Alumni "Our Friend" Sometimes we meet a man who stands, Far out above the rest, Whose sterling worth and honesty In friendship stands the test. Who rules o'er those placed in his charge With firm, but gentle hand. And by his personality Enforces each command. There came to Weber such a man Just four short years ago, A bright new day began to dawn And we soon came to know A master hand was at the helm, To guide thru storm and strife With lofty purpose; high ideals He crowned each student's life. We students felt secure and safe Whene'er his voice was heard. We learned to love and trust him As a man who kept his word. And though his hand of wrath oft fell On some offender's head. We realized he always meant, Exactly what he said. But other fields are calling him He can no longer stay. His guiding hand no more be felt Within the W. A. We'll miss his face, his sunny smile, His words of inspiration But our good wishes follow him What e'er his destination. So fling our banner to the breeze At half mast let it fly And let our prayers for him ascend Unto the One Most High. His stay with us was all too brief Yet thankful let us be For friendship with this man of worth, And true nobility. STANLEY A. PURRINGTON, '11.