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NORTH LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL RALLY
2015
NORTH LOUISIANA
HIGH SCHOOL
RALLY ASSOCIATION
2014-2015 OFFICERS
President
Mrs. Robyn Tucker
Principal, Minden High School
rtucker@websterpsb.org
Vice President
Mr. Darden Gladney
Principal, Glenbrook High School
dgladney@glenbrookschool.com
North Louisiana Rally Director
Mrs. Joan B. Edinger
Interim Director of Admissions
Louisiana Tech University
jedinger@latech.edu
LITERARY RALLY CONTESTS
AgrisCiEnCE
Agriscience I
ELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled in the first year
of Agricultural Science. This objective-type test
is based on the beginner’s Basic Agricultural
Science as outlined in the Agriculture I course
of studies.
Agriscience II
ELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled in the second
year of Agricultural Science. This
objective-type test is based on advanced
Basic Agricultural Science as outlined in
the Agriculture II course of studies. Students
currently enrolled in Agricultural Science II are
not eligible to compete in Agricultural Science
I unless the school is on block scheduling.
Agriscience III
ELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled in the third
year of Agricultural Science. This objectivetype test is based on Agricultural Areas of
Specialization, Farm Management, and Farm
Mechanics as prescribed in the Agriculture III
course of studies. Students currently enrolled in
Agricultural Science III are not eligible to
compete in Agricultural Science I and II unless
the school is on block scheduling.
BusinEss
Accounting I
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in Accounting I. Primarily a short answer,
objective-type test including multiple choice
and/or matching items. Emphasis on
elementary fundamentals of Accounting I:
work sheet, adjustments, trial balance, bad
debts, complication of notes, and inventories.
Minimum of basic financial statement
preparation. No extended mathematical
calculations although tie-breaker questions
may require more involved calculations.
Introduction to Business
Computer Application
ELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled in the primary
Business Computer Application course.
Students who have completed Introduction
to Business Computer Application and are
enrolled in Business Computer Application
or Business Computer Application I are not
permitted to test in this event. This written,
objective-type test acquaints students
with advanced principles associated with
information processing. Students must be
versed in advanced computer concepts,
software applications and computer
systems. Emphasis is on skill development
in using technology to perform advanced
information processing. Topics of study
include computer concepts, word processing,
spreadsheet, database, and presentation
software applications. Communication skills,
keyboarding, decision-making, technology and
critical-thinking skills are reinforced through
business application projects.
Business Computer Application
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in Business Computer Application or Business
Computer Application I. This written, objectivetype test includes basic computer application
skills. Students are expected to have
knowledge in the touch method of operating a
computer keyboard to produce simple business
2015 | DISTRICT RALLY
Louisiana Tech University | Ruston
District Literary Rally | Saturday, March 21, 2015
District Vocal & Piano Music Rally | Friday, March 13, 2015
2015 | STATE RALLY
Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge
Literary | Saturday, April 25, 2015
Music | Saturday, April 25, 2015
Special Foreign Language and Speaking Events | Saturday, April 25, 2015
Speech | Saturday, April 25, 2015
All forms except music can be filled out electronically.
Please download music form and mail in. Forms can
Drama | Saturday, April 25, 2015
be found online at: www.latech.edu/highschoolrally
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Certificates are mailed to all students who participate or
place and to all OVERALL WINNERS in each literary event.
DISTRICT RALLY SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to each of the
OVERALL WINNERS in the events listed below providing
they enter Louisiana Tech University in the summer or fall
quarter immediately following high school graduation. This
$300 scholarship will be paid at fall quarter registration upon
presentation of the OVERALL WINNERS CERTIFICATE.
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1
2.
3.
4.
Accounting
Adv Mathematics - Pre Calculus
Adv Mathematics - Functions & Stat
U.S. History
5.
6.
7.
8.
Chemistry
English IV
Enviromental Applications
Physics
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR DISTRICT RALLY
All entries must reach rally headquarters on
or before February 20, 2015.
