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1 Accounting calculator applications computer applications computer science current issues and events editorial writing Feature writing headline writing informative speaking lincoln-douglas debate literary criticism mathematics news writing number ense persuasive speaking poetry interpretation prose interpretation ready writing science social studies spelling and Vocabulary golf tennis track&field one-act play Accounting calculator applications omputer applications computer science current issues nd events editorial writing Feature writing headline writing informative speaking lincoln-douglas debate literary criticism mathematics news writing number ense persuasive speaking poetry interpretation prose interpretation ready writing science social studies spelling and Vocabulary golf tennis track&field one-act play Accounting calculator applications omputer applications computer science current issues nd events editorial writing Feature writing headline writing informative speaking lincoln-douglas debate literary criticism mathematics news writing number ense persuasive speaking poetry interpretation prose interpretation ready writing science social studies spelling and Vocabulary golf tennis track&field one-act play Accounting calculator applications omputer applications computer science current issues nd events editorial writing Feature writing headline writing informative speaking lincoln-douglas debate literary criticism mathematics news writing number ense persuasive speaking poetry interpretation prose interpretation ready writing science social studies

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3 2015 UIL Regional Spring Meet HANDBOOK Region 2 Conference 1A Boys and Girls Golf Tournament April 13-14, 2015 Boys and Girls Tennis Tournament April 20-21, 2015 One-Act Play April 23-24, 2015 Academic Contests April 25, 2015 Boys and Girls Track and Field Meet May 1-2, 2015 ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY San Angelo, Texas

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5 NOTICE This Handbook is the official program for the Region 2, Conference 1A, University Interscholastic League Spring Meet to be held at Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. Scheduling for the events has been set and approved by the UIL State Office and the Regional Executive Committee, and events will be conducted in accordance with the Constitution and Contest Rules, University Interscholastic League for University Interscholastic League Region 2, Conference 1A Dr. Javier Flores, Regional Director Angelo State University Ms. Christena Parks, Academic Director Angelo State University ASU Station #11008 San Angelo, TX Telephone: FAX: Mr. Sean Johnson, Athletic Director Angelo State University ASU Station #10899 San Angelo, TX Telephone: FAX:

6 April/May 2015 UIL Region 2-1A Spring Meet Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Regional Fees Due Submit name of Lincoln- Douglas Debate Judge (if school qualifies) Golf: District certification deadline Regional Golf Regional Golf Tennis: District certification deadline Track and Field: District certification deadline Regional Tennis 21 Regional Tennis One-Act Play Fee Due Regional One-Act Play Rehearsals 24 Regional One-Act Play Track and Field: certification deadline 25 Regional Academic Contests May 1 Regional Track and Field May 2 Regional Track and Field

7 UIL Constitution and Contest Rules Section 901: SPRING MEET ORGANIZATION (b) SPRING MEET CODE. The general Spring Meet Code means to: (1) Participate in contests in the spirit of fairness and sportsmanship, observing all rules both in letter and in spirit. (2) Sponsor and advise individuals and teams without resorting to unethical tactics, trickery which attempts to skirt the rules, or any other unfair tactic which detracts from sound educational principles. (3) Accept decisions of officials and judges without protest and extend protection and courtesy to officials. (4) Regard opponents as guests or hosts while placing personal and/ or team integrity above victory at any cost. Maintain grace and poise in victory or defeat. Conduct that berates, intimidates, or threatens competitors, based on gender or ethnic origin, has no place in interscholastic activities. (5) Provide information or evidence regarding eligibility of any contestant or school to local school administrators or to the appropriate judicial bodies upon request. (6) Understand and appreciate the educational values of competition and abstain from modifying or soliciting another teacher to modify grades for eligibility purposes, knowing that such behavior defeats the character-building purposes of extracurricular competition. (7) Abstain from any practice that makes a student feel pressured to participate in nonschool activities. (8) At all times, ensure that competition is relative to a more important overall educational effort, using competition as a tool in the preparation of students for citizenship and successful adulthood. (9) Insure that UIL Academic district, regional and state meets receive precedence over non-qualifying contests or meets. (10) School districts shall notify the academic district or regional meet director no later than the end of the second school day following academic district or regional competition if a student or a team knows that it will not compete at the next higher academic meet.

8 Table of Contents Regional Executive Committee...1 Region 2, Conference 1A - 55 Schools...2 Area Directors...3 Contest Directors...3 Introduction...4 Entries And Certification...4 Fees...4 Lincoln-Douglas Debate Judges...4 Headquarters...4 Lost And Found And Messages...4 Location Of Events...5 Verification, Awards, State Meet Information...5 Medals, Plaques, Trophies...5 Withdrawals And Tardiness...5 Admission Fees...6 Food Services...6 Supplies And Souvenirs...6 Regional Meet T-Shirts...6 Schedule Of Fees...7 Academic Conflict Pattern...8 Composite Schedule Of Academic And Athletic Events...9 University Center Map...10 Academic Contests...13 Accounting...13 Calculator Applications...13 Computer Applications...13 Computer Science...13 Current Issues And Events...14 Editorial Writing...14 Feature Writing...14 Headline Writing...14 Informative Speaking...15 Lincoln-Douglas Debate...15 Literary Criticism...15 Mathematics...15 News Writing...16 Number Sense...16 Persuasive Speaking...16 Poetry Interpretation...16 Prose Interpretation...17 Ready Writing...17 Science...17 Social Studies...17 Spelling And Vocabulary...17 One-Act Play...18 Boys And Girls Golf Tournament...21 Boys And Girls Tennis Tournament...23 Boys And Girls Track And Field Meet...24 Schedule Of Events...27 City Of San Angelo...28

9 Regional Executive Committee Dr. Javier Flores, Regional Director Angelo State University ASU Station #11042 San Angelo, TX Telephone: , FAX: District Title Name/Address /Phone/FAX 9-1A District Spring Meet Chair Andrew Peters Marfa ISD 9-1A District Academic Meet Director Sara Pittman Fort Davis ISD A District Spring Meet Chair Dewitt Smith Wink-Loving ISD 10-1A District Academic Meet Director Adrian Gallardo Rankin ISD A District Spring Meet Chair Scott Allen Loop ISD 11-1A District Academic Meet Director Delilah Ingle Loop ISD A District Spring Meet Chair Jimmy Thomas Borden County ISD 12-1A District Academic Meet Director Bart McMeans Borden County ISD x2 13-1A District Spring Meet Chair Cliff Gilmore Aspermont ISD 13-1A District Academic Meet Director Trig Overbo Jayton-Girard ISD A District Spring Meet Chair Bob Rauch Sterling City ISD 14-1A District Academic Meet Director 15-1A District Spring Meet Chair Don Rhodes May ISD James Barfield Glasscock County ISD/Garden City High School A District Academic Meet Director Phil. Mitchell Cross Plains ISD A District Spring Meet Chair Steve Butler Rochelle ISD Page 1

