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VOL LXV. NO: 5 JANUARY. 1979 AUSTIN, TEXAS Ruling may spur more litigation District executive committees committee," said Dr. Bailey Mar­ doubt it violates the intent of the appeal the decision. statewide may face a deluge of shall, UIL director. "I infer from rule." In other cases, preliminary testi­ litigation in the near future, as a this he feels he knows more about mony was taken in a change of result of a ruling handed down by the League program and its rules See editorial, page 2 venue hearing for the suit filed a Corpus Christi state district than do the school people." against the League by Crystal City judge. Marshall said the ruling opens Marshall said the state office has ISD superintendent Hector Lopez. In a case involving three Kings- the possibility of district executive repeatedly given opinions that League officials are requesting a ville High School basketball play­ committees facing litigation each three-oh-three violates Rule 23 and change from Crystal City to state ers, Judge Walter Durham en­ time they rule against anyone. will continue to do so. He said the district court in Austin, since vir­ joined the District 27 A AAA execu­ "The judge seemed to think a State Executive Committee will be tually all of the persons named in tive committee from declaring the three-on-three game was not a vio­ asked to render an official interpre­ the suit live in Austin. Marshall students ineligible because of their lation of Rule 23," he added. "If tation of the rule. said the issue "is not complete until participation in a summer three-on- this is true, we will have three-on- "If they interpret the rule that both sides file written arguments. three tournament. three and four-on-four all over the three-on-three and other forms of The suit claims the school was The district committee had earlier state. The intent of the rule is to basketball games are a violation of denied due process during a recent found them in violation of Rules 23 keep basketball players from play­ Rule 23, it becomes a part of the hearing in which the school was and 28 of the UIL Basketball Plan, ing in organized games. rule," he said. "This will stop fu­ disqualified for district honors in and stripped them of their 1978-79 "To me and to the members of ture violations of the intent, but I basketball for two years, and eligibility. the 27AAAA District Executive am afraid the damage has been placed on probation for three years "This is a sad day for the League Committee, an organized > tourna­ done." thereafter. when a judge substitutes bis deci­ ment of three-on-three is a clear Marshall said the League will ask The suit claims the action of the sion for that of a district executive violation of Rule 23. There is no the court to grant a stay and will (Turn to SUITS, page 3) No other like it anywhere Donors make possible TILF scholarship program Achievement in UIL literary and high school activities associations. tion board scores or the equivalent; tain eligibility for scholarship, even academic contests often leads to "The school people of Texas are have on file in the UIL state office though they may not return to the more than personal and community proud of the TILF scholarship pro­ a complete scholarship application State Meet as a senior. prestige. For some 250-plus Texas gram," said Dr. Rhea Williams, on or before May 22, and graduate The scholarships apply only to high school graduates last year, it TILF secretary. "No other associa­ from high school during the cur­ attendance at an accredited college meant financial award in the form tion has a program like it, and not rent year. or university in Texas. of Texas Interscholastic League one cent of contributions goes to­ Students who earn eligibility as a Presently, more than 250 stu- Foundation scholarships. ward administrative costs." freshman, sophomore or junior re­ (Turn to TILF, page 3) In June of 1978, the TILF direc­ Williams is quick to point out tors awarded 143 scholarships that there would be no program worth some $83,625. The scholar­ without the generous financial as­ ship program is unique in state sistance of its individual and foun­ dation donors. "It goes without saying that we are greatly indebted to the individ­ inside uals and foundations who have in­ Copyright laws .. page 3 vested their interest and funds in Fee increases . page 4 the young people of Texas," he said. Fan behavior page 6 "These persons have shown confi­ Pocket calculators .page 8 dence in the extracurricular pro­ Elsewhere gram of Texas schools, and we feel their investments have paid hand­ ..page 2 FHitorinl some dividends." page 3 Music The TILF scholarships are avail­ Journalism ..page 4 able to all State Meet participants Drama page 5 or regional meet runners-up. Athletics pages 6-7 To be eligible, students submit a complete high school transcript, AND THEY'RE OFF—Runners galore crowded the Southwestern Univer­ TVJpws page 8 including college entrance examina­ sity course for the UIL state cross country meet. For results, see page 6. 1979-80 tentative calendar released The League's tentative calendar for the 1979-80 school year was recently September 1—Last day for filing Music Acceptance Cards. released. Administrators and contest sponsors should plan events accord­ September 4—Last day for submitting final Music Regional Organization ingly to avoid confusion and the possibility of disqualification. Reports. August 8—First day to issue football shoes and socks, Conferences AAA, September 6—First day for volleyball scrimmage or game, all conferences. AA, A, B, and Sixman. (No conditioning drills or organized instruction September 6—First day for playing football games, all conferences. » permitted.) •October 1—Last day for paying Interscholastic League membership fees. August 13—First day for fall football conditioning, Conferences AAA, AA, October 1—Last day for organizing Boys' and Girls' Basketball districts. A, B, and Sixman. (No contact equipment or contact activities permitted). October 11—First day for Regional Marching Bands contests. Contact equipment may be fitted and placed in lockers. October 15—First day for Girls' Basketball practice, all conferences. August 15—First day for issuing football shoes and socks, Conference October 15—First day for Boys' Basketball practice, Conferences AAAA, AAAA. (No conditioning drills or organized instruction permitted.) AAA, and B. August 17—First day for issuing football contact equipment and conducting October 15—Last day for accepting Boys' and Girls' Basketball Plans. contact activities, Conferences AAA, AA, A, B, and Sixman. October 15—First day for organizing Spring Meet districts, all conferences, August 20—First day for fall football conditioning, Conference AAAA. and director's planning meeting for One-Act Play. (No contact equipment or contact activities permitted.) Contact equip­ October 20—Last day for receipt by judges of yearbooks for ILPC ratings. ment may be fitted and placed in lockers. November 1—Last day for enrolling in Interscholastic League Press Con­ August 23—First day for volleyball workouts, all conferences. ference. August 23—First day for football interschool scrimmages, Conferences November 1—Last day for accepting Boys' and Girls' Swimming Plans. AAA, AA, A, B, and Sixman. November 1—First day for Boys' and Girls' Basketball interschool scrim­ August 24—First day for issuing football contact equipment and conduct­ mages or games, Conference B. ing contact activities, Conference AAAA. November 1—First day for Boys' Basketball practice, Conferences A and August 30—First day for football interschool scrimmages, Conference AA. AAAA. November 1—Last day for filing Boys' Baseball Acceptance Cards. September 1—Last day for accepting Football Plan. November 1—Last day for filing One-Act Play Enrollment Cards. September 1—Last day for accepting Girls' Volleyball Plan. (Turn to CALENDAR, page 8) Page 2 editorials Director's corner League exists for 'the 99 percent' By BOBBY HAWTHORNE Texas interscholastic activities— The individual versus the establish­ In the end, the rules affect only Director of Journalism specifically athletics—has been the ment. And espousing the virtues of those who haven't the financial This past summer, three basket­ result of effective management by the establishment makes for poor means of securing a temporary re­ ball players participated in an those making the rules, and the reading. Aside from that, some straining order. organized three-on-three tourna­ realization by those being governed members of the press can't see past Unless this trend is reversed— ment, were found by the district that the program exists for the the end of their clipboards. They and at the moment, there are no in­ executive committe in violation of benefit of the majority—the 99 per­ don't understand how an injunction dications it will be—the UIL will at least two rules, and stripped of cent. issued in Houston can adversely af­ cease to exist as a viable adminis­ their 1978-79 eligibility. Unfortunately, that attitude is fect the program in El Paso. trative association. Apparently, they couldn't live somewhat passe'. Likewise, the League faces the We will be at the mercy of judges with this so they did what every Today's society demands win­ same problem in court. Judges are charged with making and enforc­ red-blooded American would do: ners. Some interpret this public de­ more interested in the "due ing rules governing educational Hired themselves a lawyer and mand as approval to trek beyond process" of this one individual at competition. And one needs only to took their plight to court. the limitations of the rules. And this exact point in time. look at the court system as it now The barrister argued his case. those caught and punished either For whatever reason, the "rights" exists (to comprehend the problems "So they broke the rules. Is that cry that the rules are unfair, sue —even though the Supreme Court that would entail. such a crime? Can't we overlook it or both. has ruled that participation in ex­ What can we do? Educate our­ just this once? I mean, these guys Regardless, the