Milton Hershey School Senior Received the Gift of Opportunity
By Chase Usner, MHS Senior As I’ve gotten older, there is not much I can remember from before the age of four. It was a milestone year for me because...
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Lifer Shares His Appreciation for the Milton Hershey School Community
Milton Hershey School has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade—or sometimes even earlier. At MHS, these students earn the distinction of being a “lifer”...
Four MHS Fourth Grade Students Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, four Milton Hershey School fourth-graders shared who their favorite teachers are and why they are thankful for them. At MHS we are grateful for...
Milton Hershey School Students Become Leaders by Learning from Others
By Beautifull Pyatt, MHS Senior I want to gain as much knowledge and understanding from others as I can. Everyone has something to offer. Since enrolling at Milton Hershey School...
Milton Hershey School Senior Models after Catherine Hershey
By Brianna Kapel, MHS Senior Did you know that the creation of Milton Hershey School was Catherine Hershey’s idea? So often this piece of history is forgotten. Mrs. Hershey played...
One Milton Hershey School Student’s Passion for Hands-On Learning Extends Beyond Classroom
By Jocelyn Crist, MHS Eighth Grader Since I can remember, I have loved using my hands to learn. From working on actual cars in a mechanic shop to taking apart...
Milton Hershey School Senior Learns to Use Her Voice
By Jaelyn Lewis, MHS Senior Too often, people my age don’t realize the power of their own voice. On Jan. 16, 2023—Martin Luther King Jr. Day—I had the opportunity to...
Milton Hershey School Partners to Provide Opportunities to Student-Athletes
By Malachi Thomas, MHS Senior Growing up in Southwest Philadelphia, I always knew that my mom—a single mother of two—did her best. Before I came to Milton Hershey School, we...
Spartan Swimming/Diving Team Provides Strong Support System
By Ashley Spence, MHS Junior Ever since I was a little girl, I loved to swim. Gliding through the water gives me a sense of freedom and joy. When I...
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...