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...
Author: Alex Hayes
Milton Hershey School Lifer Appreciates Opportunities
Jalynn Braxton 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 Houseparents are Professional Difference Makers
By Julie M. Reese, MHS Houseparent My husband, Gregory, and I believe wholeheartedly that we are difference-makers. Through our careers, we impact the lives of children at Milton Hershey School...
A Titanic Tale: How The Hersheys Narrowly Avoided Tragedy
Milton and Catherine Hershey were frequent travelers throughout the world. Photographs and postcards from their adventures were later placed into albums to be shared with visitors of their home. What...
Milton Hershey School Diver Ranks in State Competition
Milton Hershey School senior Marc Danielson experienced a Breakthrough moment when he placed 16th in the 2024 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys 2A Swimming and Diving Championships. Marc’s accomplishment is...
Pennsylvania Farm Show a Milton Hershey School Tradition
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a time-honored tradition for Milton Hershey School students. This event builds on the MHS Agricultural and Environmental Education (AEE) program, expanding through school clubs and...
How Milton Hershey School Pre-Apprenticeship Program Prepared Me for Workforce
By Allen Snyder, MHS Senior In August, Milton Hershey School gave me the opportunity to participate in the Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Students in the program completed a two-week training that helped...
Milton Hershey School Teacher Uses Army Lessons in Classroom
By Paul Gaspich, MHS Law, Public Safety and Security teacher As I reflect on my life this Veterans Day, I realize I am so blessed and appreciative to be the...
Milton Hershey School Houseparent Support System Is Strong
By Josh Pearson, MHS Home Life Hiring Manager and Former Houseparent When Milton Hershey School called us to inform us we were hired to be houseparents, my wife Sarah and...
Role Models, Houseparents through Generations
Milton and Catherine Hershey created a home and school to give children in need a stable childhood. They communicated what they wanted the school to be in the Deed of...