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

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. . IEDIITURIIM. . . Dear Girls: The other day I was thinking about how much we have for which to be grateful, this wonderful land of the free and home of the brave in which we live, the fresh, pure air we breathe, the many liberties we enjoy, the privilege of receiving a free education in such a beautiful building as Rabouin, all these blessings, and many more, most of us are inclined to take too lightly, too much for granted. N0 one is a law unto himself. In the great orchestra of life each must play in tune, in order that the finished symphony may be a master-piece of harmony and perfection. Today, I would like to tell you the story of one who has been in tune with life all of her existence, the beloved widow of our benefactor, Mrs. L. E. Rabouin, whose life is a testimonial of her gentle disposition and loving nature. Born in the Vieux Carre section of New Orleans, of French and Eng- lish-Irish parentage, Mrs. Rabouin spent her girlhood in this part of the city where she acquired her love for the French language and a great pas- sion for music. Living near the old French Opera House, she had the opportunity of attending many operas and concerts. Mrs. Rabouin also developed a third great interest-flowers, which holds a very special place in her affections. In 1899 she married Louis Ernest Rabouin, and although there were no children, they were blessed with mutual devotion and congeniality. Mfrs. Rabouin spent many years of her married life helping her husband in his real estate interests. Together they prospered, and throughout the city were known for deeds of charity and kindness. Today, we should be especially thankful for the generosity of this great philanthropist and for the kindness of his wife, for under the terms of the will of the late L. E. Rabouin, the money for our schools was not to be used until after his widow's death. However, Mrs. Rabouin preferred to maintain the quiet, dignified home-life that had been hers always, and insisted that the money be used immediately. p Q And so, although the Rabouin Vocational School is a fitting memorial to an outstanding citizen who felt that his wealth ,should be invested in education for good citizenship , it also stands as a monument tothe unself- ishness of a noble woman, who is playing her part in the harmony of life. 1x RAB IAB

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Y 'll . , 'H-IIIE STAIFIF , Q RAB-JAB Editor-in-Chief ......... Asst. Editors .....,.,.. Business Manager ..,,,....,. Asst. Business Manager ......i Advertising Manager ............... Asst. Advertising Managers .,..... Circulation Manager ...........,..... Asst. Circulation Manager ..,....,.. Art Editor .............................. Asst. Art Editors ......... Cartoonist ........ Joke Editors ........ Faculty Advisor ........,...... Asst. Faculty Advisors ....... Photographer ......... Anne Gause Marion Rose Dreyfus Frances Marrone Leoma Walker Marie Shurnaker Marion Arnoult .........Betty Jones Frances McCutcheon Betsy Kling Lou Thompson ..,.....,Lillian Flotte Gloria George Lorraine Hutchinson Elvera Spivey Doris Crawford Frances Sahel Miss Polly Hawkins Miss Ethel G. Duffy Miss Hilda Strauss Tooley-Myron Studios Rqaorterr Anthina Cardona Christine Colee Doris Cox Doris Crawford Dorothy Crone Beverly Ann Durning Jane Elkins Edith Godfrey Jeannie Guarrasi Mathilda Lala Marjorie Landry Alice Lange Claire Lindenlaub May Longsworth Dolores Mahony Lottie McGovern Elsie Richard Josie Romano Lucy Scaglione Elaine Staack Neva Stafford Calliope Theodories Gladys Turley Shirley Weber

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RAB-JAB Nor is Mrs. Rabouin content to bask in the reflected glory that her husband's money would bring. Since Mr. Rabouin's death she has devoted a great deal of her time to travelling, and has given freely of her energies to welfare work. Mrs. Rabouin is an active worker for the Community Chest, a member of the Ladies, Auxiliary QTuberculosis Hospital on Gen- tilly Avenuej, a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, and Vice-President of the Maison Hospitaliere. Being devoutly religious, she takes an active part in all the functions of her Parish Church. Mrs. Rabouin is truly in tune in life's symphony. We who are just starting to draw our bows across the strings of life should be guided and inspired by the unselfish example set by this fine woman. The question is not-who leads-but how well do you harmonize -that really counts. Few of us will be brilliantly successful in a large way, but we may all achieve success in the smaller phases of life. So, as we greet each morning anew, let us not go to our task- . . . like the quarry-slave at the night, Scourged to his dungeon, but full of joyous new energy. In so doing, others will feel inspired by our mere presence. Faithfully, Your Editor Gur School Song Rabouin, dear Alma Mater, All hail to you! Rabouin, with deep devotion, We will be ever true to you. Our love- arouses singing, Singing with loud acclaim. Thy virtues o'er the earth We'll sing thy joyful name. CH OR US Onward, upward, singing as we go Rabouin School. Crushing, downing, each and every foe While we sing. Forward, march, let this our motto be: Victory. With faith, love and hearts aglow, We'll stand by you where'er we go, To Rabouin School we'll e'er be true.