avail­ School, Wichita Falls 76301 able. The site of the contest often School, Sabinal 78881 5 Beverly Houck, Diamond Hill- 31 Kay Calaway, Three Rivers determines the contest manager. A Jarvis High School, Ft. Worth RhondaTypes good contest manager determines High School, Three Rivers 76106 78071 the success of the contest. He must 9 Robert W. Caster, Kilgore High To AAA First be thoroughly familiar with the School, Kilgore 75662 Conference B One-Act Play Contest Rules and en­ District force them impartially. 7 Mickey McMeans, Borden In State Meet 'About 600' County High School, Gail SEVEN COUNCILMEN ELECTED IN i?/3 Six new councilmen were elected and one veteran was re­ Encourage Participation 79738 turned to the UIL Legislative Council by vote of member schools this year. The educators elected to serve Rhonda Stanley, a senior at Semi- The ultimate goal of the One-Act 13 Rebecca Radde, Meridian High are, left to right: Supt. Glenn Reeves, Saginaw; Supt. Horace Francis, Garrison; Supt. A. C. Newsome, nole High School, captured first place in Conference AAA School, Meridian 7665 Ouitman; Supt. James McLeroy, Gail; Supt. Earl R. Tate, Paradise; Supt. Neal B. Dillman, Muleshoe; and at the Debate Kits State 36 Hazel Lintelman, Danbury ISD, Supt. Ed Irons, Lubbock. Supt. Horace Francis was re-elected. League Director Rhea H. Williams said, Meet in typewriting with a score of 53.72 words per Danbury 77534 "These men, and all the others on the Council, are the real heart of the League. They are the ones who minute Left in Stock guide the League in its broad program of educational competition. We are grateful to them for their con­ with an accuracy rate of 96.41%. tribution of their time to assure that the UIL program will be of maximum value to all competitors." Mrs. Christine Nelson of Semi- "We now have about 600 debate Quick Compliment nole High School is Rhonda's coach. kits in stock, which is more than we Rhonda, a member of the Na­ had this time last year; however, Saved the Day tional Honor Society and the Future these will probably soon be mailed Teachers of America, enjoys people A fan raced onto the field, in out. Our material arrived a little Debate Topics on Agenda in general and has aspirations of be­ violent protest against an official later this year and we are sending coming a lawyer. She enjoys golf, in charge. He prepared for a out these debate packets daily," ex­ RHONDA STANLEY reading, horseback riding, swini- punch at the umpire but another plained League Director Dr. Rhea ... types first, ming and bicycling as her hobbies. fan, who was doing more cool Williams. For NUEA in December thinking, yelled: "If you "Coaches and debaters are urged hit him, the Interscholastic At the late December meeting in Committee representives from the amending and refining the phrasing to place their orders immediately." League will suspend our school." New Orleans, the National Univer­ various state leagues will choose of all suggested debate propositions. The debate package contains sev­ three which they think to be appro­ These are submitted to the Advisory Baseball Districts eral books and three bibliographies. The irate one lost his ire he sity Extension Association, through grabbed the umpire by the hand, its Council and Wording Com­ priate, timely and "debatable," Council without discussion. The Experienced debaters know it is those which have a balance of statis­ Council, composed of delegates from wise to secure these early, in order shook it and told him: "Boy, you mittees, will review possible areas sure did call a good game." from which debate propositions for tics available for the affirmative and the various states, then votes upon To Be Set In January to take advantage of the references whether the propositions suggested From: Texas Schoolboy Football the 1974-75 school year are to be negative proponents. The tentative baseball alignment Track Meet to be held in Austin on in the bibliographies. Material must shall be further considered. by Harold Ratliff selected. Texas Representatives for the 1974 baseball season will be the same date. If there is to be a be found in local libraries, or All topics which receive more than Among these representatives will released in January. Districts in change in date for the State Base­ ordered, then carefully read and one-third of the votes are retained EUSTAQUIO CASTRO be two Texas debate coaches, Mrs. Conferences AAAA and AAA will ball Tournament, the schools will be- organized into arguments support­ for discussion. Wording may be ... new to US. Virginia Myers of Monterey High fur­ be identical to the 1973 football dis­ notified. ing the "pro" or "con" position. ther refined or amended. Each dele­ School in Lubbock, and David tricts in most instances. Conferences AA and A will play Items in the debate package are: Corpus Administrator gate then votes for the three areas Ozmun of Floresville High School, Conferences AA, A and B will not to a regional championship. Con­ FORENSIC QUARTERLY he thinks most acceptable for debat­ and the League director, Dr. Rhea follow the exact district alignment ference B schools will culminate New Citizen (May) from NUEA Committee ing. If more than three have again H. Williams. as in football. There are a few dis­ their play with a bidistrict cham­ received more than one-third of FORENSIC QUARTERLY (Au­ To Head Spring Meet Topics suggested by member the tricts that will be combined and pionship. delegates' votes, the process is re­ Multi-Winner gust) from NUEA Committee New director of the Region IV, schools are forwarded, through their some districts that will not field any University of Texas, MA from peated until only three problem "Bibliography" from NUEA Conferences AAAA and AAA at state league directors, to the Na­ teams. The League Office recom­ Safety Helmets Southwest Texas State College and areas remain. The Advisory Council Committee on Discussion and De­ Del Mar College in Corpus Christi tional Debate Center at the Univer­ mends that districts in Conferences All batters and baserunners are In UIL Events an EdD from North Texas State then presents these three areas, with bate is Dr. Dwayne Bliss, Assistant Su­ University. sity of Oregon, and these are re­ AA, A and B wait until the tenta­ required to wear helmets with ear- suggested discussion and debate WELFARE: A HANDBOOK perintendent for Administration in viewed by the NUEA committees, tive list is received before attempt­ flaps on both sides. All catchers are In 1962, Eustaquio Castro moved, His professional experience en­ propositions, to the Committee on FOR FRIEND AND FOE by Timo­ the Corpus Christi Independent together with those proposed by ing to organize. required to wear helmets- while on with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac compasses teaching mathematics Discussion and Debate. Castro, from Mexico to Old Glory, thy J. Sampson School District. and serving as assistant principal special study committees by the del­ defense. Texas. WHAT SHOULD BE THE ROLE Dr. Bliss was reared in Texas, at Tivy High School in Kerrville, egates at the conference. This is a States Will Vote Plan Acceptance Date Aluminum bats are legal this Before graduation from Old OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN­ graduated from Dumas High School principal at Wayside Middle School very important service to the Through the National Debate The last date for accepting the year. These bats are to meet size Glory High School, Eustaquio re­ MENT IN EXTENDING PUBLIC and obtained a BS degree from the at Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Inde­ leagues of the nation, including the Center, this committee submits Baseball Plan was Nov. 15. The and length standards as prescribed ceived first place at State Meet in ASSISTANCE TO ALL AMERI­ pendent School District and assist­ University Interscholastic League. them to the state associations or first day for baseball practice is in the National Alliance Rules. Informative Speaking in Confer­ CANS LIVING IN POVERTY? ant superintendent positions in Tex- Three Topic Areas leagues which determine, usually by Feb. 1. The first day for interschool The League rule that prohibited ence B. This is not the only UIL from Congressional Research Serv­ arkana and Corpus Christi. The committees select three areas, vote of each state's member schools, baseball scrimmages is Feb. 16, and coaches from oecuping the coaches' competition he has engaged in. He ice He holds memberships in the Na­ formulate and phrase three debate which of the three areas is pre­ the first day a game may be played boxes was removed from the rules has won second place in District Sci­ WELFARE OPTIONS AND tional Education Association, Texas propositions under each, and the ferred. Once the area is established, is March 1. by vote of the member schools in ence Competition in 1972 and 1973; WELFARE POLITICS from the State Teachers Association, Corpus state leagues present them to their further voting decides which of the Conferences AAAA and AAA will the spring of 1972. Coaches are first place in Ready Writing in Dis­ Bookings Institution Christi School Administrators As­ member schools for approval. This three proposed debate propositions play to a state championship. The urged to conduct themselves in a State High School Baseball Tourna­ trict in 1972, and third place in Re­ TRANSFER PAYMENTS: sociation, Corpus Christi School Ad­ is an open democratic process, which in the specified area shall be the de­ proper sportsmanlike manner, since gional in 1972 and second THEIR DISTRIBUTION AND ministrators Association, and is an respects the autonomy of bate topic. ment is tentatively scheduled for place in each mem­ this was the reason the rule was District in 1973; second place in Re­ ROLE IN REDUCING POVERTY Honorary Life Member of the Texas ber and affiliate. Thus, problems or areas sug­ June 6 and 7. This date may be gional in Informative Speaking in and ALTERNATIVES FOR Congress of Parents and Teachers. "Debate is the democratic altern­ gested in January of one year are changed due to a conflict with the originally placed in the Constitution 1970 and 1971, first place during TRANSFERRING INCOME TO "I am happy to assume this re­ ative to revolution by violence," Dr. transmitted through the National N C A A National Championship and Contest Rules. 1972 and 1973 and was runner up at THE POOR: THE FAMILY AS­ sponsibility," Dr. Bliss said, " since Williams said. "Ballots are always Debate Center to the NUEA Com­ the State Meet in 1972. SISTANCE PLAN AND UNIVER­ I have had a long interest in UIL preferable to bullets. The more citi­ mittee on Discussion and Debate by Mrs. Cecil Klump has been his SAL INCOME SUPPLEMENTS activities both as a participant and zens we have competent to resolve the state league, are studied and coach in Informative Speaking. from the Bookings Institution spectator in athletic and literary differences by debate, the less likeli­ worded, phrased and revised, sub­ He has received honors in basket­ HOW SUBURBAN FAMILIES events sponsored by the League. I hood there is that the nation will be mitted to the NUEA Council, and ball, golf, and voted most likely to VIEW THE WORK ORIENTA­ look forward to working with your reduced to dictatorial or disorderly reconsidered by the state leagues office succeed in 1972 and is a Minnie TIONS OF THE WELFARE POOR and the school representa­ methods of changing its laws or its and member schools by referendum Stevens Piper Foundation Scholar. from the Bookings Institution tives in this region in continuing government." Eustaquio is majoring in biology POVERTY AND PUBLIC POL­ the many successful activities for Wording Committee or other voting procedure, a selec­ research at Angelo State Uni­ ICY from the American Enterprise DWAYNE BLISS the University Interscholastic The Wording Committee of the tive process which takes some 12 versity. Institute. , new director League." Council has the task of reviewing, months to complete. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER DECEMBER, 1973 Scholastic Press J^roliaa

