Milton Hershey School Senior Models after Catherine Hershey
By Brianna Kapel, MHS Senior Did you know that the creation of Milton Hershey School was Catherine Hershey’s idea? So often this piece of history is forgotten. Mrs. Hershey played...
Author: Susanna Compare
One Milton Hershey School Student’s Passion for Hands-On Learning Extends Beyond Classroom
By Jocelyn Crist, MHS Eighth Grader Since I can remember, I have loved using my hands to learn. From working on actual cars in a mechanic shop to taking apart...
I Love My Job: Milton Hershey School Teacher, Mentor, and Swimming Coach
By Heather Dougherty, MHS Teacher and Head Swimming and Diving Coach For many people, one job is enough. But for me, as a parent of three active children, staying busy...
Milton Hershey School Senior Learns to Use Her Voice
By Jaelyn Lewis, MHS Senior Too often, people my age don’t realize the power of their own voice. On Jan. 16, 2023—Martin Luther King Jr. Day—I had the opportunity to...
Milton Hershey School Teachers Inspire Literacy and Reading Skills in Students
By Shannon Newell, MHS Middle Division Reading Specialist It’s no secret that proficiency in literacy and reading is as important for long-term success as the soft skills we speak so...
Milton Hershey School Partners to Provide Opportunities to Student-Athletes
By Malachi Thomas, MHS Senior Growing up in Southwest Philadelphia, I always knew that my mom—a single mother of two—did her best. Before I came to Milton Hershey School, we...
Local Couple Becomes Milton Hershey School Houseparents to Impact Community
By Karen and Leno Washington, MHS Houseparents After growing up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and meeting in high school, we knew this area would always be our home. We never considered,...
Milton Hershey School Staff Member Reflects on the Impact of the Charter Bus Program
By Hilda Dimopoulos, MHS Administrative Assistant and Charter Bus Monitor During my 25 years as a Milton Hershey School employee, there is nothing that I look forward to more than...
A Dream of Being a Houseparent at Milton Hershey School
By Dedra Doutrich, MHS Houseparent Recruiter and Former MHS Houseparent When I first learned about the role of houseparenting, my husband, Justin, and I knew that there was something special...
Milton Hershey School Teacher Celebrates Diverse Perspectives in Her History Classroom
By Kelly O’Brien, MHS Senior Division Teacher I’ve learned in my eight years of teaching social studies and history at Milton Hershey School that my job is always evolving, and...