damage is done. tracurricular activities is a privi- selves, our students and communi­ are just kids." If the issue goes to the press, ledge and not a right—of these lit­ ties of the purposes of the UIL pro­ The judge was touched. Why there stands a good chance the en­ igants are upheld without regard gram. Grass-roots support of the not? And so, he enjoined the dis­ tire matter wil become misrepre­ to the effects upon the overall pro­ League must be re-established and trict committee from declaring the sented because many writers have gram. pressure exerted to indicate that players ineligible. little or no conception of the organ­ This serves only to encourage common goals will not be subordi­ As usual, this tickled the local ization and legislative process of others to seek regress through the nated to personal gratification. press to no end, but its bliss was the League. courts to avoid punishment for Unless this is done, we are not impervious to the danger of an The issue becomes a crusade: their own misdeeds. doomed to drown in our own gusto. appeal by the League. "Of course, I'm sure the UIL will be running a full-court press on the trio and appealing the de­ cision soon," one writer noted. League official notices But what the heck, he reasoned. PBRRIN HIGH utive Committee for the 1978-1979 school BASEBALL Play now. Pay later. year for violation of Article V, Section 14, Perrin on the basketball list is listed as Effective this baseball season (1978-78 "Anyway, without them, (the District 26. It should be listed as District 26. paragraph b, of the Music Plan. school year). The following rules will be In STERLING HIGH SCHOOL (Houston) school) has no real chance of win­ C&CR CHANGE effect: ning more than a handful of dis­ Article VIII, Section 19, last line should The Sterling High School Choir has been "Districts should outline procedures (be­ read: not violated). (For definition of disqualified for music competition for the fore the season begins) for resolving ties trict games." school "term." see Article VIII, Section 1978-1979 school year by the Region IX within their districts. Definite procedures are This atavistic, self-centered atti 14.) Music Executive Committee for violation to be outlined (in writing) to provide order­ Page 184 error in Leaguer, standards for of Article V, Section 14, paragraph b, of ly facilitation." Rule 4, Section 2, Article 6. tude is the cornerstone of the prob­ junior high, middle, and elementary ath­ the Music Plan. Note 1 of the National Federation Rules: A lems facing the UIL and our entire letics Item 3 should read "to be eligible in DEADY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL regulation district game called with a tie society today. a quarter a pupil must complete his scholar­ (Houston) score shall be counted as H game won and ship requirements satisfactorily as listed in The Deady Junior High School Choir has \i game lost for each team. The game shall We live in a nation that has lost Article VIII, Section 16 & 16 of the Consti­ been disqualified for music competition for not be replayed provided five innings have tution. the 1978-1979 school year by the Region been completed. If five innings have not its respect for authority and this IX Music Executive Committee for viola­ been completed the game shall be consid­ contemptuous attitude extends to MUSIC MEETS tion of Article V, Section 14, paragraph b, ered no game. Rule 4, Section 2, Article 6, every nook and cranny of society. Page 123, Article HI. Section 7 should of the Music Plan. Note 2 of the National Federation Rules: read: Member organizations may enter two VAN HORN HIGH Any suspended game shall be continued music meets on school time within the A political science professor at The Van Horn High School Band has from the point of suspension in playoff school term in addition to the UIL music games at a later time as outlined in Rule Manchester College in Indiana said competition. This rule is nonrestrictive to been placed on probation in music activities for the 1978-79 school year by the Region 4-2-6 of the National Federation Rules. it best: "Good leadership requires meets which are conducted for criticism VISITATION RULE only and for local and area parades. VI Music Executive Committee for viola­ followership, but our ethic for the tion of Article VH, Section 33, d, of the The Legislative Council of the University '70s is look out for No. 1 and grab SOLO-ENSEMBLE Music Plan. Interscholastic League voted to make an The correct date for the Texas State PICTURE MEMORY CONTEST exception to Article Vm. Section 8, Item all the gusto you can get." B (the amateur rule) in the annual council Solo-Ensemble Contest is June 2 and 4, The Official List for Picture Memory 1979. meeting November 6th. To put it more bluntly: The next Contest, 1977-78 and 1978-79 shall be the A student may receive three expense-paid time you're stopped for running a HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Dallas) final authority, for the purpose of this con­ college visits per sport for recruiting pur­ stop sign, cuss the cop. The Hill Middle School Orchestra has been test, in spelling of artists' names, picture poses. A student accepting an expense paid suspended from any participation in music titles and nationalities. To obtain credit, college visit would be ineligible for further The growth and prospering of competition by the Region XX Music Exec- competitors must give these facts exactly competition In the sport for which he/she is as printed in this official list. being recruited. He/she would be eligible for Any deviation from facts and spellings other sports. given in this Official List will be consid­ Example: A football player In his last year Schedule around spring meet ered errors. of eligibility, may accept three expense-paid Page 6 of the Picture Memory Bulletin is visits to colleges for recruiting purposes and amended to read: "Contestants shall be in­ reman eligible according to Article VIII. The Egyptians did not devise the calendar with the UIL spring structed to write down the name of the Section B, Item B in all League activities meet schedule in mind. This is known for sure. artist in the first column, the artist's na­ other than football. He would be ineligible tionality in the second column and the title for further football competition after this But where the ancient scientists went wrong, the individual of the painting in the third column...." first expense-paid visit. Page 83 of the Picture Memory Contest Note: This exception does not remove the school administrators can make amends by scheduling spring in the Constitution and Contest Rules is restrictions concerning tryouts in Article amended to read: "Contestants shall be VIII, Section 11 of the Constitution. breaks so as not to conflict with the first or second weeks of the instructed to write or print the name of PEASTER the artist is the first column, the national­ League spring meet. ity of the artist in the second column, and The District Executive Committee of Dis­ the title of the picure in the third col­ trict 26B has placed Peaster High School We urge all school administrators to use Easter Week, Mon­ umn. ..." on probation for one year for violation of Paragraph 28 of the Basketball Plan. day through Sunday, April 1-6, as the spring break. This will CRYSTAL CITY SPELLING LIST CORRECTIONS eliminate unnecessary, loss of school time and bqthersome inter­ The State Exective Committee has dis­ Page 10, Column 7, Group 4, the fifth qualified Crystal City High School for dis­ word should read "exile." trict honors in boys' basketball for the Page 12, Column 13, Group 2. the first ruptions of the spring holiday as well as aid the efficiency of the 1978-79 and 1979-80 seasons and placed them on probation in\ boys' basketball for word should read "hundredth." League contest structure. the 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83 for violations Page 12, Column 18, Group 4. the third of League eligibility rules. word should read "missile." Scheduling conflicts are going to occur, regardless. But school WINNSBORO HIGH ALLISON Winnsboro High School has been placed administrators should take every effort to keep these conflicts at Allison High School has been suspended by the State Executive Committee from on probation in football for the 1978 season a minimum. Scheduling around the League's spring meets will go the One-Act Play contest for 1978-79 for for violation of rule 24. Section G of the failure to participate after making an offi­ Football Plan. a long way towards this end. cial entry. Rule lf.(2). DONNA HIGH MUSIC LIST The district executive committee of Dis­ The following names should be added to trict 16-AAA has paced Donna High School the Recommend List of Judges: on probation for one year in football for directory J. R. McEntyre violation of Rule 8 of the Football Plan. Bill Cormack MIXED CHOIR State Executive Committee: Dr. Thomas M. Hatfield, chairman; Lynn F. Ander­ HITCHCOCK HIGH The folowing schools should have been son. William Farney, Dr. Bailey Marshall. Dr. Lynn M. MeGraw. Betty Thompson. Hitchcock High School has been placed on included on the list of Sweeptstakes winners Clifton Van Dyke, Dr. Jesse J. Villarreal and Jerre S. Williams. probation in football by the District Execu­ for Mixed Choir: AAAA—Austin (Austin), tive Committee for violation of Rule 24 of Dan Corbin; Crockett (Austin), Gene Gal- Legisative Council: C N. Boggess Chairman; Joe B. Scrivner, vice chairman; the football plan for the 1978-79 and 1979- braith; Anderson (Austin), Richard Wat- 80 school year. Ed Irons, W. H. Byrd, Carter Lomax, Bill Vardeman, Gordon Cockerham, M. J. kins; AAA—Georgetown. Sara White; C&CR Round Rock, Phyllis Henderson. Leonard, J. C McClesky, Don Whitt, Bill Farmer, Kenneth Flory, Roy Dodds, Jack Article VIII. Section 13 Item j of the BAND SWEEPSTAKES Johnson, Jerry Gideon, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Burton Hurley, R. D. Elison Constitution and Contest Rules should read: "Item g of Article VHI, Section 14 applies Medina Valley of Castroville was listed as and James Kile. in this rule." Medina in the