Field Day was the kickoff for the Next Stage Campaign, fundraising for the P.S. du Pont Theater
At homecoming on October 22, the groundbreaking ceremony for the theater took place
The Home and School Community Service Award was presented for the first time at graduation
1994 - 1995
On December 7, 1994, the Board of Trustees announced the diversity commitment for Tower Hill
A long-range plan was presented that emphasized the commitment to diversity and the growth of technology at Tower Hill
1995 - 1996
Mehmet Oz '78 was the graduation speaker for the first time
1996 - 1997
The P.S. du Pont Arts Center opened in September
The "Wizard of Oz" was the first musical performed in the Arts Center in April
The school was “wired” for Internet access
1997- 1998
Construction began in the winter for the reconstruction of the school
On April 29, 1998, George Will was the inaugural Forum speaker
1998 - 1999
The Forum speaker series theme was "What Is Distinctive About American Society" and brought a number of excellent speakers, including Stephen Ambrose, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Danny Glover and Congressman Mike Castle '57
1999 - 2000
In June, the first phase of the Campaign for Tower Hill began to renovate the science and art facilities and update the infrastructure
The Forum theme was "The Use and Abuse of History" and speakers included Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., DeeDee Myers and Marlin Fitzwater
Boys' lacrosse program began
2000 - 2001
"The American Century Forum" was the theme of the Forum and brought Buzz Aldrin, Vice-President Joe Biden and Congressman John Lewis to Tower Hill
2001 - 2002
The renovations and additions to the academic building were essentially complete for the opening day of school
Elie Wiesel, Simon Schama and Governor Pierre S. du Pont IV were speakers for the Forum on "Making History Come Alive"
The girls' soccer program began
2003 - 2004
On November 11, 2003, the Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated
Headmaster Timothy Golding announced that he would be leaving Tower Hill on April 5, 2004
The St. Amour gardens were reconstructed
2004 - 2005
The new Music building was completed and the Pre-Kindergarten moved into the old Stabler Building
On July 1, 2005, Dr. Chris Wheeler joined Tower Hill as headmaster
2005 - 2006
The dining room renovations were completed
The TowerNet website was launched in partnership with Whipple Hill
2006 - 2007
At Homecoming on October 21, the Campaign for Athletics began
2007 - 2008
Tower Hill received an EE Ford grant in December 2007
This year marked the 40th anniversary of the Williamsburg trip for the 4th grade
2008 - 09
During the winter of 2009, the Harrington House on Mt. Salem Lane was purchased and renamed the Hayward House in honor of Rosa Laird Hayward McDonald
In May the track was named in honor of Stu Markley, physical education teacher
Beyond AP: the commitment to develop advanced courses outside of the Advanced Placement was made
Summer school returned after nearly ten year absence
The Wall Street Journal ranked Tower Hill 24thin the country based on the percentage of students attending eight top colleges
2009 - 2010
In May, Carpenter Field House was reopened after renovations
2010-11
Ruly Carpenter Stadium was named the best high school baseball field by the National High School Coaches Association
The Lower Gallery of the P.S. du Pont Arts Center was renamed the Founders' Gallery in honor to the 11 founders of Tower Hill
2011-12
The groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Math & Science Center
Tower Hill began to explore new approaches for digital technology in the classroom
2012-13
Tower Hill was ranked 47th in the country in an independent poll of private day schools by TheBestSchools.org
"The Media and American Society" was the topic of the Forum with Ralph J. Begleiter of CNN, David Hoffman of the Washington Post and Gwen Ifill, PBS Newshour
A new class schedule was launched with rotating and extended periods, as well as a late start on Thursday mornings to allow for teacher in-service time
Construction continued on the Math and Science Center
2013-14
The Math and Science Center opened on the first day of school
Harry Baetjer was named the interim headmaster on October 23 and subsequently became the headmaster on December
The Alumni Golf Outing celebrated its 25th anniversary