"Remembering World War II," was presented on 11 November 2002. Professor Katherine Tinsley gives an overview of "Armistice Day" and "Veterans Day," and interviews three MC alumni about their experiences during WWII; Gene Stone, Onita Johnson, Gilbert Weldy.

VIA stand for "Values, Ideas, and the Arts," a series of Convocations, Cinema Series, Public Programs.  The VIA program describes the presentation as follows: Convocation - "Remembering World War II (November 11 is Veteran's Day)." Sixty plus years have passed since the end of World War II.  World War II veterans, along with conscientious objectors who served in noncombatant roles, will share their experience of the war years.

Alumnus, Gene Stone, shares his experience during his service in the Pacific as a member of the U.S. Navy.

Onita Johnson, MC alumnus and Physical Education professor, grew up in North Manchester.  She was a freshman in high school when World War II started. She talks about rationing, and her opportunity to work making jigs for airplanes in a defense plant located in downtown North Manchester.

Gilbert Weldy, MC alumnus, was raised in a Church of the Brethren household.  Along with the Friends and Mennonites, the Church of the Brethren is one of the three historic Peace churches. Gilbert's ethical values prevented him from killing other human beings. Therefore, Gilbert served his country as a conscientious objector doing Civilian Public Service (CPS) in the field of forestry.