band sweepstakes article in Director - -Dr. Bailey Marshall the November Leaguer. HUTTO CALENDAR Director of Athletics - William Farney The State Executive Committee placed The UIL calendar should be corrected to Director of Music Dr. Nelson Patrick Hutto High School on probation in basket­ delete: June 2—last date to determine bi- ball, football and track for the 1978-79 and district baseball champions. Schools please Director of Journalism — — Bobby Hawthorne 1979-80 school years for violation of Article check dates in the baseball mailout for Director of Drama. — Lynn Murray VIH, Section 1 of the CONSTITUTION correct dates. Published eight times per year, each month, from September through April, by AND CONTEST RULES. BOERNE the University Interscholastic League, Division of Continuing Education, University The District 27-AA Executive Committee of Texas at Austin, P. O. Box 8028, 2622 Wichita, Austin. Texas 78712. Second class RIVIERA has placed Bourne County Line ISD on pro­ bation for one year for the 1979 football postage paid at Austin, Texas, Subscription: $2 per year. The District Executive Committee of Dis­ trict 82A has placed Riviera (Kaufer) season for violation of Article VOT, See. 8. Dr. Bailey Marshall Editor C&CR High School on probation in Boys' Basket­ Robert Hawthorne - .Managing Editor Page 170, Rule 20 of the Constitution ball for the 1978-79 school year for viola­ should read "To apply to girls and boys" as tion of the Awards Rule of the League. well as to just boys' in the last sentence. music Page 3 Music matters Study entry rules prior to competition By CHARLES SCHWOBEL Form 4 (six copies) and Form 5 most pianists usually accompany of you have heard about goes into Assistant Music Director (two or six copies, depending on several soloists. Accompanists effect in the fall and will be avaiU A number of music directors have the number of sightreading judges) should limit the number of events able in September. written the state office asking about are necessary. they are assisting, particularly stu­ The deadline is February 1 for procedures for entering regional For solo and ensemble contests a dents who are involved in events of submitting requests to perform a music contests. They usually in­ Form 6 (or 7A for percussion) their own. selection not currently on the band quire because this is their first op­ must be completed for each event A contest schedule comes into list at this spring's contest. Please portunity to enter a UIL music and a Form 9 must accompany the jeopardy when accompanists plan read the Performance Require­ event. entry. to assist too many soloists. The per­ ments for Bands in the PML for Most often, these persons teach Entries for all contests must in­ formance level of each event also details. in isolated smaller communities clude two copies of Form 1 for declines when an accompanist's I understand the TMEA conven­ where they do not have experienced membership certification. It is a schedule is overloaded. tion is shaping up quite well and I colleagues to answer their contest good practice to be familiar with The music selection list for con­ am looking forward to seeing many questions. the competition rules in the C&CR tests held this spring is still the of you there. Please feel free to Questions about contest proced­ before entering a contest. Prescribed Music for School Years discuss music matters with Dr. Pat­ ures or contest schedules should be Another question frequently Beginning 1975, 1976, 1977, and rick or myself at the convention in directed to the regional executive asked concerns students who are in 1978. The new music list that many Fort Worth. secretary. Specific contest entry in­ band and/or choir and/or orchestra structions are outlined in the Con­ who want to enter solos and en­ stitution and Contest Rules, Rules sembles in each organization. Pro­ for Music Competition, Article III, visions allow students to partici­ Suits... Section 9, page 123. The necessary pate in solos and ensembles in sev­ (Continued from page 1) sex in the case of Wells High entry forms are available from the eral organizations. If a student en­ State Executive Committee to be School student Pamela Jacobs. State Music Office. ters a vocal solo and ensemble, he arbitrary, discriminatory and re­ The suit challenges the League's Entry materials for marching may also enter an instrumental solo taliatory in nature. separate boys' and girls' sports and twirling contests include Form and ensemble. A suit filed by the Texas Civil programs, claiming them to be in 2 for marching band and Forms 3 A piano solo may be entered in Liberties Union and the Women's violation of federal sex discrimina­ and 9 for twirling events. For con­ addition to instrumental and vocal Equity Action League alleges the tion guidelines. cert and sight reading contests, solos and ensembles. Keep in mind, UIL discriminated on the basis of Trial date has not yet been set. Example speech contest topics listed Topics for speech contestants for the oil price hike? face Congress and Carter in 1979? 6. Should Carter be optimistic have been drawn up and cover a 4. What has been the reaction to 10. What surprises has the Venus about the chances for a strategic number of current events. Research Carter's China policy? Probe revealed? arms treaty with the Soviet Union? material on these topics can include 5. What are Cleveland's options Persuasive Speaking 7. Is Edward Kennedy running daily newspapers and news broad­ after default? 1. Can Carter control union wage for the presidency? casts as well as current news 6. What signs indicate that we demands? 8. Was the 1978 Nobel Peace periodicals. are heading for a minor recession 2. Did Carter overstep his au­ Prize awarded too soon? in 1979? thority in dealing with China? Informative Speaking 9. What were Golda Meir's sig­ 1. What are the Teamsters look­ 7. Carter versus Congress: Cur­ 3. Should the United States con­ nificant contributions to Israeli ing for in the new contract? rent points of conflict. tinue to support the Shah of Iran? sovereignty? 2. What happened in Jonestown, 8. What are Carter's domestic 4. Jim Jones: Saviour or Satan? Guyana? priorities for 1979? 5. Should the space program be 10. Is Pete Rose enough to make 3. What reasons did OPEC give 9. $, $, $—What budget problems given higher priority? the Phillies world champs in 1979? Spelling errors found TILF scholarships... Several errors have been found in the League's official spelling list, (Continued from page 1) Awards, which are $1,250 scholar­ The Keitha Morris Memorial Barbara Schwarze, activities direc­ dents are attending Texas universi­ ships payable $500 the first year of Funds, a $500 annual award; tor, said. ties and colleges on TILF scholar­ college and $250 the next three; The King Foundation Endow­ Incorrect spellings in the current ships. The Alice G. K. Kleberg Trust ment, two awards of $800 each, list include: Contributing foundations and in­ Fund, which are four awards of payable $400 each semester; Pace 8, Column 2, Group 2, the third dividuals to the TILF program in­ $800 each, payable $500 the first The Carl B. and Florence E. word should read, "autumn." clude : year and $300 the second year; King Foundation awards, which are Pace 5, Column 11, Group 3, the eighth The Clark Foundation, which The J. O. Webb Memorial Award, word should read, "hibernate." 10 grants of $800 each payable $400 Pace 10, Column 7, Group 4, the fifth awards 60 scholarships of $1,000 a $500 award payable $300 the first each semester; word should read, "exile." each year; year and $200 the second year; The Permian Honor Scholarship, Page 12, Column 13, Group 2, the first The George and Mary Josephine The Diamond-Shamrock Scholar­ five awards of $1,200 each, payable word should read, "hundredth." Hamman Foundation, who grants ship, which are two awards of $500, Page 12, Column 18, Group 4, the third $150 each semester; 10 awards for $500 each year; payable $250 per semester the first word should read, "missile." The Gus H. Comiskey, Sr. Schol­ Face 14, Column 22, Group 4, the fourth The Houston Endowment, which year; arship, one award of $750, payable word should read, "troupe." awards 20 scholarships of $1,250 The Lola Wright Scholarship, $375 each semester; Page 17, Column 10, Group 1, the eighth each year, payable $750 the first which is six awards of $500 each word should read, "choleric." The Sara Spencer Memorial Page 21, Column 25, Group 2, the fifth year and $500 the second year; payable $250 each semester. word should read, "igneous." The Robert A. Welch Foundation, The T. H. Shelby Scholarship Award, a $300 grant, payable $150 Pace 22, Column 80, Group 2, the sixth which awards 15 scholarships of Award, a $750 award, payable $375 each semester. word should read, "mafiana." per semester; For more information concerning Page 22, Column 81, Group 8, the first $4,000 payable $1,000 each year; word should read, "metier." The Henry Beckman Number The John Porter King Jr. Me­ the TILF program, contact the Page 28, Column 22, Group 4, the second Sense Scholarship, a $1,000 award morial Scholarship, six awards of Texas Interscholastic League Foun­ word should read, "persistence." given annually; $800 each payable $400 per semes­ dation, Box 8028, University Sta­ Page 27, Column 49, Group 2, the first word should read, "thereabouts." Two Joe B. Cook Scholarship ter for the first year; tion, Austin, Texas 78712. Copyright laws pose serious problems By NELSON G. PATRICK that the performance be nonprofit. recitals, and contests. It is permis­ and that refers to the remunera­ Music Director The nonprofit status not only refers sible to use copyrighted music at tion of the judges at a music con­ The copyright law and the use to the performers but to the bene­ these functions provided no admis­ test. Since judges' fees are direct of music for educational purposes factor also. sion fees are charged and none of costs to the contest which has is quite clear in some school use of For example, the school music the performers receive remunera­ already been declared educational music, but then you find areas that group cannot play copyrighted