Harold Messecar, yeoman second class, and Bill Newmeyer, seaman first class, left the Pacific fleet to study at Lawrence College. Other cadets came from the Atlantic fleet, college Naval reserve programs, and high schools.

Messecar, far left, and Newmeyer, far right, chat with Betty Hasse, left center, and Jean Lawson, right center, at a dance, July 2, 1943
Lawrence officials held the reception for 600 guests at Alexander Gymnasium.
Courtesy of Lawrence University

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Messecar, left, and Newmeyer, right,
carry their sea bags into Ormsby hall, July 1, 1943
Courtesy of Lawrence University