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Spring 2010 |
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Volume CXVIII • Number 1
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Table of Contents
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Executive Director's Message
A number of years ago my son, Patrick, gave me a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work as a Christmas gift. I have kept the book in my office and take the time each month to reread one of the 101 stories of courage, compassion and creativity in the workplace.
The stories make a good day better and definitely improve a challenging day.
One of the first quotes in the book is:
“Where our work is, there let our joy be.”
-Tertullian
My thirty-six plus years at the Homes have been filled with a rich history of stories of young men and women who were given help and hope. They have certainly brought joy to my work. Collectively, the Kurn Hattin community must never underestimate the life changing effect we have on children and their families.
Emotional and compelling stories that speak to the need for our services are abundant: children living in cars, unsafe neighborhoods with gunfire, incarceration, substance abuse, grandparents struggling to care for grandchildren, abuse or an overwhelmed single parent, to name a few.
We know and research validates that early intervention and support given to families in crisis works. Thanks to sound management, board
support and the generosity of volunteers and donors, the Homes remain in good financial stead. We are a strong and vibrant organization and joyous stories will continue to be told well into the future.
~Christopher W. Barry |
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The Growth of Ideas
In the years just before “a date which will live in infamy,” December 7, 1941; Kurn Hattinf
Homes had two short term assistant directors, William “Bill” Avery, 1938-1940 and John
Watson, 1941-1942.
Bill was a reserve Second Lieutenant in the US Army because he received Reserve Officer Training Corps military science instruction in college. This led to a thirty-year career in the US Army.
John Watson, 1941-1942, followed a different path. He extended his college studies to earn a
master’s degree in economics. About one year after becoming Assistant Director, John, like many young single men, was called to active duty for army basic training. This was followed by officer training and a commission as a Second Lieutenant. John’s position as Assistant Director was saved for him. He served in this office from 1946-1957, when he moved on to a position in the admissions office of Tufts College. Both John and his wife were graduates of Tufts College. In 1963, John was called back to Kurn Hattin Homes to serve as the Director, a position which he filled with distinction.
As a student at Kurn Hattin Homes from 1936 to 1943, I was drawn to these two gentlemen who served in the armed forces during the World War II period. It was also a time that I became more aware of words and their meanings.
At one point, Bill Avery was observing the band during practice and he stopped us and told us that we had to focus on what we were doing. He suggested it would be easier for us to maintain our right and left alignment if we pretended that each row of the band held extra long broom sticks. That would give us something to focus on.
John Watson, while on a brief furlough between basic and officer training, guided us on a
broader path to develop a sense of responsibility. Take care of your possessions and the
ones entrusted to your care, whether they be food, clothing, weapons, bedding or other life
essentials. Furthermore, this was both an individual and a group responsibility. Maturing as
a college student, Marine Corps Officer and Kurn Hattin Homes Executive Director, I used
words like focus and responsibility and a multitude of others to select a wise path and
maintain direction throughout life’s ever-changing conditions.
I learned to value words as assets and to use this knowledge for the benefit of others. The
power of small words can grow into valuable ideas, and when used wisely, become concepts
for the advancement of mankind.
~ David J. Maysilles
President, Kurn Hattin Homes Board of Trustees
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Student Council Organizes Haiti Relief Effort
Kurn Hattin has a close connection to Haiti. Two current students have family there and a
current and former houseparent work with a Haitian orphanage and a women’s program.
Houseparent, Sara Frantz helps run an English camp among other tasks when she’s in Haiti.
The Kurn Hattin children met one of the Haiti orphans a few years ago when he was here to
receive medical treatment.
According to Dylan Bussino, president of the student council, the disaster in Haiti has directed
the student council to make raising money for the victims in Haiti a high priority. One of his
cottage mates, who is one of the children who has family in Haiti, immediately put out a bucket
to collect change after the earthquake. Together they collected $60 over that weekend alone.
This set the Kurn Hattin Haiti Relief Fund in motion. The student council and the rest of the
Kurn Hattin community have committed themselves to a long-term partnership with these
organizations where we have this personal connection. The benefactors of their fundraising
efforts will benefit God’s Littlest Angels and Heartline Ministries orphanages. Funds are being
collected in a variety of ways: a raffle on Family Day in February and an ongoing Change War
(collection of loose change) and with the proceeds collected at a Rotary spaghetti dinner at the
Bellows Falls Moose Lodge where the 7th & 8th graders will be serving. At our two big music
invitationals, the Annual Choral Invitational and the Jazz Band Invitational featuring the Keene
Jazz Orchestra, donations accepted at the door will go to this endeavor.