10 Region 2, Conference 1A - 55 schools District 9 Balmorhea Dell City Fort Davis Marfa Sierra Blanca Terlingua Big Bend Valentine District 12 Gail Borden Hermleigh Ira Loraine Roscoe Highland Westbrook District 15 Baird Clyde Eula Cross Plains May Moran Rising Star District 10 Grandfalls-Royalty Imperial Buena Vista Marathon Rankin Sanderson Wink District 11 Ackerly Sands Lamesa Klondike Lenorah Grady Loop O Donnell Welch Dawson District 13 Aspermont Haskell Paint Creek Jayton Lueders-Avoca Roby Rotan Rule Trent District 14 Blackwell Bronte Garden City Paint Rock Robert Lee Sterling City Veribest Water Valley District 16 Brookesmith Eden Lohn Menard Richland Springs Rochelle Santa Anna Valera Panther Creek Page 2

11 AREA DIRECTORS Campus Coordinator...Christena Parks Speech Events Director...June One-Act Play Director...Michael Burnett Athletic Contest Director...Sean CONTEST DIRECTORS Academic Contests Accounting...Brianne Calculator Applications...Dionne Computer Applications...Bill Wolfe Computer Science...Mark Current Issues & Events...Roberto Garza Journalism...Becky Literary Criticism...Mark Mathematics...Trey Number Sense...David Ready Writing...Julie Gates Science...Scott Williams Social Studies...Shannon Spelling & Vocabulary...Cynthia Burkhalter Speech Contests Lincoln-Douglas Debate Informative Speaking Persuasive Speaking Poetry Interpretation Prose Interpretation June Regional Advisory Committee Adrian Kelly Richardson Sue Jane Sullivan Athletic Contests Golf...Robby Loving Tennis...Courtney Track & Field...James Page 3

12 Introduction Angelo State University is pleased to serve as host for the University Interscholastic League Spring Meet for Region 2-1A. We want to do our part to assure that you have a successful meet and ask that you give close attention to the information contained in this handbook. If you have questions or concerns, please contact one of the Regional Directors. ENTRIES AND CERTIFICATION Academic district meet results must be submitted using the Online Spring Meet Entry System. Please refer to the sections of this handbook on golf (page 21), tennis (page 23), and track and field (page 24) for submitting district results. All District/Area results must be submitted by the following dates: Academic Events April 13, 2015 (Online system) One-Act Play February 23, 2015 (Must be certified online) Golf April 8, 2015 Tennis April 15, 2015 Track and Field April 24, 2015 FEES Each District Director is requested to send one check (total amount for all academic and athletic contests) for all the schools in the district. All entry fees are due by April 1 and are non-refundable. The entry fees for the academic and athletic contests are a flat fee. How the member schools constituting the district divide the full slate fees among themselves is the business of the member schools within the district and the district s Spring Meet Chairperson. Each school with a One-Act Play will send a check directly to the Regional Director postmarked no later than April 21. A fee of $450 will be assessed for each One-Act Play entered. Please refer to Schedule of Fees on page 7. LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE JUDGES Each school qualifying in Lincoln-Douglas Debate must provide an experienced L-D debate judge for the regional tournament. Judges are expected to be available through the finals round. The name of the judge should be forwarded to the contest director June Smith via (june.smith@angelo.edu) no later than April 7. A coach may fulfill a school s judging obligation. If a school fails to provide the required judge, a $100 fee will be required from that school. Representatives of the Regional Advisory Committee may NOT fulfill the school s judging obligation. HEADQUARTERS On Saturday, April 25, Headquarters for UIL activities will be located in room 112 of the Houston Harte University Center from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Campus maps, schedules, and other information will be available, and results of each academic contest will be posted in this area as the reports are made available. Headquarters telephone number is Events will start as scheduled. LOST AND FOUND AND MESSAGES Check at Headquarters for missing items and messages. Page 4

13 LOCATION OF EVENTS Golf Monday-Tuesday April Tennis Monday and Tuesday, April One-Act Play Thursday and Friday, April Mesquite Ranch Golf Course 3301 Golf Course Road Bentwood Country Club 2111 Club House Lane Angelo State University Auditorium 2601 West Avenue N, Administration Building Academic Events Angelo State University Campus Friday and Saturday, (Refer to Schedule of Academic Events on page 9) April Track and Field Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 LeGrand Stadium at 1 st Community Credit Union Field Angelo State University Campus VERIFICATION, AWARDS, STATE MEET INFORMATION Students, their coaches, and/or other school officials are urged to attend all verification periods and awards meetings. Regional meet directors are under no obligation to contact winners who fail to attend awards meetings with results. Information regarding the 2015 UIL Academic State Meet is posted on the UIL Web site at Information packets will not be mailed to schools or handed out during the regional meet verification meetings or awards ceremonies except for L-D coaches packets for advancing Lincoln-Douglas debaters. Coaches and contestants must go to the UIL web site for the State Meet tentative schedule, Austin hotel/motel information, a UT campus map, parking suggestions, TILF scholarships, and other vital State Meet information. Responsibility for knowing times, dates, and sites of State Meet events rests solely with coaches and contestants. Second place regional teams should also look for the list of wild card qualifiers. MEDALS, PLAQUES, TROPHIES Individual medals will be awarded to first through sixth place winners in academic events except L-D Debate and first, second, and third places in athletic events. First and second place teams in academic events will also receive medals. First-place plaques are also presented in team events. All trophies and medals are awarded according to the uniform state plan and are uniform in all regions. A team academic sweepstakes trophy will be awarded. Academic awards will be presented at the verification/contest site after official results. Athletic awards will be presented at the site of the competition. WITHDRAWALS AND TARDINESS A school that withdraws a student from a Regional Meet is responsible for notifying the appropriate alternate and the Regional Director. Refunds of entry fees for withdrawals will not be made. A list of absent contestants will be reported to the State UIL office from each academic event. It is vitally important that you notify the Regional Director in advance if a contestant will be unable to attend the regional competition. Page 5