mu­ tion. The teacher conducting the by the court, it is doubtful that the require close scrutiny. sic at a performance where admis­ performance as a part of his duties use of copyrighted music can be Performance rights: There are sion charges are made where the will be exempt, but, if a visiting denied. two conditions that copyrighted funds result in a commercial ven­ conductor or guest performer re­ In procedures established by music may be used for public per­ ture although the school receives no ceives remuneration as a part of regulations the burden of proof of formance without securing permis­ remuneration. the concert, royalties and restric­ copyright infringement is upon the tions are enforceable. sion from the copyright owners: Specifically mentioned was the copyright owner. If the owner does (1) The performance must be with­ performance in a restaurant to en­ Admission fees may be charged not wish his music to be used for out direct or indirect commercial tertain guests. Such entertainment for concerts, recitals, and contests educational purposes without pay­ advantage, and (2) without pay­ is classified as a public perform­ provided it can be proved that the ment of a fee or compensation to ance, therefore, copyrighted music income is used exclusively for edu­ ment of fees, he must take steps to any performer, promoter, or organ­ cannot be used. cational purposes and the condi­ stop the performance by serving ization. The second condition is related to tions noted above are met. notice seven (7) days in advance The first condition above requires public perforance such as concerts, One part of the law is not clear of scheduled performance. Page 4 journalism Scholastic journalism Membership fee scale bows to inflation and costs for yearbook ratings will we cannot continue to offer the organizations. Unless we keep in By BOBBY HAWTHORNE jump from $7.50 for books with services we have in the past for the step with the times on all fronts— Director of Journalism less than 160 pages to $10, and prices we have charged. This be­ publications, services and finances The messenger of bad news gen­ from $10 for books with more than comes more apparent daily as this —we stand to suffer in the eyes of erally needs one of two things: 160 pages to $12.50. \ year's ILPC convention nears. our peers. Fast feet and thick skin. Or a The optional book return fee will On the deadline changes, most I hope I can count on your sup­ scapegoat. be raised from $1.50 to $2. schools know early in the year port of these changes. Being the born coward you know The newspaper criticism will be whether or not they wish to par­ Some final points: Places are me to be, I'll choose the latter and raised from $6 to $10. It is impos­ ticipate in ILPC. We should not available for a "Student Journal­ begin by cursing the Arab oil min­ sible to secure competent judges have to wait until December to ists Abroad" European tour, spon­ isters, the Federal Reserve Board, for less than $10 per criticism. compile a membership list. sored by GPS Studios, P. O. Box the Democrats, Republicans, Jay- Most of those who have analysed There also is no reason to wait 2090, Waco TX 76703. Phone (817) cees and Jackson Five. newspapares in the past did so out until December to send yearbooks 776-6400. The bad news, if you haven't fig­ of the goodness of their heart. The to critics. If your school's book is The tour is designed especially ured out by now, is that ILPC will remuneration had little to do with delayed by the publishing company, for communications aficionados, be raising its membership fees and it, I'm sure. we will certainly take that into and includes visits to London, Am­ service dues next year. Deadline changes include: consideration in making deadline sterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Mu­ Prior to this writing, the most Date for receiving of yearbooks decisions. nich, Obergammergau, Lucerne, recent price hike, according to in­ by ILPC judges for criticism and The same is true for newspaper Paris and Dover, beginning with a formed sources, took place in the rating from December 1 to October criticisms. Almost all schools have June 10 departure from Houston early 1970s. We need only to con­ 20; printed at least three issues of and return home June 27. sider what has happened to the ILPC membership from Decem­ their paper on or before November Debra Wallace, GPS Studios price of gasoline since to under­ ber 1 to November 1; 15. Why wait until Feb. 1 to send president, is in charge of the tour stand how out-of-step the current them to us? and will be accompanied by several Sending three issues of news­ fee schedule is today. Texas high school journalism ad­ paper for riticism from February This only interferes with the visers. Several of the ILPC contest 1 to November 15; convention program scheduling and deadlines have also been changed. delays the prompt analysis and re­ Tour fare is $1,375 and includes The 1979-80 price schedule is as Submitting nominations for turn of your paper. Again, if you hotels, meals, transportation, tips follows: teacher of the year and Edith Fox cannot publish three issues on or and taxes. King awards, and for nominating Newspaper/newsmagazine mem­ before November 15, we will take Persons interested should con­ candidates for ILPC student offl- bership—Junior high from $5 to your situation into consideration. tact Miss Wallace immediatedly. cerships from the day prior to the $7.50; Conference B from $6 to $9; Each of the changes listed above Tour membership is limited and a convention to March 1. Conference A from $7 to $10; Con­ will be instituted with one purpose deposit must be made to secure ference AA from $8 to $11; Con­ All changes listed above become in mind: To enhance the effective­ your reservations. ference AAA from $9 to $12; and effective with the 1979-80 school ness of ILPC as a service to Texas Next month's column will be de­ Conference AAAA from $10 to year. high school journalism advisers voted entirely to the convention, $13. I have no doubt there will be some and students. some do's and don'ts and what to ILPC yearbook membership dues criticism of these fee increases and ILPC has long been highly re­ expect when you get here. See you will be increased from $5 to $7.50 deadline changes. However, I know spected by its members and similar then. Advisers approve convention proposals Five proposed changes to the speaker giving a 20-30-minute dis­ type registration cards and spot sessions will not be added to the ILPC convention were greeted with cussion of the purpose of the con­ checks be conducted to insure that detriment of the other sessions," overwhelming approval of journal­ vention and the state of the stu­ all in attendance at ILPC sessions Hawthorne said. ism advisers, according to results dent press. In favor, 112, against, are paid delegates. In favor, 118; "Our convention is programmed recently tabulated. 9. against 3. for the standard high school jour­ The proposals, sent to all publi­ —That Individual Achievement The proposed changes resulted nalism student," he added. "We cations advisers in early November, Awards packets be mailed to from discussions between Bobby will concentrate on basics in news­ and responses were: schools the Monday following the Hawthorne, UIL director of jour­ paper writing and layout, yearbook —That the Saturday 3:15 p.m. convention. In favor, 114; against, nalism, and various high school ad­ writing and layout, and photog­ sessions be dropped and the grand 9. visers, and from suggestions given raphy. awards assembly be scheduled at —That more sessions for junior by persons close to ILPC. "These are our main centers of 3:30 p.m. In favor, 117; against, 5. high students and advanced stu­ "The addition of junior high and interest. But I think it is equally —That an opening general as­ dents be incorporated into the pro­ advanced student sessions was the important to include sessions for sembly be held at 12 noon the Fri­ gram. In favor, 100; against, 18. most controversial but I want to those junior high school students day of the convention, with a guest —That students be issued ticket- assure advisers that these special who'll be in attendance, and those advanced students who need some­ thing more than the basics." Some of the persons already TAJD sponsors photo contest scheduled for the March 16-17 con­ vention are Bill Seymour, professor "You Light Up My Life" will be Prints must be mounted on pps- may be mailed to ILPC, Box 8028, of photography at West Virginia the theme of the first Texas Asso­ terboard not exceeding 11-inches by Austin, TX, 78712 clearly marked University; ILPC critic Chuck ciation of Journalism Directors 14-inches in size. Panels of pic­ TAJD PHOTO CONTEST. Do not Savedge; director of the Oklahoma (TAJD) photography contest, to tures, montages and collages may include these entries with ILPC Interscholastic Press Association be held during the ILPC state con­ be entered as well as single prints contest entries. Jim Paschal; Chet Hunt, San An­ vention, March 16-17 in Austin. to long as they do not exceed 11 X Also, entries may be carried to tonio College journalism adviser; and ILPC yearbook critics Liz All entries must be taken and 14 on the mounting board. Black the convention and turned in at the Burdette of Oklahoma City and printed by high school students and white or color photos may be registration desk no later than 1 Pat Clark of Highland, Indiana. "who are amateur photographers" entered also. p.m. Friday of the convention. and entries must have been taken On the back of the posterboard Judging will be done Saturday Faculty members of the Univer­ while the student was enrolled in a must be the student's name, school, morning, March 17, and results sity of Texas at Austin will also high school in which the adviser is school's address, city and TAJD play a large role in the program, will be announced at the TAJD a TAJD member. member's name. including hosting a session for high The theme's "you" can apply to All entries must be in the hands luncheon, 12:30 Saturday, and school seniors interested in work­ a person, animal, place, event, of the TAJD judges no later than again at the 3:30 p.m. grand ing towards a degree in journalism time, inanimate, object, etc. 1 p.m. Friday, March 16. Entries awards assembly. , and communications. current books and magazines reviewed BEGINNING BROADCAST NEWSWRIT- it. Elaine Pritchett was an ideal choice for AN ANTHOLOGY FOR YOUNG WRIT­ UNDERSTANDING PHOTOTYPESET- ING, by K. Tim Wulfemeyer, the Iowa writing this book because she has been a ERS by Robert C. Meredith, National TING by Michael L. Kleper, North Amer­ State University Press, Ames, Iowa. 1976. pioneer and one of the finest in magazine Textbook Co., 1978, Skokie. 111. 60076. ican Publishing Co. 401 N. Broad St., Called a "self-instructional learning ex­ format. For any school contemplating The book fills a most common need. The Philadelphia, Penn. 19108, 1976. perience," this 89-page workbook provides changing to magazine format and for any new writer, faced with an assignment, may The multiplicity of means of setting type instructions, examples and exercises in who are already using this style, this book stare at the typewriter and agonize over photographically is a mental block for many simple, basic newswriting for broadcast. is a must. It tells how to do it, what yon his problem. This book provides examples publications advisers. This book can be a Assuming the student-writer has already need, why do it, and just about everything and well though out questions to help the great help. It gives excellent coverage of the learned something of news values and hand­ else one needs to use and/or understand the young writer to erystalize his thinking and means of phototypesetting. problems and ad­ ling facts for the print media. Wulfemeyer magazine format type of newspaper. begin his writing. This is a book of rare vantages. Recommended for publications briefly and clearly runs through ways to Strongly rcommended for every scholastic value for any student writers. MRH. now going offset, and those who have al­ put these facts In the form that can be journalism teacher, library and many staff ready taken that step. MRH. most easily read by an announcer and com­ members. MRH THE PUBLICITY PROCESS edited by prehended by a listener. JOURNALISM FOR TODAY by Donald David L. Lendt, The Iowa State Univer­ The booklet could be a great help in any WRITING IN ACTION by Robert C. Mere­ L. Ferguson and Jim Patten, National sity Press. Ames, Iowa 50010. $6.95 journalism class and of special importance dith. National Textbook Co. 1975. Skokie, Textbook Co., Skokie, III. 60076. This book consists of 16 essays by out­ to classes studying broadcast media pro­ 111. 60076. This is a thinking student's textbook. standing men in the profession. Each has duction. AM. This is an evolutionary book In the art The authors give good examples and inter­ chosen an aspect of publicity and written of writing. It takes the student from the esting discussions, and then provide prob­ a clear, concise and instructional chapter. simple "I" composition of personal every- lems and questions to lead students to apply THE NEWSMAGAZINE FORMAT b» 1 The book could be of value to a neophlte Elaine H. Pritchett, Richards Rosen day experience, and goes step by step to the lessons learned. This book would be of public relations agent, or to any person in­ Press, Inc.. New York. 1976. advanced composition. It would be of value real value in any journalism classroom and terested in learning how to use publicity There has long been a need for a really to any writer, professional or student. school library, for both newspaper and and advertising. MRH good book on magazine format, and this is MRH yearbook students. MRH. drama Page 5 Educational theatre San Antonio gears for TETA meeting By LYNN MURRAY five-year procedure for being re­ A few directors do not under­ you don't have one, let me know. State Drama Director tained on the UIL Accredited stand how they can get best actor The return deadline is Feb. 23. Dis­ The Texas Educational Theatre Critic Judge List. Beginning at the and actress and not have a winning trict 24-A has only three entries Association will convene in San February 1974 TETA Convention, play. Others feel the all-star cast and is eligible for two plays each. Antonio for the 30th annual confer­ new prerequisites for judges were should be distributed so that every­ If a school elects to use an elimina­ ence Feb. 1-3 at the El Tropicano initiated. body gets something no matter tion contest, up to three titles are Hotel and San Antonio College. Each judge must attend a what the quality of the work. Sev­ allowed. Let me know if extra cards TETA is the only state organiza­ League sponsored workshop for re­ eral directors last year did not are needed. tion devoted to educational theatre newal every five years. Each judge understand why the critiques dif­ We are still using the Handbook and this organization needs you. must have a minimum of 36 college fered at zone, district, area, etc. For One-Act Play, 8th Edition. Do This group has sections inter­ hours of drama/theatre courses or Some directors are more concerned not order a new handbook if you ested in all areas and levels of the­ the equivalent in professional with whether or not the judge fol­ have this version. The J977-78 and atre. They are organized to make training and experience in educa­ lows the Handbook "Guide" than 78-79 addendums make this publi­ theatre significant to all education, tional theatre. Public school teach­ what their students learn. cation current. We have mailed to set standards for instruction and ers and administrators are not Fortunately, there are many di­ addendums to all paly directors and production, and to gain recognition eligible. Judges must also agree to rectors that believe the critic judge administrators of schools entered. for quality work. TETA is pledged become familiar with OAP rules is a guest teacher. They see how Let me know if you do not have both to make live theatre a reality for and abide by the latest edition of judges can help train students even addendums. You may want to refer all Texans. You can contribute and the Handbook For One-Act Play. when they do not agree. They are to OAP Rules in the current Consti­ gain from participation in the When this new criteria was aware that we are involved in a tution and Contest Rules. They are work sessions and committee meet­ adopted, there were about 150 very subjective teaching process easier to read in this location. ings open to all during convention. and experts do have honest differ­ judges. Today, there are 175 and I February 2 is the deadline for ences of opinion. It is fortunate A special feature of the conven­ expect to see about 30 added at the approval of any extra scenic ele­ that the great majority of directors tion will be in the McAllister Audi­ TETA workshop. There are only ments or for plays not listed as take time to complete and submit torium at 2:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10 of the 1974 judging group that approved in the Handbook or one 2—a showcase performance of have not attended a workshop. Sev­ judge's questionnaires. of the addendums. scenes directed by two quality high eral will be with us in San Antonio. Critic judges are not perfect. The 1978 OAP entry list is still school directors will highlight the Some have not attended because of They have good and bad days. The available for 50$ postage. It will be UIL Critic Judging Workshop. L. circumstances beyond their control. great majority receive high praise available free at the TETA Con­ D. Naegelin, drama director at Jef­ I am sure most will attend prior to from participating directors. All of ferson in San Antonio delighted the the 1980 contest period. us must continue to improve our vention. 1978 Conference AAAA State Meet Directors should know that any understanding, training, and com­ I still have 20 copies of the new audience with his production of sf person retained on the judge's list munication. Directors must objec­ drama COURSE GUIDE from the The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail. meets the training qualifications tively evaluate and learn from Secondary School Theatre Associ- Charles Jeffries, drama director and should be thoroughly familiar judges. Judges must be sensitive to tion of the American Theatre As­ at John Jay in San Antonio, has with the OAP contest. the needs of those involved in OAP. sociation. I'm sorry I did not have served the International Thespian Why should 200 trained theatre Critic judge evaluations received enough at some Student Activities Society at national and state levels people be willing to subject them­ in this office have been checked and Conferences. The price is still for many years and is currently selves to judging and managing copied for judges this year. All ref­ $7.50 and must be paid to me di­ the President of the Secondary OAP? Each director should seri­ erences that identify individuals rectly. Do you need help with les­ School Theatre Association of The ously consider this basic question have been deleted. I hope judges son plans for your drama courses? American Theatre Association. with their cast prior to the contest can profit from praise and criti­ If I have any left, I'll bring them They will provide working scenes date. What does any judge have to cism. Good judges can take both. with me to convention. See you in for a demonstration contest and gain by making a company un­ Title cards have been mailed. If San Antonio! critique. happy? Why are officials in any This workshop is being held for UIL event willing to take abuse interested convention participants that is often unjustified in order to OAP planning meeting and for qualified theatre people in­ support a program that has little terested in becoming accredited direct benefit to them? critic judges. Joe Manry, Angelina Some directors want a detailed additions announced College will serve as demonstration critique that is mostly "where can The following one-act play con­ 29—Raye Dermody, Kenedy I.S.D., Kenedy 78119 adjudicator. I will be there to dis­ we improve" and others want only test planning meeting directors 32—Dollie B. McCarty. Port Isabel High cuss judging standards and admin­ favorable comments. Some ill ad­ have been named by district direc­ School, Port Isabel 78578 Conference A istrative procedures. New judges vised directors want to know why tors general. This list is in addition 3—William T. Knoy, Farwell I.S.D., Far- added to the League's accredited list they didn't win. Some directors see to those in the November and De­ well 79325 will be noted in the March Leaguer. complete failure if they do not win 7—Tony Crone, Quanah I.S.D., Quanah cember Leaguers. If you have not 79252 This workshop is especially sig­ and some feel like they failed even heard from your OAP planning IS—Kay Lucy, Holiiday High School, Holli- nificant because it completes the when they win. day 76366 meeting director, contact him at 15—Bob Howard, Royse City High School, once. Royse City 75089 *1000 Don't wait! The deadline to 18—Pat Gasperson, Honey Grove High School, Honey Grove 76446 organize Spring Meet districts is 17—Kenneth Gauntt, LaPoynor I.S.D., La- Rue 76770 Feb. 1. 19—Odis Hammock, Big Sandy I.S.D., Big DO IT YOURSELF! Sandy 76755 Conference AAAA 28—Mary Leshikar, Thorndale High School, 6—Janice Cook, Big Spring High School, Thorndale 76677 Big Spring 79720 82—Carl Weber, Jr., Three Rivers High 6—Bob Garner, Ellison High School, Kil- School, Three Rivers 78071 leen 76641 Conference B 11—Judy Anthony, Lakevlew Centennial 2—L. H. Blocker, Higgins High School, High School, Garland 7B048 Higgins 79046 20—Clovis E. Johnson, Sterling High School, 10—Britain Webb, Buena Vista High Houston 77048 School, Imperial 79743 22—Sherrie Shaw, Lamar University, Beau­ 14—Dan F. Rankin, Byers High School, mont 77707 Byers 76867 Conference AAA 22—Earl Wall, Rio Vista High School, Rio 8 Thomas George, Kilgore High School, Vista 76093 28—Orville Westbrook, Scurry-Rosser High Kilgore 75662 School, Scurry 76168 Conference AA SS^J. E. Handley, Colmesnell High School, 2—Ward Cooksey, Seymour I.S.D., Sey­ Colmesneil 73938 mour 76S80 87—Thomas A. RJchey, Utopia I.S.D., 14—Mary Pace, Whitehouse High School, Utopia 78884 Whitehouse 75791 39—Mary Shearer, McMullen Co. High 15—John Mullins, Mt. Vernon High School, School, TUden 78072 Mt. Vernon 75457 27—Jerry Nowotny, Cole High School, San Antonio 78218 Be a Host There is a real need for One-ac/ play participation up again workshops, clinics or festivals for one-act play contest en­ The One-Act Play contest contin­ 203 are entered. bility of teachers with drama back­ tries early in March or prior ues its record growth as recorded Conference A has 184 of 216 ground, emphasis of secondary to Easter. Have you consid­ consecutively for the past 10 years. enrolled, for 85 per cent compared school administrators on the UIL ered hosting such an event? Conference AAAA tops other con­ to 84 per cent last year. Confer­ literary and academic contests, and Contact the state drama di­ ferences with 96 per cent enroll­ ence B again made gains although community interest. rector for suggestions and ment. In Conference AAAA, a rec­ it still has the lowest percentage This year, there will be approxi­ encouragement. ord 240 of the 249 eligible schools entering the OAP Contest. Of 309 mately 230 one-act play contests, Also, one-act play contest will participate. This is an increase schools, 217 have entered for 70 per including the State Meet. Eighty- area meets are currently re­ of 12 schools over last year. cent total, up from last year's 68 six per cent of all eligible schools quired in all conferences and Conference AAA follows closely per cent. are participating and at least regions, except in Conference with 134 of 145 schools enrolled or Conferences AAAA, AA, A, and 14,000 students are learning that AAA. The tentative area 92 per cent. Conference AA has a B are participating at record levels. "in a well-planned one-act play meet schedule has been mailed participation rate of 93 per cent. Lynn Murray, drama director, at­ contest, there are no losers," Mur­ to all schools. There are 218 eligible schools and tributes the growth to the availa­ ray said. Page 6 athletics Postscripts on athletics Fans should keep sports in perspective By BILL FARNEY make high school athletics unpre­ little or no part in the building of stated that persons with inferior­ Athletic Director dictable and interesting, it is sad the program. Small wonder that ity feelings tend to vent their frus­ Admittedly, the following is re­ to hear so-called fans boo young­ the high school coaching profession trations on game officials, produced in part from an article sters at an athletic event. has the highest turnover of any are a guest of the school. While written by a Pennsylvania Athletic 4. Your coach is also a teacher. coaching level. 6. Finally, keep in mind that you Association official. It does, how­ In fact, he is a teacher first, and 5. Make an attempt to learn the winning is certainly an admirable ever, traverse the entire spec­ coach second. When misguided peo­ rules of the game and then leave goal, victory is hollow if it comes trum of interscholastic activities. ple try to reverse this order, the the officials alone. Much time is at the expense of morals, ethics and If fans are interested in the con­ athletic program is in the first spent in training these officials just plain common sense. tinuation of interscholastic athlet­ stages of collapse. so that a contest can proceed Do not become the laughing ics, the following points must be Nobody wants to see a program smoothly. stock of your community. Be a kept in mind. fail. In many cases, failure can be The spectator who constantly loyal, sensible, thinking spectator. School administrators are re­ attributed to unrelenting, merci­ criticizes game officials is ignorant Ask yourself this question, "What quested to reprint and distribute less pressure by well-meaning fans. of the rules under which the game would this crowd be like if every­ this information throughout their Most of the time, these fans played is played. Psychologists have also one acted the way I do?" respective schools and communities. 1. There is no such thing as a "right" to participate in athletics. Math, history, English, and certain other courses are mandated by the state authorities, and each student So long, champ has a "right" to be exposed to them. But as a participant in ath­ letics, a youngster must follow Defending titlists topple at cross-country meet rules or his "privilege" will be tak­ en away from him. It was not a particularly good Top finishers included: Daniels, Burkburnett, 10:15; 3. Gil­ 2. Your team does not belong to day for defending champions, as bert Carreon, Mathis, 10:17. the community. It belongs to the far as the UIL state cross-country Conference B Conference A school. And that school has volun­ meet was concerned. Girls' teams: 1. Abernathy, 78 Girls' teams: 1. El Paso, 98 tarily agreed to abide by a certain A&M Consolidated successfully points; 2. Brownsville Pace, 92 points; 2. Edinburg, 102 points; 3. set of rules, so that all athletes defended its Conference B boys points; 3. Gregory-Portland, 95 Highland Park, Dallas, 114 points. may compete under the same stan­ championship, but three other points. Girls' individuals: 1. Kathy Vet- dards. reigning titlists were topped at the ter, Richardson Berkner, 11:48; 2. If these rules offend any special- annual meet, held Dec. 9 at the Girls' individuals: 1. Ann Quig- Patsy Norman, El Paso, 11:49; 3. interest groups to the point where Southwestern University course in ley, Austin Westlake, 12:26; 2. Carrie Mullarkey, Fort Worth they cannot conduct themselves in Georgetown. Rosa Gonzalez, Brownsville Pace, Richland, 12:05. 12:34; 3. Patti Gillar, Del Valle, a rational manner, then, by all Others winning 1978 state crowns Boys' teams: 1. Clear Lake 12:42. means, these persons should direct were: Conference B girls', Aber- (League City), 79 points; 2. El all their energies toward some nathy; Conference A boys', Clear Boys' teams: 1. A&M Consolidat­ Paso Bowie, 79 points; 3. Pasadena other level of athletics, but NOT Lake (League City); and Confer­ ed, 84 points; 2. Beeville Jones, 87 Dobie, 92 points. the high school level. ence A girls, El Paso High. points; 3. Waco Midway, 100 Boys' individuals: 1. Scott Jones, 3. All high school athletes make None of the 1977 individual med­ points. Clear Lake, 9:49; 2. Curtis Cona- mistakes. They are not perfect, and alists repeated in winning first Boys' individuals: 1. Greg Adair, way, Lubbock Monterey, 9:50; 3. never will be. While these mistakes place honors. Sulphur Springs, 10:08; 2. Andrew John Sauerhage, Arlington, 10:00.

Volleyball coaches panel selects all-tourney teams All-tournament teams for the der; Dana Elrod, Snyder; and 1978 girls' volleyball tournament, Cindy Koonsman, Snyder. held Dec. 8-9 in Austin, were se­ Conference AA: Beth Hanly, lected bya committee of the Texas Needville; Joyce Bottley, Kountze; High School Girls' Coaches Associa­ Martha Williford, Kountze; Phyllis tion. Cheshire, Kountz; Angela Mc- Selected to the respective squads Gaugh, Kountze; and Kirby Jame­ were: son, Seminole. Conference AAAA: Tana Beall, Conference A: Ellen Tennie, El Paso Coronado; Dianne Urey, Bangs; Traci Warrick, Crandall; Richardson Pearce; Kathrina Dorn- Linda Smidouec, Wallis-Orchard seifer, Richardson Pearce; Kathy Brazos; Wanda Clark, Wallis- Frederick, Port Neches-Groves; Orchard Brazos; Claudia Curtis, BEST IN AA—Members of the Conference AA state champ Kountze Kim Risinger, Port Neches-Groves; Plains; and Kathy Bearden, Plains. and Lori Lynn Spalding, Port Conference B: Tanya Ward, Fort team include (front row) Angela McCaugh, Joyce Bottley, Phyllis Cheshire, Neches-Groves. Davis; Jane Simmons, Abbott; Martha Williford, Darlene Thompson, Cheryl McCray (back row) Lisa Conference AAA: Irma Sanchez, Cindy Bruce, Abbott; Camille Ringer, Mary Lou Hargraves, Gretchen Selman, Shari Davis, Donnece Laredo United; Melinda Richard­ Badgett, Bronte; Beckie Coalson, Duce, Vanessa Bottley, Coach Rosetta Wilson and assistant coach Joyce son, Waxahachie; Marcy Crabtree, Bronte; and Irene McKibben, Wilson. Waxahachie; Kathy Harrel, Sny­ Bronte.

