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Milton Hershey School Celebrates Alumni Fellowship Weekend with Honored Tradition and Recognition

From April 4-6, 2025, Milton Hershey School hosted Alumni Fellowship Weekend, bringing together generations of Spartans to celebrate shared memories, enduring friendships, and a commitment to the school’s mission. Throughout...

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Embracing Potential: My Journey at Milton Hershey School

By Douglas I. Oliver ’93, Milton Hershey School 2024 Alumnus of the Year I vividly remember the moment I realized I had the potential for success. I was with my...

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Anna (Marhefka) Pistory ’14

Anna can vividly remember the train ride that carried her to Hershey, Pennsylvania, from East Hampton, Massachusetts. While many fellow passengers likely boarded for a routine trip to a familiar...

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Jacob Wadsworth ’08

At 13 years old, Jacob knew he wanted to be a Milton Hershey School student. With an alcoholic father and an incarcerated mother, Jacob was forced to grow up fast....

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Rick Caranfa ’87

When Rick Caranfa’s mother enrolled him in Milton Hershey School, life was a blur for the fifth grade student. Rick’s father left his family when he was two months old....

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Man Who Is More Than His Dream

By Douglas I. Oliver ’93, Milton Hershey School 2024 Alumnus of the Year Today, maybe more than any other day of the year, challenges us to think deeply—not just about...

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A School and Home: Reflecting on My Time at Milton Hershey School

By Lorraine (Hissick) Romberger ’83, MHS Alumni Relations Director I love Milton Hershey School— a place that has been with me every step of my journey. As I reflect on...

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Milton Hershey School Alumni Host Christmas Party for Students

Milton Hershey School is a special place all year, but a unique type of magic flows through the campus during the holiday season. Alumni have fond memories of their Christmases...

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Unlocking Potential: Milton Hershey School Student Leaders Shine at Annual Leadership Conference

On Saturday, Nov. 16, more than 300 Milton Hershey School students gathered for the annual Student Government Association (SGA) Leadership Conference—a day designed to help student leaders Raise the Bar...

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From the Vault: Milton Hershey School Alumni Artifacts

In the Milton Hershey School Archives, we have the benefit of preserving the legacy of Milton Hershey’s vision and bringing historical insights from the school’s past to light. While many...

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