14 ADMISSION FEES Admission fees for the Regional Spring Meet activities are as follows: One-Act Play Track and Field $10 for adults; $5 for students $8 per day for adults; $5 per day for students $12 two-day pass for adults Contest coaches and participating students will not be charged an admission fee. FOOD SERVICES The following food services are available on the ASU campus for your convenience. See the website at for more detailed information. Food Service Center (located between the High Rise Residence Halls) Items include: pizza, complete salad bar, hamburgers, and traditional home-cooked meals Friday hours: 7:00am - 8:00pm Saturday hours: 9:00am - 2:00pm and 5:00pm - 7:00pm Roscoe s Den (located behind the Food Service Center) Items include: specialty hamburgers, Hot Wings, and Outtakes Convenience Store items Friday hours: 7:00am - 8:00pm Saturday hours: 9:00am - 2:00pm and 5:00pm - 7:00pm Food services located in Houston Harte University Center Crossroads Cafe Friday hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm Saturday hours: 11:00am - 7:00pm Roscoe s Bistro Friday hours: 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday hours: 11:00am - 7:00pm Rams &Belles Espresso (featuring Starbucks products) Friday hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm Hospitality rooms for coaches and school officials will be located in Room 110 in the Houston Harte University Center and Room 121 in the Academic Building on April 25. SUPPLIES AND SOUVENIRS The ASU Bookstore, located in the Houston Harte University Center, will be open from 7:30am-5:30pm on Friday, April 24. School supplies, books, T-shirts, souvenirs, and gifts are among the items available for sale. The Bookstore will be open from 10:00am-2:00pm on Saturday, April 25. REGIONAL MEET T-SHIRTS Regional UIL T-shirts will be on sale ($15 each) at the One-Act Play Contest on Friday, April 24, in the foyer of the Houston Harte University Center on Saturday, April 25, and at the sites of the athletic events. Page 6

15 Schedule of Fees Each District Director will send one check for the total entry fees for the district. Individual schools should mail their entry fees to their district directors as listed on page 1 of this handbook. Fees are due by April 1 and will not be accepted from individuals or schools. The appropriate amount for each district is reflected in the following schedule of fees. Contest Individuals Teams Total Accounting 3 1 Calculator Applications 3 1 Computer Applications 3 Computer Science 3 1 Current Issues & Events 3 1 Editorial Writing 3 Feature Writing 3 Headline Writing 3 Informative Speaking 3 Lincoln-Douglas Debate 3 Literary Criticism 3 1 Mathematics 3 1 News Writing 3 Number Sense 3 1 Persuasive Speaking 3 Poetry Interpretation 3 Prose Interpretation 3 Ready Writing 3 Science 6 1 Social Studies 3 1 Spelling & Vocabulary 3 1 Subtotal - Academics $1,800 Golf - Boys * 2 2 (5 each) Golf - Girls * 2 2 (5 each) Tennis - Boys 2 2 (2 each) Tennis - Girls 2 2 (2 each) Tennis - Mixed Tennis - Doubles Page 7 2 (2 each) 2 (2 each) Track & Field - Boys 28 6 relays (4 each) Track & Field - Girls 28 6 relays (4 each) Subtotal - Athletics $4,720 TOTAL FEES (Academic and Athletics) $6,520 * Golf fee includes green fee for two days but not practice round fee. One-Act Play Fees: Each school with an advancing One-Act Play will send a check for $450 to the Regional Director postmarked no later than April 21. Lincoln-Douglas Debate Fee: $100 if not providing the required school judge. See page 4. Make checks payable to ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY, UIL ACCOUNT and mail to: Christena Parks, Angelo State University, ASU Station #11008, San Angelo, TX

16 ACADEMIC CONFLICT PATTERN CONTEST Accounting Calculator Applications Computer Applications * Computer Science Current Issues & Events Editorial Writing Feature Writing Headline Writing Informative Speaking Lincoln-Douglas Debate Literary Criticism Math News Writing Number Sense Persuasive Speaking Poetry Prose Ready Writing Science Social Studies Spelling & Vocabulary SESSION 3 HOURS 2.5 HOURS 2 HOURS 2.5 HOURS I II III IV Set-up Prelims Finals The conflict pattern is not mandated, but it will be honored at all regional meets. Districts are also urged to use the conflicts in setting a schedule for their meets. Regional schedules will not be modified to allow participation in conflicting events. SESSION I (3 hours) SESSION II (2.5 hours) SESSION III (2 hours) SESSION IV (2 hours) The following events may begin at the same time: prose, poetry, Lincoln-Douglas debate, ready writing, computer applications and current issues & events. Calculator applications, number sense and computer applications may not be held at the same time. Students may also participate in both current issues & events and computer applications at district so long as they are set up and do not delay the start of the computer applications contest. CI&E and Computer Applications conflict at region and State. Number sense and calculator applications conflict with current issues & events, ready writing, prose/poetry interpretation and Lincoln-Douglas debate. The following events may be begin at the same time: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, spelling & vocabulary, literary criticism, science and accounting. News writing and feature writing may not be held at the same time. Note: persuasive speaking finals and computer science programming may conflict. The following events may be held at the same time: mathematics, social studies, prose, poetry and Lincoln-Douglas debate. Editorial writing and headline writing may not be held at the same time. Computer science and mathematics may not be held at the same time. The following events may begin at the same time: informative speaking finals, persuasive speaking finals and computer science programming. Programming is administered at all levels of competition district, regional and state. * The 2.5 hour block indicated for Computer Science hands-on programming allows 30 minutes for roll call, preliminary announcements and the "dry run" practice problem, followed by a full two hours for the actual contest. NOTE: teams must also have at least 30 additional minutes earlier in the day to set up equipment. The equipment set-up may take place at any point during the contest day; all team members are not required to be present for equipment set-up. 37 Page 8

