War and Graduation
In a sense, the 1943 yearbook foreshadowed the hardships faced by a lot of schools and universities during this time. The University pledged its support of the war effort and provided a place for military training and organizations. One of the first pages in the Tower Yearbook for 1943 honored those former students who had already given their lives in service to their country. Soon, these new graduates would likely be drafted into what was believed to be a holy cause. ...