A Tribute to Mr. Millet

Francis D. Millet

A reservoir of dry wit, quiet kindness and enduring wisdom, legendary coach and teacher Francis Davis Millet— “Mr. Millet” as Miltonians know him— was revered among generations of Milton alumni and among today’s students.

Squash

Mr. Millet founded the squash program at Milton in 1964 after Milton built its first three hard-ball courts; he stewarded its athletes (students and graduates), coaches and facilities through the present day. Mr. Millet launched a tradition of winning and sportsmanship; he coached through 2007, enlisting a number of faculty and graduates as coaching assistants and partners over the years. Through his late 80s Mr. Millet got out on the court nearly daily...

Millet House

A boarding school experience is as much about character education as academic education. As educators, we try to convey the importance of values such as generosity, humility, and kindness. Every time the girls of Millet House enter the building bearing Mr. Millet’s name, they receive a reminder to aspire to those values. Mr. Millet epitomized the values we teach. As a benefactor, Mr. Millet gave to the girls generously. Every fall, each new girl would...

Calligraphy

Students, faculty and alumni treasure Mr. Millet’s handwritten notes in calligraphy. He sent them, in inquiry and response, over all his years, and until 2012 his hand rendered in calligraphy every one of Milton’s...

Milton Medal

Frank Millet was the recipient of the Milton Medal. It is presented to the individual who is the embodiment of the Milton spirit, personifying the standards, which we all strive to achieve, as demonstrated through extraordinary service to Milton. Read H. Marshall Schwarz's presentation of the award.

Millet Scholarship

The Millet Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates high moral integrity, is supportive of classmates, and has established meaningful relationships with peers and faculty. The Millet scholar is a student who, by virtue of his/her character and deeds is an integral member of his/her Class and holds great promise as a leader.