In the literary competition, each contestant is assessed a $2
entry fee for each event entered. Entry forms should include
the appropriate entry fees. No student may compete in an
event unless his/her fee has been paid.
*Send a separate check for Music Event entries.
forms except music can be filled out electronically. Please download music
All
form and mail in. Forms can be found online at: www.latech.edu/highschoolrally
documents. Emphasis is on basic computer
concepts, both hardware and software, word
processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Principles of Business
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in Introduction to Business who are regularly
enrolled or were enrolled last semester.
Objective-type questions cover the following
topics: living and working in our economy;
the nature of American business; business
and the consumer; saving and investing
money; practical money management; banks
and banking services; economic risks and
insurance; communication and transportation;
our economic world; and government,
business, and labor.
English
English I, II, III, and IV test students’ knowledge
of all aspects of their work in English in their
respective grade levels. They are expected to
demonstrate that they are able to read and
interpret literature, understand the principles of
writing correctly and effectively, and have a
working knowledge of English grammar.
English Pronunciation
(District Competition Only)
Journalism I
ELIGIBILITY: Students currently enrolled
in Journalism I with less than one unit of
Journalism or students who were regularly
enrolled in a half-unit course during the fall
semester. Objective-type questions cover the
following topics: principles of journalism, news
writing, editing, news concepts, press law as
it relates to scholastic journalism, word usage,
design principles, style, editorial concepts,
and the role of journalism in the high school
community.
Spelling 9 (District Competition Only)
Open to ninth-grade students. The test consists
of 100 ordinary but difficult words drawn
primarily from lists in language handbooks
and representing a variety of spelling rules
and exceptions to rules.
Spelling 10 (District Competition Only)
Open to 10th-grade students; guidelines
follow Spelling 9.
English I
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in English.
Spelling 11 (District Competition Only)
Open to 11th-grade students; guidelines
follow Spelling 9.
English II
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in
English. Students currently enrolled in English II
are not eligible to compete in English I unless
the school is on block scheduling.
Fine Arts
English III
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than three
units in English. Students currently enrolled
in English III are not eligible to compete in
English I and II unless the school is on block
scheduling.
English IV
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than four
units in English. Students currently enrolled
in English IV are not eligible to compete in
English I, II, and III unless the school is on
block scheduling.
English Literature
(District Competition Only)
Fine Arts Survey: Students enrolled in the
Spring Semester of Fine Arts Survey for at
least a half-Carnegie Unit or students who
were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie
course during the Fall Semester are eligible.
The test consists of objective-type questions
drawn from the interrelationship of the four
arts - Dance, Drama, Music and Visual
Arts - as applied in contemporary society
and their daily lives. The course includes
the examination of aesthetics, historical
perspective, and critical analysis of each of
these arts in order to develop a familiarity and
respect for cultural differences. This course
also analyzes great works of art relative to the
content and uses of artistic elements.
Foreign Languages
A student who is a native speaker (one whose
main language at home is other than English)
is considered to be a native speaker of that
particular language and therefore ineligible
to participate in that foreign language event.
Objective-type questions test the student’s
abilities in structural analysis and reading
comprehension. In structural analysis, the
student is tested on the different grammatical
structures involving parts of speech, idiomatic
expressions, etc. In reading comprehension,
the student is tested on his/her ability to
understand what he/she reads and correctly
answer questions based on these passages.
Students must also meet the criteria described
on the Foreign Language Entry Blank.
French I
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in
French. Junior high (ninth-grade) students are
eligible to enter.
French II
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in
French. Students currently enrolled in French II
are not eligible to compete in French I unless
the school is on block scheduling.
French III
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than three
units in French. Students currently enrolled
in French III are not eligible to compete in
French I and II unless the school is on block
scheduling.
Spanish I
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in
Spanish. Junior high (ninth-grade) students are
eligible to enter.
Spanish II
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in
Spanish. Students currently enrolled in Spanish
II are not eligible to compete in Spanish I
unless the school is on block scheduling.