17 Composite Schedule of Academic and Athletic Events Times given are for roll call or first event in each contest. For detailed schedules, see sections on specific events. All academic contests, with the exception of One-Act Play and Computer Science, are scheduled for Saturday, April 25. April 24, 2015 ACADEMIC CONTESTS Hour Event Director First Meeting 7:00 a.m. One-Act Play Mr. Michael Burnett ASU Auditorium 3:45 p.m. Computer Science (Written) Dr. Mark Motl Rassman, RAS 105 5:00 p.m. Computer Science (Programming set-up) Math-Computer Science, MCS 115 6:00 p.m. Computer Science Dry Run Math-Computer Science, MCS 115 6:30 p.m. Computer Science Programming Math-Computer Science, MCS 115 April 25, 2015 Hour Event Director First Meeting 7:30 a.m. L-D Debate Dr. June Smith Academic Building, A 004 8:00 a.m. Computer Applications Set-up Dr. Bill Wolfe University Center, UC :00 a.m. Number Sense Dr. David Huckaby University Center, UC 100 8:00 a.m. Prose Interpretation Dr. June Smith Academic Building, A 004 8:00 a.m. Poetry Interpretation Dr. June Smith Academic Building, A 004 8:00 a.m. Ready Writing Dr. Julie Gates Carr Education-Fine Arts, CARR 101 8:00 a.m. Current Issues & Events Dr. Roberto Garza University Center, UC :00 a.m. Computer Applications Dr. Bill Wolfe University Center, UC :45 a.m. Calculator Applications Dr. Dionne Bailey University Center, UC :30 a.m. Literary Criticism Dr. Mark Hamma University Center, UC :30 a.m. News Writing Ms. Becky Brackin University Center, UC :30 a.m. Informative Speaking Dr. June Smith Academic Building, A :30 a.m. Persuasive Speaking Dr. June Smith Academic Building, A :30 a.m. Spelling & Vocabulary Ms. Cynthia Burkhalter Carr Education-Fine Arts, CARR :45 a.m. Science Dr. Scott Williams University Center, UC :00 a.m. Accounting Ms. Brianne Killam University Center, UC :30 a.m. Feature Writing Ms. Becky Brackin University Center, UC :00 p.m. Prose and Poetry (Final Round) 1:00 p.m. Editorial Writing Ms. Becky Brackin University Center, UC :00 p.m. Social Studies Ms. Shannon Sturm University Center, UC :00 p.m. Mathematics Dr. Trey Smith University Center, UC 100 2:00 p.m. Headline Writing Ms. Becky Brackin University Center, UC :00 p.m. Informative and Persuasive (Final Round) 4:45 p.m. Lincoln-Douglas Debate (Final Round) Note: Verification periods will be held. Students or coaches who are not present for the period will forfeit their opportunity to question tabulations. ATHLETIC CONTESTS Date Hour Director First Event Golf - April 12 8:00 p.m. Robby Loving Coaches Meeting, Junell Center, Classrooms C-D Tennis - April 19 8:00 p.m. Courtney Nagel Coaches Meeting, Junell Center, Classrooms A-B Track & Field - May 1 8:30 a.m. James Reid Coaches Meeting, Junell Center, All classrooms Page 9

18 UC 105 Grade Number Sense Grade Calculator Applications UC :00 a.m. Current Issues & Events 10:30 a.m. Literary Criticism 1:00 p.m. Social Studies UC 100 8:00 a.m. Number Sense 9:45 a.m. Calculator Applications 11:00 a.m. Science 1:00 p.m. Mathematics UC :00 a.m. Computer Application (set-up) 8:45 a.m. Computer Applications 1:00 p.m. Accounting UC 111 Hospitality Room UC 112 Headquarters Grade Ready Writing UC 113 Grade Science Verify Science UC :30 a.m. News Writing 11:30 a.m. Feature Writing 1:00 p.m. Editorial Writing 2:00 p.m. Headline Writing Draft UC 110/Tower Lobby Verification Number Sense Current Issues & Events Computer Applications Calculator Applications Literary Criticism (All others in Contest Room or as indicated) UC 209 Grade - Accounting UC 210 Grade Spelling and Vocabulary UC 211 Grade Computer Applications UC 202 Cover Window Grade Journalism Events UC 201 Grade Current Issues and Events UC 209 Grade Literary Criticism *One-Act Play dressing rooms (Friday): UC 201, 202, 203, 204, 210, 211 Page 10

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21 Academic Contests ACCOUNTING University Center, UC Director: Ms. Brianne Killam 11:00 a.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC TBA Verification period immediately following grading, UC Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders. Grading: UC :00 a.m. CALCULATOR APPLICATIONS University Center, UC 100 Director: Dr. Dionne Bailey Assistant Director: Ms. Elsie Campbell 9:45 a.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC 100 TBA Verification period immediately following grading, UC 111 Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders. Grading: UC 100 Green Room 9:45 a.m. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS University Center, UC Director: Dr. Bill Wolfe 8:00 a.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC (Computer set-up) 9:00 a.m. Computer Applications Contest TBA Verification period immediately following grading, UC 111 Note: Coaches must serve as graders unless excused by Contest Director. Grading: UC 211 8:00 a.m. COMPUTER SCIENCE Rassman Building, RAS105 3:45 p.m. (Friday) Director: Dr. Mark Motl Assistant Directors: Dr. Robert LeGrand, Dr. Lopamudra Roychoudhuri 3:45 p.m. (FRI) Contestants report to Rassman Building, RAS 105 (Written Exam) 5:00 p.m. (FRI) Computer Science Programming (Set-up), Math-Computer Science, MCS 115 6:00 p.m. (FRI) Dry Run, MCS 115 6:30 p.m. (FRI) Hands-on Programming Component, MCS 115 TBA Verification period immediately following grading, MCS 100 Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders. Grading: MCS 112 Page 13

22 CURRENT ISSUES AND EVENTS University Center, UC Director: Dr. Roberto Garza Assistant Director: Dr. Deanna Watts 8:00 a.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC TBA Verification period immediately following grading, UC 111 Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders. Grading: UC 201 8:00 a.m. EDITORIAL WRITING University Center, UC Director: Ms. Becky Brackin Assistant Director: Mr. Tom Nurre, Jr. 1:00 p.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC TBA Official results will be announced as they become available. There is no verification period for Editorial Writing. Note: Judges will be located in UC :00 p.m. FEATURE WRITING University Center, UC Director: Ms. Becky Brackin Assistant Director: Mr. Tom Nurre, Jr. 11:30 a.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC TBA Official results will be announced as they become available. There is no verification period for Feature Writing. Note: Judges will be located in UC :30 a.m. HEADLINE WRITING University Center, UC Director: Ms. Becky Brackin Assistant Director: Mr. Tom Nurre, Jr. 2:00 p.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC TBA Official results will be announced as they become available. There is no verification period for Headline Writing. Note: Judges will be located in UC :00 p.m. Page 14

