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Chancellor Speaks at Scholarship Banquet
By Jeanne Acton | Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:00 AM
At the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation scholarship banquet at the Alumni Center on the University of Texas campus, UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa speaks to the scholarship recipients and audience. Cigarroa, a renowned pediatric surgeon, told the students that anything is possible with a solid education. Last year TILF awarded $1.2 million to former UIL academic state competitors.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
Photos from TILF scholarship banquet
UIL Celebrates Black History Month
By Jeanne Acton | Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:34 AM
Photo by Jeanne Acton
At the February staff meeting, the League celebrated Black History Month with two featured speakers — former Austin Independent School District administrator Dr. Charles Akins (right), who is currently a member of the TILF board and Waiver Review Board, and Dr. Gregory Vincent (left), vice president of the University's Division of Diversity and Community Engagement. Both men spoke of the achievements of many black men and women in America.
R&R Released to Schools, Public
By Chris Schmidt | Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:15 AM
Cliff Odenwald, Mark Cousins and Dr. Charles Breithaupt answer questions about the 2010-2012 redistricting and realignment.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
The University Interscholastic League released the biennial Reclassification and Realignment Feb. 1, mapping out football and basketball district alignments for the next two years.
League Celebrates Its History With Release of Hawthorne’s New Book
By Julianne Coyne | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:27 AM
In connection with the Centennial Celebration, the UIL recently released a coffee table book titled “The University Interscholastic League: An Illustrated History of 100 Years of Service” by former Academic Director Bobby Hawthorne.
Reclassification and Realignment Released Feb. 1
By Julianne Coyne | Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:30 AM
The 2010 Reclassification and Realignment for football and basketball was released at 9 a.m. (CST) Feb. 1 on the UIL website and through regional education service centers.
UIL Honors Its Veterans
By Jeanne Acton | Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:29 PM
On the 11th day of the 11th month, just 45 minutes before the 11th hour, the UIL staff gathered to commemorate Veteran’s Day. Compliance officer Ed Stidham came in formal military dress. Lt. Col. Stidham served 25 years in the Army Reserve. His duties took him to nine different countries and about 30 different states. He retired April 15, 1995.
League Unveils Historical Marker
By Julianne Coyne | Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:40 PM
Photo by Julianne Coyne
In connection with the Centennial Celebrations, the UIL unveiled a historical marker on Oct. 26 that details UIL’s history and values. The unveiling followed the annual Legislative Council meeting.
Executive Director’s Update: Centennial Celebrations Continue, Staff Prepare for Legislative Council
By Charles Breithaupt | Thursday, October 08, 2009 1:15 PM
Centennial Celebration
The UIL is proud to be celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Centennial Committee kicked off the Centennial Celebration during the June UIL Legislative Council meeting. Students selected to participate in the Elite 100 Student Leadership Conference were the highlight of the meetings. These students presented their own ideas regarding rule changes and proposals for new activities.
UIL Legislative Council Chairman Curtis Culwell gaveled in the start of the Centennial Celebration and challenged the students of the Elite 100 to continue in their quest for excellence. He also accepted the gratitude of the students for the support for extracurricular activities and for allowing the students an opportunity to present their ideas.
Currently, a book, representing the illustrated history of the 100 years of the UIL, has been sent to the printer for publication. This book, written by author and former UIL Academic Director Bobby Hawthorne, chronicles the origination and development of the UIL through stories and photographs. The book is available for purchase on the UIL Centennial Web site at www.uil100.org.
Following the Legislative Council meeting in October, the UIL will unveil a historical marker, commissioned by the Centennial Committee. This marker will be dedicated by UIL and UT staff, as well as UIL Legislative Council members.
To Celebrate Centennial and Show Appreciation, League Staff Makes Baskets For Area High Schools
By Julianne Coyne | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 12:29 PM
The smell of cookies filled the entire UIL building last month.
As a part of UIL’s Centennial Celebration, League staff delivered baskets filled with goodies to high schools in Travis County to show appreciation for coaches’ and sponsors’ support of UIL activities.
The staff stuffed baskets with three dozen cookies baked by staff members, sugar-free candies and information on National High School Activities Week, UIL Centennial Celebrations and community service projects.
“The project was born out of a desire for the League staff to connect with local schools as well as tell principals in our own backyard how much we value their service,” UIL Executive Director Charles Breithaupt said.
High School Activities Week Offers Schools Chance to Recognize Programs, Coaches, Participants
By Staff | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 12:25 PM
National High School Activities Week was created in 1980 by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) as a means to promote the value of interscholastic activity programs across the country, and in 1983, President Reagan and the U.S. Congress officially set aside one week to recognize the importance of these activities.
For almost three decades, schools across the nation have participated in highlighting their athletic and fine arts programs and recognizing their dedicated coaches, sponsors and directors, fans and officials. This year the designated week is Oct. 11-17.
This annual fall event does not celebrate the record of any individual team or the success of a fine arts group, but rather the overall importance and value of interscholastic activities programs.
• Sunday, Oct. 11—National Be A Sport Day: to encourage awareness and discussion about the importance of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity to the conduct of interscholastic programs.
• Monday, Oct. 12—National Fine Arts Activities Day: to focus on the students, coaches and sponsors involved in fine arts programs.