Spanish III
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than three
units in Spanish. Students currently enrolled
in Spanish III are not eligible to compete in
Spanish I and II unless the school is on block
scheduling.
Family
and
Consumer Sciences
Environmental Applications
ELIGIBILITY: Students who are enrolled in
Consumer Homemaking II; students who have
completed or who are enrolled in a semester
course in Clothing and Textiles, Advanced
Clothing and Textiles, Consumer Education,
Adult Responsibilities and/or Housing, and
students who are enrolled in occupational
classes in Clothing and Textile Services;
Institutional, Home Management, and
Supporting Services; or Housing and Design
Services. The objective-type questions are
drawn from these content units.
Family and Consumer Science
ELIGIBILITY: Ninth- or 10th-grade students
who are currently enrolled in Consumer
Homemaking I and who have less than one
full unit in Family and Consumer Sciences. The
objective-type test is based on the content of
basic units in Consumer Homemaking I,
a comprehensive, introductory course in
Family and Consumer Sciences. The basic
units include Food and Nutrition, Consumer
Education, Human Development and
Family Relationships, Clothing and Personal
Appearance, and Housing.
Health
ELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly
enrolled or were enrolled last semester with
less than one unit in the subject. Test topics
include concepts related to: health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health;
the influence of family, peers, culture, media,
technology, and other factors on health
behaviors; the assessment of valid information,
products, and services to enhance health; the
use of interpersonal communications skills to
enhance health and avoid or reduce health
risks; the ability to practice health-enhancing
behaviors and avoid or reduce personal,
family, and community health risks; and
identifying effective strategies to overcome
barriers or attitudes when communicating on
health issues.
Nutrition and Food
ELIGIBILITY: Students who are enrolled in
Consumer Homemaking II; students who have
completed or who are enrolled in Food and
Nutrition, Advanced Food and Nutrition,
Nutrition Education, or Advanced Nutrition
Education; or students who are enrolled in
Preparatory or Cooperative Food Services.
The objective-type questions are drawn from
these content units.
Parenthood Education
ELIGIBILITY: Students who are enrolled in
Consumer Homemaking II; students who
have completed or who are enrolled in
Home and Family, Parenthood Education,
Child Development, or Advanced Child
Development; or students who are enrolled
in Preparatory or Cooperative Child Care
Services. The objective-type questions are
drawn from these units.
Mathematics
Advanced Mathematics - Pre Calculus
(formerly called Advanced Math I)
ELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly
enrolled at present or who were enrolled
the previous semester. Test topics include:
definitions of circular functions which relate
real numbers with real numbers, graphs of
circular functions, identities and conditional
equations, trigonometric functions, and polar
coordinates. Calculus I and Calculus II students
are not eligible to compete in this event.
Advanced Mathematics Functions and Statistics
(formerly called Advanced Math II)
ELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly
enrolled at present or who were enrolled last
semester. Test topics include: field properties
(regulations and function); methods of
proof; sequences and series; permutations,
combinations, and binomial theorem (complex
numbers); vectors; and conic sections.
Calculus I and II students are not eligible to
compete in this event.
Algebra I
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in
Algebra. Test topics include: rational numbers,
polynomials, relations and functions, rational
expressions (quotients of polynomials), and
systems of linear equations-solutions.
Algebra II
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in
Algebra. Test topics include: linear equations,
polynomials, relations and functions, rational
numbers and expressions, complex numbers,
and exponential and logarithmic functions.
Students currently enrolled in Algebra II are
not eligible to compete in Algebra I unless the
school is on block scheduling.
ORDER OF EVENTS
Saturday, March 21, 2015
9:30 a.m. *First Literary Contest
(Classroom list will be sent to principals)
10:00 a.m.
Meeting of High School Principals
Tolliver Hall
Voting: Principal or Designee
11:00 a.m. *Second Literary Contest
Results will be mailed to each
participating school.
*Students may enter either contest.
There will be NO changes on Rally Day.
The Barnes & Nobles Bookstore and
Student Center will be open.
