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Author: Susanna Compare

Milton Hershey School Girls’ Basketball Coach Helps Her Players Win On and Off the Court

By Tina Klotzbeecher-Thomas, MHS Head Girls’ Basketball Coach I’ve loved the game of basketball since I was young. After playing at Millersville University, where I met my husband, we knew...

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Career and Technical Education is the Bridge to Success at Milton Hershey School

By Rachael Mann, MHS Director of Career and Technical Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) has always played an important role in my life. I’ve built my career on the...

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Milton Hershey School Student Embraces Learning How to Swim

By Conner Darnofall, MHS Senior When I enrolled at Milton Hershey School from Warren, Pennsylvania, in fifth grade, I didn’t know how to swim. I never had the opportunity to...

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Milton Hershey School Agriculture Student Extends Learning to the Pennsylvania Farm Show

By Jenna Allencastre-Doersom, MHS Senior When I enrolled at Milton Hershey School in second grade, I was determined to get involved with the school’s Agriculture and Environmental Education (AEE) program....

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Milton Hershey School Class Ring Represents a Journey

By Karleigh Hunter, MHS Senior After arriving back from Thanksgiving break, there was a larger-than-life replica of the Milton Hershey School senior class ring in Founders Hall. Every day since,...

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Houseparenting at Milton Hershey School through the Holidays

By Ashley Hoover, MHS Houseparent The holidays are upon us once again. The only place on Earth that can match the magic, beauty, and bustle of the North Pole at...

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Fostering an Environment of Leadership at Milton Hershey School

By Sharice Johnson, MHS Coordinator of Student and Staff Engagement Students do not become strong leaders by default. They become strong leaders by learning from the adults around them, whether...

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A ‘Fiercely Compassionate’ Approach to Student Mental Health

By Dr. Danielle Budash Newkam, MHS Psychologist How should educators see the children in their care? Whether they’re teaching, coaching, mentoring or treating them, perceptions of children are more critical than...

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My Journey as a Student Athlete and Soccer Player at Milton Hershey School

By Gage Thomas, MHS Junior Being a member of Milton Hershey School’s soccer team has significantly shaped my experience as an MHS student. First and foremost, being a part of...

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From One Milton Hershey School Graduate to Another: Thank You

By Pete Gurt ’85, MHS President On Aug. 19, 1985, Kimberly (Bishop) Elenberg enrolled at the best home and school on earth in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and on Nov. 18, 2022,...

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Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.