Tower Hill School - Evergreen Yearbook (Wilmington, DE)

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Tennis 53, 54, Varsity Basketball 53 Co-Captain 543 Varsity Baseball 53, 54 Projection Room Committee 55, 54 Dramatics 53, 545 EVERGREEN Adver tising Manager 543 DIAL Business Man ager 54. BENJAMIN DOWN ING DAY Hey, 'Headl' How do you do this problem? In the Senior Room, this question is probably asked more often than any other, and is directed toward the class genius, Ben Day. Although he is often a candidate for the High Honor Roll, Ben's talents are by no means limited to scholastic channels. As everyone will attest, he is an excellent bas- ketball player, and his skill in this field won for him the title of Co-Captain. In the Spring, he shows his prowess as a baseball player, and has pitched our team to many a victory. Moreover, only last summer he walked away with second prize in the Delaware State junior Golf Tournament! In the Senior Room, he entertains his classmates with his subtle humor, and has never been known to be caught at a loss for words. How- ever, his classmates will long remember him not only for the game he invented- jim Runny, but also for his famous sayings, such as: Say, that's not too jurisprudentn or Oh! ho, I'm afraid we'll have to inflict a two card penalty against you. Ben has sur- prised us with his flair for acting-we will certainly never forget his portrayal of Ern- est in The Importance of Being Ernest. In his two years at T.H. Ben has not only set many scholastic records, but has also made a great name for himself. Wherever he chooses to go to college, we are sure he will be a great success.

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Student Council 543 Class Vice Presi- dent 545 Dramatics 51, 52, 53, Presi- dent 543 Varsity Football 52, 533 Var- sity Baseball 53. 54g Varsity Basketball 53 54 Social Service Committee 51: Dance Committee 53g Assistant Presi- dent of Safety Committee 54. RONALD CARPENTER Whos that roaring off in that hot, two-tone Studebaker? That's Ron Carpenter. A three-letter man, who enjoys his greatest success in football as a pile-driving halfback, Ron can always be counted on to give just a little more of himself as a contribution to the team effort. Extremely friendly and popular, possessing both generosity and good humor, he goes his merry way, always making new friendships or strengthening old ones, and always willing to lend a hand to someone with a problem. In the class- room, Ronnie can always be heard sounding off on any and all subjects at any time and often drives the teacher to distraction with numerous questions pertaining to Heav- en knows what! But during the winter months, this docile, lovable young scholar be- comes a blood-thirsty gunman who spends every free moment shooting down ducks on his farm in Chestertown. Also, Ron is the senior room policeman, as he manages to quiet down even the most raucous of pillow fights by merely employing a few well- chosen words. As Ron leaves Tower Hill, he leaves behind a long list of friends and achievements, and we all wish him the very best of good luck. It couldn't happen to a better guy.

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Art 519 Dramatics 52, 53, Photography Club 54, junior Varsity Football 51, 525 Varsity Football 53, 54, Speedball 51, 52, 533 Basketball 54g Tennis 51, 52, 53, 54, Projection Room Committee 51, 52, 53, 54. WILLIS duPONT Who is the quiet, reserved Senior who can almost always be found either twitching about a math or a physics test next period or lounging peacefully in the reclining chair? That's Will-the only person who can rest comfortably and unperturbed as pillows fly whistling about his head. Because of his uncanny quality of being able to concentrate even under the most trying circumstances, he is envied by every nervous member of the class. When Will isn't worrying about his marks or about being accepted into the col- lege of his choice next fall, a poetry book can often be foupd in his hand, while he distractedly mumbles, Something's rotten in the state of Denmark, or English class isn't what it used to be! Will, who has attended Tower Hill for the past thirteen years fKindergarten included, that isj, has seen many changes, and many students, teachers, and policies come and go, while only a few have remained permanent. One of his perennial favorites, next to English 12 poetry, is shepherd's pie which, unfor- tunately, we have only about once a week. Outside of school, Will is often seen either on the tennis links or at the wheel of his '52 Olds, with which he claims he isn't com- pletely satisfied. Some day, he says, he's going to build a 'duPontmobile,' which will be The Car of the Century. Will should have no scruples about being readily accepted to his favorite college next fall. When the Class of 1954 becomes a memory, Willis duPont will certainly be remembered for his calm, cool, collected reticence and reserve.