Calculus
ELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly
enrolled at present or who were enrolled the
previous semester. Test topics include: vertical
and horizontal asymptotes; one-sided limits,
limits found algebraically, trigonometric limits,
infinite limits, limits of infinity; derivatives of
algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and
logarithmic functions; application of the
derivative; definite and indefinite integrals and
applications of the integral to find the area,
volume, work, average of a function, and arc
length.
Computer Science I
ELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly
enrolled or who were enrolled the previous
semester with less than one unit in the subject.
The objective-type questions prepare students
in the evolving discipline of computer science.
Focus includes programming methodology,
algorithm selection and analysis, and selection
of appropriate data structures.
Financial Mathematics
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in
Business/Financial Mathematics. Test topics
include: cash recording, payroll, budgeting,
buying, borrowing, investing, paying taxes,
insurance, and owning real and personal
property. Math needed for every consumer
will be used in both personal and business
applications.
Geometry
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in
Geometry. Several problems will have multiple
parts to minimize the number of identical
scores. Test topics include: lines, angles,
polygons with associated elements; coordinate
geometry of line segments in the Cartesian
plane, points of division of line segments;
circles and all elements associated with
circles; and solid geometry – polyhedrons,
Cavalieri’s Theorem, and regular polyhedrons.
Science
Biology I
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in Biology. Ninth-grade junior high students
RULES AND
REGULATIONS
2015 North Louisiana District
Literary Rally
RULES:
1. A student may test in only one
event at the District level. However,
a student may test in two events if
one of them is a District only test.
2. All literary tests are limited to one
hour. Testing begins at 9:30 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m. Only contestants
are permitted to enter testing rooms.
3. Any student currently enrolled or
who has been enrolled in a course
during the current school year is
eligible to participate in District
and State Rally competitions. (This
policy was adopted by the 1997
General Assembly of Principals.)
Exception: Schools offering courses
on an alternating yearly or semester
basis may enter students who have
completed Carnegie credits in those
courses.
4. A student repeating a course for
a higher grade may not participate,
while a student repeating due to
failure is eligible to participate.
5. Students must meet the
requirements for the Carnegie unit
in the setting of the LHSRA active
member school (students enrolled in
a correspondence course and/or
Dual Enrollment may participate).
6. A student may not be “primary”
speakers in the foreign language in
which they test. The main language
spoken at home is considered the
primary language.
7. A student must not have
represented a school more than
once in the same event.
8. Students should not seek
advantage by competing in events
for which advanced credit has
been earned or have already been
earned for courses in advanced
standing (i.e., competing in Physical
Science after having enrolled in
Chemistry.)
are eligible to enter. Objective-type questions
cover the following topics: man and his various
physiological systems; growth and development,
cells and heredity; vertebrates (classes) and
invertebrates; Mendelian Laws; classification;
evolution; and rudimentary plant biology.
may include electricity, magnetism, optics, and
modern physics. Students currently enrolled
in Physics are not eligible to compete in
Physical Science unless the school is on block
scheduling.
Biology II
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units
in Biology. Objective-type questions cover
the following topics: historical concepts
of anatomy and physiology, scientific
investigation, taxonomy, cytology and
histology, genetics, skeletal and muscular
systems, digestive systems, nervous and
endocrine systems, circulatory and respiratory
systems, reproduction system, plant anatomy
and physiology, photosynthesis, and
ecological relationships. Students currently
enrolled in Biology II are not eligible to
compete in Biology I unless the school is on
block scheduling.
Social Studies
Chemistry
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in
Chemistry. Objective-type questions cover the
following topics: atomic theory, properties and
families of the elements, solutions, writing and
balancing equations, formulas for elements
and compounds, mole weight, ionic reactions,
bonding, acids, bases, density, weight,
valence, electron dot formula, gas laws, ionic
bonding, exothermic and endothermic
reactions, solutions, isotopes, and organic
formulas. Periodic charts are allowed, but are
not provided.