The League extends to all member schools, administrators, coaches More Deadlines and contestants our most sincere wishes for a very happy Christmas and a prosperous and enjoyable New Year. Coming midway in the school year, the yuletide season provides welcome relaxation from scholastic Coming Up Fast and extracurricular activities. We hope that, during this period, you will take an opportunity to be By DR. MAX R. HADDICK thankful for the many gifts of life and to refresh your body, mind and Journalism Director spirit, so that you can move into the New Year with hope and vigor. May your blessings be many and your endeavors enjoyable, educa­ The membership deadline passed on Dec. 1. We are now tional and successful. If competition is educationally administered, then tallying up the membership and I think it will be a new record everyone, win or lose, is really a winner in the contests and in life. high; however, there will be those who failed to meet the dead­ Happy New Yearl line. Wish I knew how to keep this from happening. It's so hard to be tough on deadlines, but there must be a time for all to be in. We do have some other work to do. There were thousands of reminders sent out to all eligible schools. As usual, I am battling to catch Among politicians, a common practice is "you scratch my back and up with letter writing, question Q. We failed to join ILPC. May I will scratch yours," more gracefully defined as "senatorial courtesy." answering, speaking tours, conven­ we attend the convention? CLOWN Grapeland High School produced GOOD-BYE TO tion planning and sleep. Note that Theoretically, the result is thatTeveryone will be happy and that no one BYE-BYE A. Yes, you are welcome to come CLOWN, the alternate winning play for Conference A, at the sleep comes last. For those who will be embarrassed. THE and take part in all the instructional Above are Charlene Warner and Paul Wal- wonder why I can't answer quickly Unfortunately, the result is not the same when adopted by district 1973 State OAP Contest. sessions, but yqji can't vote. That's the All-Star Cast. The production was directed all your queries, remember that I committees who tend to overlook or bypass misconduct by players, ton. Both were named to for members only. fans or school personnel in neighboring cities on the assumption that by Mrs. Linda Skidmore. am on the road every weekend from "this could happen in our school." The philosophy of overlooking or September to December, I have to Q. Will you make housing reser­ ignoring such incidents always results, eventually, in an explosion and do the office work in the brief inter­ vations for us ? great embarrassment. Sooner or later the misconduct becomes too fla­ ludes between trips. I enjoy all of Yes, but you are responsible grant, and it receives state-wide publicity. Experience has shown that it, but my time is crowded right A. I will do my best to get "senatorial courtesy" can do nothing but create chaos and result in now. for them. you what you want, but you are to­ severe penalizing of one or more schools. The ILPC state convention will SAN ..ANTONIO MACARTHUR "EXIT THE KING" Douglas Mac- tally responsible for the reserva­ We hear constantly of "local control." The League is organized on be March 22 and 23 in Austin. With Arthur High School in San Antonio won alternate in the Conference If you order reservations and the fundamental belief in "grass-roots" control by the district executive t Iotice6 yearbooks joining us all the way tions. AAAA State One-Act Play Contest with their production of Eugene do not use them, you may have to committees. Most district committees are doing a good job, but one or through ratings and IAA competi­ lonesco's EXIT THE KING. Pictured above are Jackie Eisenberg, Chris pay for them anyway. Don't reserve two always drift along on the "senatorial courtesy" theory and are al­ tion, it is shaping up to be the best Mclntyre, and Tom Verner. Chris Mclntyre was named Best Actor and rooms unless you plan to use them. ways surprised when embarrassment results. ever. I am still receiving confirma­ LOS FRESNpS SWIMMING ENTRIES was the recipient of the Samuel French Award. The play was directed by If some emergency arises that pre­ If control at the local level is to be effective, those responsible must tions on speakers, writing and call­ Los Fresnos High School has been placed Entries in swimming will be governed Miss Mary Mitchell. vents you from using your reserva­ enforce all eligibility rules and act upon all violations of the athletic on probation In football for the 1973 and by the National Federation rules not the ing others, making reservations and the 1974 seasons for violation of the Foot­ tions, cancel them by phone, tele­ code. The alternative is state or national control. If local control is not NCAA rules, as stated in Rule 4 of the arranging for judging. When all is ball Code. Swimming Plan. or letter, depending on the maintained, then it must come from another source; otherwise, athletic The State High School Swim Meet will done, it will be a great convention. graph ODESSA: ECTOR be held on March II aai 16V UT4, and not time. competition will find itself in chaos. Let's enforce the rules, regardless Odessa Ector was placed on probation on March 22 and 28, 1974. as indicated in Books & Magazines The remainder of this column will for the 1973 and 1974 football seasons for the League Calendar in the 1973-74 Const- be my attempt to help you remem­ of whether neighboring schools are involved, and not let the situation violatin of the Football Code. tution and Contest Rule*. We do not plan to attend the CHARLEMAGNE HORTON HUMMING- is to help a person to use words more effec­ ber deadlines and make plans. Q. build up into a serious problem. PREMONT BIRO by J. G. Horton and Jesse Ale- tively. Although written as a business banquet. Can we get our newspaper Premont High School has been placed on ONE-ACT PLAY jandro, Sabinal High School, Box 888, studies book, this is of great value to jour­ probation in football for the 1973 and the See "Supplements" of the HANDBOOK Sabinal, Texas 78881. $1.25. nalists, secretaries, salesmen, managers Criticism Deadline and yearbook ratings at the con­ 1974 seasons for violation of the Football FOR ONE-ACT PLAY, Seventh Edition This 20-page book is the heart-rending anyone who needs to transmit ideas and vention ? Code. for definitions not in the current CON­ photo story of an orphan hummingbird, facts. If you ordered a newspaper criti­ Premont High School Band was placed STITUTION AND CONTEST RULES. adopted at an early age. by Sabinal Jour, I strongly recommend this book for very on probation for the 1973-74 school year nalism Teacher i. G. Horton. It seeks to broad usage in any school or office. MRH. cism, you must send in three issues A. The publications advisor can. \J\Ja for violation of the Sight Reading per­ answer the age-old question, "Can an honest in an envelope marked "FOE formance requirements. KNOX CITY hummingbird find happiness with a high FROM GYM TO JURY by Herb Appen- High School has been dis­ zeller. The Michie Company, 1970, $6.96. You Q. Will there be yearbook, news­ SANDERSON: TERRELL Knox City school journalism teacher?" The answer is CRITICISM" before Feb. 1. WHO: qualified for district honors in girls' bas­ affirmative. Charlemagne has turned away should rush in your first issues for paper, radio, tv, public relations, PEOPLE COUNTY ketball for the 1972-73 season and has from his wild companions and is now work­ This book should be read by all coaches been placed on probation for the 1973-74 ing hard to teach "Fop" Horton to fly. and physical education teachers to alert criticism so that you can use the photography and advertising ses­ 1. Insist on gambling on high school athletic events; Terrell County High School in Sander- season by the Distrct Executive Committee "Pop" is making slight prgress in this art, them of the possible lawsuits. The book is son has been placed on probation for the for violation of Rule 11 of the Girls' Bas­ but so far has steadfastly refused to change somewhat "over-alarming," but it is better comments this year. Late criticisms sions at the convention ? 2. Insist on drinking at high school athletic events; 1973 and the 1974 seasons in football and ketball Plan. his diet to syrup and mats. A truly delight­ to be over-cautious than not cautions has been disqualified for district honors in ful little took that anyone who love* birds enough. are not of as much value to you as A. Yes, sure, of course, yep, cer­ 3. Use loud and profane language; boys' basketball for the 1973-74 season and AREA OAP CONTESTS and journalism teachers would thorouoghly the ones received early in the year. placed on probation in boys' basketball for enjoy. MJtH. PSYCHOLOGY IN CONTEMPORARY tainly, and then some extras for 4. Insist on a winning team, regardless of how it is done; the 1974-1975 season; further, the school Area one-act play contests are required SPORTS by B. Cratty, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Rush them in now. teachers and others. has been placed on probation in track and in the following: IT ALL STARTED WITH FRESHMAN Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1978. Yearbook members who ordered 5. Insist on giving items of material value to athletics; field for the 1974 and the 1975 seasons. Region H-AAAA ENGLISH by Richard Armour. McGraw- The author presents theories and social Penalty was assessed by the State Execu­ Area I (Districts 6-10), Contest Man Hill Book Company, New York, 1978. and psychological variable relationships in the criticism-ratings should have Q. How much is the convention reg­ 6. Try to commercialize high school athletics; tive Committee for violation of Article ager: Boyce Pennington, Site: Tarrant $5.95. a manner that can be understood and ap­ VIII, Section 13, the Residence Rule; of County Junior College, South, Ft. Worth. plied by the practitioner, A good book for mailed their books and information istration fee ? 