23 INFORMATIVE SPEAKING Academic Building, A :30 a.m. Director: Dr. June Smith 10:30 a.m. Contestants meet in Academic Building, A :45 a.m. Draw topics (Preliminary Round), A :15 a.m. Speak (Preliminary Round) 2:00 p.m. Ballot Verification, Announcement of Finalists, and Draw for Speaker Order, A 139 3:00 p.m. Draw (Final Round) 3:30 p.m. Speak (Final Round) 4:45 p.m. Ballot Verification LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE Academic Building, A 004 Director: Dr. June Smith 7:30 a.m. Contestants report to, A 004 7:45 a.m. Round 1 8:45 a.m. Round 2 9:45 a.m. Round 3 10:45 a.m. Verification, A 139 1:00 p.m. Quarterfinals 1:50 p.m. Verification, A 139 2:15 p.m. Semifinals 3:15 p.m. Verification, A 139 4:45 p.m. Finals 5:30 p.m. Verification, A 139 7:30 a.m. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Each school qualifying in Lincoln-Douglas Debate must provide an experienced L-D debate judge for the regional tournament. Judges are expected to be available through the finals round. The name of the judge should be forwarded to the contest director June Smith via (june.smith@angelo.edu) no later than April 7. A coach may fulfill a school s judging obligation. If a school fails to provide the required judge, a $100 fee will be required from that school. Representatives of the Regional Advisory Committee may NOT fulfill the school s judging obligation. LITERARY CRITICISM University Center, UC Director: Dr. Mark Hama 10:30 a.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC TBA Verification period immediately following grading, UC Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders. Grading: UC??? 10:30 a.m. MATHEMATICS University Center, UC 100 Director: Dr. Trey Smith 2:00 p.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC 100 TBA Verification period immediately following grading, UC 100 Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders. Grading: UC 100 2:00 p.m. Page 15

24 NEWS WRITING University Center, UC Director: Ms. Becky Brackin Assistant Director: Mr. Tom Nurre, Jr. 10:30 a.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC TBA Official results will be announced as they become available. There is no verification period for News Writing. Note: Judges will be located in UC :30 a.m. NUMBER SENSE University Center, UC 100 Director: Dr. David Huckaby Assistant Directors: Mr. Mario Barrientos, Mr. Juan Montemayor 8:00 a.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC 100 TBA Verification period immediately following grading, UC 111 Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders. Grading: UC 105 8:00 a.m. PERSUASIVE SPEAKING Academic Building, A :30 a.m. Director: Dr. June Smith 10:30 a.m. Contestants meet in Academic Building, A :45 a.m. Draw topics (Preliminary Round), A :15 a.m. Speak (Preliminary Round) 2:00 p.m. Ballot Verification, Announcement of Finalists, and Draw for Speaker Order, A 139 3:00 p.m. Draw (Final Round) 3:30 p.m. Speak (Final Round) 4:45 p.m. Ballot Verification POETRY INTERPRETATION Academic Building, A 004 Director: Dr. June Smith 8:00 a.m. Contestants meet in Academic Building, A 004 8:30 a.m Preliminary Round 11:00 a.m. Ballot Verification, Announcement of Finalists, A 139 1:00 p.m. Final Round 2:15 p.m. Ballot Verification 8:00 a.m. Page 16

25 PROSE INTERPRETATION Academic Building, A 004 Director: Dr. June Smith 8:00 a.m. Contestants meet in Academic Building, A 004 8:30 a.m. Preliminary Round 11:00 a.m. Ballot Verification, Announcement of Finalists, A 139 1:00 p.m. Final Round 2:15 p.m. Ballot Verification 8:00 a.m. READY WRITING Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, CARR 101 8:00 a.m. Director: Dr. Julie Gates 8:00 a.m. Contestants report to Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, CARR 101 Contest will begin as soon as roll call has been completed and preliminary instructions given. Contest will conclude after two hours of actual writing time. TBA Essays will be returned and awards made after judging, CARR 101 SCIENCE University Center, UC :45 a.m. Director: Dr. Scott Williams 10:45 a.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC 100 TBA Verification period immediately following grading, UC??? Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders and are requested to provide calculators. Grading: UC??? SOCIAL STUDIES University Center UC Director: Ms. Shannon Sturm 1:00 p.m. Contestants report to University Center, UC TBA Verification period immediately following grading, UC Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders. Grading: UC :00 p.m. SPELLING AND VOCABULARY Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, CARR 101 Director: Ms. Cynthia Burkhalter Pronouncer: Ms. Jennifer Gonzales 10:30 a.m. Contestants report to Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, CARR 101 TBA Verification period immediately following grading, CARR 101 Note: When needed, coaches will be requested to serve as graders. Grading: UC 210 1:30 p.m. Page 17

26 Thursday-Friday, April Contest Director: Contest Manager: Entry Fee/Certification: Admission: ONE-ACT PLAY Auditorium, Angelo State University 2601 West Avenue N, Administration Building Mr. Michael Burnett, Department of Visual and Performing Arts Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas , Mr. Allen Otto , Entry fees for each One-Act Play will be $ and must be sent directly by each school to the Regional Meet Director postmarked no later than April 21. Admission to the One-Act Play performances will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. Directors, cast members, and production crews participating in the Regional One-Act Play Contest will not be charged an admission fee. Performance and Rehearsal Positions Rehearsals will be assigned based on a draw and availability of the schools. Some will rehearse on Thursday, and some will rehearse on Friday. All performances will be on Friday, April 24, with times as follows: Rehearsal Schedule: Thursday 12:00 p.m. School 1 1:15 p.m. School 2 2:30 p.m. School 3 3:45 p.m. School 4 5:00 p.m. School 5 6:15 p.m. School 6 If needed, Schools 4, 5, and 6 will rehearse on Friday instead with the following schedule: 8:00 a.m. School 4 9:15 a.m. School 5 10:30 a.m. School 6 The first 15 minutes of the school s scheduled time will be to move their scenic pieces into the theatre. Following their rehearsal time, the school will then move their costume/prop pieces into the dressing rooms in the University Center. Judge s Meeting with Directors: Performance Schedule: 1:00 p.m., Auditorium Dressing makeup room 2:00 p.m. Area 1, School B 3:00 p.m. Area 1, School A 4:00 p.m. Area 3, School A 5:00 p.m. Area 2, School A 6:00 p.m. Area 3, School B 7:00 p.m. Area 2, School B Performances will run back to back. Following the first performance times listed are approximate. Announcement of Judge s Decisions: Approximately 8:30 p.m., ASU Auditorium Judge s Critique: Approximately 9:00 p.m., ASU Auditorium Page 18

