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...
Learn MoreMr. Millet celebrated his 75th birthday in 1992; more than 400 friends joined him from across the country and around the world at the Harvard Club for the event, where Mr. Millet presided over what he later referred to as his “first wake.” He thanked each of the 400 guests for their presence with hand-written notes—penned in calligraphy one by one over the months...
Learn MoreA 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...
Learn MoreStudents, 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 diplomas.
Learn MorePresented to Francis Davis Millet by H. Marshall Schwarz May 11, 2002 The Milton Medal is the highest award given by Milton Academy. 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. This year, our recipient is Francis Davis...
Learn MoreEstablished in 1997. The Millet Scholarship is awarded to a student with financial need who has attended Milton Academy for at least one year; 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...
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