Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone and Facing Challenges
By Liz, a sophomore at MHS When we get tested by struggles in our lives, I think many students overlook a simple but obvious fact: those challenges make us stronger,...
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Character and Leadership Development: Jacob’s Story
When Jacob enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a seventh-grader, his dad encouraged him to be a leader. As he completed middle school and entered high school, Jacob’s houseparents also...
Health and Wellness: Sabrina’s Story
Sabrina began her journey at MHS in 2009 as a fifth grader. While she understood the importance of health and wellness, it wasn’t until she entered the school’s Transitional Living...
Education Never Ends: The Goals of a First-Generation College Student
By Malaysia, a senior at MHS When I enrolled at Milton Hershey School, I was given unlimited access to books, technology, and the expertise of our faculty and staff—all the...
Serving Others With Love
By Brandi, a senior at MHS I don’t think there are enough words in the dictionary to describe the impact of serving others and going out of your way to...
Finding Purpose in the Face of Challenges
By Tyler, a senior at MHS True purpose can come in unexpected ways. We may discover it tomorrow, or it may be revealed once we’re older. Some are able to...
New Year, New Me
By Sam, a senior at MHS What does 2017 mean for me? It means a close to my time at MHS—a journey that has been quite incredible. My senior year...
My Journey Toward Trust, Mutual Respect and Kindheartedness
By Ashley, a junior at MHS When I first walked into the open arms of Milton Hershey School, I thought I would never find an adult to connect with because...
The Power of Mentorship
By Natasha, a sophomore at MHS The mentorship program at MHS has made my life more positive now that I know I have someone to rely on and trust. It...
A Spark of Holiday Magic
By Josi, a senior at MHS On Aug. 2, 2008, I walked into a dome building that consisted of high ceilings, marble flooring, huge chandeliers, and hundreds of people. As...