Homecoming and Reunion
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25
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We are thrilled to welcome our alumni, families and students to campus for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2025 on Oct. 24 and 25! This year, we especially celebrate the milestone reunions for classes ending in 5 and 0.
Exciting festivities are planned for the entire Tower Hill community on Friday and Saturday. Highlights include the presentation of our Distinguished Alumni Award, along with sports competitions, campus tours, a picnic lunch and more!
2025 Homecoming Schedule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
5:30 p.m. JV Girls Volleyball vs. Wilmington Friends (Weaver Gym)
6 p.m. Class of 1965 Dinner (Classmate’s private residence, email [email protected] for details)
7 p.m. Varsity Volleyball vs. Wilmington Friends (Weaver Gym)
7 p.m. Class of 1985 Social (BBC Tavern and Grill, 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807)
7:30 p.m. Class of 1975 Social (Buckley’s Tavern, 5812 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
10 a.m. JV Boys Soccer vs. Wilmington Friends (DeGroat Field)
10-11 a.m. Student-led school tours (Beginning at 17th St. Entrance)
11 a.m. Varsity Field Hockey vs Wilmington Friends (Richardson Field)
12-1:30 p.m. Picnic Lunch (Kullman Commons)
12 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Wilmington Friends (DeGroat Field)
12:30 p.m. JV Field Hockey vs. Wilmington Friends (Richardson Field)
2-3 p.m. Presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award followed by The State of School and Alumni Annual Meeting (1919 Auditorium), and Supervised Play at the Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Playground
3 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Mt. Pleasant HS (DeGroat Field)
5:30-7 p.m. Alumni Reception with all alumni invited to attend. Group photos for reunions will be taken throughout the evening (Hayward House Lawn Tent).
7 p.m. Reunion Dinner for Class of 1975 (50th yr.) hosted at a classmate's private residence. Contact [email protected] for more information.
7 p.m. Reunion Dinner for 1970 (55th yr.), 1965 (60th yr.), 1960 (65th yr.), 1955 (70th yr.) and 1950 (75th yr.) (Kullman Commons)
7 p.m. Additional reunion gatherings for class years ending in 0 and 5 held at various locations and posted on this website as information becomes available:
- Class of 1980 - classmate’s private residence (email [email protected] for details)
- Class of 1985 - classmate’s private residence (email [email protected] for details)
- Class of 1990 - classmate’s private residence (email [email protected] for details)
- Class of 1995 - classmate’s private residence (email [email protected] for details)
- Class of 2000 - Location TBD
- Class of 2005 - Kelly’s Logan House (1701 Delaware Ave #2329, Wilmington, DE 19806)
- Class of 2010 - Kelly’s Logan House (1701 Delaware Ave #2329, Wilmington, DE 19806)
- Class of 2015 - Trolley Square Oyster House (1707 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806)
- Class of 2020 - Crow Bar (1711 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
10 a.m. Class of 1975 Brunch - Kid Shelleen’s (1801 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19806)
9:30 a.m. Class of 1985 Brunch - Kid Shelleen’s (1801 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19806)
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 will be 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 will be 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.
Join your classmates in the 2025 Reunion Class Challenge!
When you make a gift of any amount to The Hiller Fund by Oct. 25, you will boost your class’s participation in the Reunion Giving Challenge all while strengthening Tower Hill today and for generations to come. The class with the highest alumni participation will receive special recognition at the Homecoming Alumni Reception.
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