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Sophomore Pole Vaulter Awarded Spirit of Sport Award
By Jamie Oberg, UIL Intern | Friday, May 31, 2013 7:44 AM
As her coach watches, sophomore Charlotte Brown clears the bar at the UIL State Track Meet. Brown, who is legally blind, placed eighth in the 3A competition.
Photo by Jamie Oberg, UIL intern
At this year’s UIL State & Field Championships, Charlotte Brown, a pole-vaulter at Emory Rains High School, was presented with the 2013 Section 6 National High School Spirit of Sport Award by the National Federation of State High School Associations.
The National Federation of State High Schools Associations Spirit of Sport Award was created to recognize those individuals who exemplify the ideals of the spirit of sport that represent the core mission of education-based athletics. The NFHS divides the nation into eight geographical sections, with Texas in Section 6.
Although legally blind, the sophomore placed eighth in the state in pole vaulting.
Brown’s visual abilities are similar to looking through a tiny straw. She cannot distinguish shapes or colors, and has no depth perception.
April Official Notices
By | Monday, May 13, 2013 9:13 AM
Coach Sean Fuller
The State Executive Committee voted to issue Coach Sean Fuller a public reprimand with probation for a three-year period until February 20, 2016, and a one-year suspension of all coaching duties in any UIL member school district through February 20, 2014.
Somerville High School
The State Executive Committee voted to issue a two-year probation with name to appear in the Leaguer for the entire period for the girls’ basketball program through February 20, 2015, and a requirement that Somerville ISD present a written report with regard to safety of all officials, spectators, and student athletes to the Compliance Director, Mr. Ed Stidham, within 10 days.
Justin Solis
The State Executive Committee voted to issue a public reprimand with probation for a three-year period through February 20, 2016, suspension of all coaching duties in any UIL member school district through February 20, 2016, and a requirement that Justin Solis appear before the State Executive Committee before accepting a coaching position in the state of Texas.
James Rick
The State Executive Committee voted to issue a public reprimand with probation for a three-year period through February 20, 2016, and a suspension of all coaching duties in any UIL member school district through February 20, 2015, and a requirement that James Rick appear before the State Executive Committee before accepting a coaching position in the state of Texas.
Cory Elolf
The State Executive Committee issued Coach Cory Elolf a one game suspension for the next playoff contest (2013). The penalty also included a suspension for the remainder of the 2013 soccer season. Coach Elolf will not be permitted to attend games or scout other schools during his suspension period. He was also issued a public reprimand with name published in the Leaguer and a one-year probationary period in which he will be required to appear before the State Executive Committee should he violate any other rules of the C&CR or Soccer Manual
Roger Williams
The State Executive Committee issued a public reprimand and two-year probation with name to be published in the Leaguer through April 7, 2015, and a five game suspension during the 2013-2014 school year of all coaching duties, to include communication with other coaches, players, scouting, athletic period participation, for violation of Section 1208 (j)(3), Ejection from a contest while on probation.
Phillip Dober
The State Executive Committee issued Coach Phillip Dober a one-year probation and public reprimand with name to appear in the Leaguer through April 7, 2014, for Violation of Section 1208 (j)(3), Ejection from a contest while on probation. The school district had already suspended Coach Phillip Dober for four baseball games and issued community service.
2013 UIL Swimming and Diving State Meet Slideshow
By | Friday, March 01, 2013 1:23 PM
View photos from the 2013 UIL Swimming and Diving State Championship.
2013 TILF Banquet Slideshow
By | Friday, March 01, 2013 1:18 PM
On Feb. 26, the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation held its annual 2013 Celebration of Academic Excellence Banquet honoring TILF scholarship recipients attending the University of Texas at Austin. The banquet was held at the Alumni Center on the University of Texas campus. TILF, the UIL scholarship foundation, awarded more than $1 million in scholarships last year. TILF donors, UT scholarship recipients and League staff attended the banquet where students had the opportunity to thank their donors and talk about the impact UIL had on their lives.
Todd Named Yearbook Teacher of the Year
By Rhonda Moore, TAJE Executive Director | Friday, March 01, 2013 12:11 PM
After she is presented the Yearbook Teacher of the Year Award, Cindy Todd embraces H.L. Hall at Westlake High School.
