John E. Mills, Newington High School band director for over 25 years, passed away on October 20, 2023. When he retired from Newington High School, a scholarship fund was established in his name to support outstanding performers and contributing members of the band and jazz program at Newington High School.

John was a music educator in various Connecticut towns for over 30 years. He inspired many students to love music and to become music educators. He was an accomplished professional saxophonist and clarinetist who played classical and jazz music at the Bushnell, Hartford Civic Center, and other New England venues.

Please consider donating to keep this worthwhile scholarship funded into the future.

If you would prefer to send a check, please make it payable to "School Counseling Office" and mail to:

Newington High School

605 Willard Avenue

Newington, CT 06111

Please enter “J Mills Scholarship” in the memo

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