Perseverance and the Days I Will Always Remember
By Helena Taylor, a senior at MHS For the most part our eyes allow us to see. As an essential body part, our eyes give us vision which allows us...
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How Hospitality Helps Our Students Imagine arriving at your hotel after a long day of travel. Perhaps this is a business or work-related trip and you are traveling alone. Perhaps...
Combining Science and Art: The History of Horticulture at MHS
Horticulture is defined as the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants. At Milton Hershey School, students have been embracing this combination of art and science...
Every Woman Has Potential—You Just Have to Find It
By Kloé, an MHS sophomore As a child, I always looked up to my Aunt Jessica. She was the one person other than my mother who would take me out...
Who I Want to Be
By Dominique, a sophomore at MHS When I was in ninth grade, the boys were already defining my exercise abilities in gym class. As a competitive, athletic girl who was...
Female Empowerment Starts Within Yourself
By Liz, a senior at MHS It has taken a lot for me to become the woman I am today, and I still have a long way to go. At...
A Career That Makes a Difference
Growing up in the city of Detroit, Duane Mayfield was always passionate about mentoring youth. When he and his wife Angel were looking to relocate, he began searching the web...
Creativity: The Secret to Success in the Trades
Jazzy, a Milton Hershey School senior, already has experience building homes for others. After taking specialized construction and carpentry classes through Milton Hershey School’s Career and Technical Education program, she...
5 Winter Traditions at Milton Hershey School
When Milton and Catherine Hershey founded Milton Hershey School, they wanted students to have proper recreation and plenty of opportunities to stay active. The winter time was no exception. Ice...
Sharing the Gift of Travel and Culture
A Life-Changing Trip Across the World Brought Kimberly Ross ’02 Home Milton Hershey School teacher and alumna Kimberly Ross ’02 has a few life-altering moments that are forever imprinted in...