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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The Hershey Community Garden (HCG) will soon install a beautification project on its grounds—an art mural by Milton Hershey School’s Year-Round Experiences (YRE) students. This colorful creation will bring life...
By Lorraine Romberger ’83, MHS Alumni Relations Manager The encouragement of houseparents can really make a difference in a student’s success at MHS. When I transitioned to MHS, it was...
By Tylor Teel ’11, MHS Transitional Living Assistant When I was a student at MHS, I had one set of houseparents while I was in Middle Division and another couple...
By Neil Hunsinger ’98, MHS Facilities Coordinator I attended Milton Hershey School from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated as an MHS lifer. From the start in elementary school, I...
By Lydia Lausch ’21, Valedictorian The idea of growing up is uncomfortable on its own, and when change occurs suddenly there are only two ways to respond: wait or initiate....
By Jacob Dimento ’21 Graduation day is a milestone and one that is particularly special to me and the Class of 2021 because it celebrates our character and grit after...
By Dominique Dargan ’21 As someone who has been a part of the Milton Hershey School Class of 2021 since fourth grade, I am proud to say that through all...
By Quad Abdul-Aziz ’15, MHS Transitional Living Assistant I came to MHS in fifth grade so I was here from the ages of 10 to 18. My houseparents played a...
By Prince Sokpo ’21 The Milton Hershey School’s Student Government Association Leadership Academy series gave me insight into becoming a great leader. Through the first session with MHS alumna Julie...
Fulfilling the Hersheys’ vision, more than 600 alumni have enrolled at Milton Hershey School in kindergarten or first grade—some even earlier. When a student finishes their schooling and graduates from...