Hoping for Spring
By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent A few months ago, I ran past a friend’s house and I saw these awesome flowers in her yard that looked like giant pom-poms...
Tag: Houseparenting
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Sean Ryan ’71
My story is very similar to that of many of my classmates. I grew up in a fatherless home in a coal-mining region of western Pennsylvania—a small town called Bobtown—with...
The View From the Top
By Clare Ogle, an MHS Houseparent At the beginning of the school year, we decided to take our student home on a hike. We wanted to do something outside that...
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...
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...
Maybe the Balance is Found in the Dance
By Clare Ogle, an MHS Houseparent “Mom guilt” is everywhere. Social media, magazines, you name it—it’s out there. Am I doing enough for my children and our students? Am I...
Playing Games
By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent The schedule at Milton Hershey School is rewarding but rigorous—especially in Senior Division. There are chores to be done, rooms to keep clean, study...
2016 Alumnus of the Year: Johnny Mills ’75
Milton Hershey School named Johnny Mills ’75 the 2016 Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his talent as a renowned musician and the example of excellence and philanthropy he sets for...
ABC, Easy as 123
By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent Trying to get my kindergartener to do his homework usually goes one of two ways: he’s either thrilled and can’t wait to do it,...
Whatever You Do, Do It Well
By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent I’m not convinced that Milton Hershey loved chocolate more than anything else. Why? Hear me out. I think Milton Hershey enjoyed chocolate, but I...