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Speech
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By Jana Riggins
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Wednesday, 04 November 2009 10:27 |
Throughout the years, speech coaches and debaters from a few of the larger conference programs in the state have argued that the Sunday Prohibition Rule (C&CR, Section 900, (b)) should be repealed or, at least, modified to allow students to be sponsored by their League member school to more tournaments that hold rounds on Sunday.
The rule was instituted in 1976 as hard and fast – total prohibition: “No League member school shall sponsor individuals or teams in any contest or school competition on a Sunday in a League contest or a contest similar to one offered by the League.” Over a decade later, by a very close vote (10-8) the UIL relaxed the rule to permit academic and fine arts Sunday competitions during a school year, but limited schools to two.
The current rule does provide the opportunity for League member schools to sponsor their students to Sunday competitions, but schools remain under the two academic/fine arts competition limit and the contests must not count on League standing, must be sponsored by a college or university and the participation of the student, academic coach, sponsor or director must have prior approval of the superintendent or designated administrator.
In 1995, Senate Bill 1 opened the door wider by allowing parents to take their child to competitions as they saw fit – including tournaments scheduled on Sunday, as long as they paid the bill – including entry fees, transportation and judging. UIL restrictions prohibit a school employee from attending with the student.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 November 2009 11:41 )
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Journalism
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By Julianne Coyne
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 11:32 |
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Carol Richtsmeier of Midlothian High School and Ray Westbrook of St. Mark’s School of Texas have been named Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Distinguished Advisers for 2009.
Each year, the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund names four Distinguished Advisers nationally.
They will be attending the Awards Luncheon at the National Scholastic Press Association’s annual convention in Washington next month.
Richtsmeier said she was already planning to attend the convention to promote her new book, How to Lose Your Self of Steam and Other Teaching Lessons I Never Learned From Professional Development, and her blog, mybellringers.blogspot.com.
“I was already pretty pumped up about attending the NSPA convention,” Richtmeier said. “This award just makes going even sweeter.”
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 October 2009 11:35 )
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Speech
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By Jana Riggins
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Thursday, 10 September 2009 11:08 |
As you or your Academic Coordinator prepare your order for UIL study materials this fall, don’t forget to include the new UIL Lincoln Douglas Debate Guide.
With the continuing evolution of LD Debate and changing styles and trends, the League commissioned a brand new manual. Larry McCarty, long-time educator, successful debate coach, UIL Sponsor Excellence Award recipient and LD State Advisory Committee member is the author of this student-friendly text. Larry’s continued involvement in concentrated debate research made him a logical choice to write this new manual.
Included in the book, most notably, is an entire chapter devoted to philosophy. Additional chapters include: Introduction to LD Debate, Fundamentals of Value Debate, Evidence and Research, Preparing the Case, Cross-Examination Strategies, Communication and Refutation, and Tournament Competition.
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News
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By Treva Dayton
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Wednesday, 04 November 2009 10:07 |
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When I turned my desk calendar from October to November — and yes, despite my Blackberry’s electronic calendar I still rely on the old-fashioned one for notes,  reminders, etc. — I had to pause and marvel at how quickly the first part of the school year had passed. But I realized that recent months hadn’t just flown by but had been packed with so many events and projects that the days just seemed to blur together. We’ve had several events to commemorate the League’s 100-year anniversary, including service projects by the UIL staff, the installation of an historical marker at our building on the UT campus and recognition of the members of the UIL Legislative Council during their October meeting. We’re in the planning stages of other projects, including special touches for the various state meets. Please check the Centennial Web site at uil.100.org for updates. We’ve also just finished the last of our four fall Student Activities Conferences (SACs), and we had a record turnout at most of them. Hats off to those of you who promoted the SACs on your campus, arranged for transportation and chaperoned students to the half-day workshops around the state.
It takes commitment on your part and the willingness to work yet another weekend, but feedback consistently indicates that both students and coaches benefit from being there and find it a great way to kick off preparation for the competitive year ahead. We appreciate what you do and sincerely value the school administrators whose support makes such learning opportunities possible. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 November 2009 11:40 )
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Journalism
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By Julianne Coyne
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 11:31 |
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Five Texas schools have been named finalists for the 2009 National Student Press Association Pacemaker award for newspaper and seven Texas schools won the 2008 NSPA Pacemaker award for yearbook.
The Newspaper Pacemaker finalists from Texas are Austin John B. Connally High School, Austin Westlake High School, El Paso Burges High School, St. Mark’s School of Texas, and Yavenh Academy of Dallas.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 October 2009 11:36 )
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Journalism
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By Jeanne Acton
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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 13:07 |
Thirty-seven students have been named to the 2008-09 All-State Journalism Staff. To qualify for the staff, students must have earned 50 points by participating and winning different journalism contests throughout the year. Students can earn points by participating in UIL invitational contests, UIL district, regional and state contests, as well as ILPC and similar type journalism contests.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 September 2009 13:10 )
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