Of note, since the inception of this and other charitable projects this year, the Kurn Hattin students
have given more to charities than they have spent on themselves. They have been very generous.
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Close to Home
Steven Fuller, Priest
 Recently, while chatting with me at a community church supper in
Bellows Falls, Vermont, it was asked of me, “Did you know that one
of our priests was a Kurn Hattin boy and speaks very highly of his
experience?” I did not know then that this casual comment would
lead me to a wonderful visit with Priest Steven Fuller and further
permission to share his story with you.
In 1967, Steven Fuller arrived at Kurn Hattin with his older brother and sister, Dana and Jane, and
stayed until 1971. Their father had died, leaving their mother unable to cope. Steven lived in one of
the large buildings, dormitory style at that time, with
lots of small beds in one room. He enjoyed being
at Kurn Hattin, remembers excelling in school, the
small class sizes, playing soccer, being in the band
and even doing chores. “I especially remember the
lawn mower brigade, where we would line up and
then go from one end to the other, mowing shoulder
to shoulder. We were paid a small amount of money,
but, it was never about the money,” Steven said.
Steven is one of three priests at Immanuel Episcopal Church in Bellows Falls, Vermont. He also
keeps a full time job, which is flexible enough that he can respond to church emergencies as
necessary. He has been married for 30 years and has three boys. Sadly, one of his sons died at age
two and a half from leukemia. Seven years later, on the same date, his brother Dana, a fireman,
died in a blaze while going back into the building to save someone.
The Episcopal Bishop of his church saw in Steven a person easy to relate to and full of compassion.
With the Bishop’s encouragement, Steven entered into training and eventually became a priest
twelve years ago. “It all goes back to Kurn Hattin and Joe Fischer and his wife, Bea, who were
incredible people. I have used them as examples many times in my sermons,” shared Steven.
Steven has been to Honduras twice, once to build a church and once to build a community center.
He is also a Kurn Hattin substitute houseparent and has been elected as a Bellows Falls library trustee.
Although well accomplished, Steven is an unassuming and humble man who does not receive compensation
for his duties as a priest. He lives in the same house he came home to when he left Kurn Hattin.
Steven’s fond memories of living at Kurn Hattin Homes reminds me of the opportunity for good that
we all have, to help guide and support young people in need, so that they in turn may continue the
cycle of caring for others in their own ways. I would like to say a special “thank you” to Joe and Bea
Fischer, whose influence helped shape this special man, who has given of himself generously and
touched so many lives.
~Elaine Bowen
President, Green Mountains Colony #114 National Society of New England Women
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Collaborative Education
The world continues to become a smaller place with advanced technology and on-demand
answers to questions. With that come many advantages to the academic world. The school at
Kurn Hattin has been utilizing collaboration, technology and networking with the resources
available to us. In turn, this has enhanced the educational experience of our students and the
tools available to our staff.
This year we have collaborated with the University of Vermont Extension program under the
tutelage of Debbie Fajans (4-H educator). During science classes, the staff and students have
been introduced to renewable energy sources, embryology, apple tree grafting (see front cover)
and GPS navigation. Additionally, we collaborated with the “Starbase Vermont” program for a
five-day workshop on aviation, with a variety of hands-on flight projects. With the expansion
of technology at Kurn Hattin, our science teachers now utilize SMART Boards connected to the
internet, utilizing Planet Earth-3D Earthquake, USA Weather, Intellicast and additional elementary/
middle school sites.
This spring, the arts had two outside residencies held on campus. This April, Mr. Troy
Wunderle from Big Top Adventures administered a one-week circus skill residency during
physical education classes. Additionally, in May, the music department will work with
Mr. Tim Janis (timjanis.com) for two special days in a collaborative effort that will culminate
in a concert in Keene, New Hampshire.
Locally, we work with our fire department during fire prevention week, the Bellows Falls
Rotary Club, VFW and churches regarding community service events. Reading classes
participate in the Windham County March Reading Challenge. The D.A.R.E. program is a
team taught by the Windham County Sheriff’s Office and a school teacher. Lastly, the Winter
Sports Program accommodated all of our students through the Okemo Mountain Resort and
Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center.
