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Softball, Baseball Round Out State Tournaments for 2013
By | Friday, May 31, 2013 8:37 AM
Mineola High School will play for the 3A State Championship at 10 a.m. on June 1. Mineola beat La Grange High School 7-1 in the semifinal game.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
The State Softball and Baseball Championships will wrap up a year of competition for high school athletics.
The Softball Tournament will conclude June 1 at Red and Charline McCombs Field at the University of Texas at Austin. The Baseball Tournament will run Wednesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 8 at Dell Diamond and UFCU Disch-Falk field at the University of Texas at Austin.
But while the tournaments and meets will conclude in early June, training and learning opportunities will continue throughout the summer in all departments of the League.
Academic State Meet Draws Thousands to Austin to Compete
By Jeanne Acton, Journalism Director | Friday, May 31, 2013 8:15 AM
Lindale High school student Jessie Elliot and White Oak High School student Austin Jordan display their medals and plaques after the journalism awards ceremony at the Academic State Meet. Both students were in all four journalism contests, and both students medaled in each of the four contests.
Photo by Suzanne Bardwell
For the 2013 Academic State Meet, held May 20-22, more than 3,000 Texas students descended on the University of Texas at Austin to compete for the ultimate prize – a State Championship.
And while not every student walked away with a gold medal, every student walked away as a winner, said Academic Director Dr. David Stevens.
“Each year, I am in awe of the talents of the students at the State Meet,” Dr. Stevens said. “You don’t make it to that level of competition without intelligence, dedication and commitment.”
This year to add more prestige to the award ceremonies, Dr. Stevens secured auditoriums for most award ceremonies.
“These students deserve the best, and that is what we strive to give them,” he said.
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.”