7. Insist on a one-sport inter-school program; Article VII, Section 19, the Recruiting Area 2 (Districts 11-16). Contest Man­ Armour is a ham, but a delightfully satiric coaches. Rule; of Rule 19 of the Football Plan and ager: Robert Dyer, Site: Richland Col­ one. This book should be of value to any to critics before now. If you have A. It will be $2, and every teacher 8. Insist on promoting all-star games; Rule 18 of the Boys' Basketball Flan; also, lege, Dallas. English teacher in danger of being mired not, don't just sit there. Mail them of the Track and Field Plan. Region III-AAAA down in tedium in teaching the most glori­ HELPFUL HINTS for the Journalism and student has to pay it. My moth­ 9. Object to state association rules because they affect local high Area 1 (Districts 16-19), Contest Man­ ous of subjects igngHffht the mother tongue Teacher and Publication Advisor, Edited in now. Remember, only those who YANTIS ager: Cecil Pickett, Site: University of to most of us. It should help to restore hu­ by C. Marshall Matiock, Journalism Edu­ er will also pay the $2. school situations; Houston, Houston. mor and satire to high esteem in the class­ cation Association, Center for Journal­ ordered the criticism-ratings will Yantis High School has been placed on room, where they are so desperately needed probation for the 1973-74 season in girls' Area 2 (Districts 20-24), Contest Man­ ism. Ball State University, Muncie, In­ get criticisms and ratings. Can't 10. Contend that gate receipts should finance the entire athletic ager: Dan Mendoza, Site: Lee College, to make learning to read, write and speak diana, second printing March, 1972. Q. Are all teachers and students ex­ basketball for failure to file eligibility the wonderufl experience it should be. MRH. blanks with the League office. Baytown. Presentation ideas for standard journal­ make it any other way. pected to attend the sessions? program; Region IH-AA ism class topics. This paperback deals Area 1 (Districts 17-21), Contest Man­ SPRINGBOARD TO JOURNALISM Edited with presentation methods and class pro­ 11. Are poor sports and bait officials; GALVESTON: BALL by Benjamin W. Allnutt. Columbia A. Absolutely. I abhore, detest, Ball High School of Galveston has been ager: To be determined. cedures, rather than subject matter. Chap­ Deadlines To Come Area 2 (Districts 22-25), Contest Man­ Scholastic Press Advisers Association. ter 10, "Helpful Aids," should be most bene­ dislike and just plain get mad at 12. Insist that the athletic teams be given all support to the detriment disqualified for district honors by the ager: Angus Springer, Site: Southwestern Box 11, Central Mail Room, Columbia State Executive Committee for the 1973- ficial with its samples of policy statements, Feb. 1 is the deadline for getting folks who come to convention and of the physical education and intramural program ... University, Georgetown. University, New York, N.Y. 10027. forms and organizational material. Begin­ 1974 season in boys' basketball and has Region I-B Once in a great while a book is published ning journalism teachers will probably your newspapers in for rating. You then don't take advantage of the ed­ been placed on probation for the 1974- Area 1 (Districts 1-6), Contest Man­ that fills a need exactly. The Springboard benefit most from this short book. AM will receive detailed instructions HURT ATHLETICS. 1975 season for violation of Article VIII, ager: Everett Robinson, Site: Wayland new edition is that. It is up-to-date, ac­ ucational opportunities we worked Section 8, the Amateur Rule. Baptist College, Plainview. curate, interesting and just plain good. The FUNDAMENTALS OF LAYOUT by F. H. very soon. Please read and conform. Area 2 (Districts 7-11), Contest Man­ examples are so apt that teachers and stu­ Wills, Dover Publications, Inc., 180 like heck to provide. KARNACK ager: Tracy Cave, Site: Howard County dents can get a new view of a problem in a Varick Street, New York, N. Y. 10014, The system will be just a bit differ­ District Executive Committee 20A has Junior College, Big Spring. moment of reading. $2.50. ent this year, and easier on you, me Q. Do you really enjoy getting post­ placed Karnack High School on probation Springboard To Journalism is a must for In 124 pages, Mr. Wills provides good, in football for the 1973 and 1974 football GROVETON HIGH SCHOOL any high school or journalism classroom, specific "how-to" information on layout, and the judges. cards with no message and no re­ seasons for violation of Rules-11 and 19 and there should be copies in every school design, typesetting and handling of art and of the Football Plan. The District Executive Committee of Dis­ library. MRH. photography, with emphasis on advertising. Feb. 1 is the deadline for getting turn address ? trict 23A has placed Groveton High School BUSINESS ENGLISH AND COMMUNI­ And the handbook includes some of the the Yearbook Individual Achieve­ LANEVILLE on probation in football for the 1973 and CATION by Stewart, Lanham, Zimmer "whys," with plenty of illustrations and a A. No, I would much prefer that By NELSON G. PATRICK Laneville High School was suspended in 1974 seasons for violation of Rule 80 of the and Clark. Fourth Edition, Gregg Di­ dash of history thrown in where appro­ ment Awards entries to this office. you send cash. Large denomination one-act play for the 1978-74 school year Football Plan. vision, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New priate. Could be invaluable to journalism for failure to participate in district com­ York, 1972. teachers, publication sponsors and journal­ You will receive rules, information bills are acceptable. All funds re­ December is an interesting and busy month for music educators. It petition after filing acceptance and title SPELLING LIST ERROR This is a book of great value to anyone ism students, as well as to anyone who and materials soon. ceived will go to the Sociey for the marks the culmination of many activities: football, try-outs, marching entry cards. In Column 19, Page IS of the 1978-1974 who needs to use the English language to needs to present information to an audience Official Spelling List, the second word in the communicate. The sole purpose of the book in printed form. AM. Feb. 20 is the final date for get­ Relief and Amusement of Mrs. bands, fall celebrations, completion of organizational adjustments of LAREDO: MARTIN group should be "motorcycle." Martin High School of Laredo was sus­ fourth ting Newspaper Individual Achieve­ Haddick's Youngest Son. This is not music groups and planning. pended in one-act play for the 1973-74 ment Awards entries in. Yes, I will a tax deductible donation. December also marks the beginning of a new phase: concert prepara­ school year for failure to participate in RICHFIELD HIGH (WACO) district competition after filing acceptance Richfield High School Band (1st group) send you rules, forms and informa­ tion, programming, solo-ensemble organization, All-State rehearsals and title entry cards. of Waco has been disqualified for the 1978-74 tion, but start working now. Get school year for violation of Article V, Sec­ and Christmas programs. Practically every music educator will be called CENTERVILLE tion 18, paragraph c., by action of the your best work sorted out. upon to perform during the season. Centerville High School has been placed Region VIII Music Executive Committee. n probation in football by the District LETTERS TO Christmas is probably the most sacred celebration that we Americans Executive Committee for the 1973-74 school Convention Information year for violation of Rule 11 of the Foot­ JEFFERSON-MOORE (WACO) observe. Although we celebrate the occasion in many ways, we inevitably ball Plan. Jefferson-Moore High School Choir of Q. Can an athlete visit a college Q. If a student earns money writ­ Q. How many can come from any EDITOR return to music to express our most cherished feelings. We reach back Centerville High School has been dis­ Waco has been disqualified for the 1978-74 eligibility for the ing for a local newspaper will he be one school ? qualified for district honors in boys' bas­ school year for violation of Article V, Sec­ without losing his Dear Mr. E. J. Kidd: into past centuries of our culture for songs that have sustained us ketball by the District Executive Commit­ tion 18, paragraph c., by action of the Re­ remainder of the school year? ineligible to enter the League jour­ A. As many as you wish. Come Please accept my sincere gratitude for throughout the generations. We cross racial, religious, and geographical tee for the 1973-74 school year for viola­ gion VIII Music Executive Committee. your many thoughtful efforta in securing tion of Rule 11-a of the Boys' Basketball A. Yes. Provided the boy or his nalism contests? and enjoy the full range of instruc­ the scholarship provided by Mrs. A. R. barriers for music representative of our many backgrounds to symbolize Plan. CHINA SPRING HIGH A. No. There is no amateur rule tional sessions. Wilson of 1921 North Blvd., Houston 77086. ELGIN parents pay all expenses (e.g. I enjoyed all UIL activities in which I a spiritual relationship, a feeling of unity and security in human dignity. The Executive Committee of District 11A travel, meals, and lodging). If the in journalism. A student may earn participated. The learning experiences are The musics of Christmas reinforce our spiritual feelings of faith and Elgin Junior High School Band is dis­ has placed China Spring; High School on Q. May we come without an adult priceless. It was through these activities qualified for the 1973-74 school year for probation for the 1978-74 and 1974-75 school boy or his parents do not pay all money for work performed. The that I found help in forming my major ca­ recognition of a supreme power. Spiritually we reach out beyond the violation of Article V, Section 18, para­ years in football only for violation of Rule 13 sponsor? reer goals in the field of communications. graph c, by action of the Region XVIII of the Football Plan. expenses, there would be a violation Awards Rule does apply to jour­ pointed the way I is infinite and repre­ Executive Committee. Your speech activities finite powers of human frailties toward that which of Article VIII, Section 8, the Ama­ nalism contestants. A. No, Nope, Nyet, Never, Posi­ Thank you and the entire TILF foun­ sentative of the continuum of human life. ABILENE: WYLIE JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL tively Not. It is League policy that dation. My "thank you" note to Mrs. Wilson Wylie High School of Abilene has been teur Rule, and the boy would be in­ is in the mail. Christmas music reinforces our feelings of unity not only among our­ on probation in boys' basketball for The District 8 (Six-Man) Executive Com­ student delegations must be accom­ Sincerely, placed mittee has disqualified Jonesboro High eligible for one year. selves, but extends into our distant past and unites us. We, at least in the 1973-74 season for violation of the Waldo Miller Basketball Code. School for district honors in football for the If a boy in violation of Article Q. District journalism contests panied by adult sponsors. feeling, establish a relationship with those of previous centuries. 1978-74 season for violation of Article VIII, AUSTIN: JOHNSTON Sections 13 and 14. VIII, Section 8, participates on a were required for the 1973 spring We share with people of all ages the same feelings in responding to Johnston High School of Austin has penalty would meet. Will they be required in fu­ Bach's great music, or join with everyman in Silent Night. We attend a been placed on probation for the 1973-74 team, the minimum season for violation of the basketball code. Q. What constitutes a "residence" in a games or meets ture years? mass in a cathedral knowing that centuries ago others gathered here particular school district T be forfeiture of all BEAUMONT: BEAUMONT A. A oona fde residence requires that the in which he participated. enrollment at any college without seeking the same feelings, emotion responses to the music. As music Beaumont High School has been placed parent or parents actually live in the dis­ a loss of eligibility, but he may not in music the spirit of this on probation in track for the 1973-74 trict, move their household furniture into educators, let's help others to enjoy and share school year for violation of Rule 24 of the the district to set up their home, vote in the win a cash prize on any other basis. Christmas. Boys' High School Track and Field Plan. district, and intend to continue to live there. Moving in temporarily in an attempt to Merry Christmas where are your carolers tonight? PICTURE MEMORY enable a pupil to participate in athletics The correct name of Monet's second pic­ would not be considered a bona fide resi­ Official List ture is "Palazzo da Mula, Venice." It ap­ dence. Q. Will a boy be eligible for track pears incorrectly in the Picture Memory Q. Can a student's parents maintain two residences in order that the student may or baseball if he received free meals participate in athletics T Needs Look or room while visiting a. college? PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST A. A students may not maintain two resi­ AEGEAN FESTIVAL by Maris-Bader. dences, one permanent, where he or she A. No, he will be in violation of University Interscholastic League published by Galaxy Music Corporation, has lived up to this time and to which he Grade V, Conference AAAA, inadvertently or she intends to return, and another, where Article VIII, Section 8, the Ama­ omitted in final printing of 911 Band Pre­ he or she is living temporarily in an attempt By Schools teur Rule, and would be ineligible scribed Music List, 1971 through 1974. establish his or her eligibility. Directory Page 26 (207 B-flat Clarinet Solos) to for competition. Lancelot Classens LA CLARINETTE The spring meet OfScial List, Staff Extcutivt Committtt: Dean Wm. Barron, chairman; A. R. Schrank, Di. Lynn (JLASSIQUE (Vol. D) (play No. 6 or A. Yes, journalism contests will No. 10 only) soon to be mailed to all member Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Bedford, Dr. J. J. Vfflarreal. Dr. Jem Williams, Dr. Page 144, Mixed Chorus, Grade V, add be required the same as all other Rhea H. Wflliami, Lynn F. Andenon, Bailey M. Marshall. to Mechem (a) WINDS OF MAY (Five schools, should be reviewed prompt­ League academic and literary songs (sing one) published by E. C. Prose Winner Legislative Council: W. A. Reeves, Chairman; Drew Reese, Vice-Chairman; James Schirmer. ly by each administrator to ascer­ events. Ed Irons, James Martin, James McLeroy, A. C. Newsome, Mance Park, Glenn Fage 136 (Second Choral Groups) tain if his school is in the proper should read: Class AAA Perform one Beeves, Harold Reynolds, Eugene Stoever, Joel Sturdivant, Earl B. Tate, George aaiber from the prescribed list as Grade Plans Career district, region and conference. Thigpen, J. N. "Pete" Wilson. III. Perform a second number from the Further, the list of chairmen Q. May I enter the same student Dimeter ______Dr. Bhea H. Williams prescribed lists designated as Grades IV, Director of Athletic* _. . Dr. Bailey M. Marshall III or II plus a third number from any should be read immediately to see in all four of the journalism con­ _ Dr. Nelson G. Patrick source. At least one number must be per­ Director of Uutie ___ Cappella. if the person listed is correct. Any tests held at district level? Director of JoumaUim _ Dr. Max R. Haddick formed A In Speech Constitution and Contest Rules, pace 122. changes should be sent at once to A. Yes. The journalism contests of Drama Lynn Murray Article IV, Section 17, paragraph e, should read aa follows: The Conference B state meet the League office. in news writing, feature writing, e. For a more effective contest, it is recom­ mended that the schedule should allow winner in Girls Prose Reading was While districts may organize up headline writing and editorial writ­ ample time for the judges to complete Kathy Lemon of Ropesville. Coach­ to and including Feb. 1, it is recom­ ing are separate events. You may their written comments. A 12 or 13 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER minute schedule would be desirable. ed by Mrs. Larry Tanner, Kathy mended that districts be organized enter the same student in all jour­ Each competing band must occupy the marching field for not more than eight has also entered the poetry inter­ in the fall, giving coaches and con­ nalism contests, or you may enter Published eight thnei a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau minutes nor lesa than five minutes. Tim. pretation competition and has been testants as much time as possible to a different student in each, or any of Public School Service, Division erf Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, ing shall begin when the band executes the first step off or the first note of a member of the district all-star practice, research or rehearse for other combination. Austin 78712. music (including cadence and/or fan­ fare) "whichever comes first." It shall one-act play cast, playing the lead their particular contests. RETIRING TEA CHIEF Dr. J. W. Edgar, commissioner of the Texas be the duty of the contest chairman to in the junior class play. Upon organizing, each district Education Agency, right, receives the University Interscholastic League Rhea H.Williams...... Editor provide an adequate warning signal at the end of seven minutes. Any bnd Also, she served as secretary of should promptly forward the name Q. If a student wins a cash award Distinguished Service Plaaue from League Director Rhea H. Williams. Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor which laves the field in less than five minutes or fails to vacate the field in the National Honor Society, played of its chairman to the state office. in news writing competition spon­ The award was made on Behalf of the Legislative Council, governing eight minutes shall be penalized one on the basketball team, been a cheer Junior and elementary districts may sored by our local paper will he be body of the UIL. Dr. Williams said, "Dr. Edgar has contributed greatly Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year plus 5 cents tax. rating. Constitution and Contest Rules, page 132. leader, and, during the summer, wish to state which schools in the eligible for League journalism con­ to the UIL program of educational competition in academic, literary Article VII, Section 30, first sentence of first paragraph should read as follows: likes to water ski. Her hobbies are district are participating. Local tests? and athletic fields. He has been a contestant, coach, sponsor, school The State Office establishes and main­ music and sports. schools are responsible for the A. No. The Awards Rule does ap­ administrator and commissioner of education. We are grateful to Dr. tains a recommended list of judge* for music competition from which the Re­ "I plan a career in some area of organization of elementary and ply to journalism. A student can Edgar for all that he has done to help make this compeition of the great­ Vol. LVIII DECEMBER, 1973 No. 4 gional Music Executive Committees will select judges. speech or the theatre," she writes. junior high school meets. win a scholarship to be paid upon est educational value to the boys and girls of Texas." DECEMBER, 1973 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters Rule Or Boy? Educational Theatre Large Ensembles Educator Answers New Rules Passed Which Comes First For 1975 Contests Top Council Move Editor's Note: The following dicament of asking for such con­ By LYNN MURRAY By NELSON G. PATRICK feature has been reprinted from sideration because he failed to the Arizona Interscholastic Asso­ observe, with responsibility, rules State Drama Director By this time you have received information concerning the by which he should have been ciation publication because of its governed ? On Sunday, Nov. 4, the University Interscholastic League results of our proposals to the Legislative Council. It is im­ applicability to the Texas scene. Legislative Council met in Austin. This legislative body, the portant that we observe the effects of these changes on the Fairness To All "boss" of the League program, is composed of one representa­ contest as well as on the quality of music Recently a working mother called learning resulting me on the telephone and reviewed Sports, at the secondary level, are tive, a school administrator, from each conference in each from the contests. the eligibility situation of her son. America's greatest hope, because region. (Note: Section 3, page 12, Constitution and Contest The most important item approved by the Legislative Coun­ The father was continuing to the rules by which they are gov­ Rides) cil concerning music was the addition of medium or frequently work at the same place he had been erned are based on fairness. Every employed for many years. Their participant must have the same con­ These 20 administrators "determine policies to guide the called Large Ensembles: brass choir, woodwind choir, boys State Executive Committee in making the rules governing the choir, girls choir, percussion choir, experimental ensemble. home in that community had been sideration, every participant must established for many years. The pay the same penalty for a viola­ organization and control of contests; to adopt material These ensembles are designed to mother had taken a job in another tion, every score must receive the provide intensive participation for changes in contest rules, etc." Experimental Groups town. The son, moving back and same reward while playing the Lynn Murray or other members those stndents who are not quite forth, soon was Of the new medium ensembles, in trouble scholas- game. of the State Office staff do not make noted that this administrative mature enough to perform without tically, and the school administra­ When people get into the old ar­ the Experimental group probably is the rules for the One-Act Play Con­ change will not affect judges this direction and for those who do not gument of which came first, the the most interesting. The name was tion had declared him ineligible for test. All rules and regulations per­ year. have the advantages of individual chicken or the egg, the discussion is selected because it best describes failure to do passing work in his taining to OAP are made by the Those interested in joining in instruction. endless, but not so with the question the function of the group it is an subjects. Legislative Council. Decisions made support of educational of rules and boys. The rule must al­ theatre in opportunity for the director to ex­ When I informed the mother her by the Council that affect OAP dur­ Texas should plan to attend the an­ Medium Ensemble ways come first, because that is the periment with all of his resources. son would have to attend a semester ing the 1974-75 school year (Not nual TETA meeting in San Antonio. In the medium ensemble, the di­ doing passing work before his justification for having activities He can have any combination of in­ eligi­ this contest year!) are as follows: If you do not receive program in­ rector can rehearse the group uti­ for young men and women. struments, voices, multi-media or bility could be restored, she re­ formation before Christmas, con­ lizing about the same amount of marked, "Certainly, you are not go­ When rules come first, then it be­ 1974-75 Decisions electronic devices. Furthermore, he 1. If no tact Ron Lucke at San Antonio Col­ time usually given to one soloist. I ing to put the rule above the boy." comes necessary, frequently, to say more than three schools can select his music from any lege for details. am not negating the value of solo That same thought has been ex­ "No" to requests. It's not that we are entered in district OAP competi­ performance, but suggesting a way source, If he cannot find music to pressed to me many times in many are negative in our thinking or lack- tion, each school may double its rep­ Drama Loan Swamped to provide for musical experiences his liking, he can compose it. It is variations; namely, the boy comes in sympathy toward offenders of the resentation in the contest with the The Drama Loan Library is approval of the District Executive for those who need more direction an opportunity to choose from the first, the rule second. rules. It's simply a case of necessity flooded with orders. Five people are Committee. while maturing musically. school's musical resources whatever in order to conduct the sport. working more than 40 hours per The new ensembles provide for No' Never Understood 2. Two unranked winning plays week. Help! Follow instructions he thinks will be most interesting will advance to the next level of musical groupings more in keeping The word "No" has become a very Reviewing the Rules provided and return play orders by musically. OAP competition from Zone to