Environmental Science
ELIGIBILITY: Students in junior or senior high
school with less than one unit in Environmental
Science. Objective-type questions draw from
the following areas: ecology and its subtopics, resources and its sub-topics, energy
and its sub-topics, pollution and environmental
health and their sub-topics.
Physical Science
ELIGIBILITY: Students in junior or senior high
with less than one unit in Physical Science.
Objective-type questions cover the following
topics: the nature of science, measurement,
forces, work, matter (including changes
of state, chemical and physical changes,
elements, compounds, and mixtures), the
chemistry of matter (including the atom, the
periodic table, compounds, solutions, acids,
and bases), and energy (including types of
energy, wave motion, sound, light, electricity,
magnetism, heat and nuclear energy). Periodic
charts are allowed, but are not provided.
Physics
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in Physics. Questions test the student’s range
of information with regard to the principles of
physics, knowledge of practical applications,
and ability to solve problems and interpret
formulas. Objective-type questions cover the
following topics: vectors, motion, force and
Newton’s Laws; energy, periodic and circular
motion, heat, and wave motion. Other items
Civics
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in Civics. Objective-type questions cover
the following topics: the U.S. Constitution
(structure, amendments, interpretations, etc.);
structure and powers of the three branches
of the Federal Government; structure and
powers of local and state government;
American economic system; American (local,
state, federal) judiciary; foreign relations;
citizenship; and democracy.
Psychology
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in Psychology. Objective-type questions cover
the historical framework that relies on effective
collection and analysis of data. Other topics
include: theories of human development,
personality, motivation, and learning.
Sociology
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in
Sociology. Objective-type questions cover the
following topics: the family; home; community;
culture; social change; ethnic groups and their
contributions, behavior and moral/spiritual
values.
U.S. History
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in American History. Objective-type questions
cover the following concepts: change, cause
and effect, values and beliefs, landmarks,
and traditions in America during the period
1877 to the present. Specific topics include:
landmark legislation, decisions, treaties and
elections; American traditions; political,
literary, social, and religious figures involved
in basic American values and beliefs; and
foreign relations.
World Geography
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one
unit in World Geography. Objective-type
questions cover the following topics: physical
and cultural aspects of the Earth relative to
natural features, landmarks, etc.; location,
topography, climate, ecology, natural
resources, and economics of the various areas
and cultures of the Earth.
World History
ELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit
in World History. Objective-type questions
cover the following topics: values and beliefs
among ancient/early people; cause and effect
of significant political, social, and religious
changes occurring in history; traditions;
famous/celebrated landmarks; significant
contributions of individuals; foreign relations;
and continuity.
All forms except music can be filled out electronically. Please download music form and mail in.
Forms can be found online at: www.latech.edu/highschoolrally
Office of the
President
To the High School Administrators and
Students of North Louisiana:
On behalf of the faculty, students
and administration of Louisiana Tech
University, I welcome you to our campus
in Ruston for the 2015 North Louisiana
High School Rally. We are honored to
open our doors to you – the outstanding
scholars and administrators from our
very best high schools. The rally gives us
an opportunity to show our appreciation
to a distinguished group gathered for an
enjoyable and competitive event.
Our hospitality and our interest in
you extends beyond the rally. You are
always welcome to visit Louisiana Tech
at any time of the year to tour our
beautiful campus and learn more about
what our university can offer you. We are
here to assist you!
The rally allows us to help improve and
enhance the quality of education at your
school and to showcase your efforts.
Undoubtedly, the spirit of academic
competition encourages the best efforts
of the participants.
Thank you for your dedication to making
the 2015 North Louisiana High School
Rally a great success. Best of luck!