All of these projects and programs continue to enhance the quality education provided to
the children entrusted to our care. Debbie Fajans summarizes best, when she states: “Our
partnership with Kurn Hattin has brought informal education and fun learning experiences
to the teachers and students in the areas of science, engineering and technology. Using the
4-H model of a hands-on, inquiry-based, skill-building approach to instruction, Kurn Hattin
staff receive complete instructions, readily available supplies and session evaluations that
build confidence and competence in identifying and delivering lessons that are age-appropriate
and based on best practices.”
~Thomas Fahner
Director of Education and Residential Services
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Walk, Trot, Canter
 Since its inception in 2000, the horse program has been a popular addition to Kurn Hattin’s offerings.
Students utilize the horse program for many different reasons. For some, it is just one more
activity that they fill their Kurn Hattin life with. For others, it is finding one thing that is really
important to them, and makes them aware of and reinforces skills they never knew they had!
Sara Stine has been with Kurn Hattin Homes since March of 2008 and has enhanced the existing
program with her own knowledge and expertise. She explains that the kids start with the basics and
work to become partners with the horses. The students learn about the nature of horses and how
to be a leader. If the student’s approach to the horse is not appropriate, the horse will not respond.
Once they have mastered how to “become one with the horse,” the magic begins.
Students begin riding bareback so that they can learn to balance themselves on the horse. Sara
reminds them, as the horse moves, so does their body—the horse responds best when their bodies
move with the horse, not against it. Once they are able to balance riding bareback, they earn their
saddle, then their reins and finally advance to be an independent rider. No two riders are the same
and every student progresses at their own pace.
Currently, there are two groups meeting weekly. Devin, Camrielle, Davey and Nichole make up
one group and the other is Corrinna, Makiah and Rebecca. Each group has an experienced rider in
their group. Devin and Corrina are the experienced riders in their respective groups and are doing
a great job. They are able to walk, trot and canter with their horses. These are skills the other riders
will learn as they progress through the program.
Six students participate in the 4-H program. Stephyn, Corri, Danté, Devin, Hanna and Jillian are
each assigned their own horse for a year. They are required to journal and scrapbook their experiences
with their own horse. They must track the horse’s weight, heart rate and are responsible for
feeding and grooming as well as taking their temperatures and deworming them. Responsibility
falls on the students and the horses count on them to care for them properly. Under the supervision
of Sara, the students do a fabulous job and are able to realize just how capable they are of managing
such important duties. Self-confidence grows and the students not only realize they can handle
the important duties that come with managing a horse, but also the important duties that come with
managing their own lives.
Students also learn that many of the skills that work with gaining the horse’s cooperation, work
with people too! The best part is that they figure it all out for themselves.
Valuable lessons are learned and what a wonderful way to learn them!
~Darlene Pecor
Admissions and Outreach Associate
Editors note: The goals of the program are learning and practicing safety, horsemanship skills
and having a good time while providing a therapeutic environment for healing and growth.
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Kurn Hattin Album
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Each December the Kurn Hattin children give thanks for the generosity bestowed on them
throughout the year by friends near and far. The cottages each choose a special project in the
greater community for which they do something kind and to help others. The youngest girls’
cottage, Hubbard Cottage,
proud of their singing talents,
chose to sing Christmas carols
to the residents of Holton Home
in Brattleboro, Vermont. On the
day selected, it just so happened
that the Christmas tree at Holton
Home was being decorated,
which excited the children. They
brought an ornament from their
own cottage tree to give to their
new friends at the elder care residence.
After tree decorating and
lovely caroling, which was enjoyed by all, cookies and milk were served. At a dinner celebrating
these acts of kindness, called the Night of Giving, a letter was read by the cottage girls and they
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When Clyde “Tuffy” Parsons,
passed away last fall, classmate
Kenneth Gunnerson shared this circa
1947 photo with us. He was able to
identify many in the photo. “Tuffy”
received his nickname from legendary
Director W.I. Mayo, who
bestowed a special name on each
boy at Kurn Hattin. Later in life,
other nicknames attached themselves
to Clyde, that of “Bud” and “Potsy.”
He served in the Korean War and
was honorably discharged from active
service with the US Marine Corps in 1956 with the rank of Corporal. He worked for
40 years at MPB in Keene, NH. His wife of 50 years, Roberta, survives along with 3 children
and grandchildren. Front row: Ken Gunnerson, Raymond (Christian) Blake, Ron Wheeler,
Robert Clayton; back row: Art Sweeney, William White, Edward License and “Tuffy.”
