In honor of Nathan Towson’s birthday on January 22, let’s see how much you know about Towson High’s namesake!

1. What war did General Towson fight in?
   • A. The Civil War
   • B. The War of 1812
   • C. The Cold War
   • D. War of the Worlds
2. Where was General Towson born?
   • A. Towsontown, Maryland
   • B. Sydney, Australia
   • C. Cockeysville, Maryland
   • D. Topeka, Kansas
3. What was General Towson’s early job?
   • A. Teacher
   • B. Principal
   • C. Farmer
   • D. Carpenter
4. Where was Nathan Towson positioned at the beginning of the War of 1812?
   • A. Towson, Maryland
   • B. Pearl Harbor
   • C. Fort McHenry
   • D. Niagara Frontier
5. What was his position at Fort Erie called?
   • A. Towson’s Lighthouse
   • B. Towson’s High School
   • C. Towson’s Circle
   • D. Towson’s Triangle
6. What position did Nathan Towson end the war as?
   • A. General
   • B. Lieutenant Colonel
   • C. Brigadier General
   • D. Commander-in-Chief
7. What did Nathan Towson receive after the Battle of Buffalo?
   • A. Metal
   • B. Purple Heart
   • C. Sword
   • D. Pony
8. When did Nathan Towson die?
   • A. 1854
   • B. 2001
   • C. 1819
   • D. 1915

BONUS: When did Nathan Towson graduate from Towson High School?

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Bonus: He never went to school here.