Jesper Andersson – Senior Spotlight
As a young child, Jesper Andersson moved around from city to city with his family. As his parents tried to provide for Jesper and his younger sister, several setbacks got...
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Elijah Conniff – Senior Spotlight
Eli’s Pathway to Penn—Milton Hershey School senior shares his story of inspiration and hope to the Ivy League Elijah Conniff’s unstable life got a little steadier on January 20, 2009....
Grace Wong – Senior Spotlight
When Grace Wong crosses the stage on Commencement day, she’ll join a long list of MHS graduates known as “lifers.” These alums enrolled at Milton Hershey School in pre-K, kindergarten,...
Andre Sumler – Senior Spotlight
When Andre Sumler enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a freshman, he was already passionate about music. “My entire childhood was music,” said Andre. “If I wasn’t singing, I was...
Chiemela Anyanwu – Senior Spotlight
When Chiemela Anyanwu was in seventh grade, she enrolled at Milton Hershey School after her family decided it was the best opportunity for her to succeed. “I had a pretty...
How My Generation Can Make the Biggest Difference on Earth
By Jordan, a sophomore at MHS For thousands of years, humans have taken advantage of the environment to better their lives. We have domesticated plants and animals. We have taken...
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,...
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...