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.
Alumni
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
Sebastien Jean- François: Proud to be a Patriot
The people in his life call Sebastien Jean- François son, brother, bandmate, and soldier. His civilian friends and family lovingly refer to him as Baz. In the military, his brothers in arms address him as Frenchie. Sebastien is most proud to be called a patriot. A 2012 Kurn Hattin Homes graduate, … [Read more...] about Sebastien Jean- François: Proud to be a Patriot
Carl B. Williams: KHH Class of 1952, Graduate, Patriot, Writer
When Carl Williams was a young boy, his family lived in New York City. By the time he was just seven years old, he had already fallen in with a group of boys who were setting a poor example. That’s when his mother decided that Kurn Hattin Homes for Children in rural Westminster, Vermont was the best … [Read more...] about Carl B. Williams: KHH Class of 1952, Graduate, Patriot, Writer
Elizabeth Anderson: An Early Bloomer with a Rosy Future
Some people hit their stride later in life, others are on the road to success at an early age. That’s the case for Elizabeth Anderson. Elizabeth, who is a 2020 graduate of Kurn Hattin Homes (KHH) and the daughter of Amber Malloy and KHH Houseparent Bob Anderson, built quite a resume during her … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Anderson: An Early Bloomer with a Rosy Future
Jennifer Filiault: Kurn Hattin Changed Me
I was 11 years old when I came to Kurn Hattin. I still remember filling out paperwork. I wouldn’t have been able to experience the things I have without having gone to Kurn Hattin. I was able to play soccer, go horseback riding, and go skiing, which I loved. My favorite classes were reading and … [Read more...] about Jennifer Filiault: Kurn Hattin Changed Me
A Passion for Music
Every time I talk about Kurn Hattin, it is with the utmost respect and love for this one-of-a-kind place. Kurn Hattin gave me so many experiences and valuable lessons I could not have come into ownership of otherwise, and many more fond memories. My start at Kurn Hattin was my start in the core of … [Read more...] about A Passion for Music
Alumni Association
In March of 1914 the Kurn Hattin Alumni Association was formed. The first President was Elisha W. Culver of Massachusetts, class of 1912. The object of the Association was to encourage fellowship among the students and to bring them together once every year for a reunion. Although it was … [Read more...] about Alumni Association