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Support for West Orange-Stark HS Poured in After the School Lost its Football Quarterback
By Meri Elen Jacobs, Yearbook/Newspaper Adviser at WO-S HS | Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:13 AM
Talking to the local news stations, West Orange-Stark senior Donisha Mosby expresses her thanks for the support that the high school received after Reggie Garrett's death. West Brook High School students hold chains in the background that were made for WO-S to hang on their fences at the home games. "It was amazing and emotional to see all those chain links for Reggie," Mosby said. "It was good to see everybody come together in our time of need."
Photo by WO-S junior Alayna Jacobs
They came in boxes and garbage bags — green and gold linked to red and baby blue, black and red linked to purple and white. Many came with notes on every individual link — “RIP Reggie Garrett,” “112%,” or other supportive messages. Some arrived with long messages and others with drawings fit to be in an art contest.
The support was overwhelming.
Elementary schools, middle schools and high schools all over the state from El Paso to Marshall, Bridgeport to New Braunfels sent paper chain links to hang around the football field for the first game after the West Orange-Stark Mustangs lost our senior quarterback, Reggie Garrett, on Sept. 17.
Mesquite Superintendent Elected New Legislative Council Chair
By Julianne Coyne, UIL Intern | Tuesday, November 02, 2010 10:16 AM
At the Legislative Council meeting in October, Garland Superintendent Curtis Culwell thanks and honors outgoing Chair Rick Reedy, the superintendent of Frisco ISD for his service and dedication to UIL. Mesquite Superintendent Linda Henrie was elected by the council to follow Reedy as Chair.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
At the October UIL Legislative Council meeting, the Council elected Dr. Linda Henrie, superintendent of Mesquite ISD, to serve as the Chair for this term. Her vice chairs are Alton Frailey, superintendent of Katy ISD, and David Foote, superintendent of Dalhart ISD.
Henrie, who joined the Council in 2004, said she hopes that she will be a positive influence on the Legislative Council.
“The Council has a tradition of strong leadership from outstanding staff and Council membership,” Henrie said. “My goal is to continue that and build upon the many successes that have already been achieved.”
Because she’s well-versed in UIL policies and procedures Henrie will do an outstanding job, said UIL Executive Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt.
2010 UIL Regional Directors Meeting
By | Friday, October 15, 2010 9:37 AM
Photos and video from the September 27, 2010 UIL Regional Directors Meeting.
Northcutt Retires After Almost Four Decades
By Stephanie Ramirez | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:45 AM
Former Executive Director William Farney, current Executive Director Charles Breithaupt and former Executive Director Bailey Marshall congratulate former Policy Director Bonnie Northcutt for her dedication and commitment to UIL for the past four decades.
Photo by Mary Mendez
For almost 40 years, the University Interscholastic League has been lucky to have Bonnie Northcutt as a part of its team. Reflecting on Northcutt’s tenure at the UIL, there is only one word that could describe her position at the organization: pioneer.
Northcutt grew up in the Texas Hill Country town of Barksdale with her five siblings. Her love and admiration for the UIL began when she was an elementary student participating in academic events. Then, Northcutt began playing tennis, basketball, volleyball and track. Her success and love for sports connected her even closer to UIL.
Legislative Council Set to Meet in October
By Julianne Coyne | Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:33 PM
Members of the Legislative Council, UIL Executive Director Charles Breithaupt and Policy Director Mark Cousins listen to speakers at the 2009 October meeting. Photo by Jeanne Acton
Each October, superintendents from around the state arrive in Austin for the Legislative Council meeting where they decide University Interscholastic League rule changes.
The year, the Legislative Council meeting will address proposals regarding reclassification and realignment, athletics, music and academics. The Council will meet Oct. 17-18 at Hilton Hotel in downtown Austin.
“The meeting will hopefully be pretty quiet this year,” Policy Director Mark Cousins said. “It doesn’t appear at this point that many contentious rules are up for discussion.”
Reclassification and Realignment
The Ad Hoc Committee on Reclassification and Realignment is recommending seven possible changes.
One of the proposed changes is to increase transparency by releasing selections made by schools, such as whether they play six-man or 11-man football or if they chose to “opt up.’”
4 Long-time Employees Retire from the League
By Julianne Coyne | Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:11 PM
Pat Lindsay, Diana Cardona, Mary Rocha, Beverly Stein
Photo by Mary Mendez
Four women with a combined 96 years of UIL experience retired from the League in August.
Diana Cardona
Cardona is retiring from running the mailroom after working for the UIL for 29 years. She plans to use her retirement to read, do volunteer work and travel.
Hawthorne Collaborates on Football Stadium Photo Book
By Julianne Coyne | Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:06 PM
Former UIL academic director Bobby Hawthorne is at it again.
This time, he’s compiled the text to a new book published by UT Press, “Home Field: Texas High School Football Stadiums from Alice to Zephyr.” The book offers photos of nearly 80 high school football stadiums and quotes collected by Hawthorne.
Donahue Comes Home to the League
By Julianne Coyne | Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:14 AM
Ashley Donahue
Photo by Julianne Coyne
UIL’s newest employee, Ashley Donahue, administrative assistant for speech and debate, has an almost 20-year history with the League. That’s pretty impressive since she’s only 26 years old.
In second grade Donahue started competing in storytelling and creative writing. It was a rather traumatic first experience with UIL.
“When I first got to the school for that competition, I had to go to the restroom,” she said. “A teacher showed me where to go, but when I came out everyone was gone. They just left me.”
League Launches New Website
By Julianne Coyne | Friday, August 20, 2010 1:23 PM
After a year-and-a-half-long journey, UIL has unveiled a newly redesigned website.
“The goal of the site is to try to get people into the appropriate content area as quickly as possible,” UIL Webmaster Stephen Tidmore said. “People know what area of the site they want to see, so we want to help them get there more easily.”
Council approves Rules Compliance Program
By Traci Neely | Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:04 AM
The Legislative Council has approved the UIL Rules Compliance Program (RCP), which will be required for coaches and athletic trainers of grades 7-12 for the 2010-11 school year. The program is designed to bring an additional level of professionalism to the interscholastic teacher/coach.