the due date. Requests will be filled with contemporary life. Within the unacceptable expression in today's We must hasten to add that rules SUNDAY COSTS FIVE PESOS Wortham High School won the Al­ past decade, there has been a trend In my opinion, this is the most State Meet. This plan will be im­ through Dec. 21, and will take into society. The moment a person is told must be reviewed frequently and ternate Place honors in the 1973 Conference B One-Act Play Contest. plemented at such time as the lo­ toward the versatile larger ensem­ progressive step that we have taken consideration Christmas vacation. "No," when requesting special con­ evaluated as to their effectiveness Their play was SUNDAY COSTS FIVE PESOS. Mrs. Aggie Poe directed gistical problems can be solved. bles. A greater variety of music in within the past ten years. It is the sideration, he immediately wants to and fairness. Whenever safety haz­ the play. Above are Laura Nichols and Gary Buchmeyer. Miss Nichols Let us know if there are major de­ as many styles is available. Such se­ 3. Cast size was increased to a lays in mail delivery. We try not to kind of challenge that leads to cre­ find the next person in command, ards are present, changes in equip­ was named to the All-Star Cast. maximum of fifteen, plus three al­ lectivity permits group identity, and the process is repeated, gener­ levy unjustified fines. ative musical growth for both ment or methods of play must be ternates or crew members. giving each ensemble its personal ally going all the way to the top adopted. Whenever eligibility rules Each play request must be ac­ musical character or personality. teacher and students. echelon. discriminate against worthy candi­ Music Theory Notes Items Considered companied by $.25 for a maximum With each refusal or "No" an­ dates for sports, they need to be up­ Several other items were sub­ often plays (alternate requests are swer, the inquirer becomes more dated. But to bend a rule to permit mitted to the Legislative Council OK) in one package. Do not send vexed, the rule appears more ridicu­ someone to participate who has not for consideration. The Council re­ $.25 per play! Do not place the fee 1972-73 Choral lous, and the boy's cause seems met the basic requirements by Contestants Need ferred to the Literary Committee or a request inside a package of more plausible. which all other candidates qualified, for study of the following: plays being returned library rate. can only result in chaos and 1. Should the OAP director be a This is a violation of postal regu­ Sweepstakes Winners Rules Destroyed disorder. Aural Drills Now full-time employee of the school ? lations. 2. Should the Accredited Critic Play Appraisal Work Region I Region IX Those who work with rules to One of the finest lessons to be By JERRY DEAN learned in sports is the disciplining Judges List divide judges into di­ A play not on the Approved Lists AAA: MIXED—Dumas, Larry Guess; AAAA: MIXED—Cy-Fair (Houston), govern competitive -sports realize Director Girls—Canyon, Tom Jenninga; Boys— John Scarcella; Lee (Houston), Eleanor fully the importance of adhering of self to a set of standards of train­ visions ? must be approved by the Play Ap­ Grant; Waltrip (Houston), Norris Blevins; to State Music Theory Contest Dumas, Larry Guess. Westchester (Spring Branch), Mary Joe those rules. Whenever you start to ing, playing and conduct. To say 3. Should zone contests be re­ praisal Committee no later than CCC: MIXED—Lee (Pampa-Second Harvey; Girls—-Cy-Fair (Houston), John quired in districts with eight or Group), Elena Ann Donald; Boys—Canyon, Scarcella. "deduct" something from the rules, "No" when asked to deviate from Feb. 14. Required "set additions" Gene Murray. When I saw the movie "The Brothers O'Toole" the other more entries ? CO: MIXED—Hereford. Douglas Morris; as adopted, it isn't long until "de­ the rule may not make you popular, must be requested when you submit Fampa, Louise Richardson. Region X night, I was amazed and pleased to hear one of my all-time 4. Should OAP director's Plan­ the script to the Committee for ap­ AAAA: MIXED—Vidor, David Llewel­ duct" takes it all, and you have no but in the final analysis it does Region II lyn; Girls—South Park (Beaumont), Anne rules. Have you observed how often favorite sayings. One of the pseudo-outlaws said, "I'm so hun­ ning Meetings be required ? proval. Don't wait until February. Bearden; Stark (Orange), Ernest McCol- merit respect. And to be respected 6. Should a play director with an AAAA: MIXED—Abilene, Danny Hood; lum. the person who asks you to modify gry my big guts are eating my little guts." I don't mean to The record enrollment in OAP Cooper (Abilene), B. Jack Glover; Rider CC: GIRLS—Vidor, Lorene Sowell. is a greater accomplishment than to entry in OAP be ineligible to serve this year (857 enrolled as of Nov. (Wichita Falls), Don Cowan. C: MIXED—Vincent (Beaumont), Walter the rule to accommodate his son or pursue the topics of movies or guts, but if you are a contestant CCC: MIXED—Jefferson (Abllene), Bob­ LaForge. daughter finds himself in the pre­ be admired. as contest manager in his home dis­ 30) is causing heavy demands on bie Sumerlin; Madison (Abilene), Era Jo in the 1974 TSSEC Music Theory Contest and your teacher trict? Lester; Girls—Jefferson (Abilene), Bobbie Region XII the Play Appraisal Committee. If Sumerlin; Lincoln (Abilene 9th Grade), doesn't start drilling an aural identification of intervals right Rales Upheld you wait until the deadline to sub­ Bobby Siltman; Mann (Abilene), Conrad AAAA: MIXED—Lee (San Antonio), Bratton; Boys—Jefferson (Abilene), Bobbie Olive Dunn; MacArthur (San Antonio), away, the Contest is gonna eatcha up! The Council also referred to the mit your request, you may not get Sumerlin; Lincoln (Abilene), Bobby Silt­ Virginia Flood; Roosevelt (San Antonio- Contestants will be asked to iden­ Literary Committee recommenda­ man. Second Group), Mary Winden ; Boys—Mac- '72 Speech Champ an answer by the March 4, Title CC: MIXED—Lamar (Snyder), Mary Arthur (San Antonio), Virginia Flood. tify simple (no larger than an oc­ Recorder Helps tions from the Texas Secondary Entry Card deadline. Vestal; Girls—Lamar (Snyder), Mary Theatre Conference concerning dis­ Vestal. Region XIII tave) intervals aurally in the same In working with intervals, one Directors should note that all AAAA: MIXED—Calhoun (Port La- trict organization, title entry dead­ plays of Dramatists Play Service Region III vaca), John Williams. three ways as on last year's test: should consider using a valuable and Eyes Church, Law easily-obtained resource a tape re­ line and the time limit rule. The have been removed from the Ap- AAAA rMIXED—Lake Highlands (Rich­ Region XIV 1) isolated intervals with pitches Council reiterated its opinion that ardson) , Paul Martin; MacArthur (Irving), the student council and debate team, corder (cassette or reel-to-reel). this company will not be approved Danny Hart; Nimitz (Irvine), Billy N. AAAA: MIXED—Alice, Martha Luigi; "I am undecided," reports David the critic-judge was preferable in Davis; Sherman, Dnane Gohlke; Girls— Jones (Beeville), Jerry Neuenschwander. Leslie Hollon of Boerne, first place selected as outstanding Teen-ager played consecutively, Most high school music teachers proved Lists and plays published by Highland Park (Dallas-First Group), Don AAA: MIXED—Gregory-Portland, Melva One-Act Play although districts do of America, he has had an active have at least one tape recorder for the One-Act Play Contest. Waugh; Highland Park (Dallas-Second Sebesta; Girls—Gregory-Portland, Melva winner in boys' Persuasive Speak­ 2) identification of vertical inter­ have the right to use a panel of Group), Don Wangh; Irving (Second Sebesta. school life. He also takes part in available through the school, and Planning Meeting Group), James A. Moore; MacArthur (Ir­ ing in the 1972 State Meet, "whether vals resulting from simple two-part judges. The term "critic-judge" will ving) , Danny Hart; Boys—MacArthur Region XV I will be an evangelist or an attor­ basketball and golf and is a member many students have them. K you haven't had your planning (Irving), Billy N. Davis. counterpoint with the parts in a be maintained in its position in the CCC: MIXED—Houston (Garland), Bev- AAAA: MIXED—Brownsville, Robert Bu- ney. I enjoy talking and working of the class play cast. He has been meeting to organize your district erly A. Russell; Lake Highlands (Richard­ chanan; Edinbnrg, William Gorham; Girls one-to-one relationship (i.e., as in Tape Recorder Use OAP HANDBOOK and all OAP play contest, then someone in your son) , Woody Christman; Richardson, J. T. —Edinburg, William Gorham. with people." president of the Student Council and rules. The Legislative Council voted Hightower; Richardson North, Wade Ben- CCC: MIXED—Lincoln (McAlIen). first species counterpoint), and Here are a few suggestions con­ district is not taking the initiative. Sampy Wall; Girls—North (Edinburg), Coached by Harold Alderman, is editor for the school paper, has unanimously to maintain current nett; Girls—Richardson West, Ann Bilger. Dee Ann Gorham; Boys—Lincoln (Mc- David placed second in his 1971 3) intervals with pitches played cerning the use of tape recorders: The importance of this meeting CC: GIRLS—Travis (Irving), Connie Allen), Sampy Wall; North (Edinburgh won the Boys' Citizenship Award OAP Rule 2,a,B) concerning pro­ Preston. Antonio Gonzalez. consecutively, 1) When you work on construc­ must be emphasized. All directors district contest, but won in 1972. taken from a musical fanity and cursing. C: MIXED—North (Edinburg), Antonio Class favorite in 1968-69, student and the district oratorical contest, ting intervals, make an assignment should get together and make rec­ Region IV Gonzalex; Stell (Brownsville), Felix Mejia. excerpt; i.e., heard in a musical I appreciate the efforts of the of the year in 1969-70, member of and other numerous achievements. in which students write out the 12 ommendations as noted in the new AAAA: MIXED — Green viHe (First context. Legislative Council and their con­ Group), Charles Silvey; Nacogdoches, Bar­ Region XVI different intervals (including the OAP HANDBOOK. If you do not bara Reid; Pine Tree (Longview-First AAAA: MIXED—Coronado (Lnbbock), cern for the One-Act Play Contest. I Group), John Hornbeck; Girls—Greenville perfect octave), but not consecu­ hear from the planning meeting Ken Fulton; Coronado (Lubbock-Seeond trust drama directors and adminis­ (First Group), Charles Sivley; Longview, Group), Ken Fulton; Monterey (Lubbock), tively in ascending or descending host in your district, contact the Naomi Short; Nacogdoches (Second James Ramsey. trators will take note of their action Group), Barbara Reid; Boys—Longview, AAA: MIXED—Lamesa, Teddye Brown. One-Act Play order, and label them. In class have District Director General for the Naomi Short. CCC: MIXED—Mackenzie (Lubbock- and will make their opinion known. CCC: MIXED—Lufkin, Annabel Carter; students play other students' inter­ duct the meeting. If a host has not Seeond Group), Karen Bacus. We will continue Girls—Lnfkin, Annabel Carter; Boys—Luf­ CC: MIXED—Hutchinson (Lubbock), vals (try to involve a variety of in­ to seek ways to name of the person assigned to con- kin, Annabel Carter. Rubyetta Cain. Workshops improve the One-Act Play Contest. CC: MIXED—Jndson (Longview), Car- struments) and record these; then been assigned, organize the meeting roll Starnes. Mrs. Ermine Region XVII use the tapes for dictation in class, Worrell, Director of of directors yourself! AAAA: MIXED—Alvin, Elva Ulbrich; the Texas Secondary Region V or pass them around among the Theatre Con­ Brazosport (Freeport), Lncille Levine; Set By SFA ference, I. E. Clark, and Bill Cook, Zone