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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...

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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...

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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...

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The History of MHS Football and Spartan Pride

Before the Hershey Industrial School—now known as Milton Hershey School—Junior-Senior High School opened in 1934, many HIS students played on the Hershey High School football team. According to records at...

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Cassandra Wentzel ’05

Cassandra Wentzel ’05 remembers the day she encouraged her grandparents to call and learn more about Milton Hershey School. It was a pivotal moment that has come full circle for...

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Vinnie Caroselli ’16

Vinnie Caroselli ’16 enrolled at Milton Hershey School when he was in ninth grade from Upland, Pennsylvania. Even though he was eager to attend MHS, the transition to living on...

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Jacob Hayes ’17

When Jacob Hayes ’17 was in seventh grade, he began his journey at Milton Hershey School. Living on the residential campus in group homes quickly taught Jacob how to act...

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Olivia Lewis – Saint Vincent College

As a cautious eighth grader from Latrobe, Pennsylvania, just outside Pittsburgh, Olivia Lewis didn’t know what to expect when she enrolled at Milton Hershey School. “I wasn’t thriving at my...

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2017 Alumnus of the Year: Eric Welsh ’84

Milton Hershey School has named retired Col. Eric Welsh ’84 the 2017 Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his global humanitarian efforts, 28-year military career, and selfless service to homeless veterans....

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Ryan Blom ’15

When Ryan Blom ’15 enrolled at MHS in 2006 from Bethesda, Maryland, he was an athletic fourth-grader who was eager to get involved on campus. Every summer he loved playing...

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