H. William Evans III ’67

H. WILLIAM EVANS III drowned near his cottage at Moosehead Lake, Me., on Sept. 3, 1991. Bill had been headmaster of the Dublin School in New Hampshire since 1985.

Bill came to Princeton from Scarsdale H.S. He was a dean's list student in Classics, won the Steele Prize, and roomed with Walter Kohler and Richard Davidson in Little. He was Elm's social chair and was in the yacht club, WPRB, and parking squad.

Bill also earned an A.B. in classical studies at Penn in 1970. He taught, coached, and advised at Milton until 1977, when he became director of admission and later dean at Tabor. He came to Dublin in 1985 with a vision of academic integrity. He developed and participated in a successful community service program.

One of his colleagues described Bill as "a gentleman among men." Another stated that "he was a really, genuinely caring and compassionate man."

Sunning personal limelight, Bill put the school first in anything he did and thought of the school as a part of his family. No matter what part someone played, Bill was genuinely interested in his or her well being.

Bill's interest in the 1950s and '60s manifested itself in his collection of cars, music, and memorabilia. At school dances, Bill could be coaxed to the floor with a Roy Orbison tune.

In our 15th reunion book, Bill described the intensity of commitment required at a boarding school and how rewarding it had been for him. He concluded: "I give Princeton credit for a lot of the good that's dominated my life."

Bill is survived by his father, Herbert W. Evans Jr. A memorial fund has been established. Contributions should be sent to the H. William Evans III Memorial fund, Dublin School, Dublin, NH 03444-0522.

The Class of 1967