Coming Full Circle: My Journey from MHS Student to Houseparent Recruiter
By Deleila Alloui ’13 I talk about Milton Hershey School any chance I get. I graduated from MHS in 2013 after six life-changing years. Recently, I returned home as a...
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Catherine Hershey: A Beautiful Life Remembered
At the turn of the 20th century, opportunities for women outside the home were few and far between. Many working-class women took positions in domestic service or factories where low pay...
Milton Hershey School Lifer Believes Class of 2024 Can Change the World
Susan Kargbo will graduate in June with the distinction of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade....
Milton Hershey School Seniors’ Breakthrough is Coming
By Pastor Will Ogle, MHS Director of Religious Programs As we kick off the last week of school reflecting on the journey of Milton Hershey School’s Class of 2024, I...
Milton Hershey School Lifer Reflects on Title’s Importance
By Rodney Drake ’80, MHS Guest Safety Coordinator Milton Hershey School lifer is a title that I will always bear with honor and pride. Staying the course at MHS from...
Milton Hershey School’s First Gold Star Boy
Fifty-seven Milton Hershey School alumni died in defense of our country, offering the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The Gold Star Alumni roster includes graduates from eight decades, starting with...
Milton Hershey School Twin Lifers Reflect on Personal Growth
Twins Brittney and Brigette Thompson will graduate in June with the distinction of being Milton Hershey School lifers. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or...
Milton Hershey School Helped Lifer Seek Excellence
Jose Aviles will graduate in June with the distinction of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade....
Milton Hershey School Lifer Grateful for Education and Support
Jaiylah Gonzalez will graduate in June with the distinction of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade....
William Dearden ’40 – A Dream Fulfilled
During the Great Depression, enrollment to the Hershey Industrial School – now Milton Hershey School – increased three-fold. By 1935, the school expanded to over 800 students, one of which...