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UIL Academic Meet Kicks Off
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Friday, May 06, 2011 8:54 AM
The 2011 UIL Academic State Meet has officially started. More than 2,700 students will compete in 24 events throughout the weekend. Unlike any of the UIL Athletic State Championship events, all of the Academic State events take place at one time.
After each event is graded, results go through a verification process. Once the results are announced at the Meet, they become the official results. Official results will be posted online throughout the UIL Academic State Meet on the UIL website at http://utdirect.utexas.edu/uil/mlc3_state_results.WBX?s_nxt_year=2011.
Sight Reading Contest Committed to Consistency
By Richard Floyd, Music Director | Tuesday, May 03, 2011 11:03 AM
The following article appeared in The Leaguer in April of 2004. Based on recent occurrences relating to band sight-reading music, it would seem timely to run it once again. Please read on.
There are two things that I know will happen every spring. The first is the need to file my income tax return by April 15. That one is between Uncle Sam and me. The other is the inevitable, passionate discussion of sight-reading music that surfaces every year about this time. That one concerns all of us and I assure you that it is not an issue that I take lightly.
When I came to the UIL in 1984, my predecessor gave me a great deal of sage advice. As years have passed and times have changed, some of his council has lost relevance, but his assessment of the sight-reading contest continues to be remarkably accurate. Dr. Patrick assured me that regardless of the source of the music, the method used to select it or the system used to judge it, there would always be a portion of our directors who would be displeased. He was so right.
‘The Best of the Best’ Ready for the 2011 Academic State Meet
By Julianne Coyne, UIL Intern | Tuesday, May 03, 2011 10:53 AM
Competitors from Carrizo Springs High School show off their UIL shirts at the 2010 UIL Academic State Meet. It is tradition for many schools to design unique team shirts for the UIL academic competitions.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
Almost 102,000 students competed at the district level in March to have the opportunity to become one of the approximately 2,700 participants who make it to the Academic State Meet.
“The Academic State Meet is always wonderful because kids are always excited and committed,” Academic Director Treva Dayton said. “We get to see the best of the best at their best.”
The 2011 Academic State Meet will be held May 5-7 at the University of Texas at Austin.
Cliff McCurdy, the UIL coordinator at Argyle High School, which has won the 3A Academic State Championship numerous times, said that the competition to get to the state level is always tough.
Gearing Up For A Big Couple Weeks
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:22 AM
With such a big couple weeks around the corner for UIL State Events, it’s a busy time at the office. While there aren’t any big events to report this week, the next two weeks are an exciting time for everyone at the office.
Next Thursday through Saturday, May 5-7, is the UIL Academic State Meet held on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. More than 2,700 students compete in 24 events, including State One-Act Play, which has become one of the largest theatrical events in the world. For more information on the UIL Academic State Meet, go to http://www.uiltexas.org/academics/state.
The State Wind Ensemble Festival also takes place on Saturday, May 7. The State Wind Ensemble Contest was established in 1976 as a part of the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. The State Wind Ensemble Festival has about 900 student participants each year. For more information, go to http://www.uiltexas.org/music/state-wind-ensemble-festival.
The following week, May 9-14, will be one of the busiest times of the year for UIL Athletics with three State Championship events. The week will kick off with the State Tennis and Golf Tournaments held at venues around Austin. The week will culminate with the UIL State Track & Field Meet at The University of Texas at Austin. For more information on each event, go to http://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/sports.
Updated UIL Lone Star Cup Standings
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Friday, April 22, 2011 9:59 AM
Following the UIL State Soccer Tournament, the UIL has posted updated standings for conferences 1A-5A for the UIL Lone Star Cup.
The UIL Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to five high schools, one in each of the five UIL classifications, based on their team performance in district and state championships. The winning schools in each classification will receive the UIL Lone Star Cup trophy and a $1,000 scholarship, also presented by the UIL.
Honoring the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas, the UIL Lone Star Cup is open to all UIL participant high schools.
To see the updated standings, as well as the rules and scoring, go to http://www.uiltexas.org/lone-star-cup.
OAP Performance Schedule
By Luis Muñoz, Theatre Director | Friday, April 22, 2011 9:14 AM
3A – May 9, 2011 – Bass Concert Hall
4:00 pm – Session I
Aubrey – Pillowman
Gatesville – A Servant of Two Masters
Tyler: Chapel Hill – Too Much Memory
Seminole – Players in the Game
Dr. Mark Cousins Named UIL Athletic Director
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:15 PM
Dr. Mark Cousins has been named the new UIL Director of Athletics. Mark has been a member of the UIL staff since 1994. He has served as an Assistant Athletic Director, UIL Director of Policy and most recently UIL Interim Athletic Director. Mark has extensive knowledge of the UIL and its policies and is extremely knowledgeable about the UIL Constitution & Contest Rules.
In an email sent out to the UIL staff by Executive Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt said, “I know that his leadership will help UIL athletics continue to succeed in the coming years.”
We congratulate Mark in his new role and wish him the best of luck!
Rivera-Acuna Joins Finance Staff
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:45 AM
Jose Rivera-Acuna
Photo by Mary Mendez
Jose Rivera-Acuna, the newest member of the UIL finance team, comes to the UIL after working in the financial departments for both American and Continental Airlines and their Latin American airline partners, Bank United and Dell.
“We’re so excited to have someone like Jose working in the finance department,” Dijaira Smith, Finance Director, said. “Jose will add so much to the already qualified staff working in the department.”
HS Soccer Continues to Grow in Texas
By Stephanie Ramirez and Chris Scmidt, Communication Officers | Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:17 AM
At the Soccer State Championship tournament, senior midfielder Camice Karing, a Colleyville Heritage Panther, moves to control the ball as senior defender Erin McLemore, a Clear Lake Falcon, approaches. The Panthers won the semifinal game 1-0. The Panthers lost the championship game to the Boyd Broncos 0-1 in overtime.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
While soccer has not been around as long as some of the other UIL athletic activities, it has seen its fair share of changes over the last several years. Since its inception as a UIL-sanctioned sport in 1983, soccer has consistently increased in both school and student participation, changed its classification process and seen five different State Tournament locations.
Over the last 20 years, soccer has more than doubled in the number of schools participating in both boys’ and girls’ soccer. The number of student participants in soccer has increased by more than 200% since the 1991 season.
There are several possible reasons for the significant increase in these statistics, according to UIL Assistant Athletic Director and Soccer Tournament Director Peter Contreras.
UIL Medical Advisory Meeting Sunday
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Wednesday, April 13, 2011 4:25 PM
This Sunday, April 17 will be the second UIL Medical Advisory Committee meeting of the year. This open meeting will take place at the AT&T Conference Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin and will cover topics like the concussion management protocol, steroid testing update and a legislative update.
The committee, made up of medical experts and health care professionals from around the state will come together to talk about important issues relating to the health and safety of our student athletes. The UIL Legislative Council and the Commissioner of Education must approve any recommendations from the committee before becoming policy.