CHAMPS AGAIN—Brazos High won its second consecutive Con­ AAAA'S FINEST—Members of the Conference AAAA girls' state volley­ ference A girls' volleyball state title. Team members include: (front row) ball champion Churchill of San Antonio squad include (front row) Robin Robin Polasek, Cindy Janicek, Dawn Kubes, Lynda Krenek, Linda Smidovec, Martin, Melina Gerfers, Cheryl Hartman, Patty Myers, Debbie Drury, Wanda Clark, Diane Janecka and Rhoda Horelica. (back row) Linda Baca, Julie Martin, Patti Boerner, Terri Harvey (back row) Paula Callen, Pam Janet Macha, Cynthia Cromeans, Debbie Haynes, Helen Chickering, Grainger, Brenda Burges, Patricia Plumb, Lesa Latham, Erin Ryan, Susan Susan Matej, Liz Mikes, Jane Demmy, Karen Hubenak, and Coach Troy Davis, Laura Martin, Coach Wanda Bingham and assistant coach Maria Pittman. McCarthy. news Page 7 Brazos defends volleyball title Churchill, Snyder, Kountze, Abbott also win state crowns The season began with 765 teams. 15-12, 15-11; Bronte defeated Ben Waxahachie; 7. Mount Pleasant; 8. 24. Franklin; 25. West Hardin It closed with five state champions. Bolt, 13-15, 15-12, 15-9; (finals) Kilgore; 9. Heber (Beaumont); 10. (Saratoga); 26. Brazos (Wallis- And for one of those, it was the Abbott defeated Bronte, 12-15, 15- Katy (Houston); 11. Everman; 12. Orchard); 27. Burton; 28. Thorn- second consecutive year to reach 5, 15-1. Del Valle, 13. Tivy (Kerrville); 14. dale; 29. Nixon; 30. Lytle; 31. the pinacle of Texas girls' volley­ Friendswood; 15. Gregory-Portland Poth; 32. Orange Grove. ball. Conference AAAA (Gregory) ; 16. United (Laredo). Regional Winners: Crandall; Brazos High School of Wallis- District Winners: 1. Coronado Regional Winners: Snyder; Ev­ Plains; Bangs; Brazos (Wallis- Orchard defeated Plains 15-10, 15- (El Paso); 2. Parkland (El Paso); erman; United (Laredo); Waxa­ Orchard) 5, to win their second state confer­ 3. A mar ill o; 4. Coronado (Lub­ hachie. State winner: Brazos (Wallis- ence A crown in as many years and bock) ; 5. Central (San Angelo); State Winner: Snyder. Orchard) highlight action of the 13th annual Conference B 6. Turner (Carrollton) ; 7. South­ Conference AA UIL girls' state championship tour­ 1. Bye; 2. Bye; 3. Bye; 4. Quail; west (Fort Worth); 8. Houston District Winners: 1. Perryton; nament, held Dec. 8-9 in Austin. 5. Bye; 6. Spade; 7. Bye; 8. Union (Arlington); 9. Bell (Hurst); 10. 2. Bye; 3. Muleshoe; 4. Bye; 5. (Brownfield); 9. Bye; 10. Highland Other state champs include North Mesquite (Mesquite); 11. Seminole; 6. Colorado City; 7. Ker- (Roscoe); 11. Harrold; 12. Bye; Churchill of San Antonio (AAAA), Adams (Dallas); mit; 8. Fabens; 9. Breckenridge; 13. Water Valley; 14. Wink; 15. Snyder (AAA), Kountze (AA), 12. South Oak Cliff (Dallas); 13. 10. Whitesboro; 11. Springtown; and Abbott (B). Fort Davis; 16. Anthony; 17. Pearce (Richardson); 14. Lee 12. Not Reported; 13. Wills Full tournament results by con­ (Tyler); 15. Bryan; 16. Conroe; Rochester; 18. Windthorst; 19. Point; 14. Van; 15. Commerce; 16. Byers; 20. Bye; ference includes: 17. Westchester (Houston) ; 18. New Boston; 17. Warren; 18. Conference AAAA: (seinifiinals) Sharpstown (Houston); 19. Scar­ Kountze; 19. Splendora; 20. Wal­ 21. Bronte; 22. Moran; 23. Irion Churchill defeated Richardson borough (Houston); 20. Sterling ler; 21. Diboll; 22. Robinson County (Mertzon); Novice; 25. Pearce, 15-7, 14-10; El Paso Coro- (Houston); 21. Sterling (Bay- (Waco); 23. Cameron; Paradise; 26. Brock (Weather- nado defeated Port Neches-Groves, town) ; 22. Port Neches-Groves ford); 27. Gordon; 28. Bye; 29. 24. Dripping Springs; 25. La 15-10, 18-16; (finals) Churchill de­ Port Neches); 23. Clear Lake Oglesby; 30. Rio Vista; 31. Grange; 26. Needville; 27. Smith- feated Coronado, 13-15, 15-8, 15-3. (League City); 24. Alvin; Zephyr; 32. Bye; 33. Bye; 34. Bye; son Valley (New Braunfels); 28. 35. Bye; 36. Not Reported; 37. Bye; Conference AAA: (semifiinals) 25. Lamar Cons. (Rosenberg); Pearsall; 29. Goliad; 30. Bishop; Snyder defeated Everman, 15-7,15- 26. Austin (Austin); 27. Alice; 28. 38. Cumby; 39. Harmony (Gil­ 31. Hebbronville; 32. Sharyland mer) ; 40. Bye; 41. Scurry-Rosser 9; Waxahachie defeated Laredo Hanna (Brownsville); 29. Harlan- (Mission). United, 4-15, 14-12,, 15-9; (finals) dale (San Antonio); 30. Marshall (Scurry); Regional Winners: Van, Semi­ Snyder defeated Waxahachie, 4-15, (San Antonio); 31. Jefferson (San 42. Bye; 43. Abbott; 44. Trini­ nole, Needville, Kountze. 14-12, 15-9. Antonio), 32. Churchill (San An­ dad; 45. Leverett's Chapel (Over­ State Winner: Kountze. Conference AA: (semifinals) tonio) . ton) ; 46. Leon (Jewett); 47. Bye; Seminole defeated Van, 15-13, 15- Regional Winners: Coronado (El Conference A 48. Bye; 49. Bye; 50. Spurger; 51. 5; Kountze defeated Needville, 16- Paso); Port Neches-Groves (Port 1. Bye; 2. Bye; 3. Bovina; 4. Normangee; 52. Fayetteville; 53. 13, 15-10; (finals) Kountze defeat­ Neches) ; Churchill (San Anto­ Lorenzo; 5. Plains; 6. Marfa; 7. Bye; 54. Bye; ed Seminole, 15-10, 15-8. nio); Pearce (Richardson). Knox City; 8. Jim Ned (Tuscola); 55. Jarrell; 56. Lago Vista; 57. Conference A: (semifinals) State Winner: Churchill (San 9. Bye; 10. Bangs; 11. Hamilton; Navarro (Seguin); 58. Bye; 59. Plains defeated Crandall, 15-9, 15- Antonio). 12. Blooming Grove; 13. Petro- Leakey; 60. Bye; 61. Asherton; 62. 10; Brazos defeated Bangs, 15-10, lia; 14. Callisburg (Gainesville); Bye; 63. McMullen (Tilden); 64. 15-5; (finals) Brazos defeated Conference AAA 15. Royse City; 16. Howe; 17. Cran­ Ben Bolt. Plains, 11-15, 15-4, 15-6. District Winners: 1. Borger; 2. dall; 18. Troup; 19. Sabine (Glade- Regional Winners: Abbott; Fort Conference B: (semifinals) Ab­ Monahans; 3. Snyder; 4. Burkbur- water); 20. Ore City; 21. Tatum; Davis; Ben Bolt; Bronte. bott defeated Fort Davis, 13-15, nett; 5. Castleberry, Ft. Worth; 6. 22. Garrison; 23. Montgomery; State Winner: Abbott.

