During the rendition of TAPS in the Kurn Hattin Veterans Day Program on November 11th, I was reminded of the summer Sunday evening programs during Mr. Mayo’s administration. Behind the former Dickey Cottage there was an elevated clearing. It was here that we enjoyed the seasonal cookouts. The … [Read more...] about Reminiscences from David J. Maysilles
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Tim Janis Concert
Tim Janis perfoms "Beautiful America" Music with a Mission, to benefit New England Kurn Hattin Homes for Children. Friday, May 21, 2010 at 6:30PM in Keene, NH. … [Read more...] about Tim Janis Concert
The Growth of Ideas
In the years just before “a date which will live in infamy,” December 7, 1941; Kurn Hattin 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 … [Read more...] about The Growth of Ideas
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 … [Read more...] about Student Council Organizes Haiti Relief Effort
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 … [Read more...] about Walk, Trot, Canter
Interview with Lyssa Jackson, ‘08
Wow! I forgot several times that I was talking to a sixteen-year-old when I met with Lyssa Jackson, Kurn Hattin, class of 2008 and a sophomore at the Putney School in Putney, Vermont. Lyssa made quite an impression when she was at the Homes and certainly continues to do so. She is very mature, … [Read more...] about Interview with Lyssa Jackson, ‘08
This Is My Story
Seventeen year-old Kurn Hattin graduate and Putney School Junior, Lyssa Jackson says that she feels she can not adequately repay Kurn Hattin for all it gave her. But she is doing all she can to share her story and help support the children currently at the Homes. As their 2nd Annual Community … [Read more...] about This Is My Story
Focused, Relaxed and Confident
I watched as John Harris, a 7th grader at Kurn Hattin, practiced his Tae Kwon Do exercises at a nearby studio. He looked focused, relaxed and confident. A little later, he was presented with a new ribbon for his belt and was promoted to Novice Orange, First Degree. John is quick to admit that Tae … [Read more...] about Focused, Relaxed and Confident