North Central College - Spectrum Yearbook (Naperville, IL)

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A Yea T Trio of liinglishers departs after examining ocean-going freighter. Pilots are on lookout for Axis submarine supply ships, or for Axis raiders disguised as friendly ships. Bloom of Death-Two depth charges explode simultaneously as a speedy little U. 5. Navy PC boat launches its deadly attack against an Axis submarine. On the horizon at the extreme left may be seen a merchant vessel steaming hurriedly away from the scene. The geysers tell better than words the power of the depth charges. Three voices in unison . . . at an elevation of about forty-five degrees the sixteen-inch rities of number three turret taftl on the U.S.S. North Carolina cut loose with a roar as they hurl their shell about twenty six miles out to sea. Photo was made from the stern deck during the recent tiring tests of the armament of the thirty-live thousand ton battleship. Burial at sea . . . Against a glittering sea, a naval ofhcer goes to his hnal resting place. The ship will stop as the body is committed to the deep and the ensign will be placed at half-mast. Uwwffv M ,aa !OfHr'inI U. S. Navy Plmlugrnbfij lOjffiria1 U. S. Ntrzy Pfmlngrnplij l I l

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Another Year of History CONTENTS TO FOLLOW: Introduction and View Section Book 1. Administration and Classes Book 2. Religion and Activities Book 3. Athletics Book 4. Chronicle of the War

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lfach fall North Central freshmen and upper- classmen are given the opportunity to try out for the great American sport, football. At that time they meet one whose friendship each boy values highly throughout his days at North Cen- tral and for the rest of his life-Coach Gordon R. Fisher. First on the list of Coach 'l7isher's concerns here at North Central is the interest of all the men who are so very active in athletics. As head of the physical education department, he super- vises and plans all games and activities at the tieldliouse, sees that this building is kept in good condition and suitable for student and faculty use, Yet, he is never too busy to take time out to give advice to any of the fellows who may saunter down for an enlightening chat with Coach Coach and his charming wife, Dorothy. have a cheerful and friendly home where guests are al- ways welcomed and graciously entertained. 'liheir three children, Dick, Margie and Karen are al- ways congenial and cheerful. In his home as well as on campus, a friendly smile, quiet dignity and ffreat wisdom are alwavs distinguishing char- D - - , acteristics of Coach's personality. So, it is with great pride that xve, the graduat- ing class of 1943, dedicate our book to you. Coach. you're a prince of a fellow. Our Coach in typical action