Photo by David Oliver, Westlake High School
Cindy Todd thought she was going to a faculty meeting during a staff workday to talk about an upcoming activities fair. When she got to the meeting, her principal said they were going to celebrate some accomplishments and recognize one of the teachers. Then she saw H.L. Hall.
“The minute he introduced H.L. Hall, I knew what was happening,” Todd said. “I couldn’t believe it. I turned to Deanne [Brown, newspaper adviser], who was in on it all along, and asked her if it was really happening. And, of course, I started crying.”
Todd, yearbook adviser at Westlake High School in Austin, was named the H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year Jan. 7. She will be officially honored at the Saturday Advisers Luncheon at the JEA/NSPA convention in San Francisco in April. In addition to a plaque, she will receive $1,000 for her program and $1,000 for herself.
Committees Guide Music Contests
By Richard Floyd, Music Director | Friday, March 01, 2013 11:15 AM
When I’m asked to identify key components that I feel are central to the success of our UIL music programs, one of the first elements that comes to mind is our committee structure. We are blessed with countless directors and music educators who are highly capable and ever willing to serve on committees appointed to guide many facets of our UIL music competitions. This talent pool remains a priceless resource for the good and betterment of our programs. In addition, the engagement of rank and file teachers who are “in the trenches” helps ensure that our events are relevant and in sync with our curriculum and educational objectives.
Committees consist of five to seven members, and in each case, appointees serve rotating terms so there is always sufficient overlap to ensure consistency and continuity. There is also a commitment to maintaining a balance between large schools and small schools as well as middle schools and high schools
League to Debut Concussion Safety Video in Late Spring
By Jeanne Acton, Journalism Director | Friday, March 01, 2013 11:07 AM
In terms of medical issues, the University Interscholastic League pushes to be ahead of the curve to keep athletes safe.
“We have mandatory trainings for coaches, concussion protocols in place, mandatory physicals and much more” Deputy Director Dr. Jamey Harrison said. “Our coaches and many of our athletes are aware of these things, but our parents and the general public don’t always get that information. We haven’t done a good job advertising what we are doing.”
To solve that problem, Executive Director Charles Breithaupt and his executive team decided to create three-minute videos to provide information regarding processes and procedures the UIL has in place for the health and safety of students.
Riggins Awarded Prestigious NFHS Citation
By Jamie Oberg, UIL Intern | Friday, March 01, 2013 10:55 AM
Jana Riggins has been the UIL Speech and Debate Director for the past 16 years.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
Jana Riggins, Assistant Academic director at UIL, will receive the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) prestigious Citation Award this summer in Denver, Colorado.
Designed to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to high school sports and performing arts, the NFHS Citation is one of the most highly regarded achievements in high school activities. Citation Awards are issued in six categories, including Speech and Debate, where it is the highest honor possible.
When first notified of her recognition, Riggins said she felt “very humbled.”
UIL Unveils Swimming and Diving Historical Display
By Michelle Carrigan, UIL Intern | Friday, March 01, 2013 10:41 AM
The timeline highlights the growth of UIL Swimming and Diving.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
The University Interscholastic League in collaboration with the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center unveiled their new swimming and diving timeline at a ceremony during the state swimming and diving meet Feb. 22. The timeline displays the history, growth and development of swimming and diving with the UIL.UIL staff worked closely with Charles Logan, director of the Lee and Joe Jamail Swimming Center to chronicle the progression and highlights of UIL swimming and diving and the state meet.
Dr. Charles Breithaupt, UIL executive director, said he was grateful for University of Texas and its support of the timeline and the multiple state championships it hosts.
“If you know the University of Texas like we have known them, they don’t do anything halfway,” Dr. Breithaupt said. “If the University of Texas does it, it is first class and Charles [Logan] epitomizes that.”
Documentation Details for 2012-2013
By Jana Riggins, Speech and Debate Director | Wednesday, February 06, 2013 2:17 PM
As you prepare for competition, one of the most important things prose and poetry performers must do is to secure appropriate documentation for the performance categories.
Securing documentation is not a task that can be left until the last minute. The categories were designed to document easily, but you should secure proper documentation in advance of invitational and district meets. Do this before you put your heart and soul into analyzing and rehearsing a literary work for competition. If documentation is insufficient, you won’t even get to compete, so knowing the requirements and making certain you have met the contest rules is an integral part of preparation.
The Constitution & Contest Rules require all coaches to read the 2012-2013 edition of the UIL Prose and Poetry Handbook, which should be ordered from the state office: