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Homecoming and Reunion
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026
Classes ending in 1 and 6: it’s your reunion year!
Exciting festivities will be planned for the entire Tower Hill community on Friday and Saturday. Highlights include student-led campus tours, lunch, sports competitions and an alumni reception.
If you are celebrating a milestone reunion year and are interested in serving as a Reunion Class Agent to help with outreach and planning on behalf of your class, please reach out to Alyssa Landreth, Director of Alumni Relations: [email protected] / 302-575-0550 x221.
2026 Homecoming Schedule
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
5:30 p.m. JV Girls Volleyball vs. Wilmington Friends (Weaver Gym)
7 p.m. Varsity Volleyball vs. Wilmington Friends (Weaver Gym)
7 p.m. Class of 1976 Social (BBC Tavern and Grill, 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
10-11 a.m. Student-led school tours (beginning at 17th St. entrance)
11 a.m. Varsity Field Hockey vs Wilmington Friends (Richardson Field)
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Emerald Luncheon (1919 Auditorium)
Classes celebrating 50 or more milestone reunion years are invited to attend: 1976 (50th yr.), 1971 (55th yr.), 1966 (60th yr.), 1961 (65th yr.), 1956 (70th yr.) and 1951 (75th yr.)
12-1:30 p.m. Picnic Lunch (Kullman Commons)
All alumni and Tower Hill community members are welcome!
12 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Tatnall School (DeGroat Field)
12:30 p.m. JV Field Hockey vs. Wilmington Friends (Richardson Field)
3 p.m. Varsity Football vs. St. Elizabeth High School (DeGroat Field)
5:30-7 p.m. Alumni Reception (Hayward House lawn tent)
All alumni are invited to attend! Group photo schedule for reunion milestone years being taken throughout the evening:
5:45 p.m. Class of 1951
5:50 p.m. Class of 1956
5:55 p.m. Class of 1961
6 p.m. Class of 1966
6:05 p.m. Class of 1971
6:10 p.m. Class of 1976
6:15 p.m. Class of 1981
6:20 p.m. Class of 1986
6:25 p.m. Class of 1991
6:30 p.m. Class of 1996
6:35 p.m. Class of 2001
6:40 p.m. Class of 2006
6:45 p.m. Class of 2011
6:50 p.m. Class of 2016
6:55 p.m. Class of 2021
7 p.m. Additional reunion celebrations for class years ending in 1 and 6 (Various Off-campus Locations)
This list will be continually updated as information becomes available:
- Class of 1976 - 50th Reunion Dinner at the University and Whist Club
The Class of '76 looks forward to celebrating together! Kindly RSVP by Friday, Sept. 4 to reserve your place at this special evening. Advance registration is required, and payment information will be collected during the registration process (link coming soon). Contact [email protected] with questions or for more information.
2025 ALUMNI AWARDS
Genelle Trader ’70 - 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
This award recognizes an alum who exemplifies the qualities of a Tower Hill graduate, has distinguished themselves among their peers and has been involved with the school. The award was presented in the 1919 Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m.
Genelle Trader is a trailblazer. As the first African-American student to attend Tower Hill School, she is one of two to graduate with her class. She went on to earn a BS in mathematics from Tufts University and an MS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Sloan School of Management.
As a management consultant and senior corporate executive, Trader is a leader in her field. Trader's impact continues beyond her work, including on the Board of Trustees of the National Park Foundation’s African American Experience Fund, as a member of the Board of Directors at The History Makers, as the strategic planning co-chair of The Links, Incorporated, and previously serving on the Board of Directors of the Serviam Girls Academy. A corporate and civic leader—and a breaker of barriers—Trader’s dedication to Tower Hill has been remarkable, including her service on the Board of Trustees. Trader's career accomplishments and personal accolades represent the values of a Tower Hill education and make her a most deserving recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.
John “Jack” M. Flynn, MD ’81 - Founders’ Achievement Award
This award recognizes members of the Tower Hill School community for exemplary service and lasting contributions to the school. The award was presented at the Varsity Football Game on DeGroat Field during halftime.
Dr. Flynn’s relationship with Tower Hill began in 1975 when he entered as a seventh grader, excelling both on DeGroat Field and in the classroom. As a recipient of financial aid during his years at Tower Hill, Dr. Flynn developed a passion for access to education that inspired him to establish the Flynn Family Scholarship Fund in 2014, which honors his parents, Frances and Jimmy Flynn, and provides transformative opportunities for the next generation of Hillers. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Tower Hill.
Beyond his impact at Tower Hill, Dr. Flynn serves as Chief of the Division of Orthopedics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where he is internationally respected for his expertise in pediatric spine and hip care. His leadership and vision in both medicine and education embody the spirit of Multa Bene Facta and make him a most deserving recipient of the Founders’ Achievement Award.
Celebrate with a gift to The Hiller Fund!
As we gather to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate the Tower Hill spirit during Homecoming, there’s no better time to make a lasting impact. Honor the memories that shaped your journey by supporting today’s students, faculty and programs through The Hiller Fund. Your gift ensures that the Tower Hill experience continues to grow and thrive for future generations.
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