Eleanor McMain High School - Echoes Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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E 5 . Q ,g .. If . I' Q TEA IN MCMAIN'S PATIO lv0I'1lfI.0llHl Guzfdnnce Conference for the Seniors in our High School. prise, General Somivic of the Slav air corps staged a bloodless revolu- tion against the German sympathiz- ers in the grovernment by seizing and imprisoning' Premier Cvetovic and his ministers. Sober officials then plunged into the urgent task of ap- peasing' the Croatian element which favors the Axis, and ot' bracing' Yu- goslavia tor imminent attack. News of' Yugroslavia's act was re- ceived by the world with varying results. Russia heartily approved of this check on dangerous Axis expan- sion, while Greece and England found new hope in the temporary halt ot' Nazi moves in the Balkans. To Germany. ol' course, this stubborn resistance brought great humiliation. Unpleasant for Yugoslavia to con- template is the possible internal strife as a result of this action, but be- cause ol' its vital effect on widespread fronts, Yug'oslavia's brave defiance is undoubtedly Big' News. lfnrl y- fix ti: 4: .,: Balkan War Front lixteuded By Jane Warren The explosive Balkans remained in the headlines last week as the ex- pected German onslaught was loosed upon both Yugoslavia and Greece on April 6. With characteristic sud- deness, Nazi troops swarmed across the Slav border from Rumania. Aus- tria, and Hungary, and across the Greek frontier from Bulgaria in a powerful, mechanized blitzkrieg. Us- ing the time-honored excuse of pro- tecting nations from British-incited disorders, Hitler thus opened a new front which may control the ultimate outcome of the present war. A possible result of the Russian pact with Yugoslavia, or of the seiz- ure of German and Italian ships by the United States, this action to bol- ster waning prestige came as a cli- max to a week of important diplo- matic events. The combined deli- ance of Yugoslavia and Greece. the warning' acts of the United States and Russia, and the widespread Bri- tish victories in Africa have prob- ably dismayed the Axis into this desperate attempt to gain the Medi- terranean and Suez strongholds be- fore such a feat becomes impossible. The possibilities opened hy this new Balkan outburst are tremendous. Although actual invasion of England will now be further delayed, Ger- many is perilously near to the vital waterways which make up Britain's lifeline. Turkey may be forced to abandon neutrality, or Russia may be compelled to act decisively at last. Hitler's ill-concealed threat to the United States in his declaration of war was alone enough to make the opening of further Balkan conflict Big News to America, as well as to the entire world. I1-C-II-O-li-.

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oice as mcmain edoc .., Edilor's Nate: Graduation day is rapidly nearing, and with it comes the sad goodbys to both the loved Alma Mater and classmates where four happy years have been spent-yes, happy, farc- fre days for youth flees on feathered U foot. .To you, charming girl graduates, we wish surcesx and happiness in whatever endeavor you undertake, and le! us hope - that you will not have to live with bells but the only bell to which you will an- swer will he the wedding bells.- Hear the mellow wedding hells, Golden bells! What a world of happiness their har- mony foretel1s! With the glory of the ping-pong tournament still living in memories, the student body assembled on April 8, with one goal in mind-to discuss the three-way program of events. As a direct result, the following things were decided upon: 1. On Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m., one of the most gala Spring Festivals ever staged at McMain will take place, and which is based on the odl-time Vaudeville Show with We Are All Americans as a pat1'i- otic theme, and which occasion prom- ises to be an enjoyable event. 2. On Tuesday, April 29, the brightf?J contestants for the quiz will be confronted with questions submitted by our students based on American books and authors. There is not a student who will not wel- come this program, for it is planned and conducted by the Library Club. The prize-oh, a delicious chocolate bar! if PF if A spirit of sadness hovered over McMain when it was learned that Mr. Charlie, our genial, capable, courteous engineer had passed away. He has been with us since the organ- ization of the school and at all times, no matter how busy, he was ever willing and ready to help. He evi- dently realized that Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. To his family, we offer our deep- est sympathy, and to him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant. I7 Pk Pk is McMain recently viewed a patri- otic reel entitled, The American Way, which portrayed the continu- ous struggle for independence and freedom preserved through the ages by a liberty-minded populace