AAA CHAMPS—Members of the Conference AAA state champion PERFECT RECORD—Abbott ended the season undefeated en route to Snyder squad include (front row) Suzanne Fisher, Debbie Myers, Cindy the Conference B state championship. Team members include (front row) Koonsman, Dana Elrod, Sherry Neves, Danna Myers, Kim Larlin; (back) Donna Beene, Monica Pustejovsky, Beverly Slovak, Jana Janda, Maria Trudy Hataway, Nell Sears, Shauna Pate, Nova Love, Beth Bowen, Shana Cox, Gail Zatopek. (back row) Annette Bartosh, Jenna Beth Blair, Jane Smith, Kathy Harrell, Billie Owens, Sherry Mayes, assistant coach Lynda Simmons, Diane Marak, Joan Grmela, Cindy Bruce and Coach Billy Jackson and Coach Joyce Elrod. McKown. Pre-cage tournament tickets available

Ticket sales for the 1979 boys' ets will be sold on a first-come, 2929, Austin, TX 78769. Phone Saturday and girls' basketball tournaments, first-serve basis and are expected 477-6060 (after 10 a.m.). 9:30 a.m.—B finals scheduled March 1-3 and March to sell quickly. Pre-tournament sales of tickets 11 a.m.—A A finals 8-10 respectively, are underway A tournament ticket is good for in the 10-row section will end three 3:05 p.m.—AAAA finals and League officials are urging only one tournament, i.e. a boys' weeks prior to each tournament 7 p.m.—A finals school administrators, coaches and tournament ticket will not be hon­ and no single session tickets will 8:30 p.m.— AAA finals officials to take advantage of a ored at the girls' tournament and be sold prior to the Wednesday Girls' Tournament—Thursday bargain while it's available. vice versa. prior to each tourney. 8:30 & 10 a.m.—B semifinals At both tournaments, the first 10 The . pre-tournament reduced Adult and student session tickets 2 & 3:30 p.m.—AA semifinals rows of the University of Texas price tickets may be ordered from will be $3 each and sold at the Specil Events Center will be re­ the Athletic Business Managers gate. 7 & 8:30 p.m.—AAA semifinals served on a pre-tournament sale Office, Bellmont Hall 102, Univer­ The tournament schedule is as Friday basis. sity of Texas at Austin, Austin, follows: 9:30 & 11 a.m.—A semifinals School administrators, coaches TX 78712. Phone (512) 471-3333. Boys' Tournament—Thursday 4 & 8 p.m.—AAAA semifinals and officials may purchase a re­ Include with the order a 50-cent 8:30 & 10 a.m.—B semifinals duced tournament ticket in the 10- handling fee. 2 & 3:30 p.m.—AA semifinals Saturday row section for $22 and each school Also available are regular adult 7 & 8:30 p.m.—AAA semifinals 9:30 a.m.—B finals may purchase one reduced price and student reserved tournament 11 a.m.—A A finals coaches tournament ticket for $ 15. tickets, priced at $25 and $15 each. Friday 3:05 a.m.—AAAA finals Seating capacity for the 10-row These should be ordered through 9:30 & 11 a.m.—A semifinals 7 p.m.—A finals section is 1,800 so order now. Tick­ the Special Events Center, Box 4 & 8 p.m.—AAAA semifinals 8:30 p.m.—AAA finals Page 8 news League's tentative calendar released (Continued from page 1) March 14-15—State Swimming Meets. November 3-4—Legislative Council meets in Austin. March 17-22—Zone One-Act Play meets allowed in districts with eight or November 10—Last day for filing One-Act Play double representation noti­ more entries. fication to the State Office. March 21-22—State Convention, Interscholastic League Press Conference. November 10—Last day for district Cross Country Meets. March 24-29—First week for holding District Academic, Literary, and One- November 15—First day for Boys' and Girls' interschool basketball scrim­ Act Play Spring Meets. Also Girls' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field mages or games, Conferences AAAA, AAA, AA, and A. District Spring Meets. (High school music contests are permitted only November 15—Last day for making corrections of eligible schools list for when there are no District Meets in other Spring Meet Contests.) Music competition. March 24-29—Week for District One-Act Play contests for districts affected November 15—Deadline for submitting issues of school newspaper for by Area Meets. ILPC criticism. March 31—Last day for holding Regional Solo and Ensemble contests. November 17—Last day to certify district football and volleyball champion­ April 4-5—Annual meeting of Music Rules Advisory Committee, Austin. ships, all conferences. April 6—Easter November 17—Regional Cross Country Meets. April 7-12—Last week for holding District Academic, Literary, One-Act November 17—Last day for holding Regional Marching Band contests. Play, Girls' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field Spring Meets. (High November 22—Thanksgiving. school music contests are permitted only when there are no District Meets December 1—State Cross Country Meets. in other Spring Meet Contests.) December 1—Regional Volleyball Tournaments. April 7-12—Area One-Act Play contests for districts affected. December 3-4—State Final Marching Band Contest. April 7-12—First week for holding Boys' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field December 7-8—State Volleyball Tournaments. District Meets. January 23—Earliest day for holding Regional Solo and Ensemble contests. April 14—Last day for filing entries in Regional Academic, Literary, Drama, February 1—Last day for organizing Spring Meet districts. Girls' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field. February 1—Last day for receipt of newspapers for rating by ILPC. April 14-19—Regional Spring Meets for Academic, Literary, Drama, Girls' February 1—Last day for receipt of ILPC Individual Achievement Awards Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field. entries—both newspapers and yearbooks. April 14-19—Last week for holding District Boys' Golf, Tennis, and Track February 1—First day for baseball practice, all conferences. and Field Spring Meets. February 2—Last day for requesting additions to basic set and submitting April 21-26—Boys' Regional Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field Meets. plays NOT on Approved Lists for consideration as One-Act Play contest April 29-30, May 1-2-3—State Meet;—Literary, Academic, Drama, Girls' entries. Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field. February 5—Last day for submission of proposed amendments to ILPC May 8-9-10—Boys' State Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field Meets. Constitution and By-Laws. May 10—Last day to certify district baseball champions, Conference AAAA. February 15—First day for baseball interschool scrimmages. May 10—Wind Ensemble Contest. February 16—Last day to certify Girls' District Basketball champions, all May 17—Last day to determine district baseball champions, Conferences conferences. AAA, AA, A, and B. February 18—First day for Girls' Bi-District and Regional Basketball play­ May 17—Last day to determine bi-district baseball champions, Conference offs, all conferences. AAAA. February 23—Last day for filing One-Act Play Title Entry Cards. May 22—Last date to determine bi-district baseball champions, Confer­ February 23—Last day for Girls' Regional Basketball playoffs, all confer­ ence A A, A, and B. ences. May 24—Last day to determine bi-district baseball champions, Conference February 23—Last day to certify Boys' District Basketball champions, all AAA. conferences. May 24—Last day to determine second-round baseball champions, Confer­ February 25—First day for Boys' Bi-District and Regional Basketball play­ ence AAAA. offs, all conferences. May 27—Last date to determine second-round baseball champions, Confer­ February 28-29, March 1—Girls' State Basketball Tournaments, all confer­ ences AA, A, and B. ences. May 31—Last day to determine regional baseball champions, Conferences February 29, March 1—Regional Swimming Meets. AAAA, AAA, AA, A, and B. March 1—Last day for organizing baseball districts, all conferences. May 31, June 2—Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. March 1—First day for playing interschool baseball games, all conferences. June 5-6—State Baseball Tournament, all conferences. March 1—Last day for Boys' Regional Basketball playoffs, all conferences. March 6-7-8—Boys' State Basketball Tournaments, all conferences. * New deadline for 1979 authorized by the Legislative Council. Calculator use in problem-solving probed By JOHN COGDELL straight, logical thinking. Explor­ which is significant. At the current time, hand-held, Slide Rule Director ing the consequences of a set of After modelling the situation, electronic calculators are the most In previous articles, I have de­ mathematical axioms in a syste­ we applied mathematics. We used widely used aid to routine problem- scribed my work in modernizing the matic manner, weeding out incon­ the formula for the area of a circle solving, such as a student or pro­ slide rule contest and the specifica­ sistencies and contradictions and and then performed the numerical fessional engineer might face in tions I hope to achieve in the new communicating these results in a calculations. his work. The ease with which these contest. These specifications can be clear notation is indeed a highly After solving the mathematical powerful calculators can be used most nearly achieved in a calcula­ logical process. model, we interpreted and evaluated has had a profound and generally tor-based, problem-solving contest. As such, math teaches logical the results. The numbers 2.59 and beneficial effect upon the educa­ Let us review the role of mathe­ thinking. 2.42 are not important in them­ tional process. matics and the calculator in such a On the other hand, a different selves but are important for what In a later article, I wish to dis­ contest. part of our minds is captivated by they tell us about which pizza to cuss some of these beneficial effects. Mathematics is one of the basics the creative and aesthetic aspects order. For now, I wish to say I am antici­ of our education. This is true for of mathematical thought. Many of We also realize that our model pating the use of calculators on the several reasons. For one, mathe­ us have fallen in love with mathe­ is always open to criticism and may proposed UIL heuristics contest, matics exercises our mind in matics as we have understood the not lead to realistic results, even and answer some frequently asked theorems of Euclidian geometry though there are no mathematical questions concerning this decision. build up or completed first course errors. Q. Why allow calculators? The in calculus. In real life problem-solving, there student doesn't learn anything by Finally, mathematics is basic be­ usually is a final step in the proce­ pushing a button. cause of practical applications in dure: A decision to be made on an A. By pushing the correct but­ numerous areas of modern living: action to be taken. In the present tons, the student will learn the cor­ From landing a man on the moon example, we would probably decide rect numerical answer to a specific to landing the family budget in the to invest in the 10-inch pizza rather calculation. This is an important black. than the eight-inch one. part of solving a larger problem. Mathematics is involved in prob­ In this series, mathematics plays Certainly a student does not learn lem-solving primarily in this last an important role in the first two mathematics by pushing a button, aspect: That of a tool. To see how steps (modelling, solving the although he may learn some mathe­ this is so, let us consider a simple model), both in mathematical rea­ matics in deciding which button to illustration of problem-solving. soning and in numerical calcula­ push. Say we wish to learn which is tion. Success in problem solving the better bargain, an eight-inch therefore requires skill in both Q. Some calculators have built-in pizza at $1.30 or a ten-inch pizza kinds of mathematics. programs to solve sophisticated at $1.90. A reasonable procedure In the present example, the com­ problems. What is to prevent a stu­ would be to compare the cost per putational part is rather unde­ dent from walking into the test with unit area for each pizza. The area manding, but it can play a major a calculator already programmed would be pie r square, where r is role in many problems. For this to solve the problems? the radius, so we get $2.59 per reason, we have developed many A. Keeping the tests secret will square inch for the eight inch pizza tools to aid us in making calcula­ prevent this. No one could antici­ and $2.42 for the ten inch pizza. tions: Pencil and paper to simplify pate the exact calculations which Clearly, the ten inch is the better "longhand arithmetic," log tables, would be required. Furthermore, bargain. adding machines and calculators, sophisticated, programmable calcu­ Let us analyse the steps in our and a variety of electronic devices. lators tend to be awkward to use solution. We constructed a model. Skill in operation of the appro­ on straight-forward numerical cal­ We idealized the pizza as a perfect priate calculation aid is vital to culations. Simple calculators will circle and assumed that is an area problem solving. prove best in this contest.