27 University Hosts: Dressing Rooms: Unit Set: Auditorium Theatre: Authorized Personnel: Students from the ASU Visual and Performing Arts Department will act as hosts for the One-Act Play casts. A University Host will be waiting at the loading door of the auditorium when you arrive to unload and will be able to answer questions, direct unloading of scenery and props, and assist in any other way desired. Dressing rooms will be provided for each school in the University Center. You may plan to leave personal belongings there during performances and should remove them immediately after the performance is concluded. Please leave valuables with a sponsor. ASU provides the basic unit set. The ASU Auditorium is a 400+ seat proscenium theatre, which underwent a major rigging upgrade in the summer of 2012, and an audio system upgrade in January * In accordance with UIL regulations, only students listed in the Official Eligibility Notice may be in the stage and dressing areas. Only eligible students may participate in the capacity as members of the contest company. *Lighting specials may be hung and preset during rehearsal and left for performance depending upon availability of lighting units. Critic Judges Dr. David Crawford Dr. Crawford has served as a critic judge for over 39 years. He holds a PhD from Texas Tech University in theatre with specialization in Directing, Acting and Playwriting. He completed his graduate work at Stephen F. Austin State University and undergraduate degrees at North Texas State University and Tyler Junior College. He is an award-winning playwright adding New York productions to this resume with publications through Player s Press. He has won the TETA Educator of the Year, Watson Wise Chair for Teaching Excellence, Baker Excellence in Teaching Award and a Piper Nominee. Ms. Lisa Hale Lisa Hale was the theatre director and fine arts department head at Plano East Sr. High School for 27 years. While at Plano East she made two appearances at the UIL State Meet placing second in 2004 with Big Love and capturing the state title in 2006 with a production of The Marriage of Bette and Boo. In 2009, the Texas Educational Theatre Association named her Educator of the Year. Currently, she is teaching theatre at Collin College and enjoys conducting workshops and directing as well as working as a UIL judge and contest manager. A member of the S&P committee for TTAO, she holds a BFA in Drama Education from The University of Texas and a Masters in Theatre from The University of North Texas. Dr. E. Don Williams Dr. E. Don Williams is Director of Graduate Studies at Lubbock Christian university, and has been director of Theatre at Lubbock Christian University since Dr. Williams has directed over 70 productions at LCU. Williams directing experience includes high school, college/university, and two outdoor productions, God s Country, and Texas. In addition to directing, he has written four plays. Dr. Williams is entering his 36th year as a UIL OAP critic judge, and serviced a term as chair of the TETA s Adjudicator Organization. He has judged UIL OAP contests at all levels, including three state contests. He was also honored as TETA College/University Educator of the Year. Page 19

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29 Monday-Tuesday, April Athletic Contests Director: Tournament Director: Entries and Fees: Boys and Girls Golf Tournament Sean Johnson, ; Robby Loving, ; Page 21 Mesquite Ranch Golf Course 3301 Golf Course Road Entry fees for all athletic contests are covered by a flat fee and are non-refundable. Fees must be paid through the District Director in accordance with instructions on page 7. A copy of all regional entries must be sent to: Brandon Ireton FAX: Brandon.Ireton@angelo.edu All entries must be ed or faxed IMMEDIATELY after the district tournament. Schedule: Golf will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 13, and will continue beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14. Rules: Disqualification: Play will be governed by UIL and USGA rules. Coaches and contestants should familiarize themselves with rules contained in the Interscholastic League Constitution and Contest Rules and the Regional Athletic Director s Spring Meet Handbook. All matches shall be played under U.S. Golf Association rules with the following exceptions: Caddies/Electric Carts Prohibited. Contestants may not use caddies or electric carts during district, regional, or state matches. Pull carts may be used, but participants are required to begin the round with a pull cart if one is desired. Students with disabilities as defined by ADA may apply for a waiver. Contact the UIL office for details. Hazards Designated by Tournament Director. After a player hits two consecutive shots into a hazard, the next shot will be played from a designated drop area between the hazard and the green if permitted by the tournament director. Nine Stroke Limitation. In regional and state competition, a player shall pick up the ball and record a score of nine after the eighth stroke of the hole. If a player continues to play, the player is not disqualified, but must count all shots played. According to UIL rules, a player disqualified for an unsportsmanlike conduct violation COULD have all scores posted by the player not count toward the team score. For example, a player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct during the first round will not be allowed to continue. First round scores of a player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct during the second round may or may not be cancelled. Thus, the first day or second day score may not be used for the team score. Unsportsmanlike conduct is defined as profane, vulgar and/or abusive language audible to others; carelessly and/or deliberately throwing clubs; verbalizing with intent of intimidation; or exhibiting behavior not in accordance with spirit of fair play. First consideration of penalty should be per USGA rules. If the golfer s action warrants, penalty may be disqualification for the round, and/or in the opinion of the tournament director the violation is flagrant, disqualification could be for the tournament.

30 Coaches Meeting: Please note that in accordance with USGA Rules of Golf, a player who cannot complete the round because of illness or injury is not subject to disqualification for the remainder of the tournament if the tournament director of the Rules Committee is notified and the reason satisfactory. There will be a coaches meeting (for both boys and girls) at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday April 12, in Classrooms C-D in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena on South Jackson Street. Coaches/Spectators: The following rules should be discussed with all participants and coaches. Coaches, parents, and interested spectators should be reminded that they are spectators, and it is not their responsibility to report possible rule violations. Rule violations should be reported by the players or the marshals of the meet. Parents, friends, and other spectators should stay a substantial distance from competitors during play. After play has started, coaches and parents may not coach or advise players. A player is subject to a two stroke penalty on the first offense and disqualification by tournament officials if the coaching continues. On course encouragement, support, applause, etc., is not considered coaching or advice; therefore, it is permissible. Also, coaches are allowed, in fact encouraged, to talk with their players at the turn (after 9 holes) as long as starting play on the back nine is not unduly delayed. Practice Rounds: Results: Course Website: Individuals and/or teams qualifying for regional golf play may be permitted one practice round of 18 holes at the site of the regional tournament. There will be one tee time per team. Sunday afternoon, April 12, has been set as the day for practice rounds. Practice rounds may NOT occur on any other day. You may begin calling for tee times on April 8. There will be a $12 green fee (walk) per player for practice rounds. Cart fee will be charged for ride. Results and event schedules/brackets will be available at following the conclusion of the entire day s competition. Media members may request results by fax or by calling Please do not call the courses for results. Page 22

