ABOUT
The Gary Millen Foundation was formed shortly after the untimely death in May 2006 of longtime Kennett High School (KHS) teacher and coach Gary Millen. Throughout his life Gary accentuated the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment to excellence and leadership. The Foundation has raised close to $1,000,000 to support the construction of the Gary Millen Stadium, relocation and installation of the Stoney Morrell Memorial bridge and many improvements to fields and athletic facilities at KHS.
Goals
The Focus of Our Efforts
ENCOURAGE
Kennett High School students to strive for, achieve and embrace the virtues of scholar-athletes.
SUPPORT & PROMOTE
sports programs and athletes at Kennett High School.
FUND
scholarship opportunities for Kennett High School students to pursue higher education.
Support Our Cause
Help us raise $50,000 to continue our mission of enhancing the Kennett High School athletic experience. Our latest endeavors include a storage facility for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and tennis equipment and improved signage across campus playing fields, each dedicated to honoring past coaches.
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Tax-deductible donations can be sent to:
The Gary Millen Foundation
PO Box 1206
Intervale, NH 03845
​The Gary Millen Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Projects
BRIDGE THE GAP
The Foundation led the effort to improve access to several of the athletic fields by relocating and installing The Stoney Morrell Memorial Bridge over the gully between the school and the fields. This authentic covered walking bridge not only met a functional need at KHS, but did so by using a historic artifact that has brought wonderful local culture and aesthetic to the campus.
The authentically built 36-foot lattice bridge was generously donated by Story Land. The bridge was on display at the 1999 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC. Arnold Graton, who is considered one of the nation's foremost covered bridge craftsmen, built the bridge, with the financial support of Stoney Morrell of Story Land. The bridge was moved into place at KHS in September 2015 in a traditional manner using a capstan winch and oxen.
SCORE BOARDS
The Gary Millen Foundation continues to support identified needs at Kennett High School including the purchase and installation of solar panel-powered, wireless, electronic scoreboards for the playing fields in front of Kennett High School.