striv- E-C-H-O-E-S ing as one to ever defend A-merica for the Americans. With the stirring strains of Dix- ie ringing through McMain audito- rium, the students were wondering just what was in store for them. Their expectations were soon real- ized, and it was the esteemed privi- lege of Eleanor McMain High School to receive Winsome, titian-haired Miss Alice Earle Beasley, attired in a stunning, all-cotton outnt. This gracious maid who has tra- veled 15,000 miles is a native of LaGrange, Tennessee, and the daugh- ter of a. Southern Cotton Planter. After her inspiring style lecture, we realized that Cotton is the greatest staple of the South, and by becoming cotton-minded, we shall increase the sale of cotton and thereby help the industry. H4 Pls Ulf Following a hobby, be it large or be it small, is one of the most pleas- ant pastimes. Finding the origin of given names is one of your editor's most cherished hobbies. She has viewed and interviewed several Mc- Main girls. From info1'matJfigi1 re- ceived, We found that: . Providence Pucateri, the little girl with the big name, is a namesake of her grandmother, as similarly were Sherril Tucker and Monitor Duvi- neaud. While looking through the pages of a novel, Charlsie Elliot's mother spied the pretty name Charlsie, and as a result . . . , Robin Ahrens surprised her par- ents, who had an ultimate desire to name their baby Robert. However, the name was effectively changed to Robin, as we know her today. Among the quaint but pretty names found among our McMain girls are: Afton, Trinidad, Charlita, Kiki, Verlie Lee, Amelie, and Alma. Love. Pls Sis F14 On Thursday, April 18, the stu- dents of McMain witnessed a short comedy entitled A Lovely Evening, acted by members of the Dramatic Club. This little play was very real- istic, for it dealt with the' doings of a ladies' Garden Club. After this dramatization, the words of Charlotte Cushman are brought to mind: To me it seems as if when God conceived the world, it was Poetryg He formed it, and that was Sculp- ture, He colored it, and that was Paintingg He peopled it with living beings, and that was the grand, di- vine, eternal Drama. 4' Pk Sk The students of McMain recently had the privilege of viewing an en- tertaining film, In All the World, presented by the Great Northern Railway Company. Under the cap- able direction of Mr. Paul Shaw, this film carried us from the land of drab realism to the sparkling American Northwest, a glorious vacation land of enchanted beauty. The forests, hills, hotels, natural lakes, arrays of Howers, and boundless greenlands were some of the many reasons that the great Northwest surpasses oth- er resorts in breath-taking beauty. Judging from the thunderous ap- plause, this interesting reel was more than enjoyed by the entire student body, who thank the one who made this pleasant occasion possible, Mr. Paul Shaw. 41 BF Ik After reaching first place for two successive terms only to be met with disappointment, McMain, with her usual determination, has again en- tered the Biggest News contest spon- sored by the Times-Picayune. Thus far we have scored 23 points, with the prize essays of Silvia Chin- Bing, Jane Warren, honorable men- tions of Juliette Turead, Marjorie France, and Geraldine Blumberg. Here are the two winning essays: Yugoslavia Rejects Axis By Jane Warren On Tuesday, March 25, Regent Prince Paul of Yugoslavia and his pro-Nazi associates came to terms with Hitler, and in so doing caused their own political ruin. Not ap- peased by the fact that the agree- ment gave the Nazis only limited privileges, enraged citizens and in- sulted officers of state carried out a spectacular coup d'etat which displaced Rgent Paul and all pro- Nazi officials in favor of King Peter II and a pro-British ministry. This dramatic fulfillment of the wishes of the people came as a sur- prise to Hitler even though disap- proval of the signing of Axis terms had been violently evident. Work- ing swiftly and silently, using Hit- ler's own methods of speed and sur- Forty-five

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and assip Beverly McClure, '42 MY! here we are nearing the end of our school term and the clubs are still as active as ever. This school year certainly did have wings. But now for a trip to the clubs. Our first stop is the Latin Club where the following officers preside: Consul 1.-Audrey Mead Consul 2.-Becky Pukof Scriba-Evelyn Crais Questor-Jane Atkinson At the meeting prior to the Ides of March, Rosemary Muller gave the Latin Club members a delightful ac- count of Julius Caesar's death. When a meeting was held on Wednesday, April 9, an Easter-egg hunt was en- joyed on the campus. il' Ik IF The following pupils were chosen as officers of the Embroidery Club which is sponsored by Miss McBryde, Room 209. President ............. ....,,.... O pal Thomas Vice-President .............. Thelma Seiler Treasurer ........,......... Louise Centanni Secretary ........,,,........... Gloria Buesing The object of the club is to ex- change ideas on fancy work, to make pretty useful articles, and to make friends among its members. Sk Ik If The Camera Club under the guid- ance of Miss Bailey elected the fol- lowing officers: President .......,.................. Betty Magee Vice-President .....,.. Constance Hinkel Secretary ........................ Shirley Vaeth Treasurer .............. Josephine Romirez The chief objective of this club is to arouse the interest of its mem- bers in the possibilities of the cam- era. A contest has been arranged which will offer a prize to the mem- ber who contributes the best picture. The pictures will be judged by an appointed committee. The study and discussion of pho- tography have led some of the group to develop and print pictures as an outside activity. ll' lk lk The members of the Stunts and Tumbling Club are making rapid progress under the capable direction of Mrs. Goldberg. Wednesday classes look forward with joy for it is then that they lim- ber up with hand stands and double E-C-H-O-E-S forward rolls. Most interesting is the Pyramid, where several girls do different stunts at the same time making one big stunt. Pk is Pk At the first meeting of the Par- ties, Games and Favors Club in Room 309, the following officers were elected: President .,....,,.... ,.,,,.,,,,, V , Prohl Vice-President ...... ..,.... L . Giesmann Secretary ....................,..... J. Friedburg Treasurer ........................ J. Biederman At each meeting two girls are se- lected to present the program for the day which is made up of several games suitable for party entertain- ment. With the dues of fifteen cents per term a large party is planned for June. lk P14 bk The reporter's club which meets in room 324 has elected for its only officer, President Virginia Rush. The purpose of the club is this- to secure both adavertisements and subscriptions for Echoes , Each Week a report is made on either suc- cess or failure of visits to various business concerns. PF wk bk The Needle Point Club meets every Wednesday in Room 210 with Miss Littlejohn as advisor. girls are officers: The following President ..............,,,......... Betty Risers Vice-President ....... ...... S elma Mexic Secretary .......................... Lois Dupuy Treasurer .......................... Jean Howell There are thirty-one members who are working diligently on their vari- ous self-appointed tasks. Sk :F Pk The Journal Club under the su- pervision of Miss Thompson discuss- es the most outstanding news of the week. The older girls are expected to write a Biggest News Essay. A few of the younger members of the club write stories and poems which will be read to the club. The best one will appear in Echoes Officers are as follows: President .................... Jean Monaghan Vice-President ........,.,. Kathryn Nelson Secretary ........................ Evelyn Adair Treasurer ............ Providence Pusateri New representatives for the Junior Red Cross were elected as follows: President .............,............ Vesta Prohl Vice-President ............,. Wilma Knight Secretary .................. Olivia Sussmann Treasurer ..,,.,.................. Mollie Bronik Much time has been devoted to knitting for the War Relief. A drive for the National Children's Fund was sponsored. 318.29 was received and this was added to the 255.00 do- nated by the club itself, making a total of 3523.29 contributed to the Fund. Ik Pk X Every Wednesday in 319 a very enjoyable time is had by all the girls of Senorita Broussard's Spanish Con- versation Club. The officers of this delightful lit- tle club are: President ............ Veronica Bordenave Vice-President ............ Miriam Keating Secretary .................. Gloria Thompson Treasurer .......................... Doris Berry The Camera Club The Camera Club, Room 217, does many interesting things. They read books on how to take, to de- velope, and how to print pictures, and trick photography. Members not only read about these things but they actually do the-m. The making of scrap books on different things such as sports, chil- dren, as well as other subjects is included. If you are interested, come to room 217 at any time and read the many interesting books we have on photography. The officers are: Katherine Diet ...................... President Lucy McMurray .......... Vice-President Carol Miller ......... ................ S ecretary Hazel Homes ..,.,,.................. Treasurer If you are passing Room 314 any Wednesday at the fourth period, come in and hear delightful reviews of some of the latest books. These and the animated discussions that follow them make up an integral part of the Book Review Club, sponsored by Miss Kranz. The capable offi- cers are: Mary E. Knight .................... Chairman Joy Barrett .......... ......... C o-chairman Marilee Kemp ........ ........... S ecretary June Chandler ......... ....... T reasurer Forty-seven