Contests AAAA: MIXED—Denton, Rex Wilson; Brazoswood (Freeport-First Group), John students for use at home. The need for zone contests should Paschal (Fort Worth), Pat Atkinson; Magee. President of the Texas Educational Southwest (Fort Worth), Alan Potts. CC: MIXED—Lake Jackson (Freeport), Two one-day workshops for teach­ 2) Make recordings of pieces you be a major priority. When there are Bob Robertson. Theatre Association, made recom­ CCC: MIXED—Central (Hurst). Cherrie ers and students preparing for UIL are performing with your ensem­ eight or more Rose. mendations to the Legislative Coun­ schools enrolled in Region XVIII ble (s). When you are working with district OAP, the one-act play competition will be of­ cil and endorsed the work of the district should be Region VI AAAA: MIXED—Austin, Dan Corbin; your theory students, play sections divided into two zones and two win­ Reagan (Austin-First Group), James Shep- fered March 1 and 2 by the Stephen League. They pledged the support AAAA: MIXED—Big Spring, Jack Bow­ pard; Reagan (Austin-Second Group), in which intervals can be distin­ ning plays selected at each for dis­ ers; Lee (Midland), Henry Sellers; Odessa, James Sheppard; Girls—Reagan (Austin- F. Austin State University Depart­ of TETA/TSTC in the furtherance Jim Casey; Boys—Lee (Midland), Henry First Group), James Sheppard. guished, and have students identify trict competition. If the OAP con­ Sellers. ment of Theatre. of OAP and secondary educational AAA: GIRLS—Andrews, Tom R. Adams. CCC: MIXED—O. Henry (Austin), Rich­ them. You could get into discussions test is to be an educational experi­ ard Watklns. Each workshop will provide time theatre. CCC: MIXED—Bowie (Odessa), Marjorie CC: MIXED—Burnet, Ed Holt. about what effects are produced by ence, districts with eight or more Dodson; Hood (Odessa), Barbara Acreman. for presentation of one-act plays by the intervals in context (tension, TETA Convention plays must zone. There were eight­ Region VII Region XIX 10 schools; each play will receive a AAAA: MIXED—Clear Creek (League release, excitement, tonal insta­ The Texas Educational Theatre een districts that did not zone last detailed critique. CCC: Brownwood (Second Group), City), Robert Burleson ; Clear Lake (League bility, surprise, jerkiness, etc.). Association has long been a sup­ year that had eight or more plays. Betty Martin. City), Milton Puilen; South Houston, R. T. Special interest discussions will Myers. porter of the League's drama pro­ Those districts greatly reduced the Region VIII CCC: MIXED — Northshore (Galena be conducted by faculty and gradu­ Park), Anne Goetsch. Melodic Contour gram and has established a joint potential educational effectiveness ate AAAA: MIXED—Temple, Dwafn Mar- CC: MIXED—Seabrook (League City), students for workshop partici­ 3) When you are discussing me­ UIL One-Act Play Contest advisory of their contests. shall; Girls—Richfield (Waco), Donald C. Martha Cord; Webster (League City), pants when not performing. At least Balm os. Clydene Miles. lodic contour, have students write Committee with TSTC to study pro­ All League sponsored Student Ac­ three such workshop topics will be "melodies" with a specified number posals to be made to the League's tivities Confrences have been selected from the following: of notes all of the same duration. Literary Committee and the Legis­ completed. I have received numer­ 1. Special movement problems These can illustrate arch, bowl, axis, lative Council. Interested drama ous comments of appreciation from stage fights and falls, descending contours, etc. In class teachers should plan to attend the drama directors who attended the 2. Special makeup problems age have two students perform their annual TETA convention, Jan. 31, OAP sessions. These sessions could and hair, creations simultaneously and record Feb. 1-2 in San Antonio. The OAP not have been successful without 3. Homemade lighting equipment, the resulting two-part counterpoint. Contest Advisory Committee will the efforts of theatre chairmen and Whether the result is aesthetically hold an open meeting. faculty at each of the SAC sites. If 4. Inexpensive furniture and sets The TETA convention will be held from cardboard, pleasing or not, the recording can you appreciate the support of our be used for aural identification of at the El Tropicano Motor Hotel program by these people, write the 5. Movement in period costumes. the vertical intervals. and San Antonio College. All high chairman a note. Thanks to all! The SFA One-Act Play Work­ school drama directors and theatre Drama Directors should be care­ shops will be directed by Dr. W. K. Other Uses directors in higher education will I ful of criticisms leveled at host Waters, theatre professor. Cri­ There are many other possibili­ shortly receive details of this pro­ schools, theatre departments, con­ tiques will be presented by Dr. T. ties, of course. Eemember that the gram. A UIL critic judging work­ test managers and crews of the K. Heino, department chairman, and best of the tapes can be kept and shop is scheduled for Friday after­ many district, area and regional Dr. H. L. Zillmer, associate profes­ used year after year. noon of the convention and prospec­ play contests held at institutions of sor of theatre. Keep in mind our question- tive critic judges will be notified. higher learning. These people are Technical discussions will be answering and discussion session Critic-Judge List under the direction of Clifford providing a valuable service that ANTIC SPRING Randolph High School at Universal City appeared concerning the TSSEC Music The­ Individuals currently listed on the should not be taken lightly. Their for the fifth time at the OAP State Meet and won Conference AA for Smith, SFA designer and technical ory Contest at the TMEA Conven­ Accredited Critic Judge List will be director. aim is good public relations and the second consecutive year. Pictured above in their production of tion on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 2 to 3 notified of new requirements for they try their best to operate play Each school will be charged a $10 p.m. in Room ATCC 107. I sug­ maintaining their names on the ANTIC SPRING are Bob Laliberte, Nancy Tye, Mike Anderson, Deb- fee with no limit to the number of contests effectively. Not all colleges gested some topics for consideration List. The executive committee has and universities are willing to serve. bie Walker, Gordon Lund and Nanette Jacko. Nancy Tye was named students participating. Inquiries SWEETWATER HAMLET Sweetwater High School was awarded in last month's column. recommended that judges attend at should be sent to Dr. Waters, De­ Wonder why ? Directors should seek Best Actress and was the recipient of the Samuel French Award. Mike alternate winner in the 1973 Conference AAA State One-Act Play Con­ There are still some copies of the least one workshop every five years the good will of those who support partment of Theatre, Stephen F. test for their production of Scenes from HAMLET. Pictured above are 1973 Theory Exam available from to retain their accredited status and Anderson was placed on the All-Star Cast. The play was directed by Austin State University, Box 6204, their program. Good will, like a Kaylene Ray and Chris Davidson. Chris Davidson was placed on the Jerry Dean, Music Building #1, notification will be mailed from this good name, is won by many acts Jack Posey. Nacogdoches, Texas 75961. All-Star Cast. The play was directed by Mr. Clay Freeman. University of Texas, Austin 78712. office in a few days. It should be | and lost by one. Page 4 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER DECEMBER, 1973 Postscripts on Athletics To Prepare Better Coaches Motivation Differs ducational Philosophy of Athletics WithHumanNeed Attention in Schools, Colleg By DR. BAILEY MARSHALL By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS Educational Objectives cruiting practices and scholarship ing participated in football or League Director If we are to have these educa­ grants have made it possible for him basketball. Motivation means many different things to different people. to have an outstanding team. He tional objectives achieved in our Set Example Some people think of motivation as something that somebody There is a definite need for each athletic program, then we must do comes in and holds forth for three does to someone else to get them to move like getting a tennis public school system to have a con­ a better job of training those who or four days on offense and defense, In concluding, we need to form an ball moving. You can kick it, throw it, hit it, put it on an in­ cise statement of objectives of their are leaders of our sports activities. which is well and good, as far as it athletic philosophy which will be in If a sport is to make its proper con­ goes. The trouble is, it doesn't go far keeping with the fundamental pur­ clined plane, or drop it to create movement. athletic program and how it con­ enough. pose of education and to see that human be­ tributes to the educational program tribution to the purpose of educa­ The problem is not as simple when dealing with tion, it must be conducted by a high our colleges turn out coaches who ings. In most instances one can do something to someone and of the local school. Clinics Incomplete understand this philosophy and There are many schools with ex­ quality of leadership which clearly Maybe a coaching clinic is not the that our public schools continue in- get movement; of course, the movement may be in a direction cellent codes and statements of ath­ understands its goals and seeks to about the edu­ service training programs on the different from what the "mover" intended. The methods used letic philosophy, attractively print­ attain them. In too many cases, this place to say anything cational aspects of our various same basis. to do what another wants done are not al­ ed, but many repose in desk drawers type of leadership is not available to get one person sports. Judging from the programs We need to have people connected under stacks of paper and are rarely and will not be available until we ways considered by behavioral scientists as true motivation. such must be with our athletic activities who not ever touched. until we have a different type of of such gatherings, There are a number of ap- true, but there should be a time and only accept this philosophy, but who The big job is to see that once training given to those who are preaches that superiors (superin­ next higher needs are for safety and place somewhere in the in-service practice it. Before much progress the athletic policy is written, it gets entering this important work. tendents, principals, teachers and security; and this is what motivates program to discuss these subjects. can be made along this line, our into the minds and hearts of those coaches) use when attempting to a person. BASKETBALL CLINICIANS Mrs. Dorothy Brown, chairman of the We often criticize the colleges for sports leaders must show the way women's physical educational department at San Jacinto College, and who direct and participate in and High Pressure get subordinates to do what they Higher Needs giving us technical experts in foot­ by the example they set, and before Bill Farney, president of the Texas High School Girl's Coaches Associa­ watch the athletic programs in our As a rule, the best coaching jobs this can be done, those who direct want done: When the safety and security ball, with no knowledge or under­ 1) The "Authoritarian" Ap­ tion, look over the registration figures for the Second Annual UIL Girls high schools. The codes first must go to the athletes who were out­ athletics must have improved train­ needs are satisfied, the higher needs standing of how these