The April/May, 1985 Volume sixty-nine Number seven Leaguer USPS 267-840 75th Anniversary Convocation SEN. Cyndi Taylor of Bexar Coun­ ty brought greetings from the Stat* of Texas. She said con- testants represent public school ex­ cellence. 'A job well done' League applauded for 75 years of service to schools or most of the two-day State Meet week­ who are doing well, who are succeeding. Today end, the attention focused on the contest­ gives me an opportunity to do just that." Fants and their advisers. But for one hour Dubose challenged current participants to re­ Saturday, April 27, the UIL itself stole the main involved in education by continued sup­ limelight. In one of two major events concluding port support of League activities. the League's 75th anniversary observance, rep­ "It's hard for me to imagine how much differ­ resentatives of the State of Texas, UT-Austin, ent my life would have been without literary former contest sponsors, coaches and partici­ coaches," Dubose said. "They are perhaps the pants, and, of course> present participants hon­ most unappreciated educators. Like athletic ored the UIL at a convocation. coaches, they spend hundreds of extra hours Highlighting the event was the premier show­ training students' minds. Unlike athletic ing of the 15-minute film "Tapping Our Poten­ coaches, their work is not displayed in sold-out tial." Produced by UT-Austin graduate student stadiums. I don't know of many shorthand Bill Lawson, the film examined the benefits of teachers who have been carried out of the tran­ competition through the eyes of the competitors. scribing room on the shoulders of a cheering in addition, those attending were treated to mob of victory-crazed spectators. two rousing talks by Sen. Cyndi Taylor Krier of "When you students have some extra time, San Antonio and UT-Austin junior David Du- think about everything you've gained from aca­ bose of Skidmore-Tynan. demic competitions," he added. "Consider the Sen. Krier, a former participant, said lessons math and science skills, the awareness of litera­ she learned in contests are "skills I rely on daily ture and current events you developed, as well AMONG THE special guests at in the Texas Senate. as the work habits, the experiences, the friends. the convocation were former UIL "I gave a speech recently to a group of educa­ Imagine your school career without these. Then, directors Dr. Rhea Williams (left) thank your coach. They don't get crowd sup­ and Rodney J. Kidd. Both mn still tors, where I said I have begun to grow weary of active in the Texas interscholas- the constant emphasis on what is wrong with port, huge contracts or media attention. You are tic League Foundation and other public education," she said. "I urged them to go their product and their reward." League-related services. forth to promote those things and those people Page 2 Opinion The Leaguer 'We almost always gain from competing' Every student a success story The Leaguer The Leaguer is the official publication ol the University Interscholastic League, Box 8028, University Station, Austin, Texas 78712-8028 The UIL office is located n a word, thanks. Thanks to all the teachers, sponsors at 2622 Wichita, on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. Phone (512) and coaches who have given their time to help the thou­ 471-5883. The newspaper is distributed to Texas school administrators, program sands of UIL participants. Most of you have committed directors, coaches and contest sponsors, as well as to other persons interested in I extracurricular competition. untold hours of work for little or no remuneration, except for The Leaguer is printed seven times yearly by Texas Student Publications. One the satisfaction of watching the young people compete and Director's year's subscription is $2. Second class postage paid in Austin, Texas. grow. You shared the joy of winning but the great majority suf­ viewpoint State Executive Committee Thomas M. Hatfield. Lynn F. Anderson, Jim Barnes, Mike Day, Bailey Marshall, fered with your students when they did not place in the top Bailey Marshall James B. Havard, Robert L. Marion, Lynn McCraw, Chester E. Ollison. Betty A three, when you and they felt that a judge or an official was Thompson, Jesse Villarreal. Byron F. Fullerton. Mark G. Yudof. unfair, when the schedules were not as you or they wanted Legislative Council them to be, when they did not perform as well as they Lee R. Willamson. Wichita Fall ISO; Ralph Poteet, Mesqulte ISD; Wayne should have or normally do, or when an illness or other Our society has somewhat lost sight of the true meaning Schaper, Memorial HS, Spring Branch ISO; Victor Rodriguez, San Antonio ISD; reason kept them from performing after months of prepara­ of competition and of winning. You are a winner any time Don Smith. Cleburne ISO; Frank Moates. DeSoto ISD: Glenn Pearson, Bridge City tion. you give it your maximum effort in preparation for and par­ ISD: Sam May, Sinton ISO; Kenneth G Loveless, Pearsall ISD; Dean Andrews, ticipation