31 Boys and Girls Tennis Tournament Monday-Tuesday, April Athletic Contests Director: Tournament Director: Tournament Referee: Bentwood Country Club 2111 Club House Lane Sean Johnson, ; Kevin Collins, , Courtney Nagel, , Entries and Fees: Pairings: Coaches Meeting: Schedule: Balls: Conduct: Results: Awards: Club Website: Entry fees for all athletic contests are covered by a flat fee and are non-refundable. Fees must be paid through the District Director in accordance with instructions on page 7. A copy of all regional entries must be sent to: Brandon Ireton FAX: Brandon.Ireton@angelo.edu All entries must be ed or faxed IMMEDIATELY after the district tournament. Bracket positions will be determined by seeding using USTA guidelines. Please fax the following information on regional qualifiers to as soon as possible and call to confirm receipt of information. Fall and spring record. Indicate date, location, opponent, score, and cumulative record. History in district, regional, and state. All seeding information must be received by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. There will be a coaches meeting at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 19, in Classrooms A-B in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena on South Jackson Street. At that time draws and seeds will be made and copies will be distributed to all coaches. Tournament play will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, at Bentwood Country Club, 2111 Club House Lane, San Angelo. Each player is to bring a new can of yellow brand-name Championship tennis balls. The winner will take the remaining new can to the next match. Coaches, spectators and participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner. Failure to do so may result in being asked to leave the tennis venue. The point penalty system will be strictly enforced for players. Results and event schedules/brackets will be available at following the conclusion of the entire day s competition. Media members may request results by fax or by calling Please do not call the courts. Awards will be presented at the final matches in each event. Both the first and second place winners qualify to the state meet. Third place winners will also receive medals. Page 23

32 Boys and Girls Track and Field Meet Friday-Saturday, May 1-2 Meet Director: Meet Referee : LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field Angelo State University Campus James R. Reid, ; FAX: ; james.reid@angelo.edu Randy Hutchins Admissions: Entries and Fees: Contestants with numbers, two coaches, and one athletic trainer will be admitted free. There will be an admission charge of $8.00 per day for adults and $5.00 per day for students. A two-day pass is available for adults for $ Entry fees for all athletic contests are covered by a flat fee and are non-refundable. Fees must be paid through the District Director in accordance with instructions on page 7. Hy-Tek Meet Manager software system should be used for all area meet results. Complete area meet results should be sent by Friday, April 24, 2015, at 5:00 pm via or fax to: Brandon Ireton FAX: Brandon.Ireton@angelo.edu Meet Entry Procedures: COACHES OF QUALIFYING ATHLETES MUST ENTER THEIR ATHLETES THROUGH DIRECT ATHLETICS MEET ENTRY PROGRAM. The coach of each qualifying athlete must enter their athlete(s) in the appropriate event(s) on the webbased meet entry service DirectAthletics.com no later Friday, April 24, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. Coaches must enter athletes performances from the Area or District Meets for heating and seeding purposes, and these marks will be verified by the Regional Meet Director prior to packet pick up. Substitutions: NOTE: Individual names of relay teams MUST be reported in the meet results that are sent to the Regional Meet Director. Coaches, when you are entering your relay teams in the regional meet, you may list the four runners that ran at the area meet plus TWO (2) alternates. Any changes to these six (6) athletes must be made at the coaches meeting, and match what names are listed on the relay card the day of the prelims. Any of the six(6) names listed on the relay card submitted on the first day of the meet may run at any time during the meet. In the event a qualified contestant is unable to compete (due to injury, illness, eligibility, etc.) the coach or school administrator whose athlete WILL NOT compete should notify the coach or school administrator of the next highest place finisher in order that the vacancy may be filled. YOU MUST ALSO NOTIFY THE REGIONAL MEET OFFICE IN WRITING VIA OR FAX*: James R. Reid James.Reid@angelo.edu Brandon Ireton Brandon.Ireton@angelo.edu FAX: 325/ *If faxing, notification must be on official school letterhead and sent as soon as possible after knowing of the change. Page 24

33 Protests: Protests must be filed within 15 minutes of the conclusion of an event. Protest forms will be included in coaches packets. Only coaches may file a protest. Coaches may NOT look at finish line pictures. If a coach has a question, the coach should submit a request (in writing) for the meet referee to look at the finish line photo. Packet Pick-Up/Coaches Meeting: A pre meet Coaches Meeting and Packet Pick Up will be Friday, May 1, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. in the classrooms (second floor) of Angelo State University s Junell Center located at 2235 South Jackson Street. Meet Schedule. Implement Weigh-In: Athlete Check-In: A detailed meet schedule is found on page 27 and will also be included in each coaches packet. There are specific start times for each event, it is NOT a rolling schedule. In case of inclement weather or other unusual circumstances, the university reserves the right to make appropriate changes to the schedule. All contestants must have their discus and shot put weighed and inspected at the track. Weigh-in schedule is as follows: Friday, May 1 - Discus OPENS 11:00 A.M.; CLOSES 45 minutes prior to the start of the event Saturday, May 2 - Shot OPENS 9:00 A.M.; CLOSES 45 minutes prior to the start of the event Implement certification will be located at the back entrance to of the Junell Center. Only MEET CERTIFIED implements will be allowed in the Stadium. Running Events: All running event athletes must check in at the blue tent adjacent to the warm up area and receive hip numbers for their race. All four relay members must check in at the same time for uniform check and to turn in their relay card. Athletes will be escorted to the starting line prior to each race. Field Events: All field event competitors will check in at the event site prior to the start of the event, any competitor not checked in prior to the event starting may not be allowed to compete. Pole Vault: Each pole vault competitor must check in to be weighed and have poles checked based upon the following schedule: GIRLS: 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 1 BOYS: 1:30 P.M. Friday, May 1 Procedure: each athlete will be weighed and have legal poles marked for competition, illegal poles will not be allowed in the vaulting venue. Relay Cards: Each team with a relay entered into the regional championships will receive a relay card in their packet for each relay team. The team must have their completed relay card at the time of check-in. The six (6) athletes listed on the relay card for the preliminaries will be the only six athletes eligible to compete during the regional championships. Therefore, you will not need an additional relay card for finals. Competitor Numbers: Every athlete entered into the meet will be assigned a competitor number that must be worn on the front of their jersey during competition (pole vault competitors may wear theirs on the back of their jersey). Each athlete must have a competitor number at the time of check- in for their respective events. Page 25