To the far right are staff member Elmore Kathan and his daughter.
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 Maple sugaring has been an annual
activity at Kurn Hattin since its founding
in 1894. It is an annual rite of
spring.
Since the first week of March,
Kurn Hattin has been collecting
sap and making maple syrup. Farm
Manager, Real Bazin works with the
children tapping trees with sap lines
and collecting the sap. Then he boils
the sap and the children help with
bottling of the syrup. Tapping maple
trees with lines has become the preferred method of sap collection. “The lines leave smaller holes
and therefore are better for the trees than are buckets. We’re also tapping fewer trees which is also
better for their health,” Real says. “We have good years and not so good years. It was an especially
good run the first week. The season here is just about over and we have 37 gallons so far. Last year
we produced 125 gallons. It’s darker syrup which is great for real maple lovers.”
For the science and math classes, sap collection buckets rather than sap lines are used on the trees
near the school. “We’ve collected a lot of sap already and we’ve only been at it for a week,” said
Camille Spafford, a 7th grader. “This is so much fun,” she added. Science teacher, Tom Fontaine,
has his class fully engaged in the process. The students number the maple trees on campus and
label the buckets on them. They are responsible for measuring and collecting the sap into barrels,
as well as recording weather conditions and temperature on a daily basis.
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In a jam-packed auditorium on February
11, the Kurn Hattin 7th & 8th grade boy’s
basketball team finished the season as
runners-up in the Southern Vermont/New
Hampshire Junior High League, losing
to Walpole 63-57. This is the first time
since 2001 that Kurn Hattin has played in
the finals. The team’s record was 14-2 in
the League and 17-3 overall –with two of
those losses to Walpole. Kurn Hattin was
the only team to beat Walpole this season, scoring 54-44 on December 7. There was abundant
cheering throughout the game, and at half-time, entertainment was provided by a performance of
the Kurn Hattin Dance Group. The basketball team, coached by houseparent Dave Brodeur, is
comprised of Dylan Bussino, Ethan Colon, Dylan Conklin, Deionte Davis, Steven Kingsbury,
Anthony Martinez, Codi Merlin, Cooper Newell, Jordan Ortiz and Sam Paulino. “Kurn Hattin
had an outstanding year,” said Kurn Hattin’s Executive Director, Chris Barry. “We’re very
pleased with not only their 17-3 record, but also their sportsmanship throughout the year.”
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Kurn Hattin held its Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet on March 11, 2010 to honor the
many people who volunteer at the Homes. Our volunteers help with school, sports, music and
special events. Whatever the reason or venue, they say they appreciate the overall good behavior
of the children at Kurn Hattin.
Volunteering is quite often the high point of the volunteer’s day. The children know that they
are fortunate to have someone interested in them. “Volunteers offer so much individual support
and positive adult interaction for our children,” says Tom Fahner, Director of Educational and
Residential Services. “We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers. Some programs just
wouldn’t exist without them.” Every year, the Kurn Hattin volunteers are recognized at a special
dinner in their honor. Hats off to all of you who volunteer at Kurn Hattin Homes. |
For the last three years Kurn Hattin
counselor, Patrick Cavanaugh, has
practiced a simplified form of T’ai
Chi with the students twice per week
during the winter months. T’ai Chi is
a traditional Chinese martial art and
meditation that uses slow, flowing,
balanced movement and relaxation
to stimulate the circulation of ch’i or
vital life energy. “The exercise is low
impact, so anyone can do it,” Patrick explains. “The goal is to reduce stress and improve overall
health of mind, body and spirit. I try to instill the importance of balance, breathing, movement
and posture. The children learn to become more aware of these whether they’re sitting in class,
at the dinner table or interacting with others. Although it requires much discipline, the children
manage to be patient while learning the different poses.” There are many reinforcements of these
practices at Kurn Hattin with similar focus and instruction in the equestrian and dance programs
as well as other activities throughout the year.
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Why Your Contribution Matters
 For over 115 years, boys and
girls have called Kurn Hattin
home. They have shared a room
with other children, listened to
bedtime stories, cuddled with
a favorite teddy bear, walked
up the hill in the first hours of
daylight to join their friends for
breakfast and to eagerly begin
the start of another school day.
