Take 13 minutes of your time to help yourself to a better understanding of the University Interscholastic League program and the activities participated in by one out of every two students in Texas public schools.
Participation teaches that it is a privilege and an honor to represent one's school.
Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity are essential to the best academic participants. Physical training and good health habits are essential to the best athletes. Interscholastic competition is a fine way to encourage youngsters to enrich their education and expand their horizons. Leadership and citizenship experiences through interschool activities help prepare students for a more useful and wholesome life. In 1909, with the approval of the Board of Regents, Dr. S. E. Mezes, president of the University, organized and formed the Extension Bureau at the University.