Troy Scott ’03
Growing up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Troy Scott ’03 recognized there were not many opportunities for him to excel. He enrolled at Milton Hershey School in fourth grade at the age...
Tag: Home Life
Abigail “Abbey” Johnson ’06
For Abigail “Abbey” Johnson ’06, Milton Hershey School is the foundation of what it means to have a healthy community. What she learned and experienced as a student at MHS...
MHS Students and Families Enjoy Winter Family Weekend
On March 8-10, Milton Hershey School welcomed parents/sponsors to campus for its annual Winter Family Weekend. Throughout the weekend, students and parents/sponsors visited with one another, attended informational workshops, enjoyed...
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...
MHS Welcomes New Students to Campus and Reaches Largest Enrollment in School History
On Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, Milton Hershey School welcomed 48 new students to campus during its most recent enrollment day—marking the largest enrollment in school history at 2,119 students. During...
How to Become Extraordinary
By Clare Ogle, a Milton Hershey School Houseparent We watch a lot of movies in our student home, and my favorite type are probably the ones that are based on...
Finding Purpose Through Mentorship
From financial services and banking to restaurant management, volleyball coaching, and marketing consultation, Tennekah Williams has a diverse range of work experience. Throughout her career, one of her biggest passions...
Breaking Barriers and Providing Stability
More than 20 years ago, Jonathan and Melissa Akers lived in New York City and worked in corporate America. After their daughter was born, they moved to the Pocono Mountains...
Anastasios “Tom” Trispagonas ’99
Moving from house to house and school to school, Anastasios “Tom” Trispagonas ’99 was seeking stability and opportunity. It was when he saw the Hershey chocolate kiss-shaped street lights that...
Holly Dixon ’17
Holly Dixon ’17 was in eighth grade when she enrolled at Milton Hershey School from Curwensville, Pennsylvania. She learned about MHS through a guidance counselor at her school. “My dad...