The marching band and choir
practice for their next performance
is in a building funded
by supporters who believe that
each child matters, who believe
that each child, given a strong
foundation, will bring goodness
to the world.
Please respond generously using
the attached envelope. Your gifts
make Kurn Hattin’s work possible.
Thank you!
~ Connie Sanderson
Director of Development and Public Relations
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The Kurn Hattin Counseling Center
The Counseling Center at Kurn Hattin Homes provides mental health support and resources
to students and their families, as well as guidance to Kurn Hattin staff who are working with
children. Here are some frequently asked questions about counseling services.
Q: What do the counselors do?
Counselors take the time to get to know each child personally—their backgrounds, interests,
strengths and challenges—in order to help them manage stress, deal with transition and improve
relationships with others.
Counselors are professionally trained to provide support for specific mental health needs such as
depression, anxiety, self-harm and ADHD. Our staff works closely with residential and academic
staff on campus in order to help meet a child’s individual needs.
Q: Do all students receive counseling?
Yes, each cottage is assigned an individual counselor who meets regularly on a one-to-one basis
with every child.
Q: What are counseling sessions like?
These meetings provide time for a child to relax and feel listened to. Children may talk about
their feelings, express worries or concerns and ask questions. Counselors listen, understand and
help children develop skills and strategies for handling problems.
In addition, the Counseling Center offers organized group support meetings on topics such as
dealing with grief, managing anger and stress and developing positive friendships.
Q: How can a child’s counselor help the family?
Counselors can answer questions, offer useful ideas for parenting and strategies for better
communication and help your family take steps toward stability and healthier relationships.
We can also help connect you with resources for needs such as doctors or psychologists,
transportation to and from Kurn Hattin, food, physical safety and other issues.
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Alumni President’s Message
 I enjoy the season of spring; yes, even here in Florida. I take great
delight in the blooming pinks of the azaleas and then later the jacaranda
trees with their lacey purple leaves just as much as I took delight in
the crocuses popping up and later lilac bushes and trees in my youth
in New England. I remember going into the woods and finding many
varieties of wild flowers for the wild flower contest at Kurn Hattin. And
what a surprise we found in the maple trees giving up their sap so that
we could boil it down to syrup, a tradition still active at the Homes.
Most of all, I take strength from the hope that spring represents. I hope in the future of the Kurn
Hattin graduates this spring. I take strength in the hope found on the face of the children of Kurn
Hattin who look to a future beyond their wildest dreams after they experience the goodness in
them affirmed by the Kurn Hattin staff and volunteers. The promise of the future is written by
these children each spring.
This year, I look forward to the late spring tradition of the gathering of Kurn Hattin alumni.
On May 15, this lively event is calling us to the place that gave us our childhood back. It’s a
wonder-filled day. Please make plans to be in attendance. If you can’t, then drop us a line
about your spring memories at the place we called home.
~Jackie LaDue Mallory
Alumni Association President,
Class of 1954
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Former Alumni Association President Profiles
Kurn Hattin has had an Alumni Association for most of its 116 years. Four people make a special
commitment by serving as the Alumni Association Committee. Elections for president, vice
president, treasurer and secretary are held every other year and most of the elected officials serve
several terms. The committee focuses on increasing alumni participation and connection with
the Homes. I recently spoke with two former presidents, Leo Lawrence, class of 1943, and Jerry
Bardwell, class of 1973, about their recollections.
 Leo Lawrence served two one-year
terms as President from 1988-1990.
He remembers the annual meeting
being held at the girls’ campus in
Saxtons River. “The committee could
meet at either campus but we liked
going over to the girls’ school,” Leo
reflects. When at Saxtons River, they
met upstairs in the music room at the
old school building and then dinner
was served downstairs. Occasionally
the committee members would
meet for dinner during the year, but
mostly they met only once a year at
the Alumni Annual Meeting. “A good many people attended these meetings, often approximately
80-90. You never knew who was going to show up that you hadn’t seen since school days. And
many turned out every year faithfully for decades. Many of the officers were young, when they
went into the service and married, they would be too busy for several years but returned after
their families were grown.”
Classmate David J. Maysilles, class of 1943, who’s now President of the Board of Trustees,
was the Executive Director then. The Alumni Association Vice President was Ruth Smith,
class of 1943, and then later Jerry Bardwell. Chris Barry was made an honorary member of
the Alumni Association when he became the Executive Director. Discussions were centered
on what the Alumni Association could do for Kurn Hattin and the future.