in a contest. Plains ISO; Don Whitt, Wylie ISD: William Farmer, Barbers Hill ISO; Bobby L. Even though you and the students faced these adversities Roberts, Blanco ISD; J. C. McCtesky, Slaton ISD; Jack Johnson. Southlake and perhaps stumbled along the way to the State Meet or to You teachers, sponsors, directors and coaches have Carroll ISD; Jerry Gideon, Rains ISD; James Bamett, Levered s Chapel ISD; a state team championship, please remember that you are all helped students become a little more successful and there­ James McLeroy, Borden County ISD; G. W. Maxfield. Gorman ISD; Jim Payne, winners. So often, youngsters gain more from their partici­ fore, you have been a success as well. This is what the UIL Bruceville-Eddy ISD. pation in a non-championship endeavor than those who ad­ program is all about. Administrative Staff vance to the state finals. Or. Bailey Marshall, director; Dr. William Farney, athletic director; Richard How so? First, if your stuudents were involved in the National Federation magazine planned Floyd, Director of Music Activities; Lynn Murray, drama director; Bobby academic contests, then they learned skills and developed Hawthorne, journalism director; Bonnie Northcutt. assistant to the director; Dr. National Federation is planning to publish in May, 1985 Susan Zinn. assistant athletic director; Janet Wiman, activities director; Gina knowledge that can and will help them be better overall Mazzolmi, athletic assistant; Dr. Rhea Williams, TILF consultant; Dr. Nelson students and, consequently, better citizens. In some in­ a magazine for high school athletes entitled, High School Patrick, Music Consultant; Bob Young, Waiver Officer; Diana Cordona, Spring stances, the skills gained will directly relate to occupational Sports. Copies of the first issue will be distributed on a Meet Materials Director; Dr. Bill Stamps, Assistant to the Director proficiency, lending that little bit extra to make them the best national basis. Several high schools in Texas have agreed Editor Dr. Bailey Marshall in their profession. to distribute magazines. Managing Editor Bobby Hawthorne Second, if your students participated in an athletic con­ The first issue will be published on an experimental ba­ test, then they gained physically and hopefully emotionally. sis. If it proves succesful, publication will continue on a It may be an overused cliche, but we believe that participa­ regular basis beginning with the 1985-86 school year. More tion in any team endeavor — musical, academic or athletic information concerning High School Sports will be provid­ — builds a sense of self-responsibility as well as group obli­ ed to member schools at a later date. gation.. In short, it builds character. Students learn and, while competing, remind adults that we may not be ahead of the race, that we must keep striving, PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST moving forward, working harder. We learn that even PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST Page 143. PIANO SOLOS, Class though it looks like the cards are stacked against us — we Page 144.603 Piano Solos. Class I, Granddos — Twelve Spanish Official Notices I, Schubert — Impromptus, Op. 142, Dances (play one) Kal.GS should receive a questionable call or the ball bounces out of our No. 2....CFP/GS should read: Schu­ read: Granados — Twelve Spanish bert — Impromptus, Op. 90 (play Dances, Volume 2 (play one). Kal hands — that we must keep working. PUBLIC REPRIMAND State Executive Committee one)....CFP/GS. GS. We do not always gain by winning. But we almost always The State Executive Committee The State Executive Committee Page 143, PIANO SOLOS. Class gain from competing. We are not losers for having lost. has issued a public reprimand to issued the following Official Interpre­ PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST I, Mozart — Sonatas (play one first Coach Murray Wall, of Broaddus tations at its meeting on April 4, Page 81. 270 MISCELLANEOUS or last movement)....CF/CFP/Henle High School for violation of the Ath­ 1985. WOODWIND ENSEMBLES. Class should read: Mozart — Sonatas letic Code. Section 401 (a): I. Barnes (Arr) — Robbins1 Collec­ (play one first or last movement, ex­ Section 401 (a) of the Uni­ Nine sites to host WESTMINSTER HS tions of Classics for Balanced cept K. 545)....CF/CFP/Henle. versity Interscholastic Woodwind Choir (Eb clarinet, 3 Bb Page 145, PIANO SOLOS, District 9-A has placed Westmin­ League Camtitution nnd Con- clarinets, alto clarinet, bass clarinet) Granados — Twelve Spanish Danc­ ster High School on probation and to fall activities conferences tttt Rultt enjoins a student (play one)...RM should read es (play one) . KaiGS should read: disqualify them for district honors for from soliciting or accepting Barnes (Arr) — Robbins' Collections Granados — Twelve Spanish Danc­ the 1985 baseball season for failing League academic contest directors will travel to nine sites donations a of Classics for Balanced Woodwind es, Volume 1 (play one).