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Dr. Dan Troxell to Serve as Legislative Council Chair
By Kate Y. Hector, Media Coordinator | Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:58 AM
Dr. Dan Troxell presents the Academic Committee proposals to the full Legislative Council at the annual meeting in October.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
Dr. Dan Troxell, superintendent of Kerrville Independent School District, was elected the University Interscholastic League Legislative Council chair for the 2013-14 school year.
The UIL has been a part of Dr. Troxell’s life since high school. As a student-athlete at Round Rock High School, he competed in football and basketball.
“The most important thing I learned is the importance of team work and teammates,” Troxell said.
Gear Up for the Academic Race and the Changes Ahead
By Dr. David Stevens, Academic Director | Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:40 AM
On your marks. Get set. Go.
The bustle of the holiday season, the anticipation of a long holiday break and the spring meet competition season are upon us. They always arrive quicker than anticipated. Below are some details to help prepare for this race and upcoming changes that are being considered.
Enjoy the taper. This is the decreased running before a race that allows your body to recuperate, rebuild and be fresh for race day. The holiday break is a perfect time for that. Non-stop training and full preparations will soon begin.
Busy Fall Leads into Even Busier Spring as Student Congress Comes to State
By Jana Riggins, Speech and Debate Director | Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:30 AM
Students preparing to participate in Student Congress take their oath of office from District Clerk Cheryl Potts — Education Service Center 10.
This has been an exciting fall with new prose and poetry categories, Super Conferences and a brand new pilot contest, Congress! There’s not a single moment of downtime as we challenge students with new experiences and to greater heights in our annual events. All of these opportunities develop the critical skill of communicating.
The skills that students learn through speech and the personal attributes young people develop through instruction in communication theory prepare them like no other opportunity. Regardless of the journey they choose professionally, they need communication skills to be successful. Regardless of their cultural background, educational training or environment, being adept at communicating with others one-on-one, in small groups and in corporate teams is essential. All humans are engaged in relationships on different levels. To be successful in those relationships, knowing how to communicate is the ultimate skill for a progressive and happy life.
The New 6A Conference and Music
By Dr. Brad Kent, Director of Music | Tuesday, December 03, 2013 2:14 PM
How will the new 6A conference alignment impact music? I thought it might be helpful to issue some basic information to address questions that may arise relating to this change.
Excitement Grows as First Congress Competition Nears
By Jana Riggins, Speech and Debate Director | Wednesday, November 27, 2013 9:51 AM
This has been an exciting fall with new prose and poetry categories, SuperConferences and a brand new pilot contest, Congress! There’s not a single moment of downtime as we challenge students with new experiences and to greater heights in our annual events. All of these opportunities develop the critical skill of communicating.
The skills that students learn through speech and the personal attributes young people develop through instruction in communication theory prepare them like no other opportunity. Regardless of the journey they choose professionally, they need communication skills to be successful. Regardless of their cultural background, educational training or environment, being adept at communicating with others one-on-one, in small groups and in corporate teams is essential. All humans are engaged in relationships on different levels. To be successful in those relationships, knowing how to communicate is the ultimate skill for a progressive and happy life.
A Successful Marching Band Season Leads Us into Concert Season
By Dr. Brad Kent, Director of Music | Wednesday, November 27, 2013 9:38 AM
Now that the competitive marching band season has concluded and we are transitioning into concert season, please allow me to share some thoughts with you. First of all, I would like to thank all of the students, directors, administrators, and parents who play such an important role in the success of our programs in Texas. Your passion and commitment to excellence is truly remarkable!
The 2013 marching band season culminated by showcasing some of Texas’ very best bands at the State Marching Band Contest on Nov. 4 and 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The level of performance and achievement by these bands embodied the exemplary standard for which arts education in Texas is known. Please join me in congratulating our 2013 State Champion Marching Bands:
A – Shiner High School, Stephen Krupicka, Director
AA – Whitesboro High School, Jim Cude, Director
AAAA – Vandegrift High School, Jeremy Spicer, Director
UIL Online Store Up and Running
By Jeanne Acton, Journalism Director | Tuesday, October 22, 2013 2:18 PM
Shopping at UIL just got a whole lot easier. No more faxes or filling out paper forms to get what you need.
This month UIL re-launched its online store with additional materials and more purchasing options.
“Our goal was to create a store that was in line with what a customer would expect of online shopping,” Technology Director Kelly McCollum said.
Wrestling Director Gives Update for Season
By Peter Contreras, Assistant Athletic Director | Tuesday, October 22, 2013 2:09 PM
It has started. As the summers seem to get shorter each year, it is still with great enthusiasm that we start the 2013-2014 UIL wrestling season.
Some things have changed from last school year while others have not. Excluding the National Federation of State High School Associations playing rule changes, two big UIL adjustments has occurred.
Hopefully you have already made one of the adjustments – the loss of one tournament.
The other change was the state tournament site. Garland ISD’s Curtis Culwell Center will host the 2014 UIL State Wrestling Championships, Feb. 14-15.
Monday, Nov. 11 is the first date for meets or tournaments. Best of luck this season and I look forward to seeing you in February in Garland.
Changes Highlighted for OAP
By Luis Muñoz, Theatre Director | Tuesday, September 10, 2013 11:44 AM
Welcome back! Jenny, Connie and I hope you were able to rest during your summer break. We have been busy at the League office preparing for what will shape up to be an exciting year. It’s a year full of changes and, we hope, improvements to the UIL One-Act Play Contest and Theatrical Design. We also are excited with our roll-out of the Focus: Young Filmmaker’s Festival.
It is crucial that you download the 20th edition of the Handbook for One-Act Play and the eighth edition of the Guide for UIL OAP Contest Managers. The two pdf documents can be found on the “Resources and Forms” page under the Theatre section of the UIL website:
http://www.uiltexas.org/theatre/resources-forms
There are many changes this year. Here are some of the major ones.
4A and 5A Team Tennis Now Advance From District To Area Meet
By Darryl Beasley, Assistant Athletic Director | Monday, September 09, 2013 2:26 PM
As you start the new school year, I would like to share a 4A and 5A team tennis rule change, which will affect the 2013-14 regional tournament. The new rule allows four teams from each district to advance to a NEW AREA tournament. Districts will host this NEW AREA tournament, and the first and second team finishers will advance to the regional tournament. The number of teams at the regional tournament will be eight teams instead of 16.
The 4A and 5A team tennis area meets are required. Each district will make arrangements with the corresponding district to host an area meet. The corresponding district matches will be: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, etc. However, there is an option. With majority votes from both District Executive Committees, the area meet can be cancelled. In this scenario, each district would hold its district meet and advance the top finishers to the Regional Meet.