Rev. Solomon Lea
1st President, 1846-1847

"In his profession, he attained emminent success and renown. His method of teaching was explanatory; his approach such as to enable him to get a response for the dullest pupil. Though gentle in manner, he demanded sound scholarship and commanded both the respect and love of all who studied under him."

Excerpt: From a paper entitled "Solomon Lea," given on Founder's and Benefactor's Day, March 12, 1938. (Author unknown)