Wellington "Buddy" Hicks, Jr. grew up in Milford , attended Benjamin Banneker schoo, and went to work after graduating 8th grade. In his 20's, he worked as a lifeguard when Rehoboth's beaches were still segregated. Always wanting to see "the other side of the mountain," he has unique perspective on life and learning. Funded by the Delaware Heritage Commission, Delaware Humanities and Berkana, Center for Media and Education.