Leo has attended Alumni Association meetings faithfully except during the time he was serving
in the military, working and raising his family. Leo was somewhat of a math whiz, which he
credits to Kurn Hattin, and made his living using those skills. “I come to the meetings every year.
It’s kind of like going home,” Leo says with emotion. “It’s great that the meetings are held on
Kurn Hattin Day. I like to see the children sing and play music. They gain a lot of courage getting
up in front of people.” Leo brings friends with him most of the time. “They always have a good
time too.” Leo’s wife, Helen, agrees. “I’m a part of everything Leo does. So I want to be there too.
Our five children have been involved as well.”
 Jerry Bardwell then became
Alumni Association President
in 1990 and served until 1995.
The year after graduation, many
of the graduates would come to
that year’s meeting. “It was a
‘cool’ thing to do,” Jerry smiles.
“I was an alumnus; I could go
to these meetings, raise my hand
and vote and see old friends.”
The meetings were held on the
Westminster campus, in the band
room in the Thomas Building.
John Watson, who was the Director
at that time, gave the welcome speech. “We met just once a year. Back then the meeting was
on graduation day, but then we moved it to a stand-alone day before combining it with Kurn
Hattin Day. Much of what we discussed back then was formalities and changes to the Alumni
Association. The by-laws were updated; events such as the Centennial and Alumni awards at
graduation were planned. I remember that during my tenure we changed the by-laws so that the
president was selected for a two-year term. It had been a one-year term. The Centennial was a
really big event; we sponsored a Ball at the Putney Inn and also incorporated a special celebration
for David J. Maysilles, who was retiring as Executive Director. We even had representatives from
The U.S. Marine Corps here with a letter from the Commandant.”
“We also hosted a picnic at Vilas Pool in Alstead, NH. About 40 alumni attended. It was great.
The Homes were undergoing several changes that modernized the living and learning
environment, such as the girls coming to live on the Westminster campus and the Kurn Hattin
video, The Story of Home, was being made. The past and present were coming together. It was
a defining moment for the alumni. The video said it all.”
“When the John Hurd book, Story of Home, was published, I read it in one day. It triggered
many memories and I sought out several of my many mentors—Joe Fischer, Donald Musgrove,
Sam Streeter and Chris Barry. After I stepped down as President, I was asked to be an Incorporator
and later joined the Board of Trustees. My role is to make sure Kurn Hattin continues to go
forward and maintains its mission. I was asked to speak at graduation at the 30th anniversary
of my graduation. I remember telling the graduates that what matters most is that they’ll always
have a home here. And that they were welcome to come back and be involved. I believe, first,
get a life, find things out for yourself, then eventually, the road takes you back home.
I’ve also been reconnecting with people from 35 or more years ago on Facebook. It’s great that
the alumni have a page there.”
~ Kim Fine
Senior Development Officer
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From the Nursing Staff
of good hygiene and nutrition has been a successful strategy of prevention. Generally,
most illnesses here have been viral infections that simply must run their course, so children come to
our infirmary and rest. Lots of TLC is given to each student throughout their illness and recovery!
 We are regularly updating dental, physical
and required immunizations for each student
and sending home appropriate paperwork
for guardians if a doctor’s appointment is
needed. Yearly vision screenings are complete
and letters have gone home to families
of students with any concerns about their
eyesight. At every opportunity we encourage
the children to wash their hands or use a
hand sanitizer. They are doing a wonderful
job remembering to use the sanitizers. The
dispensers are located throughout the school,
infirmary, kitchen and administrative offices.
Good nutrition and regular exercise play
very important roles in maintaining a healthy
lifestyle and this is an ongoing educational
experience for all the students and staff.
The Winter Sports Program keeps everyone
active and moving during the cold weather, instead of hibernating inside! The program is nearly
over for the season and I am happy to report we had no acute injuries this year. The students,
staff and volunteers have all had a wonderful time doing a variety of healthy outdoor activities,
such as skiing, skating and sliding.
The Baby Think it Over Program, an infant simulator program for 8th graders, is in full swing and
has been very successful thus far. To be rolled out soon is a poison control program geared toward
the younger students. These educational topics are invaluable to the future health and safety of our
children and other programs are included as appropriate and available.
