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...
Tag: Personal Connections
Character and Leadership: Brianna’s Story
When Brianna enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a second-grader from Philadelphia, it took time for her to get used to being away from her family at such a young...
Jazzirelle Sepulveda ’09
Two weeks before her 16th birthday, Jazzirelle Sepulveda ’09 enrolled at Milton Hershey School. She grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania but wasn’t a fully engaged student due to frequent moves...
Kayvon Asemani ’14
When Kayvon Asemani ’14 enrolled at Milton Hershey School in fifth grade, he brought with him the idea that life was all about finding opportunities in every situation. It was...
Facing My Fears and Embracing Change
By Samia, a junior at MHS As you begin to grow, things begin to change. That’s life. I enrolled at Milton Hershey School in 2009 during my third-grade year. It...
The Day My Future Changed With One Note
By Davan, a junior at MHS Heart racing, stomach-dropping to the floor, I remember the day I found an orange notice on my front door as bright as the sun...
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...
Faith Zeller ’00
When Faith Zeller ’00 enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a freshman, she knew if she didn’t change her current situation she would end up repeating the cycle of poverty....
Making a Difference Through Mentorship
To encourage staff to make a positive impact on students’ lives throughout the school year, Milton Hershey School students created a mentorship program. The goal? To help establish a strong...
Health and Wellness: Patrick’s Journey to Confidence and Well-Being
When Patrick enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a sophomore, he didn’t realize how much health and wellness would impact his future. After losing approximately 100 pounds in two years,...