Norwich High School - Archive Yearbook (Norwich, NY)

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THE ARCHIVE neteen Hundred Forty-Th M I'

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Published Annually by the Senior Class-Q Norwich High School Norwich, New Yorlc

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THEME There could be only one theme for the class of '43-the change in the beliefs and outloolc of its members. As freshmen we entered high school during a time when the people were only slightly aroused concerning the troubles of the world. The war was far away then and our thoughts were usually occupied with more trivial and personal things. We spent our money on colces after school. We drove our cars just as much as before. We laughed at the thought of rationing while we half-heartedly expressed our sympathy for the British and other oppressed people. ' Then came Pearl l-larbor. We sat up a little straighter and began to worlc a little more and thinlc a little harder. Early in 1943 the new draft law was passed and our time for dreaming was over. We were actually in the war. The boys in our class were the next fighters. Qur jobs were not just a way to use up leisure time. We began to earn as much money as possible to buy War Stamps and Bonds. Our school was suddenly something to respect and be proud of. Now as we graduate, our course is clear. lndividual plans have been set aside as we all unite in the greatest worlc of mankind, the liberating of people and the establishing of freedom throughout the world. We are no longer the carefree, happy-go-lucky pupils of former years. To us those colces we used to buy and those rides we enjoyed have become a symbol of our future. The course we must follow is clearly outlined and with the help of God we shall follow that course to its end.