Jerry BardwellKH Class of 1973 Jerry Bardwell’s journey from a young boy entering Kurn Hattin to a dedicated Kurn Hattin Trustee, paramedic, and volunteer lay minister is a story of resilience, service, and unwavering dedication to helping others. His life reflects the lessons he learned during … [Read more...] about From Alumnus to Trustee and Lifelong Advocate
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He Hits All the Right Notes.
Richard “Dick” NashKH Class of 1942 “Richard is not as promising as I thought he would be when he came to Kurn Hattin,” said Miss Barber in her 1939 assessment of young Richard Taylor Nash upon his arrival at Kurn Hattin Homes. Sometimes it takes a little time to get adjusted, find your way, … [Read more...] about He Hits All the Right Notes.
Finding Structure, Music, and Lasting Memories
Eva (Zonczyk) MorelClass of 1970 Eva arrived at Kurn Hattin Homes when she was seven years old, in the summer before her third-grade year. She gave us a guided tour of the Saxtons River campus of the early 1970s in her memory, bringing the spirit of the Homes alive. “One of my first memories,” … [Read more...] about Finding Structure, Music, and Lasting Memories
Living a Life of Shear Success
When Joy (Meleski) Boyd graduated from Kurn Hattin Homes in 1978, disco was hot, jeans were tight, and hair was big … feathered … curled … and highly styled. Maybe that’s why she developed such a love of hair styling. “I was always doing my friends’ hair,” Joy recalls fondly. “It was something … [Read more...] about Living a Life of Shear Success
It’s All About Connections
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … 365 days a year. Step into Phil Sherrick’s house and no matter the season, you’ll see signs of Christmas everywhere you look. A figure of Santa himself stands in the living room to greet friends and family. Why does Saint Nick have a permanent place in … [Read more...] about It’s All About Connections
Winchester’s Water Warrior
Rick Meleski, who graduated from Kurn Hattin Homes in 1975, is today the superintendent of the wastewater treatment facility and the water department for the town of Winchester, New Hampshire. In many ways, the path he’s been on for decades, and the success he’s achieved, started at the … [Read more...] about Winchester’s Water Warrior
Opportunity Knocks. She Answers.
When opportunity knocks, Tia Willis-Cooper doesn’t just answer, she goes running to the door! When she had the opportunity to go to middle school at Kurn Hattin Homes, she jumped at the chance. I lived just down the road, and I knew that Kurn Hattin offered so many opportunities,” she remembers. … [Read more...] about Opportunity Knocks. She Answers.
John D. Harris: Fighting for a Better Life
John D. Harris doesn’t shy away from a fight. In fact, these days, John, also known as “Big Red” or “Double Trouble,” is in the gym nearly every day training for the fight of his life, one that will launch him into the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) spotlight. He knows it’s a challenge, but John is no … [Read more...] about John D. Harris: Fighting for a Better Life