Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Turrentine
9th President, 1913-1935

"Dr. S.B. Turrentine, truly "a gentleman and a scholar," was an integral part of Greensboro College for thirty-six years. The Chrisitan life he lived speaks of him more eloquently than any words we could say, but we would like to pay tribute to the rich heritage each Greensboro College girl may claim because of her association with him. Tennyson wrote, "I am a part of all I have met." If we who knew him as our College President have allowed his ideals to be incorporated into our lives, we have followed a good example. He was understanding, patient, just, thoughtful and considerate of others, calm in the face of difficulties, dignified, kind, and his strength was as the strength of ten because his heart was pure."

Excerpt: Tribute to Dr. Samuel Bryant Turrentine from the Greensboro College Alumnae Association. Written and delivered by Mrs. J.W. Harbison on May 28, 1949.