Guide to Getting on the Roof of Duke West

Getting on the roof seems to always have been a fascination for TIP students. Though it seems many a student on East has been on the roof, it seems less common on West. This may be due to higher security measures or just kids who don't want to get caught.

Location 1

My guide to getting on the roof uses the attic door in room because the door can be locked and when you get onto the roof you are on the backside and can't be seen from Kilgo.

Disclaimer

I have done this myself, once in the day and once at night, I am not encouraging breaking any TIP rules, this is just meant as a guide for those who want to, you may be caught, but that is your own fault not mine--Ty 23:46, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Now What?

• Seeing as this is likely not your room, find out whose room it is and talk to them about what you want to do.
• If they are reluctant because they don't want to get in trouble, tell them that if you get caught, you will say that you stole their lanyard and that they shouldn't get in trouble. Most logical TIPsters would see that this will not hurt them, and will let you.

I'm in the room, where do I go now?

1. Look directly up and notice the attic.
2. You will probably need a chair to reach it, there should be one in the room.
3. Pull it down slowly, it will squeak, but not to worry, it can't be heard on the third floor (personal experience).
4. There should be a metal ladder, pull it down and climb up.
5. Once in, there is an obvious latch that will lead to the roof.
6. Don't worry the access leads to the backside of the roof that faces the street, if you want to see Kilgo it is on the opposite side.

Extra Notes

• If at night, bring a flashlight, you will need it in the attic.
• If you go alone, I would lock the door, but leave the attic open.
• If with a group I would take turns with one person at the bottom to listen for RCs
• Be wary of camera flash at night.

Note

• There are many, many other ways to get to the attic and roof of kilgo house, but the rooms with access are often controlled by staff members. These rooms include the princess towers as well as the room on the end of, which has access to the top of.
• In 2010, no TIPsters had fourth floor rooms and most rcs took the rooms with roof access. Currently, room is the only known room with roof access that held TIPsters--Ty 14:20, 2 August 2010 (UTC)