Rabouin High School - Rab Jab Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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MQUSWVLIIMXIF DIFSHGN M I Clothes! Smart! Flattering! Alluring! Always they have been woman's fairy god- mother -helping to enhance her natural charm and graciously disguising every flaw that might detract from the glow of her own loveliest self . D Y Today the question- What shall the well- ' dressed woman wear ? -arises continually. Since fashion is forever changing it is up to designers to create distinctive becoming styles that the woman of today so adore. As Costume Designers, we first learn to an- alyze the face, figure and personality before carefully planning a garment to express the individuality of the wearer. Some interesting and exciting hours click away while carrying out our brainstorms . Many times we have found delight in molding, coloring and dressing manikins that were in keeping with the season or a particular celebration-such as the Spring Fiesta. Reproductions of that beautiful pageant graced the display Window of our school. Our greatest achievement, however, was designing costumes for sev- eral large Carnival organizations. As early as October, We were kept busy constructing designs for balls of the coming year. Then too, there are some promising stage designers in our class, if their work on scenery for our school programs met with your approval. Now, did it? Aside from our regular work, the class has filled orders- making attractive favors for various parties and luncheons. As time takes us through this course-the thought passes across our minds-that here, indeed, the Hattie Carnegies of tomorrow are being born! Ahem! Who knows! RAB IAB Twenty fxve

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QUSMIE Il THQ ll TIHIIERMW Beauty Culture! To most of the feminine world these words are an alluring mystery, and rightly they should be, for the culture of feminine beauty occupies the thoughts of every woman from early girlhood to maturity. It is truly a fascinating and - interesting study. The course which is offered us is complete in every detail-facials, permanent waving, manicur- ing, scalp treatments, hair styling, etc. The enroll- ment in this department is always up to its quota, and every girl lucky enough to be a member of the class, fully realizes the importance of the opportun- ity given her to prepare herself for a place in a business which is growing larger every day. Besides the serious side of our work-there are many laughs to be had-Calthough it might seem tragic to the girl concernedl. There was the girl, who without looking to see what amount of current was turned on, grabbed the galvanic facial electrode. Imagine her surprise-the juice was turned on full force. Needless to add-the instrument was dropped as though it were red hot, and the victim scurried away like a frightened rabbit! Then, there are always the juniors who go around with a look of bewilderment! Theirs is a hectic struggle through which they carry little black tool cases and rush from one class to another, finally settling down to the orderly routine of professional dignity which prevails in this department. ' ' Visitors are always welcomed with such Warm enthusiasm that they return again and again as customers. Each girl takes a personal pride in her customers and looks forward to the appointments assigned. Every- one works hard to maintain the standard of the department which has grown to be one of the busiest in the school. Come in to see us, won't you? Twenty four RAB jAB

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. 4 ll-ilOMlEMAKllNG , ., It has often been said that a woman's place is in the home-so we give you, the homemakers ! This course includes food preparation, clothing, interior decoration, personality, personal hygiene, and business ethics. g Q , In the study of food and meal preparation, homemak- ' 'b . ers are divided into family groups. A series of breakfasts, Ig - luncheons and dinners are planned. For these meals, we . , ..A. l study and prepare foods suitable for each occasion, lead- X pf ing to the actual cooking of the meals planned, purchased, xx ' - , - fl prepared and served to the family groups. Included in 01 X :jf 'l f i this program are budgeting, marketing, the duties of a - - ' hostess, table etiquette, dish washing and housekeeping. The breakfast unit runs over a period of three weeks -the first of which is the simple breakfast, consisting of a fruit, a quick bread and a beverage. Next comes the medium breakfast-composed of the same as a simple breakfast, with the addition of a cerealg and lastly-there is the heavy breakfast which includes all the dishes in the other two, plus eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, etc. In order to finance our meal units, each girl in her particular unit contributes the amount which she usually spends for lunch. After the entire unit is completed, we begin planning dishes to comprise a luncheon group, learning to prepare various suitable delicacies. Lessons learned-the fun starts-three weeks of full lunchcons! And last but, definitely, not least-comes the dinner unit! At this time the preparation of manifold meats, vegetables, desserts, salads and yeast breads is taught. Each group is taken separately and then prepared for our dinner unit-as was the case with the other two units. But enough about cooking-the well-rounded homemaker must also be able to wield a needle skillfully! The clothing portion of this course comprises just about every problem one would expect to meet--including the everyday necessity-darning and patching! The advanced work includes the making of clothes for the pre-school child and a layette. An attractive home is a happy home, and the interior decoration course truly lends a helping hand! It covers the study of color schemes and placements of fur- niture in the different rooms of the home. 'No matter how attractively a home may be planned, it lacks an undefinable something if the individual within is flat and ill at ease. This is where the per- sonality course comes into its own with up to the minute hints and advice on per- sonal appearance, clothing, posture, manners, delightful conversation, etc.! Then too, the homemaker, studies business ethics-which is an invaluable course in what , how and when -in other words, the correct way at all times! All in all, the homemakers' course is interesting, enlightening, and very usable! Twenty-six RABJAB