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Tag: Personal Connections

Brock Romano ’12

When Brock Romano ’12 enrolled as a sixth-grader at Milton Hershey School on April 2, 2006, he was excited to live near cows, have recreational opportunities, and most importantly, experience...

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Chris Clark ’02

Chris Clark ’02 gets nostalgic when he visits Catherine Hall and compares the school to the memories he formed as an MHS student. After growing up in Steelton, PA, Chris...

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Kate Casey ’95

When Kate Casey ’95 enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a ninth-grader, she immediately connected with people due to their shared life experiences. Kate helped organize a school-wide event in...

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How I’m Building Relationships with First-Year Students

By Tanya Alfonso, MHS Home Life Administrator First-year newly enrolled MHS students in first through fourth grade have the distinct advantage of participating in the MHS co-pilot program. Adult staff...

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Virgil Whitsett ’81

When Virgil Whitsett ’81 was eight years old, he enrolled at Milton Hershey School after his science teacher recommended the school to his mother. “My father died when I was...

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Lynn Scully ’81

Lynn Scully ’81 describes her experience at Milton Hershey School as life-changing. “[When] I was enrolled, my mother was trying to raise three daughters on minimum wage,” Lynn said. “She...

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Tim Quade ’86

Tim Quade ’86 summarizes his experience at Milton Hershey School in one word: family. “Milton Hershey School was a true Godsend for me,” Tim said. “My mother was on welfare,...

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Mercedes Grubb ’09

Mercedes Grubb ’09 arrived at MHS as a cautious second-grader. She found her path through athletics by joining the elementary soccer program, and playing softball and field hockey throughout high...

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An Open Letter to My Younger Self

Written by Sky, a junior at MHS Sky, I know you’re oblivious to it all right now. You have not felt the storm quite yet, only viewed it. I promise...

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Bridget Savadge ’87

When asked to describe her time at Milton Hershey School, Bridget Savadge ’87 says it allowed her to dream. “Milton Hershey School allowed me to see a life that I...

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