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

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'The March Of Progrersv The curtain parted-and onto our stage stepped a young man with an interesting, alive talk. He turned out to be the publi- city director or advance herald, so to speak, of the General Motors' March of Progress . We, of America, have been more or less accustomed to think of people, industries or countries-using synthetic materials greatly-as inferior and hardly likely to survive the wear and tear of the hustle and bustle of twentieth century living. It was, therefore, amazing to see and realize the true superiority of synthetic materials as developed by domestic industries. You would no doubt be startled to over- hear a young man ordering a quart of milk to drink, and two or three quarts to wear on his back. However, he's not crazy, nor do your ears need doctoring! The lat- est fashion notes will soon be featuring wool yarn that springs-not from the sheep-but yes, from Daisy the cow! Skimmed milk is finally going to have its day, and Confucius say- suits of milk are strong as iron, but a lot more comfort- able to wear ! Another synthetic material recently de- veloped is glass made of coal and air. Sounds fantastic, but it has many advant- ages. First and foremost, synthetic glass is unbreakable, and that is quite a boon to the optician. A vital point in favor of this form of glass is the fact that the sun's rays pass through without any of the ultra-violet rays being lost. Of course with the general acceptance of synthetic glass, the problem of the real McCoy is left. But here's where the girls get a break, for, while our heroes are wearing milk-we feminine stylists will be dressed in glass! The South for once has not been for- gotten in the March of Progress , for strange as it may seem, many of us may one day be living in homes of durable, RAB-IAB economical marble-compliments of our excess cotton crop! Naturally, there are some snythetic products that as yet have no practical value. However, at the close of this talk, we of Rabouin went back to our classes with a firm conviction that the General Motors' March of Progress is something to be seen by all. Carrziml Ball This year, the Krewe of Rabouin really did themselves proud with the Mardi Gras celebration. The ball was built around an Oriental setting in a three scene tableau entitled Aladdin and the Wonderful Bird . The curtain opened on a stage re- splendent with Oriental panels, where ruled the Sultan, surrounded by his royal court. The Sultana and her maids marched majestically into the courtroom with their princes, whose costumes gave one the impression of really being in the Orient. Then followed a tableau, in which many entertainers tried to amuse the lan- guid court, but to no avail. Finally, the princes were sent out in search of a won- derful singing bird, but alas-failed to find it, bringing in its place various gifts. Aladdin soon made his appearance with a promise to bring forth the bird by rub- bing on his magic lamp. This was quickly done amid great excitement, thus satisfy- ing the Sultan and his court. Betty Kemp reigned as Sultan, Audrey Reinhard was the Sultanna, Anne Gause-Captain of the Krewe, and Doris Coman-Princess. Various student officers took the part of princes, while a bevy of pretty belles were the maids. Aladdin proved to be Leoma Walkerg the rare singing bird was none other than Frances Marrone. Dancing fol- lowed the tableau and the student body ad- journed to the basement, where 2 won- derful time was had by all ! Sweet Little Co-ed: We've been going to school now four weeks. Another One: Gosh, is that all! It seems like a month. Thirty-three

