Excerpt from "If The Tower Could Talk", by Dr. Edward Seay

Source: CRESSET

Date: 1966 (Hundredth Anniversary)

Author: Dr. Edward W. Seay

Title: If the tower could talk

Eugene Allen Noble, a graduate of Centenary in 1885, and who had married a Centenary girl, assumed the presidency in 1902. He brought to the presidency much enthusiasm and a unique preparation. He purchased land—the Fish Hatchery and the present Thomas' farm. At one time the campus was composed of more than 118 acres (now 43). He promoted sports, planted ivy and saw the tower clock become a reality.

But in 1908 he left Centenary for Goucher. He did offer, however, to continue as a member of the board of trustees but his offer was rejected.