Anir Sanders ’16
When Anir Sanders ’16 was in ninth grade, his mom told him about Milton Hershey School. “My family had recently went back to north Philadelphia. It was a really bad...
Tag: Personal Connections
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...
Words to Live By After Graduation
By Mary, a senior at MHS The thought of graduation is mind-boggling to me because I’ve been at Milton Hershey School for six years. I came to MHS as a...
10,000 Strong
By Charity, a senior at MHS On the day I wrote this, we had 41 days until Commencement. Most of the time I’ve spent recently has been devoted to thinking...
Sam Duah – Senior Spotlight
As a child growing up in Newark, New Jersey, Sam Duah says he lived in an area that wasn’t the best for him and his siblings. When he entered eighth...
Jesper Andersson – Senior Spotlight
As a young child, Jesper Andersson moved around from city to city with his family. As his parents tried to provide for Jesper and his younger sister, several setbacks got...
Elijah Conniff – Senior Spotlight
Eli’s Pathway to Penn—Milton Hershey School senior shares his story of inspiration and hope to the Ivy League Elijah Conniff’s unstable life got a little steadier on January 20, 2009....
Grace Wong – Senior Spotlight
When Grace Wong crosses the stage on Commencement day, she’ll join a long list of MHS graduates known as “lifers.” These alums enrolled at Milton Hershey School in pre-K, kindergarten,...
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....
Chiemela Anyanwu – Senior Spotlight
When Chiemela Anyanwu was in seventh grade, she enrolled at Milton Hershey School after her family decided it was the best opportunity for her to succeed. “I had a pretty...