Maya Quarles ’10
As a seventh-grader, Maya Quarles ’10 began her education at Milton Hershey School after her family moved to Hershey, Pennsylvania from Florida. “When I was in elementary school in Florida,...
Tag: Athletics
How to Build 21st Century Skills Through Academics
Preparing students for the 21st-century world is an important part of academic programming. By developing skills like collaboration, problem-solving, and mutual respect for others, students are more likely to succeed...
Terryl Ferrell ’16
After enrolling at Milton Hershey School in seventh grade from Philadelphia, Terryl Ferrell ’16 was excited for the chance to get involved at school—an opportunity he didn’t have at home....
A Day I Will Always Remember
By Kaela, an MHS junior This fall, I decided to run with the cross country team on Wednesdays with the goal of getting stronger and faster. I’ve never been a...
Yanibel Collado ’15
When Yanibel Collado ’15 was in ninth grade, she enrolled at Milton Hershey School and found her passion for running. Originally from Freeport, New York, moving to a more rural...
Tom Firestone ’88
Tom Firestone ’88 always had a love for visual art. Even before he arrived at Milton Hershey School, he knew his career path would lead him to Hollywood. “I remember...
Churon Lanier-Martin ’16
On January 30, 2012, Churon Lanier-Martin ‘16 made one of the biggest moves of his life. He moved from Chester, Pennsylvania to Hershey, Pennsylvania to attend Milton Hershey School. As...
The Benefits of Athletics and Sportsmanship
Whether it’s a competitive Friday night football game, intramural sports with elementary students, or after-school fitness and conditioning exercises, athletic programming teaches students to communicate with others, create goals, and...
The History of Hershey’s Cocoa Bean Football Game
Prior to 1943, Hershey Industrial School (now Milton Hershey School) and Hershey High School never had the opportunity to compete in football. To give the boys some friendly competition, the...
Teamwork, Family, and Friday Night Lights
By Carrington, a senior at MHS As I start my senior year at Milton Hershey School, my emotions can be described as anxious, excited, nervous, and determined. It feels like...