Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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:4: We begin with an explanation and an apology. Having nursed the JambALAYA from a dubious infancy to the robust days of full growth, we are under no illusions concerning its merit and, unlike most fond parents, can readily discern its numerous defects — for all of which we make humble apology. To the students themselves, however, be- fore they let loose their yells of dissatisfaction, we suggest that they examine their own actions and try to determine how many of these faults are due to their own lack of co-opera- tion. Most of the discrepancies herein, we believe, can be thus explained. For our decorative scheme we have used the art and culture of the ancient Mayans, whose possibility as an art motif was suggested by the establishment of the Tulane Depart- ment of Middle American Research. To Director William Gates, of the department, and his assistant, Mr. Alan Paine, the 1925 Jambalaya extends grateful thanks for their kind assistance.