Covington High School - Puffs and Patches Yearbook (Covington, VA)

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A TRUE FRIEND To act the part of a true friend requires more conscientious feeling than to fill with credit and complacency any other station or capacity in social life. Because he has indelibly influenced for good the character, personality and intel- lectual development of the young people of Covington, and because the entire com- munity recognizes with gratitude that it is immeasurably richer for the 25 years he has devoted to service here, the alumni and students of Covington High School dedicate this 25th anniversary issue of PUFFS AND PATCHES to Walter R. Curfman. We do so as an expression of our admiration for his rich and challenging mind, respect for his high standards of scholarship and conduct, appreciation for the interest he has in us and in our community, and af- fection for him as a sincere friend. lnstructions from the Captain A message to the students. The principal grin at C. H C

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as t its .yr is Q GQMZSSQQZ . . . Twenty-five years ago it was my good fortune to come to Covington. During these years it has been my privilege to become acquainted with many of the best people in the world-the people of Covington and Alleghany Coun- ty. Through this brf message I want to express to them my deepest gratitude for their excellent cooperation and sympathetic understanding which have helped to make these years so pleasant. Frequently I take the annuals of former years from the shelf and renew my contacts with graduates and former pupils. I have not forgotten you and I am interested in you and your welfare. Your excellent support during this quarter-century has been a source of comfort to me. To present and former superintendents, to all present and former board members, to all present and former faculty members, thanks a million for your support and loyalty through the years. You who are in school now are urged to remember that you are preparing yourselves for effective citizenship in the great new world of today and to- morrow. The A bomb and the proposed H bomb make world-wide under- standing and cooperation absolutely imperative unless the human race is to destroy itself. It will be your task to help promote understanding and coopera- tion among all the peoples of the world in order to make and preserve peace. This is a staggering challenge, but by hard work and diligent application you can learn to meet and conquer the great responsibilities confronting you. I believe in you and have faith enough in you to know that you will do your part to make the world a better place for yourself and for future generations to live in peace, contentment, and security. Here's wishing you the best of luck.