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There are those who cannot play or run, For the crutches God has given them To a child are not much fun. So let us make them happy In what we do and say, For all these things they hope for When they kneel at night to pray. To old ones who, for many years Have lived in sad neglect, Let's do for them, just what we can And make their hearts forget. Did you ever wake from your bed at dawn And look at the clear blue sky And see the beautiful flowers, And the sparrows that fly by? Oh, how fortunate and happy And thankful we should be, That God has given us the night These beautiful things to see. There are those who live in darkness And never see the day. So again let's make them happy In some small helpful way. Such people as these We may be someday. For we never know Faith leads the Way. God is good and merciful And helps His people great, So let's give to the Community Chest Just for His own sake. Charity is a thing That cannot ever be bought It really must come naturally From deep down in your heart. Caroline di George-Clothing Junior. On The Good SIJQJ Prenklenti' Our fall boatride was in October last year, and you don't have to ask: Did you have fun? Because we did! even though we waited until 1940 to talk about it. It was a lovalee day when we all got on the .Steamer President, and the whole trip up the good old Mississippi, past the docks, river and steam boats, right up to the Spillway, was grand. Incidentally, the Thirty-:wo jitterbugs jittered the dance floor all day long. No doubt their legs felt like boiled macaroni the next day-but it was worth it! And very soon another boatride is com- ing up for all the new and old students to enjoy fwith Delgado and Peters Schools alongl. Last time Miss Rathe's girls won the prize for selling the most tickets. And this time? Well, it's up to you and you and YOU as to who will be this year's winner! Book Week A Book Week observance made its debut on the Rabouin program calendar this year when we joined the national celebration during the Week of November 12-18. The theme selected by the national headquarters, Books Around the World , was carried out through exhibits, posters and book jackets, and a program given in the school auditorium. Weeks in advance found the Library Science girls in their Sewing and Art classes diligently working on the exhibit they planned to display dur- ing Book Week . When the appointed time arrived, the exhibits proved quite inviting to the entire student body and faculty members. The program was a most enjoyable one. The first number consisted of a playlet entitled, Books Around the World , in which book characters stepped from their pages to entertain us with intimate glimp- ses of life in foreign lands. Then, we sailed on to Africa with Anna Lee D'Aquin who told about her adven- tures while living in that fascinating coun- try. Anna Lee's many word descriptions were illustrated with pictures. A spectacle to see was her novel doll collection, and all were sorry when the hour was over and, reluctantly, we got back to earth again! Right then and there, We resolved that next year Rabouin would again join the nation in its annual Book Week celebration. RAB- IAB

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Stunt Progmm An annual event at Rabouin, always looked forward to with great anticipation, is the stunt program. This year interest ran unusually high, perhaps because the proceeds went to a very worthy cause- the RAB-J AB! On this afternoon, the sky is the limit -the only restriction being a three minute time limit for each act! Some rooms took advantage of practically every member of the class-while others depended onthe talents of one or two. Prizes were awarded for the most artistic, most original, and wittiest stunts, and needless to say our three judges had a most difficult time ren- dering a decision! Strange as it may seem, the art department did not win the title of most artistic ! It took a sewing class to do the trick! One or two acts got the gong , but took it in very good spirit. In fact, everyone had such a hilarious time, that even the clock-watchers were surprised when the dismissal bell rang! School has its lighter moments-and this was definitely one of them! Svlclzk Hawkivizr Sadie Hawkins had her day! Rabouin's seniors and Delgado's graduates-to-be held a joint get-together party. The jolly celebration took place at Delgado where Lil' Abner comic strip characters came to life in a hill billy setting. All the quaint customs of Skunk Hollow's eventful day were carried out. As the tradition goes- a lonesome old maid was granted that par- ticular day to capture the man of her dreams. But instead, the pursuers became happy possessors of dance partners throughout the afternoon. Two beautiful gold and black cups were awarded, before the snatch began, to the best impersonator, followed by a Skunk Hollow wedding. The marriage was performed between these two acting -as bride and groom. Marrying Sam officiated Thirty-four while the Scragg Brothers looked on with trusty and rusty shot guns in hand. Only selected citizens and five Daisy Maes acted as their attendants. Everyone had a rip snortin ' good time, we know, and continued the dances that helped to mark the first annual Sadie Hazvkims Day as one well worth remem- bering. , THE MIRACLE I met a Man and a dog today- I asked: You've come from afar ? The Man's eyes burned like wells of pitch And His face was white as a scar. Idly, I thought to my pitying self : He's deaf and dumb, poor Mani' And the cold wind blew their tatters thin Like feathers bright in a fan. I reached in my coat for a farthing And found there nothing instead: There are berries just beyond this grassg They're really good, I said. He turned His sad face from me, And His great dog led the wayg The heather was bright with sudden light And I could only say: When you feel that blanket of sun up here, You hardly notice the cold g And I stopped amazed, as the flowers He touched Turned into crowns of gold. Betty Pearis Kemp. RAIN The rain has an amber beat- Almost tear-like, so fleetg The sky is wild with honey bees As the sun blows wet on the street. Betty Pearis Kemp RAB-IAB