I wish everyone a very happy and healthy spring!
~ Eileen C. Brown, RN
Director of Health Services
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Memorial Gifts
CALVIN F. ANDREWS, CLASS OF 1941
BETTY JENNE BABCOCK, CLASS OF 1935
PHILLIP BACON, CLASS OF 1944
STEWART W. BACON
MARIE BALDWIN
IRENE BARSCHDORF JOLY,
CLASS OF 1942
JOHN BARSCHDORF, CLASS OF 1940
DAVID BATES, CLASS OF 1941
GERALD BICKMORE
WESLEY BIRCH, CLASS OF 1916
MARY BODINE
JOAN OSGOOD BROOKS
TIM COZENS
JIM & MARGARET DUNCAN
HAROLD & DOROTHY GRAY
RICHARD ELY
ADA C.M. EVANS
WENDELL “PETE” FARNHAM,
CLASS OF 1930
FRANCIS T. FENN, JR.
HELEN FOSTER
DONALD FRISBIE, CLASS OF 1950
RALPH B. GATES
ROBERT GOODRICH
DONALD GREENSLET, CLASS OF 1937
RICHARD GREENSLET, CLASS OF 1936
PAUL F. GREENWOOD, CLASS OF 1941
WESTON HADDEN
JEAN HATCH
MR. & MRS. FREDERICK HAWKINS
LOUISE HAY
JOHN, KAY & BILL HENNESSEY
DAYTON “DOC” HENSON,
CLASS OF 1928
JANICE B. JONES
WILLIAM T. KEECH
DR. DAVID KNIGHT
ROBINA LUCY LAUGHLIN
CAROL ANN LEARY
WILLIAM LINCOLN, CLASS OF 1918
ULYSSES J. “TONY” LUPIEN
HARRIET MACKENZIE
EILEEN BENNETT MENZEL
MARTHA A. MONTAGUE
ELAINE MOORE
DONALD MUSGROVE
PRISCILLA B. NORTON
BRUCE E. NUNN
ROBERT W. OWENS, JR.
CLYDE PARSONS, CLASS OF 1949
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Honor Gifts
IN HONOR OF MRS. DIANE BACON
IN HONOR OF STEVE BARRY, LEONARD
FARRAR & THE REST OF THE MAINTANENCE
CREW FOR THE SPECTACULAR
BUILDING & GROUNDS WORK
IN HONOR OF TOM & ELAINE BOWEN
IN HONOR OF MARY-JANE BUSH
IN HONOR OF MRS. CAROL CENA
IN HONOR OF NATALIA CLOW
IN HONOR OF SUSAN DELARY & FAMILY
IN HONOR OF MEGAN EASLEY
IN HONOR OF MRS. JUDITH ENRIGHT
IN HONOR OF THE FAHNER FAMILY
IN HONOR OF TOM FAHNER, MIDDLE
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
IN HONOR OF MY FATHER & ALL THE
PIROS CARED FOR AT KURN HATTIN
IN HONOR OF MARY B. FENN
IN HONOR OF WILLIAM
& JOHN FENNIMAN
IN HONOR OF KIM FINE
ON HER BIRTHDAY
IN HONOR OF THE GOOD FAMILY
IN HONOR OF GERALD HARTING & FAMILY
IN HONOR OF WENTWORTH HUBBARD
IN HONOR OF DONALD INGLIS,
CLASS OF 1941
IN HONOR OF ERIC JOHNSON
IN HONOR OF EVAN JOHNSON
IN HONOR OF RACHEL JOHNSON
IN HONOR OF REBECCA JOHNSON
IN HONOR OF GRACE LEONARD
IN HONOR OF MS. LIZ LUPIEN
IN HONOR OF MS. SUZANNE LUPIEN
IN HONOR OF TOM & SUSAN MACK
IN HONOR OF PASTOR CONNIE MOSER
IN HONOR OF NANCY PEXA,
GENERAL DIRECTOR
IN HONOR OF MR. & MRS. JAMES
PRETTITORE
IN HONOR OF THE TAZELAAR FAMILY
IN HONOR OF RUTH VERY
ON HER BIRTHDAY
IN HONOR OF ROBERTA “BOBBI”
VIOLETTE ON HER BIRTHDAY
IN HONOR OF DR. JEFFREY S. WINSEMAN
IN HONOR OF TANNER WALIOR
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