34 Entrance to Complex: Athletes/Coaches may enter at any three gates to the LeGrand Sports Complex. Both spectator entrances as well as the athlete coaches pass gate in the northwest corner of the facility. Spectators may enter only through north or south spectator entrance. All athletes will gain entrance with their competitor number, you will receive two (2) coaches wristbands, and one (1) extra wristband for total of three (3) only. Parking: Camps: T-Shirts: Concession Stand: Notes: Results: Coaches please park buses along the street or in the northern most Junell Center Parking lots. Please keep LeGrand Sports Complex lot open for spectator parking only. Team camps/tents will be allowed adjacent to and in the warm up area. NO tents will be allowed in the bleachers. Commemorative Championship T-shirts will be available for $15.00 each, (cash or checks accepted). The concession stand will be open both days. For $7.00 you may purchase a meal deal voucher that will provide a hamburger or chopped BBQ brisket sandwich, chips, and 20 oz. drink. If you are interested in the meal deal or want more information, contact Greg Gravell with ASU Concessions at Track and runways have solid full pour urethane surfaces ¼ pyramid spikes only please. Use only tape on track surfaces for marks no chalk please. The Regional Meet will be conducted in accordance with all NFHS and UIL Track and Field rules and procedures. The 800 meter run will start from a one turn stagger and break at the pole; the 1600 meter and 3200 meter run will be run as a final only from a waterfall start. No radios, video, or digital camcorders, ipods, ipads, or cell phones are allowed at ANY TIME in the area of competition, track, infield, or training tent. Warm Up Area is restricted to the upper field south of the training tent and discus sector. COACHES MUST REMAIN IN THE BLEACHERS OR OUTSIDE THE BLUE AND YELLOW FLAGGING. NO COACHES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE IN- FIELD AT ANY TIME. Results and event schedule and meet information will be available at angelosports.com/sports/2013/3/20/uil.aspx following the conclusion of the entire day s competition. Page 26

35 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, May 1 Saturday, May 2 Field Event Finals: 1:00 p.m. Long Jump Girls 1:00 p.m. Discus Girls 1:00 p.m. Pole Vault Girls 3:00 p.m. Long Jump Boys 3:00 p.m. Discus Boys 3:30 p.m. Pole Vault Boys Opening Ceremony Running Event Final: 4:00 p.m meter run Girls / Boys Running Event Preliminaries: 4:30 p.m. 400-meter relay Girls / Boys 4:50 p.m. 100/110-meter hurdles Girls / Boys 5:10 p.m. 100-meter dash Girls / Boys 5:30 p.m. 800-meter relay Girls / Boys 5:55 p.m. 400-meter dash Girls / Boys 6:10 p.m. 300-meter hurdles Girls / Boys 6:30 p.m. 200-meter dash Girls / Boys 7:05 p.m meter relay Girls / Boys Field Event Finals: 11:00 a.m. Triple Jump Girls 11:00 a.m. High Jump Girls 11:00 a.m. Shot Put Girls 1:00 p.m. Triple Jump Boys 1:00 p.m. Shot Put Boys 1:00 p.m. High Jump Boys Opening Ceremony Running Event Finals 2:30 p.m. 400-meter relay Girls / Boys 2:40 p.m. 800-meter run Girls / Boys 2:55 p.m. 100/110-meter hurdles Girls / Boys 3:10 p.m. 100-meter dash Girls / Boys 3:20 p.m. 800-meter relay Girls / Boys 3:35 p.m. 400-meter dash Girls / Boys 3:45 p.m. 300-meter hurdles Girls / Boys 3:55 p.m. 200-meter dash Girls / Boys 4:05 p.m meter run Girls / Boys 4:25 p.m meter relay Girls / Boys Team Award Presentation Page 27

36 San Angelo is the center of a thriving community of 100,000 and the city nearest the geographic center of Texas. For some, San Angelo is the true heart of Texas. For others, it is where Central Texas and the Hill Country meet West Texas. Either way, it is a community of genuine, big-hearted and hard-working people who are proud of their Texas heritage. San Angelo has a rich and culturally diverse history. Though the city owes its birth to the establishment of Fort Concho along the Concho River in 1867, various Indian tribes as well as Spanish conquistadors and priests traversed the area for centuries before that. They were followed by Buffalo soldiers and pioneer ranchers, who opened the way for merchants, bankers and educators in San Angelo and Tom Green County. This diverse heritage is celebrated annually through the Juneteenth Celebration, the Fiestas Patrias, the Diez y Seis de Septiembre festivities and Frontier Day at Fort Concho National Historic Site as well as Christmas at Old Fort Concho. And, in honor of Independence Day, the community comes together for a grand celebration that includes a patriotic pops concert and fireworks display July 3 at the River Stage on the banks of the Concho River downtown and a July 4 fireworks show over Lake Nasworthy. The annual rodeo and livestock show in the spring and the roping fiesta each fall pay homage to the region s ranching roots. In addition to being a historical oasis, San Angelo is also a cultural paradise. The San Angelo Symphony performs six concerts a year. The San Angelo Civic Ballet and Angelo Civic Theatre offer a variety of programs annually. The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts with its distinctive architecture provides a wonderful setting for exhibits by some of Texas finest artists. Historical displays at Fort Concho and the Railway Museum of San Angelo attract visitors from throughout the nation. Downtown boasts a series of historical murals and public art in the most unexpected places. The Cactus Hotel is a local landmark with its elegant crystal ballroom, which serves as the center of numerous cultural activities City of San Angelo Page 28 for the community. Visitors along the River Walk enjoy the prize-winning sculpture of the Pearl of the Conchos, a West Texas mermaid with outstretched hand holding a symbolic Concho Pearl, a pink gem unique to the waters of the Concho River around San Angelo. San Angelo beauty is also found in the outdoors with the International Water Lily Garden in full color between March and September. It is complemented by the Sunken Garden, Rio Concho Garden, Terrace Garden and Gazebo Garden, all part of the city s system of 32 municipal parks. The River Walk along the Concho provides 14 water displays, dramatic lighting and a four-mile trail for enjoying nature. The Nature Center on the outskirts of town by Lake Nasworthy is a regional museum and learning facility. Lake Nasworthy along with O.C. Fisher Reservoir and Twin Buttes Reservoir provides residents and visitors a variety of water sport opportunities, ranging from fishing to water skiing. Adjacent to Fisher Reservoir, San Angelo State Park sits astride the junction of four ecological zones, making the park one of the most diverse natural preserves in all of Texas. San Angelo is home to Goodfellow Air Force Base as well as a strong business community that includes such national corporations as SITEL, Verizon, Goodyear and Ethicon. Additionally, San Angelo is a regional medical center. Overall, San Angelo has all the advantages of a large city numerous civic and cultural events, ample shopping, varied entertainment options, a solid business community and more along with all the charm of a small town, ranging from safe streets to friendly people. That combination helps make San Angelo an ideal environment for a college education. For information on hotels and things to do in San Angelo visit

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