sports fit into proach Tell "them" what to do and Basketball Clinic held at San Jacinto College this fall. A record At­ be accepted and practiced by the standing members of college or uni­ ing while in college and after going the affectional or belonging needs the educational program. Yet in in- in seeing that tendance of over 700 high school girls were on the College campus to coaches, school administrators, and versity teams. A young man enters on the job. be strict and coercive serve as motivators for the indi­ service training programs in our you want; hear Farney and several others speak on basketball techniques. players. coaching as a product of a highly The old saying "It's not what you "they" do it like vidual. Next in order are the ego or own clinics we make the same mis­ 2) The "Carrot and Stick" Ap­ specialized, and in many cases, say, but what you do" is still true. self-esteem needs approval, self- take. Technical training ignores proach Give "them" a carrot if highly commercialized athletic pro­ If honesty is to be taught, honesty confidence, and appreciation. At the everything except winning ball "they" don't do it like you think gram. The bigger the program the must be practiced. top of the scale are the highest of League Rule Explained games, and emphasizes the "Might "they" should, and give "them" the higher the school board, and in many all needs: the self-actualization or Makes Right" way of thinking. stick if "they" don't do it like you cases the administrator, is willing to Texas boys and girls are entitled to self-fulfillment needs the need for bid for his services. Such & back­ think "they" should; "becoming" what one is potentially better than this. 3) The "Nice Guy" Approach ground is not, to say the least, ideal. Girls Golf capable 'of becoming; the need for Amateur Standing A Must "They" will do things you want Re-Evaluate self- development. "them" to because you are such a Recruiting Pressure High school coaches are key Meet Rules Need for Consistency nice guy and "they" love you; College and university teams are men in our sports program, and 4) The "You're Smarter Than Dr. Arthur Eckerman has de­ usually built and maintained by high there is room for considerable im­ 'They' Are" Approach You can For Athletes To Understand Announced picted another human need that pressure recruiting. It is to be ex­ provement in the pre-service and the School administrators and coaches as if the player had received the game, as a result of a player hitting trick "them" into doing the job for consistency of feeling, knowing, that a beginning in-service training of these men. As Spring Meet districts having more items. Accepting golf balls or bags a home run or performing any other pected, therefore, way you want it done; and/or acting. This need may ac­ should schedule group meetings coach from such a system is inclined long as young men enter coaching than two girls' golf teams entered 5) The "Rational" Approach or clubs, or tennis rackets or balls, outstanding feat, will make the count for a person's resistance to with all prospective athletes, to ex­ to follow the same practice in build­ with the idea that the chief interest or two or more individual entries Establish rules to cover all contin­ or playing on any golf or tennis player, if he accepts the money, a change, particularly in the area of ing his high school team. is to win athletic games regardless, must have a district meet. Each dis­ can't have a rule to plain carefully the League's Ama­ team with a paid player is a viola­ paid player, and all players on that gencies. If you behavior, because no one is going to As a college player, the prospec­ we cannot expect our high school trict will be allowed to certify two make one up teur Rule, Article VIII, Section 8, tion of this rule. It should be noted team would then become ineligible cover something, change his behavior over a period of tive coach becomes accustomed to sports program to occupy the prop­ girls' golf teams and/or two singles follow the rules; and so that no student has to forfeit his that one may play against a paid if they are high school students. "they" will time simply by being told to do so. generous spending for supplies, and er place and produce desired results to the regional meet. 6) The "Paternalistic" Approach eligibility and no school is deprived player, but not on the same team These various points and situa­ He will change his behavior when he when his principal calls his hand in the educational program. During the regional and state "They" will do the job because of honors through violation of this with him. has convinced himself that the need tions should be explained clearly to for using half a dozen footballs in Universities and colleges owe to meets, all Conference AAAA and "we" are one big happy family. This rule does not apply to pupils to change is stronger than his need rule. all prospective athletes. Such ex­ one week, he feels that the adminis­ the public schools a product who Conference AAA teams will partici­ Any pupil who receives cash or less than 15 years of age at the time pate in one classification (Confer­ Different Strokes for consistency. planation may well be the "ounce trator is not cooperating. This is understands the educational aspects valuable consideration for teaching payment for athletic services was There are times when some of the As noted in the above discussion, true not only in relation to supplies, of athletics, who understands that ence A), and all Conference A A, A or participating in any athletic made. of prevention," and will in most previous approaches can be effective not all people are motivated for the but in all other areas. A person they are going into an amateur pro­ and B teams will participate in one sport or game or who, in any game cases make unnecessary the prov­ in getting movement and action, but same reasons. People are not tennis coming out of a high-pressured col­ gram, who understands that they classification (Conference B). outside of games played as a mem­ Letter of Intent normally the results are on a short- balls, and they won't all "move" in erbial "pound of cure." lege situation feels that, after all, are going into a non-commercial The girls' regional golf meets will ber of his high school team or the term basis. Different things appeal the same direction or at the same The signing of a letter of intent football or basketball is the most program, who understands that the be held on April 26 and 27. The re­ League, has competed on an athletic be announced at a to different people at different speed because of one act or one for athletic ability is a violation of important thing in the school. He, entire emphasis should not be on gional sites will team with a paid player is in viola­ times. Few people within a group thing. Very few people will reach this rule; signing of a pre-enroll- furthermore, feels that he should winning, but upon the attitudes, later date. The Girls' State Golf tion of this rule; also, he must not have the same needs at the same fulfillment of their highest needs ment application is not. Accepting Liquor Illegal not teach any classes, and should ideals and traits which they can im­ Tournament will be held on May 10 allow his name to be used for pro­ time, and each individual's needs self-actualization or complete reali­ cash or valuable consideration from do nothing but coach football, as is part to youth, so that they will and 11 at Austin's Municipal Golf product, plan or serv­ may change over a period of time. zation of their personal goals but motion of any an individual or college for athletic true in college. This just cannot be be better citizens because of hav­ Course. by the appro­ The superior must recognize that they will be striving toward need ice. A pupil adjudged ability is a violation of the Amateur justified in the high school program, to be in violation Near Schools people are different and that getting satisfaction, consciously or uncon­ priate committee Rule. Accepting meals, lodging and as there is no room for full-time, ineligible for one year results will depend largely on his sciously. of this rule is transportation is also a violation, No liquor is permitted upon pub­ exclusive coaching jobs. All must of the violation. ability to see the world through the The superior's effectiveness de­ from the time since these are "valuable considera­ lic school grounds. include some teaching assignments. Texans Top National pends upon his ability to give sub­ Activities considered athletic eyes of each of his subordinates. tion." This is not an arbitrary decision accepted theory re­ ordinates room for growth ways sports or games are: baseball, bas­ Much of the Obligation garding motivation explains moti­ to meet their needs by providing ketball, cross country, football, golf, Summer Baseball of administrators, but conforms to Boys' Track & Field vation through the needs of an indi­ the kind of atmosphere that will sof tball, swimming and diving, ten­ A boy may participate in summer the provisions of House Bill No. 631, High school administrators do not vidual in a hierarchy of importance, foster this satisfaction. By increas­ nis, volleyball and tract and field. baseball under the following con­ which forbids the bringing or car­ like the idea that the school owes Two performances by Texas boys tied for second with a 16-foot pole else accepts cash or last year in track vault. Alvin Crenshaw was listed starting with the basic needs ing his ability in this area, the su­ If someone ditions, without violating the rying of intoxicating beverages into the athlete something. They feel it topped the nation foods, liquids, work, rest, recreation, perior will become a more effective valuable consideration for the pay­ League's Amateur Rule: is not sound thinking for a boy to and field events. third in the half mile with 1:51.1, er, this is an invasion of the rule any stadium or field where high feel that he should be given special Twenty-nine track and field per­ and Alcy Jackson of Dallas South etc. When the basic physical and leader since each of his subordinates (1) He must not play on the same and should be interpreted the same school athletic events are being car­ consideration for being a member of formances by Texas boys were Oak Cliff tied for fourth with :13.9 physiological needs are satisfied, the will be motivated. team with any paid player or with the high school team. If sports do listed on the 1973 Boys National in the 120-yard high hurdles. any player who receives valuable ried on. all they claim they do for a boy, the Interscholastic Track and Field The strongest individual event for consideration. He can play against The bill provides: boy is indebted to the school for Honor Roll by the National Federa­ Texans was the 440-yard dash. Ray- other teams which may have paid "Section I. It shall be unlawful Letter to Son's Coach having received more attention, tion of State High School Associa­ mon Clayborn of Trimble Tech, players. for any person or persons to bring more training and more use of the tions. Fort Worth, and Herb Kinney of (2) He can not receive any ex­ or carry into any enclosure, field or school facilities than other students. Craig McPhail of Jones High Houston Jones tied for second at pense money for any kind of travel, stadium where athletic events, This column is attempting to show School, Houston, had the top per­ :47.4, and Mark Collins of Burleson or for meals or lodging. Any ex­ Dad Says Thanks, Pays sponsored or participated in by the that a high school coach, fresh from formance in the 330-yard intermedi­ and Crenshaw are next with :47.5. pense money must be handled by the play is often asked ate hurdles with a time of :37.3 Three 440-yard relay teams are public schools of this state, are be­ big-time college team's manager, just as the high to turn his back and go counter to just ahead of three other Texans. rated among the nation's best: Gal­ school coach would handle the ing held, any intoxicating beverage what he had been doing for four The Roosevelt High School, Dal­ veston Ball, second at :4L2; Lub- Tribute To Example Set funds, and the boy must never be in his possession while in or on said years, that is to throw away a sys­ las, mile relay team had the nation's bock Estacado, third at :41.3, and given any cash or transportation tem that gets results as far as num­ fastest time with 3:15.2 over a sec­ Greenville, fourth at :41.5. tary obedience to constituted au­ enclosure, field, or stadium. By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS I recall the night Bill told me how tickets. ber of games won, and don't forget ond faster than second-place Mt. The complete honor roll is listed thority. How much this obedience "Section 2. Provided that if any League Director he nearly lost his temper in a scrim­ (3) Any money which may accrue that high school coaches are under Pleasant. Roosevelt also ranks third in the 1974 Boys Track and Field to rules and authority is needed in officer of this State sees any person Dear Coach: mage, but thought just in time that from gate receipts or from any pressure to win games. in the mile sprint medley relay. Rules and Records published by the The football season is over and "Coach never loses his temper, and today's society! I believe Bill has other source can not be distributed or persons violating the terms of Greg Edmond of Galveston Ball National Federation. Only perform­ my son Bill has hung up his grid­ neither will I." Thanks, Coach, for learned his lesson. among the players on the team. If a Section I of this Act, he shall im­ had a second in the 100-yard dash ances in sanctioned high school Coach, Bill imitates your every Most Adjust Quickly iron "togs" and will soon report for setting an example in proper con­ high school boy plays on such a mediately seize such intoxicating with :09.4. James Smart of Liberty meets were included. basketball practice. Our school duct on and off the playing field. action; you are his ideal. How proud become ineligible, Under these circumstances, it is a team, he will then beverage and shall within a reason­ didn't win the district champion­ Bill tells me that Coach can be firm I am that your personal life and as he has played with paid players. wonder that so many high school ship, but we won our share of the without being loud, mean and bois­ conduct are on such a high level! (4) It should be kept in mind that able time thereafter deliver same coaches coming directly from col­ games played and, above all, our terous, that Coach knows when to My boy dresses better, speaks better any collection taken up at any to the County or District Attorney." lege adjust so quickly. team won the respect of our oppo­ sympathize, when to pat you on the English, and behaves better because It is imperative that the institu­ Texas Girls Rank nents and our community by their shoulder, and how to correct you. Coach sets the example. I wonder tions of higher learning give fine sportsmanship and hard play. These are leaership traits I want my if all coaches realize how important coaches a different sort of training, It was a very successful year for son to acquire and he can best learn a place they have in the school and Awards Rule Prohibits so that they will understand that all, and especially for my son. these on the field of competition community, and how many boys are athletics are only a very small part Tops in US Track of education As a parent, Coach, I am eternally under proper leadership. imitating them. of the total program Texas girls are the queens of high in the nation. A senior this year, enterign an ama­ thankful that my boy had the op­ Obedience to Authority Scholarship Out-Of-School 'Bonus' and that they are school track and field. Fifty-four of Jones is ranked third in the long For three months, Coach, my boy teur program, one in which there is portunity to play under your super­ Especially, Coach, I want to thank the top 144 performances last sea­ jump in the United States as well. Each day dur­ has really been under your complete Article XVI(<> Section 2, governs cause of extraneous inducements. a limited amount of time and money vision and leadership. you for insisting that athletes study son by high school girls in track and Linda Montgomery of Bogata control. He has adapted his life to awards which a coach or sponsor which can be spent. ing the football season my boy diligently and stressing constantly Entry Inducements field were achieved by Texans. Rivercrest threw the discus 143'10" your suggested plan. Meals, hours The high school coach wields a learned through example those fine the fact that scholastic work is so may receive from sources other than No other state can claim a dozen to best the field at the state meet in character traits of sleep, social activity, etc., have aH The rule also prevents a coach tremendous influence. He must be moral and ethical important. Bill told me that you had the school. Unless such an award is honor roll performances. Austin last year. That performance been adjusted to your schedule, and from entering his contestants in any more than a man who knows how to which we all want our boys to know on all of the team that The National Federation of State was over a foot better than any volun- impressed a scholarship or unless the coach or tournament or meet because he has impart the technical aspects of the and to follow. in so doings he has learned intel­ High School Associations released other girl in the country. football players are superior sponsor is retiring from the profes­ been promised cash or valuable con­ direct. He needs to sport he will this report on 1973 Girls National Suzie Snider of Robinson High lectually to the average student and sion, this limit is $200. sideration for such entering. It has have a clear understanding of the Interseholastic Track and Field School in Waco had a toss of 50*11" that they should make good grades This was designed, not to prevent been known that cash or merchan­ objectives of athletics in the sec­ Honor Roll. in the shot put and ranks as the na­ 1,123 Teams To Participate because they have the ability to do a coach's team from presenting him dise have been offered, particularly program, and he ondary school Texas claims the nation's top tion's top performer in the event so. This teaches the boys not to try an award, but to control those out­ in basketball and baseball tourna­ needs to be willing to direct his ef­ three 100-yard dash performances, last season. Olga Aranda of LaFeria and "ride by" because they are ath­ side organizations (the booster ments, or in tennis, track or golf these goals. forts toward reaching dash times, ranks second in the country with a In Boys' Basketball Program letes. clubs, the quarterback clubs) which meets, to a coach who was hesitat­ the two best 220-yard and 880-yard re­ 47'5%" performance. Place of Honor by "unwritten agreement" provide ing to enter that particular event. the four best 440- Bailey Marshall, state athletic di­ be decided on March 8 and 9. State In-Service Training times, as well as the top high- Texas girls show their greatest Your emphasis on teamwork, co­ the coach a bonus varying in size Such gifts have been in cash or in lay rector, reports that 1,123 schools tournament participants must be jump, discus and two best shot put superiority in the relay events. operation, fair play, sportsmanship, with the success of his season. television sets, suits, luggage, or There is a great deal to be desired have indicated they will participate decided at the regional level the performances. West Columbia had the nation's best honesty, integrity, obedience to au­ watches. The coach should avoid the in the training coaches are receiv­ in the UIL boys' basketball pro­ week prior to their state tourna­ Karen Arp of Ropesville, Kathy 440-yard relay team, followed by El thority, control of emotions, proper School in Control tournament which must offer such ing in colleges and universities, but gram in 1973-74. ment. Jones of Baird and Marcia Talley Paso Burges, Corpus Christi Flour health habits and proper conduct Under League rules, control of inducements to secure entrants. it is also true that the in-service These teams have been assigned In girls' basketball, 766 schools of Garden City posted time of :10.9 Bluff and Temple. West Columbia has earned for you a place of honor athletics lies with the chief admin­ training which they are receiving in to districts according to their con­ have been assigned to districts. Last in the 100-yard dash last season and also ranks tops in the 880-yard re­ in the hearts of all the parents, stu­ istrator, the superintendent; the Penalty Possible public schools needs re-evaluating. ference classification. Conference year 752 schools participated in the were the only girls in the nation to lay with Haskell, Eldorado and dents, faculty and the community. coach should owe his complete al- Any coach who accepts such items There is not a single state which totals are AAAA, 237; AAA, 146; program. Totals for each conference break the :11.0 barrier for the year. Waco Midway, second, third and In conclusion, Coach, thanks legience to the school and not to any could be making his school ineligi­ does not have a coaching clinic, con­ A A, 214; A, 209; and B, 317. are AAA, 99; AA, 162; A, 195; and Talley is also ranked as the top fourth, respectively. again for all you have done for Bill other organization. Too often, in the ble for League honors. Accepting ducted each year either by the state B, 310. association or by the coaches asso­ 220-yard dash performer with a The complete Girls National In­ State Championship Feb. 9 is the last day to certify and the youth of this community. past, the "bonus" was the string such items is unethical, since the coach or sponsor is paid by the ciation. The purpose of these clinics :24.7 clocking, just ahead of Bever- terscholastic Track and Field Honor The five boys' conferences will girls' district basketball champions We appreciate you and want you which moved the coach. school, which also provides his and is to give coaches additional train­ ley McNeely of Burges High School Roll is included in the 1974 Girls play to state championships to be to know that this is a better com­ All administrators, coaches, and in all conferences. Activities for the the team's expenses and the equip­ ing to make them better teachers in El Paso, who posted a :24.8 time Track and Field Rules and Records held on two weekends. Conferences munity because you chose the pro­ sponsors should be familiar with the four conferences will culminate in ment and pupils which permit him and better coaches. last season. published by the National Federa­ A, AA and AAA will play for the fession of coaching and the leader­ provisions of the League Awards Austin at the Girls' State Basket­ to enter the meets. His allegiance What usually happens at these Jones also holds a double distinc­ tion. It lists only performances state championships on Feb. 28, ship of youth. Rule, as it applies both to students should be unreservedly committed clinics? An instructor is selected, tion, achieving 5'11" in the high which were achieved in sanctioned March 1 and March 2. Confeernce ball Tournament on Feb. 21, 22 and Your friend, and coaches, to be sure that no to the school. usually a college coach, whose re­ jump, 3 inches higher than any girl high school meets. B and AAAA championships will 23. Bill's Dad school is disqualified for honors be­