New York University - Violet Yearbook (New York, NY)

Page 7 text:

E, the class of 34-6, dedicate this year-book to a renaissance, a revival of an old spirit which has been absent from the campus since the beginning of the war. As we leave college, the war against the Japanese continues with ever-increasing fury. A united cam- pus continues to meet the responsibilities imposed by a nation at warg a patriotic, resolute student body is maintaining its contribution to the national war effort to help bring the war to a swift end. Yet, despite the grimness of these epochal days, the cam- pus has managed to bring back the spirit and tra- ditions of another era. As we leave, classes begin to assume normalcyg hazing, and the eternal battles between the upper and lower classmen reappear. Cheerleaders are beginning to assume their old gusto, and those colorful rallies are once again retaking their place in college life. As we leave, intramurals reappear in their pre-war form, and again excite that spirit of competition which is so typical of the American campus. Fenc- ing, basketball, and baseball were never discontinued, but that spark, that certain something which sets off dynamic, vibrant living from mere existence, was lacking. But now the spark has been kindled into Hame, a flame which we hope will never be ex- tinguished. To its continuance, we dedicate this year-book.

Page 9 text:

To The Gmcluczies I am glad to have the privilege of greeting you in this significant year. The skies are so much brighter than when you began your work that I know we must all feel a great heartening as we plan for the future. I think too we must feel a firm resolve that if the collective wisdom of mankind can avoid it such a holocaust must not he repeated. I know that you will cherish your college years even though they have been passed in a period of turmoil and of difheulty. We can look forward to the future of our country with confidence and in that future I wish for each of you an honorable share. Cordially yours, Chancellor 7