Ralph Thomas Clark ’47

R. T. died of bladder cancer at his home in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., on Oct. 17, 2001. He came to Princeton from Mercersburg, where he was voted "Wittiest" and "Thinks He's Wittiest." At Princeton he joined Charter Club and majored in history.

After graduation, R.T. worked briefly in his father's plywood business in Jacksonville, Fla., but left to take an MA in history at the U. of Virginia. He then accepted a post at Carroll College in Waukesha, Wis. There he met Ann Morton, who taught English. They were married in 1951.

R.T.'s academic career took the couple to Ft. Lauderdale, where he taught history at Broward Community College, and soon became one of the college's most popular teachers.

For several years R.T. and Ann spent summers in Ireland in search of relief from the heat. But by the time of R.T.'s retirement in 1988, the entire Florida year had become too much for them. Looking for a cool retreat, they moved to Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

R.T. will be missed by his many friends. To Ann and to their children, Alex and Carrie, we extend our profound sympathy.

The Class of 1947