2015 | VOCAL & PIANO MUSIC RALLY
Louisiana Tech University | Friday, March 13, 2015
EVENTS
1. PIANO SOLO: up to five per school.
2. PIANO DUET: up to two per school.
3. Eligible VOCAL SOLOS and ENSEMBLES for State Music Rally:
Up to eight solo entries per school from the following:
High Female, Low Female, High Male, Low Male
Up to four entries per school from the following:
Girls Trio, Mixed Quartet, Boys Quartet
NO OTHER ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
PERFORMANCE TIME LIMITS
Solo and Ensemble events are subject to the following time limits:
1. Soloists: six minutes (one selection).
2. Small Ensembles: six minutes (one selection).
ACCOMPANISTS
Any available accompanist may be used. Louisiana Tech University cannot provide
accompanists.
SCORES
Soloists and small ensembles must provide one copy of each selection, with the
measures numbered for the judge.
RATINGS
Ratings will be designated as I, II, III, IV, and V, without the addition of plus or minus
signs. Rating sheets shall be regarded as privileged information until such time as
they are turned over to the teacher. The festival chairman/chairwoman shall post the
ratings for public information. Entry forms and fees ($2 per entry) must be received
by February 20, 2015, at this address:
Dr. Lisa Maxedon
School of the Performing Arts
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. Box 8608
Ruston LA 71272
All forms except music can be filled out electronically.
Please download music form and mail in. Forms can
be found online at: www.latech.edu/highschoolrally
Get to Tech
From the north: Take Highway 167 south to 1-20 west, exit 84. At the top of
the exit ramp turn left. Follow Tech Drive to campus. Turn left onto Railroad Avenue.
Sincerely,
Leslie K. Guice, President
Louisiana Tech Unversity
From the south: Take Highway 167 north to Ruston. Turn left onto California
Avenue. At the fifth stoplight, turn right onto Tech Drive. Proceed down Tech Drive to
Railroad Avenue. Turn right.
From the east: Take I-20 west to Ruston, exit 84. At the top of the exit ramp, turn
left. Follow Tech Drive to campus. Turn left onto Railroad Avenue.
From the west: Take I-20 east to Ruston, exit 84. At the top of the exit ramp, turn
right onto Tech Drive. Follow Tech Drive to campus. Turn left onto Railroad Avenue.
CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS:
Only students in the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades are eligible to
participate in the North Louisiana District Rally. Junior high schools must
use the total enrollment of ninth-grade students only.
Division
Inclusive Number of Students
I
II501-1,000
III251-500
IV151-250
V1-150
1,001 plus
Number of Schools
Entered by Division:
Number of Qualifiers
per Division (per event):
1-52
6-103
Lindsay McCrory, Coordinator of On
Campus Program and State Rally
LSU Box 16003
101 LSU Student Union
Baton Rouge LA 70803
Email:
Phone: (225) 578-1087
Fax: (225) 578-4433
State Rally Web site:
www.lsu.edu/rally
Joan B. Edinger, District Rally Director,
North Louisiana High School Rally Association
QUALIFICATION QUOTAS FOR STATE RALLY:
RALLY CONTACT NAMES
AND NUMBERS
11-154
16-205
20-over6
LHSRA CALCULATOR USAGE POLICY GUIDELINES:
Calculators are allowed in mathematics and science events. Each student
must supply his/her own calculator.
DUES:
State Rally dues are paid separately to the State Rally Association in Baton
Rouge. Your school must be a member of the State Rally Association.
All forms except music can be filled out electronically. Please download music form and mail
in. Forms can be found online at: www.latech.edu/highschoolrally
North Louisiana
High School Rally | 2015
Admissions Office • Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana 71272 • 1-800-LATECH-1 • www.latech.edu
Email: jedinger@latech.edu
Phone: 1-800-LA-TECH-1 or
(318) 257-3036
Fax: (318) 257-2499
District Rally Web site:
www.latech.edu/highschoolrally
Dr. Lisa Maxedon,
School of the Performing Arts
Louisiana Tech University
Email: lmaxedon@latech.edu
Phone: (318) 257-2061
Fax: (318) 257-4571
Rally headquarters are located in Hale Hall,
Room 103, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston,
La. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. For additional
information, write to:
Joan B. Edinger
jedinger@latech.edu
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. Box 3178
Ruston LA 71272-0001