The voices of Milton Hershey School are all distinct, but each extraordinary in their own way. MHS blog tells the stories of our extraordinary students, staff, houseparents, parents/sponsors, and graduates. Read on to learn what brought them to MHS, the impact it has had, and the impact they hope to impart on the lives of others.
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By Senate Alexander ’06, Executive Director of Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Education is a lifelong journey—something that leaders in the early learning field especially understand and appreciate. Many...
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...
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...
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...
By Heather Dougherty, MHS Teacher and Head Swimming and Diving Coach For many people, one job is enough. But for me, as a parent of three active children, staying busy...
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...
By Shannon Newell, MHS Middle Division Reading Specialist It’s no secret that proficiency in literacy and reading is as important for long-term success as the soft skills we speak so...
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...
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...
By Karen and Leno Washington, MHS Houseparents After growing up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and meeting in high school, we knew this area would always be our home. We never considered,...